Tip Tuesdays


The Audio Factory Tip Tuesdays Edition 52: Tips on How to Build the Ultimate Backyard Audio Setup
Jun 24, 2025
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! With summer in full swing, there's no better time to take your listening experience outside. Whether you're setting the vibe for a backyard get-together or just enjoying a solo coffee on the patio, the right audio setup can completely transform your space. Here’s how to build a backyard system that sounds as good as it feels.
The Audio Factory Tip Tuesdays Edition 51: Soundtrack Your Summer – Song Picks for Every Mood
Jun 10, 2025
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! This week, we're elevating your summer soundtrack with a curated selection of standout tracks from 2024 and 2025, complemented by timeless classics. Whether you're lounging by the pool, embarking on a road trip, or enjoying a quiet evening, these song recommendations are chosen for their exceptional sound quality and mood-enhancing vibes, perfect for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.
The Audio Factory Tip Tuesday Edition 50: Our Greatest Hits From 2 Years of Tips, Tricks & Audiophile Insights
May 27, 2025
Since April 2023, Tip Tuesday has delivered 49 editions of expert insights, practical advice, and Hi-Fi wisdom. Whether you’ve been with us since Edition 1 or just joined recently, we’re celebrating our 50th by revisiting some of the most popular and helpful tips we've shared so far. Let’s rewind and revisit a few standouts that are still as relevant today as the day they landed in your inbox.
The Audio Factory Tip Tuesday Edition 49: The Rise of Hi-Res Audio – Is It the Future of Music Streaming?
May 13, 2025
As streaming platforms grow and listening habits evolve, high-resolution audio (often shortened to hi-res) has moved from audiophile niche to mainstream buzzword. With promises of studio-quality sound, increased bitrates, and richer detail, hi-res audio aims to deliver a listening experience that brings you closer to the original performance. But does it really make a difference, and is it the future of how we listen?
The Audio Factory Tip Tuesday Edition 48: The Best Portable Speakers & Hi-Fi Gear for Outdoor Gatherings
Apr 29, 2025
Nothing sets the tone for an outdoor get-together like great music. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging on the patio, or enjoying an evening on the balcony, having the right audio setup can elevate the experience. This week, we’re highlighting some of our favorite portable and weather-friendly gear from Bluesound, PSB, and DALI. Perfect for spring and summer soundtracks.
The Audio Factory Tip Tuesday Edition 47: Vinyl vs. Streaming – Which Sounds Better, and Why?
Apr 15, 2025
Welcome to this week’s Tip Tuesday! The vinyl resurgence isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s also reignited a long-standing debate in the audio world: which format sounds better, analog or digital? While personal taste plays a role, there are real differences in how vinyl and streaming audio are produced, delivered, and experienced. Let’s break it down.