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Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8, Center 8+ Loudspeaker Review Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8, Center 8+ Loudspeaker Review Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 and Center 8+ speakers deliver audiophile sound, advanced tech, exceptional build quality & value, but there are caveats. Our review dives deep with measurements & listening.
AudioSmile Little British Monitor (LBM) Loudspeaker Review AudioSmile Little British Monitor (LBM) Loudspeaker Review AudioSmile's LBM compact desktop powered speakers pack a lot of technology and craftsmanship into a small package. Read our in-depth review to see how they measure up and sound against our high standards.
DALI Loudspeakers Wow Listeners With High-End EPIKORE Series Demo DALI Loudspeakers Wow Listeners With High-End EPIKORE Series Demo DALI’s new EPIKORE series, priced $15K–$60K per pair, delivers some of the best looks and sound in their class. With striking design and precision craftsmanship, these Danish-made speakers impressed us.
Wharfedale’s Upgraded ‘Super Linton’ Speakers: Style And Substance? Wharfedale’s Upgraded ‘Super Linton’ Speakers: Style And Substance? The Wharfedale Super Linton ($2,499/pair) retains its classic look but features an improved cabinet, upgraded drivers and crossovers, delivering significant performance upgrades over the 2019 model.
Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV Receiver Review Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV Receiver Review The Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV receiver boasts 140 watts/ch, 8K HDMI inputs, Auro 3D, FREE Dirac Live and the BEST bench test results we’ve seen in its price class. Is this the best AVR at under $3k?
Focal Aria Evo X No.4 Loudspeaker Review Focal Aria Evo X No.4 Loudspeaker Review We reviewed the Focal Aria Evo X No.4 ($6k/pair) 3-way floorstanding speaker with dual 8" flax bass drivers, a 6.5" midrange, and 1” aluminum-magnesium tweeter to see if its performance matched its looks.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 & Pi6 Wireless IEM Review & Comparison Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 & Pi6 Wireless IEM Review & Comparison Bowers & Wilkins’ new true wireless earbuds, the affordable Pi6 and flagship Pi8, feature hi-res Bluetooth and active noise cancelling. Discover which offers the best sound in this comparison review.
Klipsch And Devon Turnbull Launch Limited-Edition kO-R1 Speakers Klipsch And Devon Turnbull Launch Limited-Edition kO-R1 Speakers Klipsch teamed up with Ojas to design a limited-edition loudspeaker, the Klipsch + Ojas kO-R1. At $8,498/pr it is a 2-way speaker with a 12" woofer and a Turnbull horn for the highs.
Marantz Readies Horizon and Grand Horizon High-End Wireless Speakers Marantz Readies Horizon and Grand Horizon High-End Wireless Speakers Marantz released information on their Horizon $3,500ea and Grand Horizon $5,500ea single-unit, multi-driver speakers. Both come with high-end finishes, custom GaN FET amplification, and built-in subs.
Aretai Contra 100S Bookshelf Speaker Review Aretai Contra 100S Bookshelf Speaker Review We reviewed the Aretai Contra 100S, a 2.5-way bookshelf speaker featuring dual 6” midbass drivers and a 1.75” ring radiator tweeter housed in a custom-built waveguide horn positioned atop this unique speaker.