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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.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ANC Headphone Review: Bluetooth 5.3 Futurism in a Worthy Upgrade Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ANC Headphone Review: Bluetooth 5.3 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 5.3 LE Audio LC3 codec & Auracas
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 MartinLogan Abyss 10 Review: This $1,899 powered subwoofer packs 800W, a 10" driver, and dual radiators into a compact 15" cube and Anthem ARC room correction. Can this sub really deliver deep bass?
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.
Yamaha NS-800A Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Yamaha NS-800A Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Yamaha's NS-800A is their premium stand-mount speaker that is so nice-looking it could easily fit in the most upscale interiors, but how do the NS-800A' speakers actually sound? Read on to find out.