Recent Floorstanding Speaker Reviews
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.
Yamaha NS‑5000 Loudspeaker: Retro Look, Futuristic Technology
Yamaha gives a nod to the past while pushing sound reproduction further into the future with their NS-5000 loudspeaker. At $15k/pair they ain't cheap, but are they worth it? Read on to find out.
New Speakers From Revel Be And JBL HDI Series Impress at CEDIA 2019
New speakers from Revel and JBL stole the show at the 2019 CEDIA Expo. Revel added three models to its Performa Beryllium range while JBL announced their new HDI Series. Read on to learn more.
MartinLogan Ups Its Style Game With Redesigned Motion Series Speakers
Martin Logan has updated their Motion Series Speakers. With prices ranging from $800/pair to $3,200/pair, will these redesigned speakers be the more affordable jewel in MartinLogan’s crown?
Monoprice Expands Monolith THX Speaker Product Line With Towers of Power
Monoprice is launching a THX tower speaker with four 6.5" bass drivers a 2" silk dome midrange and a 1" silk dome tweeter that includes an optional 5.25" upfiring coaxial driver for Atmos.
Polk L800 Packs SDA Technology in Legend Series Loudspeakers
Polk Audio has announced an all-new flagship line of speakers called the Legend Series and its packed with SDA technology that made the brand a legend 4 decades ago. We heard them and they are awesome.
Pro Audio Technology New S and SR Series Speakers BIG on Sound & Custom Features
Pro Audio Technology recently introduced 3 new loudspeakers. The S and SR Series all feature unique elliptical horns and wide-bandwidth high-frequency compression drivers with 12" woofers.
5 Killer Tower Speakers Under $2K/pair Compared for 2019!
Looking for a high quality tower speaker for under $2K/pair? You're in the right place! We compared 5 tower speakers from RBH, Paradigm, B&W, Klipsch and SVS. Read on to see which is best for you.
SVS Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker Review
SVS launched their new flagship Prime Pinnacle tower speaker. The Prime Pinnacle is a beefy-looking three-way tower speaker, but is it more than just a new version of the Prime tower? Read on.
Dayton Audio MK442T Transmission Line Tower Speaker Review
Dayton Audio's new MK442T tower speakers at $228/pair feature a transmission line enclosure for bass. Read our review to see how they managed to produce a quality speaker at a ridiculously low price!
Bowers & Wilkins 603 Tower Speaker Review
At $1,800/pr, Bowers & Wilkins 603 is their least expensive floor standing speaker. Read our full review to see what Bowers & Wilkins can do at such an accessible price bracket and how it performed.
$140/pr Monoprice MP‑T65RT Tower Speaker Review
The Monoprice MP-T65RT floorstanding speakers are some of the least expensive we've ever reviewed at only $140/pr. Their performance and value is shockingly good. Read on to find out.
Ultra High‑End Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2019
Audioholics was at the 2019 AXPONA show and in this segment of coverage we look at the most outrageously expensive tower speakers manufacturers have to offer. Which is your dream speaker? Read on.
Affordable Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2019
At the 2019 AXPONA show, we look at a selection of the more affordable loudspeakers that were on display. This year's AXPONA proves that you don't have to be rich to get good sound.
Dayton Audio & Monoprice Raise the Bar on Budget Tower Speakers
Dayton Audio and Monoprice released two tower speakers at price points that will stiffen the competition for entry-level floor-standing speakers. Will they be Audiophile worthy? Read on to find out.
SVS Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker System Preview
SVS's new 3-way, 5 driver Prime Pinnacle Tower combines flagship features from the Ultra Series in a more placement friendly design. Is this their new go-to audiophile speaker? Read on to find out.
Wilson Audio’s Sasha DAW Speaker: A New WATT/Puppy Descendant
Wilson Audio’s Sasha DAW speaker is the latest descendant of the company’s iconic WATT/Puppy loudspeakers. At $37,900/pr they're not inexpensive. Are they worth it? Read on to find out.
Klipsch RP‑8000F Tower Speaker Review
The Klipsch RP-8000F, a dual 8" woofer tower speaker system that promises a wide dynamic range for lots of punch and impact, but will that come at the cost? Read our review to find out...
PSB Speakers Revamp of Alpha Series Best Yet?
PSB Speakers launched an all-new range of their Alpha series: 2 compact bookshelf (P3, P5), 1 center (C10) and 1 tower (T20) all with upgrades from predecessor models to make a good thing even better.
McIntosh XRT1.1K ‘Mini‑Flagship’ Loudspeaker Overview
McIntosh’s 7' tall XRT2.1K loudspeaker now has a smaller sibling in the 6' XRT1.1K. Designed to deliver flagship tech in a less imposing package. Are they worth the $60,000/pr price tag? Read on.
Wharfedale’s New D300 Series Loudspeakers Take Aim At Elac
Wharfedale’s new D300 Series is redefining expectations for low-cost, high-performance loudspeakers taking aim at Elac's acclaimed Debut 2 Series. Starting at only $210/pr, can they do it? Read on.
Paradigm Premier 800F Tower and 500C Center Speakers Review
Using trickle down technology from their Persona series, Paradigm launched the Premier line of speakers. Read our full review of their 800F towers and 500C center channel to see how they perform.
GoldenEar Triton One.R Tower Speaker Preview
GoldenEar Technology released their follow up to their highly awarded Triton Reference speaker - the Triton One.R. Does this new smaller, less expensive speaker live up to the Reference? Read on.
RBH Sound SVTR Tower Reference Speaker Review
RBH's SVTR Tower combines the SV-831R reference grade monitor and SV-1212NR subwoofer to produce the ultimate tower speaker with mind-blowing performance. Could this be RBH's best tower yet? Read on.
Dynaudio Launches Updated High‑End ‘Confidence’ Speakers
The Danish loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio has completely revamped its high-end Confidence range of loudspeakers. The series feature all new drivers and cabinet designs, their most advanced to date.
KEF’s R Series Speakers Gets A Complete Refresh
KEF has revamped its mid-range R Series loudspeakers, offering six new designs with over 1,000 individual improvements over their predecessors. Are they really better? Read on to find out.
Focal Kanta Series Speakers Seduce with Sonics and Style
Focal has unveiled 3 new speakers to fill out its stylish Kanta line which now consists of 2 floorstanders, a bookshelf and dedicated center. Will this series be the new sweet spot in their loudspeaker lineup?
RBH Sound R‑55E Floorstanding Speaker Review
RBH Sound recently upgraded their Impression family of speakers. We reviewed their 6-driver, 3-way R-55E tower speakers to see how they stacked up against competitors in the $2K/pr arena.
Bowers & Wilkins Revamps 600 Series Speakers, Their Best Yet?
Bowers & Wilkins released their newest iteration of their acclaimed 600 series speakers ahead of the 2018 CEDIA trade show. See what improvements make them their best 600 series yet.