However, we also started focusing more on visuals. Penchansky traces the decline of the stereo system to the early ’80s rise of the music video, which brought visuals to the fore.

A proper stereo doesn't need to be expensive, though. For $1,000, you can buy one that will blow away a self-contained turntable. It's also possible to build one for $1,000. About $1,500 to $2,000 ...

Buy Marantz PM5005 $499.99 Upgrade Pick: If you want a modern stereo receiver that supports surround sound, consider Yamaha’s RX-V385.

Stereo amplification can be built into speakers themselves (we call those powered or active speakers), delivered as a two-box pre/power amplifier pairing where the necessary preamp and power amp ...

Amazon is currently selling the B452 for $29.90 per pair, plus $8 for shipping. The little speaker clicked with my Lepai LP-2020A+ stereo, 20-watt-per-channel amplifier.

The primary advantage of a closed system is that you don’t have to put a lot of thought into it once you’ve decided on which brand to buy. Many brands that offer closed audio systems sell a ...

If you have traditional audio equipment, like a receiver and a pair of bookshelf speakers, and you want to integrate it into your existing Sonos system, you want to buy the Sonos Port ($449). Released ...

The Delco-Bose stereo system in the C4 Corvette has changed over the years, due to improvements in materials and technology. This is good news to the owners of later-model C4s, but ...

Passive (that is, non-amplified) bookshelf speakers need to be paired with a stereo amplifier or an AV receiver. They can serve as the backbone of a great stereo-audio setup or a surround-sound ...