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New Focal Theva Speaker Line: Is Affordable & Made in France! Focal launched their new Theva speaker lineup to replace the Chora series and they have done so without raising prices or even moving manufacturing to China. Higher performance without higher prices.

RTJ 410 and RTJ18 Modular Sub/Sat Speaker System Review Recently, we got a demonstration of the RTJ 410 and RT18Sub Massive modular speaker system at the Audioholics Smart Home. We give our listening impressions and compare to our reference RBH SVTRS system.

Focal Releases Vestia Line of High Quality More Affordable Speakers Focal released details on their Vestia line of speakers including the Vestia N°3 which is based off the Aria K2 936's but at a $3,600 price point! Read on to see the other offerings from Focal.

Definitive Technology’s New Bipolar Dymension Series Promises Ultimate Home Theater Performance Definitive Technology’s new Dymension Series includes 4 bipolar towers, three center-channel speakers, a wedge-shaped on-wall, and an Atmos add-on. The towers offer built in subs for true LFE performance.

Arendal Sound 1961 Tower Speaker Review The Arendal 1961s tower loudspeakers are first-rate by any standard and all the more remarkable when one takes into account their reasonable $1,800/pair price and modest size. Read our review.

MartinLogan Motion XT Speakers 4th Gen Boast BIG Performance Upgrades! MartinLogan released their 4th gen Motion XT Series loudspeakers. All use newly-designed waveguides to improve sensitivity and performance of their AMT tweeters and upgraded drivers for better bass.

Paradigm SE 8000F Tower Speakers Review The Paradigm SE 8000F is a large floorstanding speaker with high sensitivity and prodigious bass output that may steer you away from other big box brands like Polk and Klipsch for under $1,500/pair.

Monoprice Monolith Audition Series - Real 5.1 Speaker System $1k?!? Monoprice's new budget friendly Audition series speakers bring tech from their Encore series at an unimaginably even more affordable prices. Assemble entire 5.1 systems for well under $1k? You betcha!

Perlisten R7t Floor-Standing Loudspeaker Review The R7t tower speaker is Perlisten's flagship for their value-oriented Reference line. They are still $10k/pair, but what if they offer higher performance than any other $10k speaker set?

PSB’s Synchrony Series Goes BIG with T800 Premium Tower Speakers PSB has expanded its flagship range with their larger Synchrony T800. This 4' tall tower has three 8" woofers, a 5.25" midrange driver, 1” titanium tweeter and PSB’s most advanced crossover to date.