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Focal Aria Evo X No.4 Loudspeaker Review

— November 13, 2024 00:00

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.

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New Focal Theva Speaker Line: Is Affordable & Made in France!

— April 17, 2023 00:15

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.

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RTJ 410 and RTJ18 Modular Sub/Sat Speaker System Review

— March 28, 2023 00:30

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.

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Focal Releases Vestia Line of High Quality More Affordable Speakers

— March 16, 2023 00:00

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.

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Definitive Technology’s New Bipolar Dymension Series Promises Ultimate Home Theater Performance

— March 09, 2023 00:10

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.

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Arendal Sound 1961 Tower Speaker Review

— February 15, 2023 00:00

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.

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MartinLogan Motion XT Speakers 4th Gen Boast BIG Performance Upgrades!

— February 09, 2023 15:00

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.

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Paradigm SE 8000F Tower Speakers Review

— December 01, 2022 00:05

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.

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Monoprice Monolith Audition Series ‑ Real 5.1 Speaker System $1k?!?

— November 21, 2022 00:10

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!

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Perlisten R7t Floor‑Standing Loudspeaker Review

— October 27, 2022 00:20

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?

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PSB’s Synchrony Series Goes BIG with T800 Premium Tower Speakers

— October 20, 2022 00:30

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.

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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP‑8000F II Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

— October 10, 2022 00:00

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

Klipsch released their new RP-8000F II floorstanding loudspeakers that we reviewed to determine if they still retain the same high value and performance of the originals despite the pricing hike?

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Monitor Audio Radical ‘Concept 50’ Loudspeaker, Premium ‘Cinergy’ Home Theater Line

— September 28, 2022 00:05

Monitor Audio Radical ‘Concept 50’ Loudspeaker, Premium ‘Cinergy’ Home Theater Line

Monitor Audio showed their Premium “Cinergy” home theater line and Concept 50 speaker with a unique array of 6 small midrange drivers nestled around an AMT tweeter, and 2 pairs of woofers in a futuristic cabinet.

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Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Series Loudspeakers Demo Report

Brian Kahn — September 22, 2022 00:25

Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Series Loudspeakers Demo Report

We did a listening demo comparison between the Bowers & Wilkins’ new 700 S3 vs S2 Series of loudspeakers. The 8 new models include upgrades like new cabinet designs, crossovers, plinths, & driver mounts.

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Focal Aria K2 936 Floorstanding Speaker Review

— August 04, 2022 01:35

Focal Aria K2 936 Floorstanding Speaker Review

Focal landed a hit with the Aria line of speakers, and their flagship tower of the K2 series, the 936 3-way floorstander is no exception. Read on to see what this special edition has to offer.

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Q Acoustics Concept 50 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Reviewed!

— August 01, 2022 12:10

Q Acoustics Concept 50 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Reviewed!

Q Acoustics new Concept series offer a range of performance models from the Concept 30 bookshelf to their 50 tower loudspeakers. We reviewed the Concept 50 and give our impressions and measurements.

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KEF Updates Flagship Blade and Reference Speakers With Metamaterial Absorption Technology

— July 29, 2022 00:05

KEF Updates Flagship Blade and Reference Speakers With Metamaterial Absorption Technology

KEF's Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) has found way into the company's high end offerings. The new Blade and Reference Meta series employ the MAT technology into the entire lineup. Read on.

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Arendal Sound 1723 Tower S THX Speaker Review

— July 08, 2022 00:00

Arendal Sound 1723 Tower S THX Speaker Review

Stunned by Arendal Sound’s 1723 THX monitor performance, we wanted to see if the more manageable sized 1723 S series tower could deliver similarly great sound and value. Read our review.

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New Peaks Series Loudspeakers from YG Acoustics Look Awesome, Cost (Slightly) Less!

— June 20, 2022 01:50

New Peaks Series Loudspeakers from YG Acoustics Look Awesome, Cost (Slightly) Less!

Colorado’s YG Acoustics has introduced the Peaks Series — five new speaker models plus a powered subwoofer — designed to deliver the company’s superb engineering and sound quality at lower prices.

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DALI OBERON 7C Active Wireless Floorstanding Speaker Review

— June 14, 2022 00:30

DALI OBERON 7C Active Wireless Floorstanding Speaker Review

The Dali OBERON 7C active floorstanding Loudspeakers and SOUND HUB combines their signature sound in an easy-to-use wireless system that can serve hi-fi 2CH or surround installations. Read our review.

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HECO Aurora 1000 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

— May 17, 2022 09:00

HECO Aurora 1000 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

The German made Heco Aurora 1000 floor-standing speakers ($799/ea) were put through the wringer with our in depth measurement testing and yielded surprising results. Are these the speakers to get?

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Monoprice Monolith Encore T6 Tower Loudspeaker Review

— April 13, 2022 01:15

Monoprice Monolith Encore T6 Tower Loudspeaker Review

The Monoprice Monolith Encore T6 (MSRP: $800/pr) are audiophile grade speakers with ample bass and output you would have to spend significantly more to rival. Read our review with measurements to see why.

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Perlisten R‑Series Loudspeakers: More Affordable THX Certified Dominus Experience

— March 01, 2022 00:15

Perlisten R-Series Loudspeakers: More Affordable THX Certified Dominus Experience

Perlisten introduced their R-Series Speakers that have a similar sound, certified Dominus, but are half the cost of the Signature speakers. See how Perlisten managed to pull this off more affordably.

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Starke Sound VLOT Active Wireless Loudspeaker System Review

— February 21, 2022 00:55

Starke Sound VLOT Active Wireless Loudspeaker System Review

Starke Sound's VLOT wireless floor-standing speakers pack a lot of tech into a small footprint. If you want a wireless speaker system with nice aesthetics and good bass response, check out VLOT.

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Revel F228Be 3‑Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers Reviewed

— February 02, 2022 01:30

Revel F228Be 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers Reviewed

We reviewed the Revel F228Be and found it to do everything right, be it imaging, dynamics, depth and more. At $11k/pair they aren't cheap, but you do get an exquisite pair of quality tower speakers.

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PS Audio Aims High With Its First‑Ever Loudspeaker ‑ The aspen FR30

— January 31, 2022 01:05

PS Audio Aims High With Its First-Ever Loudspeaker - The aspen FR30

The PS Audio aspen FR30 ($28.5k/pair) is their first-ever loudspeaker. It features a 3-way design with planar magnetic tweeters and midranges. Will it compete in a crowded field of other excellent brands?

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Paradigm Founder 100F and 70LCR Loudspeakers Review

— January 09, 2022 00:55

Paradigm Founder 100F and 70LCR Loudspeakers Review

The Paradigm's Founder 100F 3-way towers and 70LCR speakers use a slew of new technologies to push the loudspeaker game forward. Read our review to see how they sounded and performed with measurements.

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Monitor Audio’s Silver Series 7G Loudspeakers Refines A Winning Formula

— January 03, 2022 01:00

Monitor Audio’s Silver Series 7G Loudspeakers Refines A Winning Formula

Monitor Audio’s new 7G Silver Series loudspeakers offers 8 different models and maintains its sweet-spot in the company’s lineup combining excellent performance, superb build quality, and high value.

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Polk Reserve R700 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

— December 20, 2021 00:10

Polk Reserve R700 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

In our in-depth review of Polk Audio's Reserve R700 tower speakers, we look at just how much of the performance of the stellar Legend series has trickled down to the more affordable Reserve series.