Category: Speakers
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Just Got Paid? Here Are Some Prime Day Audio Deals You Can Still Get Your Hands On!
So did you miss out on Amazon Prime Day 2019 waiting for your paycheck to hit your account? Well if you are looking for audio gear, like headphones and speakers, there are still some nice carryover deals to be had, including the excellent ELAC Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers for $229, which is $70 off the…
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DALI OBERON 5 Floor Standing Speakers In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
Every time I listen to DALI speakers, I revel in how they bring out the emotion in the music…it’s hard not to bop your head or tap your foot when playing a pair. The OBERON series to me represents a sweet spot in the DALI line where you are getting the most DALI sound for…
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10 Father’s Day Gifts For The Audiophile Dad
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessIs your Dad a music lover? Is he still listening to his tunes on a beat up old hifi stereo system or headphones purchased before you were born? Well, Fathers’ Day is the perfect time to help him upgrade his rig! Below is a list of affordable audiophile speakers, headphones, amps, and DACs that will make…
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SVS Prime Wireless System Review: These Powered Speakers Give You The Total Hi Fi Package For Only $599
SVS has built up a crazy following around their massive active subs and passive Prime Series speakers. Their products are designed to offer the enhanced dynamics and excitement needed to build a quality home theater, but at the same time offer enough refinement for audiophile level music presentation. The cool thing is they do all…
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Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf In The House: Stylish and Affordable!
I’ve been waiting a long time to get my hands on these speakers. As an admitted long-time fan of “Digms” (That’s how Paradigm fans refer to their beloved speakers, by the way) I had to check out the latest incarnation of their entry-level Atom speaker, the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf. It’s a very polished…
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PSB Alpha P5 Review: One Of The Best Speakers Under $500
PSB Speakers first released their entry-level Alpha series back in 1991, and from the beginning, they aimed to deliver remarkable value and performance. Based on the stellar reviews, I’d have to say they succeeded. This year at CES 2019, they announced an all-new Alpha series redesigned from the ground up, with brand new drivers, cabinets,…
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Triangle AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker And AIO C Audiophile Music Streamer In The House!
Bluetooth, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Software, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessThis week I’m checking out the AIO Multiroom system from Triangle. They are a French hi-fi manufacturer that makes some of the most beautiful speakers, and now they are bringing that same craftsmanship to multiroom speaker systems, something along the lines of Sonos or the new Bowers & Wilkins Formation system. AIO, unlike some of…
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Atlantic Technology FS-252 Powered Bookshelf Speakers In The House!
A couple of years ago, powered loudspeakers, otherwise known as active speakers, were used primarily in the domain of pro audio. But now it seems like every speaker manufacturer is on a mad dash to put out the best powered speakers for hi-fi use. The model I have today is the $749 FS-252 active bookshelf from…
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Bowers & Wilkins Challenges Sonos With New Formation Powered Speakers Suite
Bowers & Wilkins, a longtime manufacturer of British audiophile monitors, has moved into the active speaker space in a big way with its new Formation Suite. The new system, poised to challenge Sonos for the title of best whole-home powered speakers, incorporates elements of their highly-regarded passive audiophile speakers and promises better sound than any…
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Atlantic Technology Promises Better Streaming From New Powered Speakers
The following is courtesy of Atlantic Technology: Norwood, MA – April 16, 2019 – The FS-252 system are the first of an exciting new range of high-performance wireless products from Atlantic Technology that feature SKAA® wireless technology for receiving and transmitting high-quality audio. Derived from the pro music industry, SKAA is a standard designed for audio creating a dedicated…
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Triangle Elara LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker Review-Bluetooth Speakers Fit For An Audiophile
Triangle is a French manufacturer of high-end speakers and the Elara is their entry-level series of speakers. The range is made up of both passive and active variants, and what I’m looking at today is one of the active models, specifically the $649 LN01A bookshelf speaker. They also make an active floorstanding model, the LN05A. As…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: High End Audio In Pictures
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 As with every audio show, there were some great rooms and then there were some duds…but at the end of the day, I heard some…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics
Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessBe sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 High End Audio In Pictures Since I usually cover affordable or budget audiophile gear on a daily basis, I tried to keep an eye out for some of the low-cost,…
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SVS Announces New $799 Prime Pinnacle Audiophile Tower Speaker
The following is courtesy of SVS: SVS Announces Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker. All-new SVS floorstanding speaker features new driver array, trickle down technology from the reference Ultra Series speakers and performance that will delight both discerning audiophiles and home theater fans, while blending seamlessly in a room. Youngstown, Ohio – April 2, 2019 – SVS, manufacturer of…
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PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers In The House! (+ Unboxing Pics)
As an audiophile, there’s nothing I love more than bookshelf speakers. It never ceases to amaze me how speaker designers can stuff amazing musical performances in such relatively tiny little boxes. One tiny little speaker that bowls me over is the PSB Speakers Imagine Mini. I first heard them hooked up to a Rega Brio Integrated Amp, and…
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TRIANGLE ELARA LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker In The House!
Powered, or Active Speakers are becoming a big thing in the 2-Channel audio world. For those who are turned off by the prospect of matching an amp to a set of speakers, or even hooking up stereo equipment, active speakers are a simple way to get into audio with a minimum amount of fuss. There…
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10 Building Blocks for Your Budget/Affordable 2-Channel Audiophile System! (2019)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless(Check out our new post on this topic: How To Build A Mind-Blowing Affordable Hifi System In 5 Steps!) While I spend a lot of time covering headphones, earphones, and headphone DAC/Amps, 2-channel audio systems are my first love. While headphones can create a wonderful listening experience, they can’t re-create the sound of a well-matched…
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SVS Prime Wireless Speakers Get Sexy New Gloss White Finish
The following is courtesy of SVS: SVS Prime Wireless Speakers Shine with Piano Gloss White Makeover Stunning new finish adds lighter, lifestyle-friendly option for the two-channel wireless speaker system sporting connectivity via WiFi and Bluetooth, 200-watt amplifier, digital crossover, 192KHz/24-bit DAC, DTS Play-Fi, Alexa voice control, versatile connectivity options and more. Youngstown, Ohio – March 1,…
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Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speaker Review
Great building block for your Budget Hi-Fi/Audiophile System! The Q Acoustics 3020i is the new “improved” sequel to the very well regarded 3020 budget bookshelf speaker. The original was known for its natural, warm, presentation which won a lot of fans in the press. However, the budget bookshelf market is cutthroat, and one can’t afford…
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Cambridge Audio CXA60 Integrated Amplifier Review
DACs, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, StreamingClass-leading sound in the sub-$1000 price range. I purchased a Cambridge Audio Azur 540a V2 integrated in the early 2000s because I was impressed with its robust design. The thick metal faceplate and big toroidal transformer told me this amp meant business, It also didn’t hurt that it cost less than $500 at the time.…
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