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Norway’s ‘Ø Audio’ Debuts Icon 12 Loudspeaker, Gains American Distribution Norway’s ‘Ø Audio’ Debuts Icon 12 Loudspeaker, Gains American Distribution Norway’s Ø Audio debuted its 2nd-gen Icon 12 loudspeaker ($23,4k/pair) at the 2025 FAE Show, delivering a stunning demo. Now available in the USA, this brand aspires to be the next hot ticket in hi-fi.
New Focal Bathys MG: High-End Sound From a Bluetooth ANC Headphone? New Focal Bathys MG: High-End Sound From a Bluetooth ANC Headphone? Focal released a new and improved Bathys MG headphones featuring new ear cushions, digital microphones for improved noise cancellation and drivers using a magnesium M-shaped dome for better sound.
Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s DX-3 ($1,499)is a DAC, headphone amp, and preamp all in one. The compact DX-3 is designed to be the “ultimate desktop companion,” ready to drive your favorite headphones or powered speakers.
Sigberg Audio Saranna Active Floor-Standing Loudspeakers With Cardioid Bass! Sigberg Audio Saranna Active Floor-Standing Loudspeakers With Cardioid Bass! Sigberg Audio's Saranna is a high-end active speaker with a coaxial tweeter/midrange and dual 8" subwoofers in a cardioid alignment, ensuring big performance and easy room placement in a sleek package.
The Arendal Sound 1961 Loudspeaker Series Is Back! The Arendal Sound 1961 Loudspeaker Series Is Back! The Arendal Sound 1961 Loudspeaker Series has returned to production after a two-year hiatus. The 1961 Series is perfect for smaller spaces and lower budgets, without sacrificing quality.
DALI RUBIKORE 8 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review DALI RUBIKORE 8 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review Dali's Rubikore 8 is a formidable tower speaker design with three 6.5" woofers, a 1" dome tweeter, and a 2" planar tweeter, with individual filters on every single driver. Read on.
Focal Unveils Utopia Cinema Range For High-End Custom Installs Focal Unveils Utopia Cinema Range For High-End Custom Installs The new Focal Utopia Cinema range includes the Cinema LCR and the Cinema SUB. These new speakers feature Focal’s best driver technologies and can be used on-wall, in-wall, or in-room! Read on.
JBL Tour ONE M3 Headphones and Horizon 3 Clock Radio JBL Tour ONE M3 Headphones and Horizon 3 Clock Radio The JBL Tour ONE M3 headphones feature a unique transmitter for wireless audio from wired sources and the JBL Horizon 3 clock radio enhances sleep with sound and customizable ambient lighting.
Avid Ingenium Turntable Review: Minimalism Meets High-Performance Audio Avid Ingenium Turntable Review: Minimalism Meets High-Performance Audio The AVID Ingenium is a remarkable turntable that combines aesthetic appeal, solid engineering, and high-performance audio. Why did we rate it our #1 pick for new turntable aficionado's? Read on.
Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 Loudspeaker Review Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 Loudspeaker Review We reviewed the Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 ($5,900/pr), a 3-way standmount loudspeaker with dual 8" woofers, 5" mid, and a 1" dome. With subwoofer-like bass and high output, is it the best in its class?