“I put a pitch-shifter on the master bus!”: In the era of lo-fi beats and bedroom recording, does sound quality even matter anymore?

With bedroom-produced DIY tracks topping the streaming charts and explosive distortion the new norm on TikTok, is sound quality becoming irrelevant in 2026?

You're not getting the optimal sound from your headphones and speakers without this setting

There are many factors that go into producing high-quality sound through speakers and headphones. One way to improve that sound is with the equalizer.
IEEE

Low-Noise Flight Path Planning of Drones Based on a Virtual Flight Noise Simulator: A Vehicle Routing Problem

Abstract: The vehicle routing problem is common for drone delivery in urban areas, and the routing strategies can impact both transport efficiency and community noise. In this article, we propose an ...
Forbes

Victrola’s Soundstage Is A Low-Profile Soundbase Designed To Sits Beneath Your Turntable

Victrola… now there’s a real blast from the past. America’s longest-operating record player brand has been in business for 100 year and this week it’s at ...
CBS News

Explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuelan capital of Caracas

UPDATE: President Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela early Saturday morning, U.S. officials told CBS News. Follow the latest updates here.. At least seven explosions were heard, along ...
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Low BMW problems are real

The scrape, the scream, the pain… a moment every lowered BMW driver knows too well. One sound is enough to ruin the mood — especially in an M3 or M4. Low cars look amazing, but moments like this are ...
PC World

Your laptop speakers aren’t working? Try these 7 go-to fixes

While laptop speakers aren’t always the best sound quality, they’re still a vital part of your laptop’s operation. It can be incredibly frustrating when they stop working. But if you find yourself in ...
Kotaku

Sonos Offloads Beam Soundbar at Record Low, Now Cheaper Than Basic Alternative and Perfect Christmas Gift

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Flat-screen TVs are getting thinner and better ...
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Low BMW Problems Hit Hard

The scrape, the scream, the pain… a moment every lowered BMW owner knows too well. One sound, instant regret — especially in an M3 or M4. Low cars look great, but the pain is real. Bondi Beach ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Hypoxia levels in Long Island Sound are the lowest in decades

Long Island Sound has reached a historic milestone in water quality, with low-oxygen conditions at its lowest levels since 1987. Hypoxia refers to low oxygen levels in waters near the sea floor, ...
What's on Netflix

Netflix Top 10 Report: ‘Champagne Problems’ Hits Big While ‘Train Dreams’ Debuts Low

Now, poll time! Stranger Things will undoubtedly be the big draw for the Netflix top 10 report next week, so we’re putting an under or over poll. Vote below whether you think Stranger Things volume 1 ...