49: Are Headphones Required Now? | HELM Audio Founder Eric Johnson Interview | Long Beach System Breakdown

Our good friend Harris Fogel from http://maceditionradio.com comes by to do a show!  Harris has been globetrotting to all of the audio shows, so he gives a quick rundown of what he's seen.   Then we get into the "Chi-Fi" (Equipment made in China) and chat about a few of the choice items.   Fosi Audio TB10D: https://amzn.to/3YnWocL Aiyima T9: https://amzn.to/3x0KDNU Emotiva Airmotiv B1+: https://emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-b1-pair Geshelli Labs https://geshelli.com/product/jnog2/   Capital Audiofest https://www.capitalaudiofest.com   THE Show https://thehomeentertainmentshow.com   Copper Magazine https://www.psaudio.com/copper-magazine/   Marantz CD 60 https://www.marantz.com/en-us/product/cd-players/cd60   Schitt Audio https://www.schiit.com   PS Audio - The Loudspeaker Book and SACD https://www.psaudio.com/products/the-loudspeaker/   JBL Spinner BTS Turntable https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-unveil-jbl-spinner-bt-turntable-at-harman-explore   HARMAN Luxury Audio - JBL Classic Series https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-introduce-new-jbl-classic-series-integrated-amplifier-streaming-media-player-cd-player-and-turntable-at-harman-explore I review the Marantz CD-60 CD Player before we wrap it up. Thanks for listening!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good buddy David Solomon from Qobuz (http://qobuz.com) is a MASTER of picking the RIGHT songs to show off his systems.  He and I trade in this episode, talk about our favorites, and why we love them.   David's playlist on Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/9292025 My 10: *Trouble’s What You’re In (Live from Union Chapel, London - Oct 5 2011) - Fink *The Sweetest Taboo - Sade Hotel California (Live on MTV 1994) | Eagles Lonely Lonely - Feist Bali Run - Fourplay Best Time - Chris Botti Tin Pan Alley (AKA Roughest Place in Town) - Stevie Ray Vaughan Time - Pink Floyd Fascinating Rhythm (Album Version) - Dave Grusin Gold Dust Woman (2001 Remaster) - Fleetwood Mac   HIs 10: Calypso Mino Abdullah Ibrahim Sotho Blue Paper Tiger Lonnie Smith Boogaloo to Beck Looking for A Home Keith Greeninger Blue Coast Collection Raleigh and Spencer Tony Furtado Tony Furtado Band Harlem Nocturne Illinois Jacquet Swing's the Thing Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles Mingus Mingus Ah Um Warriors Too Many Zooz Too Many Zooz Firebird Suite The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Quarter Chicken Dark Yo Yo Ma Cakewalk Flim and the Bee bees Tricycle   Want to transfer your stuff from another service to Qobuz? http://soundiiz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So great to be back on the mic! On today's solo show I talk about attending the NAMM show, and how the convergence of the Pro audio and HiFi Audio industry is happening.  Then I move onto T.H.E. (The Home Entertainment) Show in Long Beach before discussing the brilliant new Tears for Fears Album in Tidal's Dolby ATMOS, and how immersive and mesmerizing it is.   Here are the ceiling speakers I discussed: Micca M8C. https://amzn.to/3tAEOoV   Micca R8C https://amzn.to/3NN6yPm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HEY! We're back!  David Solomon of http://qobuz.com and I sit down in the lobby of the Hilton hotel Long Beach, where T.H.E. Show 2021 was taking place.  We talked about how Covid affected (and still affects) the industry, as well as the importance of setup vs. gear.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of Patrick Norton, who's moved himself out to St. Louis from Oakland CA, and a review of the GoldenEar Triton 2+ and the JDS Labs Atom AMP and DAC.   Book reco: DIY Acoustic Panels: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Paul Anderson is back in the house, chatting about his most recent iteration of his system, which includes the Dali Oberon 1, a MUCH cheaper DAC than his $7k Aesthetix, and more!  We review the Parasound Halo Hint6 and the BAVSound Upgrade for your BMW, Mini, or Supra.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an amazing thing to be able to "re-introduce" our friends to music again.  Think about this: In a sea of Spotify, mp3's, and bluetooth, Some people under the age of 35 LITERALLY may have NEVER heard their music the way it was recorded.  You have the chance to see their face light up when they feel the energy and passion the artist intended when they recorded it.  That's what this episode is about. I also discuss the Jabra Elite 75t and determine whether it's the best true wireless earbud on the market today.  Keep listening to good music!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode I tell a story of how I (almost) got scammed buying a pair of KEF LS50's, used, how I'm setting up a new listening room from scratch, and did a bake-off of the LS50 Passive vs. Wireless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's ep. I chat about my new Long Beach House, and break down the system. (Check out http://instagram.com/beginneraudiophile for pics) Then I get into why headphones have gotten so important over the last couple of months.  Finally, I chat with Eric Johnson, founder of HELM audio, about their new program for first responders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LONG overdue, on this ep I bring vintage audio expert Mark Ceresuolo on, and we talk all things vintage audio, from which companies made the great gear, some origin stories, and what to look for in vintage receivers, speakers, and turntables.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices