Steven Stone has posted a review of the Joseph Audio Prism loudspeakers ($3699/pair) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “Put the Prisms in a midsized or smaller room, mate them with decent electronics and a good subwoofer, and they will deliver the musical goods in that natural and articulate way that Joseph Audio loudspeakers...
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Domenico Pizzamiglio has posted a review of the Russel K Red 100 loudspeakers () at Audio Activity. His conclusions: “A new product, serious, that sound good, and that shows its quality but also its downside; but above all, a lot of good music. ” You can read the full review here.
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the REL T/9i subwoofer (£899) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “REL’s T/9i is an excellent subwoofer for the audiophile. It’s capable of making big bass noises, but is also more than capable of freeing up the loudspeakers and liberating them from the dictatorship of the room. While there...
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Brent Butterworth has posted a review of the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D3 loudspeakers ($9000/pair) at HomeTheaterReview. His conclusions: “rom a performance standpoint, I can’t really criticize them. Sure, I can detect a few subtle flaws, but I’ll happily tolerate them for all the many wonderful sonic qualities this speaker exudes. If there is...
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Venoth Nair has posted a review of the Audioengine HD 6 multimedia speakers ($749/pair) at av2day.com. His conclusions: “Whichever way you go with these speakers one thing is for certain; these are great, versatile speakers with amazing sound and fantastic build quality. The HD 6 is definitely a step up and in the right...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the YAR Audio loudspeakers at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “High-end audio doesn’t have the same marketing abilities of other luxury sectors (not simply advertising budget, but where every Ferrari, Rolex, or Leica owner is effectively a little marketing machine for these companies by simply driving a Ferrari, wearing...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Burmester Phase 3 music system (£23,800) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Burmester Phase 3. It needs no excuses made for its performance, because it’s a true high-end system in a box (well, two crates actually). A lot of systems...
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Jack Roberts has posted a review of the Audioengine HD6 powered loudsspeakers ($749/pair) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “I think for many people the Audioengine HD6 is just what the doctor ordered for putting together a dorm, bedroom or office system. They are very user-friendly; they look great, and they are a complete audio system...
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Herb Reichert has posted a review of the Zu Audio Soul Supreme loudspeakers ($4500/pair) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Your ears, heart, and mind are far more sensitive and sophisticated measuring tools than any ‘scope, calibrated mike, or analyzer—trust them. In my rustic hermitage, and to my ears and heart, Zu Audio’s Soul Supremes delivered...
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Hans Wetzel has posted a review of the Magico S1 Mk.II loudspeakers ($16,500) at SoundStage! Hi-Fi. His conclusions: “With its immaculately lifelike sound, sterling midrange neutrality, and soaring top end, Magico’s S1 Mk.II revealed an incredible amount of low-level musical detail without sounding clinical, and was engaging without resorting to artifice. Most impressive, it...
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Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Diablo 300 (€12,800) integrated amplifier and Pantheon loudspeakers (€35,000/pair) at 6moons. His conclusions: “To recapitulate the Pantheon essence when driven by its Diablo 300 stablemate integrated amplifier: it behaves like a minimalist maxi monitor except for bass power/presence and dynamic life where it’s very clearly a...
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Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Naim Mu-so wireless sound system (£595) at The Ear. His conclusions: “It’s detailed, dynamic and transparent enough to let you know how good the original recording is, so if something really good comes along you enjoy it nearly as much as you do on a big...
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Andrew Everard has posted a review of the Neat Acoustics Iota Alpha loudspeakers (£1385/pair) at Words and Music. His conclusions: “No, they’re not cheap, and the same money would buy you a pair of much larger, and considerably more impressive-looking, speakers – but if you want to introduce a dose of magic into your...
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Chris Thomas has posted a review of the ELAC Debut B5 loudspeakers (£250/pair) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “In a word, they are great little speakers. I recommend that you grab a listen to them and perhaps they will find their way into first systems for any number of younger people for whom MP3 and...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Wilson Audio Alexx loudspeakers ($108,000/pair) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “I’ve heard tales of when the Alexx was playing at its very best, with an almost identical system in another store in America. Music was played, tears flowed, more music was played. I can believe that about...
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Lionel Payne has posted a review of the Triangle Elara LN01 loudspeakers (/pair) at Hi-Fi Pig. His conclusions: “However, for the asking price of 400 Euros they represent good value as an out and out stereo pair, particularly where room is at a premium. The driving bass rhythms these produced made them a real...
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Jim Clements has posted a review of the Paradigm Prestige Series surround sound loudspeaker system ($7290) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “These speakers seriously rocked on movies and the performance on two-channel music was so intoxicating that sometimes I started to feel the speakers were tailor made for whatever...
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Steven R. Rochlin has posted a review of the GoldenEar Technology Triton Three+ loudspeakers ($2499/pair) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “With elegant visual styling that works within even the best decors, sound quality that is by far an overachiever within its class, and plenty of deep bass for pop music and home theater,...
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Jan de Jeu has posted a review of the Scansonic HD MB-2.5 loudspeakers (€2900/pair) at The Ear. His conclusions: “The Scansonic HD MB-2.5 is a beautiful loudspeaker that elevates itself above the average for it’s price, in both industrial design and sound signature. In order to let it perform at it’s best, it is...
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Constantine Soo has posted a review of the Magnepan 3.7i loudspeakers ($5000/pair) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “While the 20.7’s superiority is almost guaranteed, the tall and slender Maggie 3.7i at 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide is only five inches slenderer, eight inches shorter than the 20.7 and costs less than half. While...
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Andre Jennings has posted a review of the Gauder Akustik Berlina RC 9 loudspeakers ($175,000/pair) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “Loudspeakers are often described as being a window to the performance. The best of them remove the window (and walls) entirely in an effort to place you within the performance, capture you, and...
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Howard Kneller has posted a review of the JL Audio Dominion d110 subwoofer ($999) at SoundStage! Access. His conclusions: “Like the crazy puppy who lives in my building, the d110 might not be fully grown, but it sure doesn’t act that way. And surprisingly, unlike the puppy, the d110 has bark and bite, providing...
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Kriz Tan has posted a review of the German Physiks Limited 11 loudspeakers ($/pair) at Hi-Fi Seneses. His conclusions: “The Limited 11 is an omnidirectional speaker that you must try. Don’t judge by its size and you will be surprised that it can play loud without distortion as it fills up your bigger room...
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Michael Yap has posted a review of the Totem Wind loudspeakers ($13,995/pair) at Hi-Fi Senses. His conclusions: “With it, the Wind isn’t laidback or in-your-face, but rather it is there at the sweet spot, just right where you want it, making the sound neither too far or too close to you. Vocals and synthesizers...
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Robert E. Greene has posted a review of the Sony SS-NA5ES loudspeakers ($6000/pair) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “The Sonys do not sound exactly like ordinary speakers. But I can promise you that if you grant the design the premise of its balance, you will find them hugely rewarding. With a subwoofer system...
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