Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review
Focal’s Theva No.1 is their new entry-level bookshelf speaker that replaces the venerable Chora series. Focal makes high quality speakers, but how do they fare in a lower price point? Read on.
EMP E55Ti Tower / E56Ci Center / E55WI Surround & ES1010i Subwoofer Review
This is a review of the new EMP E56Ci Center Channel & E55WI On-wall surround speaker system integrated with E55Ti towers, and dual ES1010i subwoofers. Valuable set-up info is given.
Paradigm Cinema Speakers Preview
Regardless of your needs, the Paradigm Cinema Speakers has a solution for you. Especially on a budget. With 5.1 systems starting at $1000 and tons of upgrade options, users should find all they need.
Axiom Audio VP160v3 Center Channel Loudspeaker Preview
Axiom Audio introduced their VP160v3 center channel to round out their offerings and tonally match their M60v3 speakers. The VP160v3 employs a W(T/M)W design for improved off-axis response.
Trends Audio SA‑10/R Speaker Preview
Given the price, the Trends Audio SA-10 may be a cheap way into high end audio, especially when paired with one of their inexpensive hybrid tube amps.
RBH Sound SX‑61/R Bookshelf Speakers Review
When we fired up the RBH Sound SX-61/R Reference Bookshelf speakers, all that went out the proverbial window. Sometimes we get caught up in the specs, power handling and features of products. Not now.
Emotiva Launches new Pro Website and Active airmotiv Monitor Loudspeakers
Emotiva launched a new Pro website and 3 active monitor loudspeakers called airmotiv. The speakers boast biamplification, active crossovers and a ribbon tweeter.
Definitive Technology StudioMonitor Series Bookshelf Speakers Preview
Everything from the driver choice to the aesthetics have been changed with the new Def Tech StudioMonitor offerings with three offerings (SM45, SM55, SM65) from $399 to $899 a pair.
Wharfedale Jade Series Speakers Preview
Sound Import, LLC is now the exclusive distributor for Wharfedale speakers in the US. Today we got treated to a preview of the Jade Series loudspeakers which is a fairly robust line with seven models.
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Bookshelf Speaker Review
Review: The Aperion Audio Verus Grand Bookshelf speaker is a compact two-way design employing high quality components that sound as good as they look. Free 30 day home trial & shipping, great deal!
Bowers & Wilkins PM‑1 Bookshelf Speaker First Look
When B&W comes out with a new speaker, people get excited. The PM-1 Bookshelf takes a lot from the 800 series while bringing some new things to the table.
NHT SuperZero 2.0 Mini‑Monitors First Look
Rather than try to be something they aren't, the new NHT SuperZero 2.0 mini-monitors are just trying to do what a small speaker can - midrange and high frequency response leaving the bass to the sub.
Energy Veritas V‑5.1 Bookshelf Speakers Review
The Energy Veritas V-5.1 bookshelfs are... bar none... the most beautiful speakers I've ever seen. While also available in a Gloss Piano Black, the samples we have here are the Piano Rosenut finish.
Paradigm Shift Active Atom A2 Bookshelf Speaker Preview
The new Paradigm A2 is a powered bookshelf/tabletop speaker designed to be used alone, as a left/right audio system or in stereo pairs with devices such as iPods desktop computers, videogame consoles.
JBL Synthesis THX Ultra2 Certified SK2‑3300 LCR First Look
The THX Ultra2 certified JBL Synthesis SK2-3300 LCR has dual 10" woofers paired with a horn-loaded 1" ultra-high-frequency and a 3" beryllium diaphragm midrange/high-frequency compression driver.
Klipsch RB‑51 Bookshelf Speakers Preview
The Klipsch RB-51 Reference Bookshelf Speakers are priced at $389/pair and are available in a black woodgrain vinyl finish. They come with a low-diffraction, magnetically-attached grille.
Aperion Audio Zona Wireless Surround Speaker First Look
Aperion Audio unveiled a new wireless powered bookshelf speaker called Zona that can deliver reliable wireless sound to up to 150ft for use as a surround speaker or high end PC gaming solution.
Atlantic Technology H‑PAS Bookshelf Speakers First Look
Atlantic Technology showed off a prototype compact bookshelf loudspeaker using the company's revolutionary H-PAS bass technology at the 2010 CEDIA Expo. This is the first sneak peek for this model.
Cabasse Ambrose 3 LCR Loudspeaker First Look
Looking for an LCR with a coaxial tweeter/midrange, propriary woofers, and great aesthetics? The Cabasse as got all that and more. Now all you need is to shell out $3000 each.
ADAM A7 Monitor Speakers Review
The ADAM A7 ($1149/pr) is a two way near-field studio monitor with the aforementioned tweeter and a 6.5 in. carbon mid/bass driver. This is all powered by two 50-watt amplifiers (one per driver.)
Snell Acoustics Phantom Center Loudspeaker First Look
At last year's CES, Snell Acoustics announced their $25,000 a pair loudspeaker, the Phantom B7. It only took them a year to announce the matching Phantom Center - at only $7,500.
Elemental Designs A6‑6T6 Center Channel Speaker First Look
The eD A6-6T6 Center is a very unique speaker. At 10" high and 40" wide, it certainly isn't going to fit in everyone's systems. But for those that can swing it, they are going to get a speaker that …
Aperion Audio Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker Review
There is little not to like about the Intimus 5B bookshelf speaker system. The Intimus 5Bs have the ability to disappear into a room thanks to their excellent imaging capabilities and very detailed …
Snell LCR7 XL 30th Anniversary Bookshelf Speaker
The LCR7 XLs are one of their premier speakers that feature a design by Snell Chief Engineer Joe D’Appolito memorializing the 30th anniversary of Snell Acoustics. Utilizing a D'Appolito array (or …
Elemental Designs W6‑6TC Bookshelf Gets Wood
The W6-6TC speakers are a joint venture with Swan Loudspeakers and have definitely benefited from the partnership. They feature a 1.5" silk dome tweeter and a 6.75" pressed poly cone midrange driver. …
Infinity Primus P162 Bookshelf Speaker Review
The Infinity Primus P162 Bookshelf speakers have been selling like hotcakes at the Audioholics store - that's just a fact. They've got a lot of buzz right now. If I was designing a set of budget …
Thiel SCS4 Bookshelf Speaker Review
The Thiel SCS4 speaker system has certainly met my expectations for performance, and the amount of low end exceeded it. The SCS4 is a well thought out and well made effort. The materials and …
Budget Bookshelf Speaker Shootout 2009
Budget bookshelf speakers are a great first step into the world of high fidelity. But which ones to choose? A few of our forum members decided to take on the daunting task of comparing some of the …
Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 Speakers Review
Axiom Audio's Epic Midi system is a great "home theater-in-a-box killer" that starts at just $1338 and is built around the small M2 (v2) speakers. To get the most out of it, however, you'd want to …