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In this newly updated directory, the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment is provided, including how to choose the best audio equipment on a budget, how to get the best sound for the money, and how to set up a system for maximum performance. Revised and expanded to include all the latest audio technologies, this book is packed with expert advice how to make speakers sound up to 50 percent better at no cost, avoid the most common system set-up mistakes, and how to choose the one speaker in 50 worth owning. Among the new topics covered are streaming audio, computer-based music servers, music- management apps, wireless streaming, high-resolution digital audio. A short course on listening-room acoustics is presented and additional information on audio for home theater, multichannel audio, system set-up secrets, and what each component's specifications and measurements mean is also provided. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Acapella Publishing; Sixth edition (October 1, 2021)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 592 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736254502


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.2 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #315,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #42 in Acoustic Engineering #83 in Physics of Acoustics & Sound (Books) #139 in Consumer Guides (Books)


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    • Everything you need to know, plus
This has to be the definitive book on the topic. There are so many people blathering uninformed opinions on the internets. Find your answers here.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025 by John D. Dluzynski
    • Informative, clear, and helpful
The more I read this book, the more I like it. At the time I bought it, I already had the fourth edition of Harley's book; I'm happy to report that the twice revised sixth edition has expanded signifiantly to cover new technologies such as high-resolution streaming audio, downloads, and network-connected audio products, and much more. Harley's attitude toward the reader can best be appreciated when you compare his book to certain other audiophile books and online columns. At one extreme of this spectrum are two-channel purists who believe all receivers are bad and you must buy the specific separate components that they recommend; at the other extreme are generalists whose aim is primarily to teach you to set things up right without advocating or condemning any specific audio component. Harley wisely takes a middle ground, managing to be objective most of the time -- what to buy and not to buy (e.g. how to choose a loudspeaker) -- and subjective only where necessary, as when discussing soundstaging or musicality. He establishes his place on this spectrum with just the right mix of information and advice, avoiding snobbery at one extreme and overcooked generalizations at the other. He covers everything that could interest you, and probably many things you have never heard of. He is thorough -- exhaustive without being exhausting. Above all Harley speaks to music lovers, not audiophile equipment collectors. A musician himself, Harley always compares what he hears from the speakers and electronics with what he has played and remembers about live music he has played himself. This sixth edition of Robert Harley's "The Complete Guide to High-End Audio" is a classic that keeps improving. It is probably is the best source available on this subject anywhere. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023 by ChopinFan65
    • The best high-end audiobook ever written
Harley was unique in his depth and breath of understanding of the high-end Audio market and high-end Audio performance. This book is the lexicon of all that knowledge. Highly recommended for the beginner to the expert.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024 by Dutton and Beth Armstrong, Editors
    • Good info that sometimes devolves into OCD hifi territory
This is a comprehensive book on hifi that covers a lot of ground - basics to theory. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself taking some of the more anal recommendations with a grain of salt. For instance, I’m sure it happens, but I’m not going to take my brand new speaker apart to make sure the driver mounting bolts are secure. Nor am I going to lose sleep over my cables touching the floor. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024 by Justin
    • Reference book for high-end audio enthusiastic
It covers all topic on high-end audio theory and devices.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024 by Kwan man Keung
    • Is very interesting book
A lot of information to go over not a light read
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024 by JAM
    • Seminole book on HIFI
Excellent throughout. A little technical at times but still easy to follow. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024 by Rbrtstntn77
    • Covers hard to find details of audio
This book does a great job of explaining specific hi fi topics that can't be found on the Internet. I'm an audiophile but not an audio designer or engineer. This book bridges that gap.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023 by Paul R

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