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RBH Sound 55-ir LCR Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound 55-ir LCR Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound's 55-ir LCR speaker ($1,600/pair) packs a big punch from a reasonable size. Two beefy 5.25" woofers and an AMT tweeter in a dual ported cabinet make this a wildly dynamic bookshelf speaker!
GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Tower Speaker Overview GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Tower Speaker Overview The New GoldenEar T44 ($4,900–$5,300/pair) is a slim, compact floor-stander with powered bass. It's the first new GoldenEar speaker since PML Sound International’s acquisition; we give our impressions.
Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Bench Test Results! Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Bench Test Results! Our bench tests confirm the Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ANC Headphone Review: Bluetooth 5.2 Futurism in a Worthy Upgrade Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ANC Headphone Review: Bluetooth 5.2 Futurism in a Worthy Upgrade We reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless ANC Headphone. Premium noise canceling & audiophile sound w/ 5-band EQ. Upcoming updates add spatial audio, Bluetooth 5.2 LE Audio LC3 codec & Auracast.
Denon DP-3000NE Turntable Review Denon DP-3000NE Turntable Review In our review of the Denon DP-3000NE, we found it fully redefines the $2.5–$3K turntable class, fusing vintage charm & modern tech for precise, rich, and truly fatigue-free analog bliss.
NAD Introduces the Masters M33 V2 Integrated & M23 V2 Power Amplifier NAD Introduces the Masters M33 V2 Integrated & M23 V2 Power Amplifier NAD announced the M33 V2 BluOS Streaming Amp ($7,199) and the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier ($4,999). The M33 V2 gets a better DAC and Dirac Live Bass Control option; the M23 V2 gets improvements too.
New JBL Synthesis SMA Series Multichannel Amps Now Shipping New JBL Synthesis SMA Series Multichannel Amps Now Shipping The JBL Synthesis SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D amplifiers promise high power and performance, and system-friendly flexibility for luxury home theaters. Both amps are bridgeable for almost 4X power.
MartinLogan Abyss 10 Subwoofer Review MartinLogan Abyss 10 Subwoofer Review The MartinLogan Abyss 10 powered subwoofer packs 800 watts into a 15" cube with a 10" high-excursion driver and dual passive radiators—but can you really get deep bass from such a small box?
Focal Bathys MG ANC Headphone Review: Evolution of Mg Precision Focal Bathys MG ANC Headphone Review: Evolution of Mg Precision Focal Bathys MG with Bluetooth ANC headphones hits the hi-fi wireless scene with serious upgrades—our review breaks down whether this pure-MG successor is an evolution or a revolution.
Q Acoustics ‘Q Sub Series’ Subwoofers Overview Q Acoustics ‘Q Sub Series’ Subwoofers Overview Q Acoustics new Q Series subwoofers come include the 8-inch Q SUB80 ($899), the 10-inch Q SUB100 ($1,049) and the 12-inch Q SUB120 ($1,199). The affordable subs come with cool DSP features.