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Epique CBT24 Line Array Loudspeaker Review The new CBT24 'Epique' floor-standing line array by Dayton Audio is an unconventional speaker. See if the CBT24 speaker improves upon conventional loudspeaker designs or if it has shortcomings.

RBH Revamps Impression Series Speakers with Audiophile Options RBH Sound has given their popular Impression speaker series a makeover, and they look better than ever in both appearance and performance. They come in a bookshelf, LCR, and tower option. Read on.

Dayton Audio Breaks Price Barrier with AMT Tweeter “Air” Loudspeaker Series Dayton Audio expanded on the 'Air' series with a tower, smaller bookshelf and center channel speakers. What kind of system can be had from the lowest-priced speaker series to use an AMt Tweeters?

JBL Releases Updated Iconic JBL L100 Speakers JBL updated their iconic L100 speakers with the latest drivers and crossover designs headed by Chris Hagen, the original designer of the L100T3s. Will they be revered as classic to JBL lovers?

Legacy Audio Valor Loudspeaker Overview & Demo The Legacy Valor speaker system is an all-out attempt to push the state-of-the-art forward with few compromises, and it is priced as such at $80k. Check out YouTube Video and preview for full details.

Paradigm Persona 5F Tower Loudspeaker Review The Paradigm Persona 5F is a three-way tower speaker featuring a beryllium midwoofer & tweeter, and (3) 7" bass drivers. Read our review to see if Paradigm's engineering excellence is worth the price.

ELAC Adante Loudspeaker Series Aims to Raise Bar on Performance/Value ELAC's new Adante Series of loudspeakers includes the AF-61 Floorstanding, AS-61 Bookshelf, AC-61 Center Channel and the ASW-121 subwoofer. Read how they intend to raise the bar on performance/value.

MartinLogan Expands Motion Series with New Bookshelf & Floorstanding Speakers MartinLogan released 5 new models from their Motion series this week at CEDIA. With prices starting at $180/ea you get their Folded Motion tweeter and other technologies unique to their speakers.

Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 2 Debut and Demo Report Bowers & Wilkins aims to raise the performance/value ratio by borrowing technologies from their 800 D3 series to giving birth to their new 700 Series 2. Read on for design details and our impressions.

Nola Metro Grand Reference Gold 2 Loudspeaker Preview Nola released their upgraded Metro Grand Reference Gold 2 speaker system. This high-end compact 3-1/2-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for medium-sized rooms doesn't come cheap at $40k/pair.