Before MP3s, compact discs, and even cassette tapes, there was hi-fi. “High fidelity” is a term given to a high-quality reproduction of sounds or images. Hi-fi technology was the most popular during the 1960s and 1970s however; the background of hi-fi technology began in the 1920s. It began with the production of microphones and other electronic amplification devices.
Technology has come a long way, from a reel-to-reel machine that basically used a magnetic recording tape to long playing records and finally to compact discs and MP3s. With the affordability of digital quality sound, you can enjoy surround sound and other capabilities from the comfort of your own home. Though many people now prefer digital quality reproductions, others still stand by the quality produced by the earlier methods of reel-to-reel and vinyl LPs. Ideally, the method of high-quality recording you choose to enjoy is a matter of individual preference.
Technology has come a long way, from a reel-to-reel machine that basically used a magnetic recording tape to long playing records and finally to compact discs and MP3s. With the affordability of digital quality sound, you can enjoy surround sound and other capabilities from the comfort of your own home. Though many people now prefer digital quality reproductions, others still stand by the quality produced by the earlier methods of reel-to-reel and vinyl LPs. Ideally, the method of high-quality recording you choose to enjoy is a matter of individual preference.
Works Cited:
"The People History."www.thepeoplehistory.com. 24 June 2009 <http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/hifi.html>
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