Imagine yourself cruising down an open highway, the wind in your hair and your favorite tunes blasting through a crystal-clear audio system. Or perhaps you picture yourself lounging on the deck of your boat, the gentle waves lapping against the hull as a perfectly tuned marine stereo fills the air with your favorite summertime playlist. These are the moments we look forward to, and they’re elevated to new heights when accompanied by…
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JBL Flip 6 vs. Bose SoundLink Flex
If you’re interested in taking your music on the go, your best audio solution may be a portable Bluetooth speaker from Abt. Portable speakers are versatile devices to add to any collection, as they offer wireless connections and streaming. But with all the advanced models available at Abt, you may not know which speaker would work best for your listening lifestyle. When it comes to speakers, Bose and JBL are great brands,…
Video Highlight! JBL Authentics Speaker Series
If you’re an audiophile and wish to upgrade your sound at home, you’re more than likely familiar with JBL. JBL has been a leading company in the audio industry for over 70 years. Their products are known for their durability, reliability and high-quality performance. Their newer speaker series, coined JBL Authentics, is no different. Interested in these speakers but looking to learn more? In the video below, one of Abt’s top technologists,…
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Audiophiles
The holidays are approaching, and while you may think you’ve got a lot of time to shop for gifts, time runs out quickly. That’s why we’re posting our collection of gift guides right here on the blog, starting with our gift guide for the music lover. Gifts for audiophiles can be tricky. Sonic science can be difficult to pin down, and music lovers can sometimes be particular about tech. That’s why we…
Welcoming House of Marley to Abt
We’re so excited to announce that House of Marley has joined Abt’s product offering! For those that aren’t familiar, the brand specializes in audio products including headphones, speakers and turntables. The coolest part? As the name suggests, the brand was founded in collaboration with music icon Bob Marley’s family. In honor of the brand’s namesake, these products balance preserving our planet with creating beautiful music. Each item is the perfect blend of…
Abt Picks The Best Record Players For Beginners
If you were feeling some FOMO after we posted our favorite albums that sound better on vinyl, you’re in luck. This is a great time to start a record collection, since we’re all definitely spending more time at home these days. And that means we have more opportunities to sit down and actually listen to records. But if you’re new to vinyl, it can be overwhelming when you think about where to…
Mini Systems Get Big at CES 2014
Back in the 1980s, there were two things about the music that were big: the hair, and the boomboxes. Thankfully, both style and technology evolved, and the D-Battery-powered, shoulder-mounted cassette stereo went the way of the teased, crimped, bleach-blonde mane. Those looking for a portable, all-in-one music system were presented with numerous options of stereo mini systems. These classy, compact stereo systems were designed to fit in with either the boardroom or dorm…
Crestron – Now At Abt
Abt is excited to add the Crestron brand to our home audio line up. We will have the entire array of products from both the Adagio and Prodigy lines. I was able to attend one of the Crestron trainings presented by our Crestron rep, Dave Koller. It was interesting to learn that Crestron has been around for 44 years, is independently owned (like Abt), and has had the same owner. They employ over…