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Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review 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.
The REL T/9x Red Subwoofer: Beyond the Black Box The REL T/9x Red Subwoofer: Beyond the Black Box Rel's T/9x Red Subwoofer($1,650) adds Italian racing red paint and a souped-up driver. The pure carbon fiber center cap reduces weight and adds stiffness to the 10-inch driver. Read on to learn more.
Focal’s Aria Evo X Loudspeakers: Overview & First Listen Focal’s Aria Evo X Loudspeakers: Overview & First Listen Focal’s new Aria Evo X loudspeakers include five models: N°1, N°2, N°3, N°4, and a center channel. Our demo at FAE 2024 reveled them to have near Kanta level performance at about half the price.
The KEF KC92 Subwoofer: 11Hz Deep Bass, Small Box! The KEF KC92 Subwoofer: 11Hz Deep Bass, Small Box! KEF’s new KC92 Subwoofer ($2,000) uses a pair of force-cancelling 9-inch drivers and 1,000 watts RMS of specially-designed Class D amplification to deliver bass down to 11Hz! Read on to learn more.
ZapperBox Helps You Ditch Cable With Their M1 Over The Air DVR ZapperBox Helps You Ditch Cable With Their M1 Over The Air DVR Looking to cut the cord to cable? ZapperBox's new M1 ($250) over the air DVR may help. The M1 promises 4K video, Dolby Atmos and Dolby AC-4 sound, is HDR video compatible AND has NO monthly fees.
Sonus faber Duetto Powered Wireless Speaker Review Sonus faber Duetto Powered Wireless Speaker Review The Sonus faber Duetto are an impressive pair of active bookshelf speakers. At 4K/pair they deliver truly amazing sound but the prototypes I reviewed were buggy.
Adcom Stages Comeback With Updated Classic Amps Adcom Stages Comeback With Updated Classic Amps Adcom is relaunching in the USA and is now making “updated and modernized versions” of its classic audio hifi products, including the legendary GFA-555 stereo power amplifier.
Anthem AVM 90 15.4CH Preamp Processor Review Anthem AVM 90 15.4CH Preamp Processor Review The AVM 90 8K is the first worthy successor to Anthem's D2v. Objectively and subjectively it's Anthem’s best-sounding preamp processor—EVER. Possibly the apex predator of 15.4CH pre-pros under $8,000.
Kanto ORA Powered Desktop Speakers & sub8 Review Kanto ORA Powered Desktop Speakers & sub8 Review Kanto’s new ORA powered desktop speakers push their technology further than ever by introducing an active crossover and other innovations. What does this do to the sound? Read on to find out.
Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For The new Cinema 30 AVR ($4,500) sits at the top of Marantz’s 8K AV receiver lineup. It offers 11 channels of amplification, 13.4CH of processing, ESS Sabre DACs, Dirac Live Bass Control, and 4 sub outs.