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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.
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.
Monitor Audio Studio 89: Inspired By The 80s, Engineered For The Future Monitor Audio Studio 89: Inspired By The 80s, Engineered For The Future Monitor Audio’s new Studio 89 speakers ($2,500/pair) celebrate the brand’s iconic Studio Series from decades past while incorporating all of the latest technology that the company has to offer.
Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Dayton Audio's OPAL1 achieves subwoofer-like bass from 5.5” woofers in a compact bookshelf speaker. Priced at $800/pair, they stand without peer for their bass performance and exceptional build quality.
Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Focal’s Theva No.1 is their new entry-level bookshelf speaker that replaces the venerable Chora series. Focal makes high quality speakers, but how do they fare in a lower price point? Read on.
Sonus faber Duetto Powered Wireless Speaker Review Sonus faber Duetto Powered Wireless Speaker Review The Sonus faber Duetto are an impressive pair of active bookshelf speakers. At 4K/pair they deliver truly amazing sound but the prototypes I reviewed were buggy.
HECO Aurora 300 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review HECO Aurora 300 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review The Heco Aurora 300 bookshelves produced a nicely balanced sound that is uncommon for a loudspeaker of its price range. How did they do it and how do they compare to more expensive speakers? Read on.
Parts Express Orian 3-Way High Output Bookshelf Speaker Kit Review Parts Express Orian 3-Way High Output Bookshelf Speaker Kit Review The Orian 3-way bookshelf speaker is a high-output, coaxial design with a dipole midrange and an 8” bass driver, for only $675/pair. How can it be priced so low? You have to assemble it yourself!
Sonus faber Duetto Speakers Use Ultra Wide Band Wireless Tech Sonus faber Duetto Speakers Use Ultra Wide Band Wireless Tech The Sonus Faber Duetto ($3,999/pair) is an active streaming speaker system using Ultra Wide Band technology to maintain a high-quality, uncompressed audio signal between the two speakers. Read on.
RBH Sound 61/AX Active Monitor Speaker Review RBH Sound 61/AX Active Monitor Speaker Review The RBH Sound 61/AX is a fully active 2-way bookshelf speaker system that employs SOTA DSP with active crossovers and 400 watts of built in amplification for pristine, dynamic sound quality we review.