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SVS New Flagship Speaker Line Ultra Evolution Series Tech Overview SVS New Flagship Speaker Line Ultra Evolution Series Tech Overview SVS announced a new flagship speaker series called Ultra Evolution that advances their loudspeaker design by a giant leap. With time-alignment and force-cancelling woofers, it looks more like a revolution.
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!
The ATC C4 Sub Mk 2: New Driver, New Amp, New Sound? The ATC C4 Sub Mk 2: New Driver, New Amp, New Sound? ATC’s new C4 Sub Mk 2 active subwoofer system ($5,999) boasts 116dB max SPL. The C4 Sub Mk 2 promises studio-quality bass thanks to a new 12-inch driver and 300-watt Class AB amp. Read on.
Monoprice SW-15 15in 600 watt Subwoofer Review Monoprice SW-15 15in 600 watt Subwoofer Review The Monoprice SW-15 subwoofer is spec’d with a 15” driver and a 600-watt amp yet only costs $300 shipped. How can a sub with such beefy specs sell for so little? Read our full review to find out.
Tannoy Bounces Back with New Super Gold Monitor Series Tannoy Bounces Back with New Super Gold Monitor Series Tannoy announced 3 new speakers. The SGM 10 (£5,995/pair), SGM 12 (£6,995/pair), and SGM 15 (£8,495/pair) are available now in the UK. All three models feature dual concentric drivers. Read on.
MartinLogan XT F100 Floorstanding Speaker Review MartinLogan XT F100 Floorstanding Speaker Review MartinLogan's XT F100 Floorstanding Speakers recently underwent a significant upgrade featuring a new waveguide and revamped drivers. Did the additions pass our rigid tests? Read on to find out.
Cambridge Audio MXN10 and DacMagic 200M Review Cambridge Audio MXN10 and DacMagic 200M Review The Cambridge Audio MXN10 network streamer ($499) and DacMagic 200M DAC ($549) offer excellent sound, high build quality, and easy usability in a compact form factor for a wide variety of systems.
McIntosh’s PS2K Monster $50K Subwoofer Is Absurd! McIntosh’s PS2K Monster $50K Subwoofer Is Absurd! McIntosh’s new PS2K Powered Subwoofer ($50,000/ea) is an absolute monster standing over 6.5 feet tall, and weighing 458lbs. The PS2K sub contains four 13-inch woofers, and 2kwatts of total power.
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.
Arcam A25 Integrated Amplifier Bench Test Results Arcam A25 Integrated Amplifier Bench Test Results The Arcam Radia A25 is a 100 watt/ch slimline stereo integrated amplifier featuring high resolution DACs, excellent noise and distortion performance on our test bench and blends into any room décor.