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Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug

Trent is a music lover, musical instrument player and passionate audio afficionado.

12 Best Portable Record Players In 2024 (Very Affordable)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Portable Record Player

If you’re a collector of vinyl, it’s likely you spend hours trawling garage sales and vintage stores, looking for rare music finds. However, how can you test vinyl before buying … Read more

Categories Turntables

8 Best Closed Back Headphones In 2024 (All Budgets)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Closed Back Headphones

Are you looking for completely closed back headphones? Although these headphones produce sound that isn’t necessarily considered natural, they do create a studio-like sound experience that so many music lovers … Read more

Categories Headphones

6 Best 12 String Guitars – Top Acoustic, Electric & Acoustic-Electric 12-String Guitars

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best 12-String Guitar

Over the years, some of the greatest albums such as A Hard Day’s Night, Ocean and Space Oddity have been produced on 12 string guitars. The distinctive shine of the … Read more

Categories Guitar

4 Best iPod Speakers (All Budgets)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best iPod Speakers

Gone are the days of CD’s and Walkman’s, and the trusty iPod has long been a household name for listening to all your favorite tunes. While headphones are fine for … Read more

Categories Speakers

6 Best Headphones For Sleeping (Comfortable & Affordable)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Headphones for Sleeping

Sleep is the beautiful mistress that seems to elude us every night without fail. Why? You try like crazy to fall asleep but the person next to you is snoring … Read more

Categories Headphones

10 Best Portable CD Players (Affordable & Reliable)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Portable CD Players

CD players are by no means a thing of the past. Advancements in tech have just meant that even more options than ever are out there, all claiming to be … Read more

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7 Best Soundbars Under $200 (Good Build, Great Sound)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Soundbar Under $200

If you’re looking to take the audio in your house to the next level, you’re in the right place. Soundbars are a great way to improve the sound quality and … Read more

Categories Soundbars

10 Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers In 2024 (Multiple Budgets)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers

When you’re looking for a great bookshelf speaker, often the requirements are pretty simple. You want a small and compact speaker that provides a great sound output. Yet bookshelf speakers … Read more

Categories Speakers

7 Best Dolby Atmos Headphones

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Dolby Atmos Headphones

You want the ultimate sound experience every time you strap on your headphones. It doesn’t matter if you’re gaming, watching TV, listening to music or audiobooks, or sitting down to … Read more

Categories Headphones

10 Best Wireless Workout Headphones (Great for Gym & Outdoors)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Wireless Workout Headphones

It’s hard enough to get motivated to work out and muster up daily willpower and courage. But it gets easier when you can get in a strenuous and sweaty workout … Read more

Categories Headphones

6 Best Bluetooth Headphones Under $100 (Most Under $50)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Bluetooth Headphones Under $100

Have you been pestering friends and family by asking them for recommendations of their favorite Bluetooth headphones? Or have you been searching the Internet up and down attempting to find … Read more

Categories Headphones

8 Best Acoustic Electric Ukuleles (Under $100 to over $500)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Acoustic Electric Ukulele

Have you been scouring the internet, trying to find a way to keep busy and learn a new skill? Learning a new instrument is a great way to spend your … Read more

Categories Ukuleles

11 Best Wall Mount Speakers in 2024 (Under $50 to Over $300)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Wall Mount Speakers

Have you been sifting through search engines, trying to find a solution for your poor sound quality and tight space? If the answer is yes, I think we may be … Read more

Categories Speakers

7 Best High End Bookshelf Speakers In 2024 (Premium Sound & Price)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best High End Bookshelf Speakers

Finding the best high end bookshelf speakers can be boring to some people who just want an amazing stereo system at home without all of the hassle of researching. For … Read more

Categories Speakers

6 Best Vintage Bookshelf Speakers In 2024 (Multiple Budgets & Styles)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Vintage Bookshelf Speakers

Your home will never look more retro after it’s adorned with the best vintage bookshelf speakers that you can afford. You’ll know exactly the right vintage bookshelf speakers to choose … Read more

Categories Speakers

10 Most Durable Headphones (Well Built & Long Lasting)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
The Most Durable Headphones

Have you spent too many hours hunting online looking for the most durable headphones without any luck? Your luck has finally changed because you’ve stumbled upon the perfect place to … Read more

Categories Headphones

Best Website Hosting For Musicians & Bands

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Discover My Recommendations of the Best Hosting for Your Band Website

You’ve already come to the conclusion that you’d like to build a Wordpress band website for your band, but the options for website hosting for musicians are tremendous. There’s GoDaddy, … Read more

Categories Band Tips

8 Best Water Speakers (Dancing & Decorative)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Water Dancing Speakers

A dancing water speaker makes an awesome addition to any speaker collection. With water speakers, not only will your music sound great but it will look great too! If you … Read more

Categories Speakers

7 Best Bone Conduction Headphones In 2024 (You Will Absolutely Love)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Bone Conduction Headphones

Have you continuously come up empty during your search for the perfect bone conduction headphones? Have you failed time after time as you initiated your quest because you either ran … Read more

Categories Headphones

How to Clean a Record Player (& Needle) – With Photos

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How to Clean a Record Player

Owning a record player comes with a sea of joy but if you don’t keep up with maintaining it, it can quickly become a rocky journey. Dust accumulation and neglect … Read more

Categories Turntables

Vinyl VS Record: Are They the Same Thing? What About an LP?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Vinyl vs Record vs LP

When several different words like vinyl, record, and LP are thrown around as casually as a baseball, it’s easy to get confused. In modern society, most people are talking about … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

Definitive Technology Descend DN12 Subwoofer Review (Tested)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Definitive Technologies Descend DN12 Review

Inside the Definitive Technology Descend subwoofer series, the DN12 is at the top end as one of the largest. Definitive Technology sent us a DN12 12” 1500W subwoofer for review. … Read more

Categories Subwoofers

Definitive Technologies Studio 3D Mini Review (Soundbar & Sub)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Definitive Technologies Studio 3D Mini Review

Are you looking for an upgrade to make the most of your hi-res audio? Do you want a sound system that provides theater-like performance in your living room? The Studio … Read more

Categories Soundbars, Subwoofers

How to Fix a Warped Record: Is it Possible to Unwarp Vinyl?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How to Fix a Warped Record

If you’re in the unfortunate situation of dealing with a warped vinyl record, it’s no surprise that you’ve come looking for answers on how to fix it. Depending on how … Read more

Categories Turntables, Guides

How Much is a Record Player? Are They Worth the Cost?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How Much is a Record Player

Undoubtedly, record players are a wonderful way to enjoy your music. But you may still be skeptical about whether or not they are worth the hit to your wallet and … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

What is a Vinyl Record & What are Vinyls Made Of?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
What is a Vinyl Record and What are they Made of

Whether you’ve seen them buried in your parents’ belongings, hanging around a thrift store, or in old movies, you’re bound to have come across vinyl records at least once before. … Read more

Categories Turntables, Guides

How To Repair a Record Player – DIY Tips to Fix (With Images)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How to Repair a Record Player

Whether you’re a newbie who just found an old record player tucked in the garage or you’ve been using one for years, it’s helpful to know some basic repair methods … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

Why Is My Record Skipping? & How To Fix It

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Why is My Record Skipping

We all know the mind-bending aggravation of a record that keeps on skipping. In some cases, it can be fixed, but the first step towards fixing the problem is knowing … Read more

Categories Turntables, Guides

How to Use a Record Player? Instructions For First Timers

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How to Use a Record Player

So you just bought your first record player and can’t wait to dive in? If you’re a first-timer, you might be wondering where everything goes and how everything works. This … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

How To Clean Vinyl Records Safely & Without Damaging Them

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
How to Clean Vinyl Records

Are you sick and tired of all the dust and gunk building up on your records but don’t want to damage your precious collection with sketchy DIY cleaning hacks? We … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

Storing Vinyl Records – Vertically, Horizontally & In Heat

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Storing Vinyl Records

If you’re a vinyl enthusiast, you’re probably wondering how to keep your precious records in good shape. Apart from how you handle the records and how your record player equipment … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

Parts of a Record Player – Full Turntable Anatomy Explained (With Pics)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Parts of a Record Player

Have you ever looked at a record player with a complete loss of words and felt silly trying to describe the spinning part of the rod with a pin on … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

Turntable Vs Record Player – Key Differences Explained

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Turntable VS Record Player

Contrary to popular belief, a turntable and a record player is not the same thing. The terms may be used interchangeably in many contexts but there are important key differences … Read more

Categories Guides, Turntables

What Does 7.1 Channel Mean for a Surround Sound Setup?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
What Does 7.1 Channel Mean for a Surround Sound Setup

Wondering what the 7.1 channel specification means for a surround sound setup? Read on for a concise explanation. 7.1 channel means that the setup has seven main outputs and one … Read more

Categories Guides, Speakers

What Does 5.1 Channel Mean for Surround Sound Home Theater?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
What Does 5.1 Channel Mean

If you’re confused by what 5.1 channel means in the context of home theater sound systems, you’re in exactly the right place. We’ll gladly provide a simple explanation! A 5.1 … Read more

Categories Guides, Speakers

What Does 3.1 Channel Mean for Sound Systems?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
What Does 3.1 Channel Mean for Sound Systems

We are going to clear up any misunderstandings around 3.1 channel for sound systems. Essentially, 3.1 channel means that the sound system has three main audio output channels with one … Read more

Categories Guides, Speakers

What Does 2.1 Channel Mean for Speakers & Soundbars?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
What Does 2.1 Channel Mean for Speakers and Soundbars

So you are the new proud owner of a 2.1 channel speaker set! Or maybe you are scoping the soundbar market and keep coming across a 2.1 channel specification? Whichever … Read more

Categories Guides, Speakers

Polk Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speakers Review

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Polk Monitor XT20 Review

I recently learned about an exciting new product from Polk, the Monitor XT20 speakers, and I just had to test them out for myself because they looked and sounded amazing. … Read more

Categories Speakers

Mackie CR StealthBar Desktop PC Soundbar Review

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Mackie CR Stealthbar Review

I was given the opportunity to test and review the CR StealthBar desktop PC Soundbar with Bluetooth connectivity. After trying it out for more than a month, I had the … Read more

Categories Soundbars

Victrola Revolution Go Review (We Tested This Portable Record Player)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Victrola Revolution Go Review

The cool people at Victrola did me an amazing solid. They hooked me up with their Revolution Go portable record player before it hits the physical and virtual store shelves. … Read more

Categories Turntables

Victrola The Eastwood Review (3 Speed, Bluetooth Record Player)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Victrola The Eastwood Hands On Review

I’m in possession of this gorgeous record player that does so much more than simply play records. I was able to test this beast thoroughly and really examined it by … Read more

Categories Turntables

Taotronics SoundLiberty Pro P10 Earbuds Review

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
TaoTronics SoundLiberty Pro P10 Owners Review

Finding high-quality earbuds is never easy these days. I was given the opportunity to test and review the Taotronics SoundLiberty P10 Noise Cancelling earbuds and I jumped at the chance. … Read more

Categories Headphones

Bookshelf vs Tower Speakers – Which Is Better & Why?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Bookshelf VS Tower Speakers

If you’re looking for a new addition to your home theater system, bedroom, or office, you’ve probably come across both bookshelf and tower speakers. While the differences in appearance are … Read more

Categories Speakers

8 Best High End Home Theater Speakers On The Market

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best High End Home Theater Speakers

There’s something about going to the movies that is so addictive. The combination of popcorn, giant screen, and incredible immersive sound is something that you can’t replicate with a regular … Read more

Categories Speakers

8 Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1500 (Top Quality & Sound)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1500

Bookshelf speakers are the ideal choice if you’re looking for quality sound in smaller rooms with limited floor space. You can easily install them on a bookshelf, mounted on the … Read more

Categories Speakers

6 Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $300 (Great Quality & Affordable Prices)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $300

Are you on the hunt for new bookshelf speakers? As an audio expert, I know exactly what you’re looking for when choosing high quality bookshelf speakers. This is especially true … Read more

Categories Speakers

Dolby Surround Sound vs DTS Headphone X (Whats the Difference?)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Dolby Surround Sound VS DTS Headphone X

It should come as no surprise to learn that two types of surround sound really stand out in the crowd. The biggest names are Dolby Digital and DTS. These behemoths … Read more

Categories Headphones

Over The Ear vs On-Ear Headphones Compared – Which Is Best For You?

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Over the Ear VS On Ear Headphones

Headphones are available in a wide range of designs and styles and they come in four very distinct categories that include: Over-Ear Headphones On-Ear Headphones In-Ear Headphones Earbuds Depending on … Read more

Categories Headphones

6 Best Closed Back Headphones Under $200 (Quality & Affordability)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Closed Back Headphones Under $200

Your hunt for the best closed back headphones less than $200 has just come to an end. I’ve taken the time to review six amazing headphones that meet all the … Read more

Categories Headphones

5 Best Closed Back Headphones Under $500 (Quality & Value)

by Trent 'The Sound Junky' Schug
Best Closed Back Headphones Under $500

Trying to find the the ideal closed back headphones for you? It can get annoying and frustrating after a while unless you know where to look. Well, you’ve definitely found … Read more

Categories Headphones
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