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KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Preview Preview: The thing that makes the KEF LS50 mini-monitors so exciting is the price. $1500 a pair may sounds reasonable to us given the level of technology that has gone into KEF LS50s.

MartinLogan Motion 15 / LX16 Bookshelf Speaker Review MartinLogan LX16 / Motion 15 two-way bookshelf speakers ($799/pr) feature a folded horn and a 5.25” mid woofer. Good sound and looks go hand in hand with these babies.

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.