When a non-audiophile requests a loudspeaker recommendation, he often assumes that the first question you’ll ask him will be, “How much can you spend?” In fact, the first question should be: “Where will they go?” Other variables—the sort of music that’s favored, listening levels, aesthetic considerations, and, yes, cost—are often less critical than the nature of the room in which the speakers will reside. As you advise your...

When Boston-based musician and accomplished audio engineer Dave Malekpour founded Pro Audio Design Inc. (PAD) in 1993, little did he know the way in which it would help shape the way professional recording facilities approached their studio design projects. Born out of a passion for seamless architectural studio design and acoustic excellence, PAD has just celebrated its 28th birthday with a record financial...