Steve Kindig
2/12/2012
We headed to our Labs space to see if we could hear differences between various grades of speaker wire. Read what some of our listeners had to say.
Marshall Chase
2/11/2012
This chart looks at a growing number of Internet video streaming services, what they offer and compatible devices. We compare search and save features in addition to subscription options, video and audio quality, the size of their catalogs and a few pros and cons of each service.
Steve Kindig
2/11/2012
“Please turn off all personal electronics”
His Android™, her iPad®, their 3DS player. With nonstop communication and instant entertainment...
Marshall Chase
2/11/2012
Netflix is one of the most popular online video streaming services. This article compares a variety of gear you can use to enjoy movies just about anywhere.
Meredith Krebs
1/30/2012
Sony Tablet S
When tablets first came on the market, I wondered if it was time to get rid of my laptop and switch to a tablet. Tablets looked so fun and simple to...
Tara W.
1/18/2012
Our video team toured the Consumer Electronics Show looking for the coolest products. Here's what they found.
Robert Ferency-Viars
12/30/2011
Every year, many of us resolve to change some aspect of our lives or lifestyles. Why not also promise yourself that you'll make the time you spend in the car every single day more enjoyable? And to that end, I'm talking about making an improvement in your stereo system.
Steve Kindig
12/21/2011
Our new in-house Labs will help us dig even deeper into the equipment we sell. From acoustically optimized listening rooms to advanced test benches, we'll bring you meaningful measurements along with real-world impressions from our savvy experts.
Steve Kindig
12/20/2011
Steve, Crutchfield A/V Editor, gives us a tour of the Crutchfield Labs. He talks about why we built the Labs and how they can help us find you the right gear.
Buck Pomerantz
12/9/2011
Adding a 4-channel amp to your car stereo system — two channels to run the front speakers and two channels to run the rear speakers — not only raises the sound level, but also...
Buck Pomerantz
12/9/2011
You put your head in,
You put your head out,
Put your head in,
And shake it all about.
Do the hokey pokey
And turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.
...
Meredith Krebs
11/23/2011
Crutchfield has just added a new product category to our website: Tablets . We're now carrying the Sony Tablet S and the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ ( 7" , 8.9" and 10.1" )....
Ken Nail
11/21/2011
If smartphones can do it all, why use a point-and-shoot camera? Fresh off the Appalachian Trail, Ken has some pretty good reasons.
Ralph Graves
9/28/2011
Crutchfield has been sending free catalogs through the mail for 37 years as long as we've been in business. With our new free app, we complete the move from paper to the...
Zak Billmeier
9/14/2011
Brad, a DJ at 106.1 The Corner in Charlottesville, VA, tells us why he's so excited for the future of HD Radio. He likes the sound quality advantages, and thinks there is a lot of potential in multicasting, which lets radio stations publish additional content on the same radio frequency.
Bill Crutchfield
8/29/2011
There's an interesting paradox in the consumer electronics industry. For an increasing number of music fans, the pursuit and appreciation of high-fidelity sound has diminished as technology has advanced. To address this problem, Crutchfield has launched an exciting new initiative, Hi-Fi 2.0. Through it, we will help you discover or rediscover the thrill that great sound can bring.
Jim Richardson
8/29/2011
Is your music a wellspring of inspiration rather than a mere backdrop for your everyday activities? Would you like it to thrill you, at least some of the time? If so, this is the place to start.
Woody Sherman
8/19/2011
Is there life after cable TV? Woody shares his experiences after he cut the cord and began exploring other entertainment options for his TV.
Woody Sherman
7/27/2011
Woody takes two of Nikon's powerful megazoom cameras to stalk squirrels in his backyard wilderness.
Woody Sherman
7/21/2011
A couple of years ago, I began to hear the buzz: Spotify , a streaming, interconnected service for computers and mobile devices, was fast becoming the rage in European capitals. Simple, sleek, and...