Tag: Budget
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These Best-Selling Klipsch Bookshelf Speakers Are Cheaper Than Ever!
Anybody building out a high-performing two-channel hi-fi system will need a captivating pair of bookshelf speakers. Enter the Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers. They have a fantastic dynamic sound, with smooth highs and tight, punchy bass, thanks to each speaker’s vented titanium horn-loaded tweeter and 6-1/2″ Cerametallic™ cone woofer; in our review, we said…
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HIFIMAN Ananda-BT Bluetooth Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review: Mind-Blowing Sound From These Amazing Wireless Headphones!
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Videos, WirelessThe $999 HIFIMAN Ananda-BT Bluetooth Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone is something of a unicorn in the wireless headphone world. There aren’t too many wireless open-back audiophile headphones out there, especially full-blown Planar Magnetic models. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of any others. If you know of another one, feel free to drop…
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The Extraordinary Polk Audio LEGEND L100 Premium Bookshelf Speaker In The House: First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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Check out our full review of the Polk LEGEND L100 and DENON PMA-1600NE! Last Fall, at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest outside of Denver, Colorado, I had the good fortune to be there when Polk Audio unveiled their new flagship speaker line called the Legend Series. The star of the show was their new L800 “True…
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The Intoxicating Kef LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Is Back Down To Its Lowest Price Ever!
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in Best Buys, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Power Amps, Reviews, Speakers, WirelessRight now, the Kef LS50 Mini-Monitor is back down to the lowest price ever on Amazon. It’s THE bookshelf speaker to get if you value beautiful midrange, big soundstage, and accurate presentation above all else. These speakers are prized amongst audio reviewers (including myself) who refuse to part with them despite having access to just…
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Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speaker Review: We’re Delighted By These Tremendous Performers!
The Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speaker is a loudspeaker that has achieved cult status amongst audiophiles (especially value-minded ones). Just a cursory glance at the clean, contoured baffle and gleaming copper woofer gives you some sense as to why. It is a product with a striking profile. The clean aesthetic is continued on through…
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Grab One Of The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones At An Unbeatable Price!
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If you’re looking for an excellent deal on one of the best noise-canceling headphones, then your search should stop right here. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones have best in class sound, with better sound than Sony or Bose noise-canceling headphones, and that’s why I own a pair. While the latest…
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iFi Hip-Dac Headphone Amp/DAC: Check Out iFi’s New Pocket-Size Powerhouse!
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iFi audio is back again with another high-value, high-performance portable headphone amp/DAC. It’s called the hip-dac, and unlike the ZEN DAC they shook the world with last year, it’s meant to be used on the go. The hip-dac has a very slim form factor that’s pocketable (102x70x14mm) while still maintaining the first-rate performance of some…
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You Have Less Than 48 Hours To Get The Ultimate Portable Headphone DAC/Amp On Sale! $200 Off!
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in DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Portable Audio, VideosThere are less than 48 hours left to get the Chord Mojo at $399. (Which is the lowest price ever!) The Mojo is widely considered to one of the best portable headphone DAC/ Amps money can buy at full price. (Which is $599 BTW) For its current sale price of $399, it’s a steal! The sale…
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Save A Whopping $240 On One Of The Best Bookshelf Speakers!
If you’re looking for an excellent pair of bookshelf speakers to build a nice 2-channel Hi-Fi system around, then you should check out the Definitive Technology D11 Demand Series Bookshelf Speakers. Amazon is running a limited-time sale right now that will get you a $240 discount on the pair. The D11 speakers have received rave reviews…
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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Traveller Review: Their Marvelous Noise Cancelling Is Impressive!
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For a long time, Beyerdynamic has made superb headphones for studio pros and the like, focusing on a precise sound that engineers could depend on to make mixes. But as of late, they have also undergone a rebrand of sorts, making stylish lifestyle-oriented gear for the masses. Of course, the acclaimed Beyerdynamic sound is still…
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The “Best Bookshelf Speaker Of 2019” Is Real Cheap Right Now!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, VideosIf you want a low-cost speaker with fantastic definition and air to build a system around, then you need to pick up the Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speaker, which is marked down to $267.99 ($32 Off!). This deal is good until 12/31 as part of Q Acoustics’ New Year’s Sale. Dubbed “The Best Bookshelf Speaker” by Wirecutter, their…
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Buchardt Audio’s Extraordinary A500 Active Bookshelf Speaker Now Available For Pre-Order!
Buchardt Audio is back! This time around, they have a pair of active bookshelf speakers, which, according to the company, is three years in the making. The new model is called the A500, and it’s based on the super-popular S400 speaker we reviewed last year. They have a similar design to that much sought-after model,…
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SVS Prime Tower Floorstanding Speaker Review: This Astonishing Loudspeaker Knocked Our Socks Off!
Big speakers are cool. They move a lot of air, meaning they can shake the room or the whole house for that matter. Even though I’m usually partial to mini-monitors, It’s always fun to check out a speaker that makes you feel the music as well as hear the intricacies of a song. That’s what…
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Awesome! Q Acoustics Drops Bigger And Badder 3030i Bookshelf Speaker With A Bass Upgrade!
Britain’s Q Acoustics Limited just announced a new addition to their critically acclaimed 3000i loudspeaker lineup, one that promises some excitement in the low end. The new speaker is called the 3030i standmount, and it will fit in between the smaller 3020i standmount (which we loved by the way) and the 3050i floorstanding speaker. The…
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SIMGOT EK3 In-Ear Monitor Headphones Review: These Superb IEMs Will Captivate You!
I’m in love. Yes, I’m in love with a pair of in-ear monitors. I know I need to get out more but stick with me. When I reviewed SIMGOT’s entry-level EM1 IEM last year, I was astounded by their design and remarkable refinement soundwise, especially at the $80 price point. (They sell for $55 bucks…
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These Inexpensive Five-Star Rated Earphones Are Now Even More Of A Bargain!
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The BQEYZ KC2 is a Quad-Driver (two balanced armature and two dynamic speakers in each ear) all-metal earphone known for its silky highs, detailed mids, and deep bass. They are already a bargain at their usual price of $59, but for a limited time, you can scoop up the Black model with mic/remote for $37.27…
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CES 2020: All The Spectacular Audio Gear We’ve Seen So Far!
CES 2020, the annual Consumer Electronics industry show that convenes in Las Vegas every year, officially opened to all ticket holders today (it opened to the media on Sunday). Over the first three days, there have been some sensational new audio releases, including a bunch of new headphones, true wireless earphones, streaming amplifiers, and speakers.…
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These Extraordinary Drop + THX Panda Planar Magnetic Wireless Headphones Have Some Sensational Tech!
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Today, Drop (formerly Massdrop), the San Francisco company known for marketing limited availability products based on input from community members, announced the launch of their first audiophile-grade Bluetooth headphones. The new circumaural headphones dubbed the Drop + THX Panda Headphones, utilize a planar magnetic driver paired with THX’s AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) linear amplifier, a…
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Product Of The Year 2019-Loudspeakers: The Marvelous TRIANGLE BOREA BR03 Bookshelf Speakers Review!
The Hifitrends.com Product Of The Year is an award given to an exceptional product that has passed across our desk– or through our listening room– this past year. It’s not a “Best Of” award, it’s just us giving recognition to gear we found to have extraordinary value and performance within its category. Also, since we…
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Product Of The Year 2019-Amps/Preamps: Cambridge Audio’s Jaw-Dropping CXA81 Integrated Stereo Amplifier!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessThe Hifitrends.com Product Of The Year is an award given to an exceptional product that has passed across our desk– or through our listening room– this past year. It’s not a “Best Of” award, it’s just us giving recognition to gear we found to have extraordinary value and performance within its category. Also, since we…