In this newly updated directory the latest in cutting-edge audio equipment is provided including how to choose the best audio equipment on a budget how to get the best sound for the money & how to set up a system for maximum performance. Revised & expanded to include all the latest audio technologies this book is packed with expert advice how to make speakers sound up to 50 per cent better at no cost avoid the most common system set-up mistakes & how to choose the one speaker in 50 worth owning. Among the new topics covered are computer-based music servers wireless streaming of audio high-resolution digital audio internet downloads HD radio Blu-ray Disc & the new high-resolution surround-sound formats. A short course on listening-room acoustics is presented & additional information on audio for home theatre multi-channel audio system set-up secrets & what each components specifications & measurements mean is also provided.