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Andrew Jones Is Leaving Elac - Unveils Solano Series Andrew Jones Is Leaving Elac - Unveils Solano Series Andrew Jones left Elac to pursue a “fantastic opportunity” elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elac announced the Solano series loudspeakers which feature Elac's JET5 Air Motion Transformer tweeter. Read on.
Our Top Six $600 Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021 Our Top Six $600 Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021 This is a round up of some of the best bookshelf speakers we've found for 2021 based on performance, specs, aesthetics and reputation. Read on to find what's right for you.
JBL Announces NEW Gear For 2021 Including a Monster Subwoofer! JBL Announces NEW Gear For 2021 Including a Monster Subwoofer! JBL commemorates its 75th anniversary with a slew of new loudspeakers, a bone crushing subwoofer and an integrated amplifier sporting Dirac Live room correction. Are they living up to their heritage.
Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX Loudspeaker Review Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX Loudspeaker Review The Arendal 1723 Monitor looks great and Arendal claims a very high sound and build quality for its price, but is that real or just marketing fluff? Read our in-depth review to find out.
Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf & Center Speaker Review: Looks that Kill! Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf & Center Speaker Review: Looks that Kill! $10,000 is a lot of dosh for a pair of bookshelf speakers. What if they are among the most finely constructed bookshelf speakers on Earth? Such is the case with Focal's Sopra No1 bookshelf speakers.
JBL L100 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review - Modern Take on a Classic JBL L100 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review - Modern Take on a Classic The JBL L100 Classics have the look of the L100 Centurys updated with the latest in loudspeaker design for improved performance. Our review determines if they surpass the originals to create a new legacy.
Our Top Five $500 Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021 Our Top Five $500 Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021 Looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers in the $500 price range? We have compiled a list of our top choices for bookshelf speakers at that price point for 2021.
KEF Launches LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II Loudspeakers with ‘Metamaterial  Absorption Technology’ KEF Launches LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II Loudspeakers with ‘Metamaterial Absorption Technology’ KEF updated their LS50 loudspeaker with a groundbreaking innovation called “Metamaterial Absorption Technology.” Featured in both the passive LS50 Meta and active LS50 II. Is this a leap forward for Kef?
RBH Sound PM-8 Active Monitor Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound PM-8 Active Monitor Loudspeaker Review The RBH Sound PM-8 is a DSP driven 2-way active studio monitor that offers tremendous performance intended for pro-audio. We reviewed these speakers to see how they also work for home audio environment.
ADAM Audio T7V Powered Monitor Speaker Review ADAM Audio T7V Powered Monitor Speaker Review The ADAM Audio T7V Active Speakers are nearfield monitors ($500/pair). We reviewed them to determine IF they sound as good as they look and IF they serve home audio applications as well as the studio.