This is how astronomically loud a rocket launch really is
Legend has it that the Saturn V launch for Apollo 11 melted concrete with the sheer power of its sound. Acoustic sensors from the SLS launch for Artemis I will show if that’s true.
Tag: sound
Why this cinematic sound trick makes your brain tingle and your skin crawl
Neuroscientists and sound designers explain the auditory illusion that makes listeners feel like they’re flying or sinking.
How to control your Sonos speaker with only your voice
There’s so much you can do with your voice-enabled Sonos speaker and you won’t even need to lift a finger.
L-Acoustics L-ISA Studio review: An immersive experience
Founded in Marcoussis, just south of Paris, L-Acoustics is a French company with an international reputation for articulate, energetic sound reinforcement. From custom residential sound suites to upscale public spaces to live performance venues, L-Acoustics has pioneered the use of speaker arrays and digital signal processing to sculpt sensory perceptions. Now, thanks to the L-Acoustics […]
Where to place a subwoofer with a soundbar to level up your TV setup
You got your TV and soundbar. The next step is finding the perfect spot for your subwoofer—and location is everything.
Why ocean researchers want to create a global library of undersea sounds
Ocean sounds can contain a lot of information about animal behaviors and how ecosystems in the seas are changing.
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max review: Reaching the upper Atmos-sphere
Want to know if the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max is worth your money? Read our review to see what this Dolby Atmos soundbar can offer!
The secret to these bats’ hunting prowess is deep within their ears
Scientists discovered that a major group of bats, called Yangochiroptera, have inner ears that may enable complicated echolocation calls.
Fish sounds tell us about underwater reefs—but we need better tech to really listen
When a reef fish is born, it’s immediately swept out into the open ocean where life is full of uncertainties. But if it makes it out alive and matures from a larva to a juvenile, the reef always calls it back to continue the breeding cycle. There are many ways fish scope out a reef […]
It’s never too early to start protecting your hearing
The world is a noisy place, and all that sound can damage your ears. Start thinking about protecting your hearing early and you’ll thank yourself later.