Recent Floorstanding Speaker Reviews
RBH Sound 3rd‑Gen Impression Series Speakers ‑ Made in USA!
RBH Sound new 3rd-generation Impression Series of loudspeakers are reasonably priced and deliver RBH’s solid engineering and unusually high build quality all while being made in the USA!
Isophon Arabba Loudspeaker
The Isophon Arabba Loudspeaker was shown with Marcassa Ebony and Ceramic Accuton Drivers. At the booth was a German Professor of Physics named Roland Galdo who spent an hour explaining to me the …
Lafleur Audio X2 Speaker System
The Lafluer Audio X2 speaker employs two 5 inch ScanSpeak mid-bass drivers and a 1 inch soft dome ScanSpeak Tweeter. The cabinet is made of “wild Russian Cherry wood” and is “Shaped with exponential …
K&Q Sound Genesis Model 1
Every year there are many exhibitors who do just plain crazy things. K&Q ranks high on this list for 2009. They were displaying a rather large floor standing loudspeaker which seemed to have no …
Aerial Acoustics 7C and 20T Towers
The Aerial Acoustics Model 7C made its debut at the Venetian CES 2009 show. It features dual 7 inch woofers rear mounted, a 5 inch midrange, and a 1 inch dome in an airfoil (airplane wing) shaped …
HiVi Swans 2.5HT
In the department of "more is better," Swan showed their 2.5HT towers and system at CES this year. With almost too many tweeters (ribbon and soft dome) to count, we couldn't help but be amazed. We …
HiVi Swans F10
What do you get when you cross a loudspeaker with a gramophone? The Swans F10. A mixture of high tech and antique styling, the F10 should integrate well into any of those old time sepia dress up …
RBH Sound 8300‑SE/R Signature Speakers
RBH Sound used the CES Expo to unveil two new additions to their award-winning Signature Series speaker lineup. The 8300-SE and the reference version, the 8300-SE/R, both employ RBH’s proprietary …
Phase Tech PC9.5 and PC Surr II
Phase Technology unveiled the Premier Collection PC9.5 and PC Surr II loudspeakers at CES. These two products complete the Premier Collection (PC) line of high-fidelity loudspeakers designed …
Koetsu USA Chario Academy Serendipity Speaker
Koetsu USA introduced into the U.S. market the Chario Academy Serendipity Speaker, which we'd have to say is one of the more beautiful products we witnessed at the Venetian during the 2009 CES Expo. …
Canton Reference 3.2 DC
Canton showed off the first of its new flagship "Reference" line of high-end loudspeakers at CES. The new Canton Reference 3.2 DC is a large floor-standing three-way bass reflex system with …
Pass Laboratories SR1 ‑ High End in Two Parts
The SR1 is a four-way floorstanding system with four independently adjustable amplification packages plus a four-way active electronic crossover integrated with four highly efficient speaker drivers. …
Canton GLE Series Speakers ‑ Still No Review on the Horizon
Don't ask, we've already tried to get a review and they say they sent them but they never came. Still, they sure were pretty on the show floor and we really would like to review them. There are six …
Westlake Audio BBSM‑10VNF
The BBSM-10VNF is a floor standing version of the classic BBSM-10 monitor. The 3-way system uses dual 10" woofers, a 6 1/2" cone midrange and 1 1/4" soft dome tweeter in a ported enclosure. The …
Induction Dynamics ID1.15, S1.8 Loudspeakers
We remember when Induction Dynamics brought to mind only thoughts of hidden drivers that make drywall turn into a natural speaker amplifier. No more. In fact, this week Induction Dynamics introduced …
Klipsch Icon V Speaker System Review
Too often I find myself reviewing and recommending speakers that you can only find at a specialty shop or online. Klipsch worked with Best Buy to create the Icon V series of speakers which means that …
Elemental Designs A6‑6T6 Floorstanding Speaker Review
Elemental Designs A6-6T6 speakers only cost $500 a pair. This sounds like either crazy Internet pricing or white van material. At this price point, there is only so much you can do and eD has moved …
Krix Phoenix Floorstanding Speaker Review
If you've been around as long as I have, it is rare that someone mentions a major speaker manufacturer and you don't recognize their name. I'm embarrassed to admit that this was the case with Krix. …
Salk SongTower QWT Floorstanding Speaker Review
You may not have heard of Salk Sound, but if you have, you were probably intrigued. Their speakers just look so darn good. But looks aren't everything - what really matters is how they sound. …
EMP Tek EF50T Speaker System Review
While the EMP EF50 speaker system does sacrifice a bit of performance at the altar of aesthetics, it is very little performance for a whole lot of aesthetic gain. The tiny sub belies its performance …
Yamaha Soavo‑1 Floorstanding Speaker Review
Considering Yamaha has such a good reputation with making fine instruments the introduction of their new Soavo series loudspeakers is no surprise. We put the Soavo-1 towers through its paces and they …
LG and Mark Levinson's AP3133
In a mind-blowing collaboration, LG Electronics and Mark Levinson have paired up to bring you new home theater systems including the AP3133.This high-definition AV home theater system features …
Dynaudio Sapphire Loudspeakers
Dynaudio unveiled their 30th anniversary floorstanding speakers called Sapphire. Beautifully outfitted with what looked to be a high gloss finish on a burled veneer, the Sapphire's drew all eyes to …
Induction Dynamics ID1.18 Tower Speaker Preview
Preview: Induction Dynamics ID1.18 Tower Speaker is a large tower with dual 18" bass drivers, a 1" tweeter, two 3" softdome mids and two 8" midbass drivers. Lots of drivers equals lots of sound.
Def Tech STS Powered SuperTower
Following up the critically lauded Mythos ST introduced in 2007, Definitive has developed the Mythos STS, a smaller, lower priced Mythos floor-standing loudspeaker boasting an integrated SuperCube …
Anthony Gallo Acoustics Reference 5LS Loudspeakers
Anthony Gallo Acoustics (AGA) will display and demoed its all-new Reference 5LS line source loudspeaker today.The speaker stands 78” tall, boasts an incredible 12 custom aluminum 4” woofers and …
Marten FormSeries Loudspeakers
The FormSeries represents a new concept of loudspeaker design from Leif Marten Olofsson, chief designer and founder of Swedish manufacturer Marten. After creating award-winning loudspeakers that have …
Proclaim Audioworks DMT‑100 Loudspeaker
While not exactly new, Proclaim Audioworks had their DMT-100 loudspeaker system on display at CES this year. The DMT-100 represents a dramatic departure from conventional high-end loudspeaker design, …
Paradigm S6 v2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
Some speaker companies need no introduction. There are few names that are as associated with speakers as Paradigm. One approaches a speaker of this caliber with a sort of reverence. You don't play …