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Bowers and Wilkins 703 S3 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

July 23, 2023 Graig Neville 4

I invited Diana Krall into my listening room, and she was gracious enough to send her simulacrum through the Bowers and Wilkins 703 S3. Not the B&W 703 S3, mind you, but Bowers and Wilkins. […]

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Sonner Audio Allegro Unum Monitors | REVIEW

May 7, 2023 Marc Phillips 4

These were the Sonner Audio monitors I was supposed to get a couple of years ago, the pair that left me dumbstruck when I first heard them at the 2019 Capital Audiofest. I’d never heard […]

Loudspeakers

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

June 24, 2022 Marc Phillips 5

If you haven’t noticed, I write two types of equipment reviews. The first type involves some piece of gear from a manufacturer I know well. I have history. I can spin a yarn about this […]

Loudspeakers

Von Schweikert Ultra 55 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

April 22, 2022 Dave McNair 2

I consider part of my job in reviewing an audio component as a search for the truth–while knowing full well there is no absolute objective truth. There is only my subjective truth, in my listening […]

Audio Gear Reviews

Atohm GT-3 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

February 11, 2022 Graig Neville 1

While looking for inspiration for my review of the Atohm GT-3 speakers from France, I watched the latest installment of The Grand Tour: Carnage A Trois. It got me thinking. Though the trio of self-proclaimed […]

Audio-Life

JL Audio Factory: A Visit to the Mothership | Bob Katz

October 21, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Before Covid changed the world, my wife Mary and I were lucky to visit the bustling JL Audio Factory in Miramar, Florida, where dedicated technicians updated my two JL Audio Fathom F-112 subwoofers with the […]

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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Loudspeakers | REVIEW

October 10, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

I’ve had the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition (website) speakers in my possession since April of this year (2021), and since day one in my affordable review system, I’ve been itching with ideas […]

Announcements

Sonus faber Lumina V and Lumina II Loudspeakers

June 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

The popular Sonus faber Lumina collection gets updated with two exciting new models, rounding out the line. As you may have read Marc Phillips’ review of the Lumina III tower, and found that his enjoyment […]

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Wilson Audio Alexx V Launches with XVX DNA | Announcements

March 29, 2021 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on Wilson Audio Alexx V Launches with XVX DNA | Announcements

The Wilson Audio Alexx loudspeaker needs little introduction. I had instant envy the first time I heard it, with its thundering low frequency slam. The original Alexx was lead by Daryl Wilson while his father […]

Loudspeakers

Sonus faber Maxima Amator Loudspeakers | REVIEW

March 28, 2021 Marc Phillips 3

The Sonus faber Maxima Amator loudspeakers (website) have taken me by surprise. I was so zeroed-in and focused on the idea of the perfect two-way bookshelf monitor, a longtime passion of mine, and now I […]

Audio Gear Reviews

Wilson Audio ActivXO & WATCH Dog Subwoofer | Review

December 20, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Does a 260-pound loudspeaker that packs an 8- and 10-inch driver need any re-enforcement in the lower octaves? Add in a delicious amplifier that can generate 500 watts at 4 ohms with ease and you […]

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Audiovector R 6 Series Loudspeakers

August 18, 2020 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Audiovector R 6 Series Loudspeakers

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Launching in just a few weeks, and yet I can’t wait to see the new Audiovector R 6 Series in person. Tremendously sexy, the new R 6 Series from Audiovector promises to […]

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LSA 20 Statement Loudspeakers | REVIEW

June 26, 2020 John Richardson 8

So here it is, my first audio review in the COVID-19 world, and it’s a real game-changer. I’ve been listening to a lot of music using the LSA 20 Statement loudspeakers (website), yet as much solace as […]

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Daedalus Audio Apollo Speakers | REVIEW

October 27, 2019 John Richardson 3

Sometimes the timing of an audio review seems inadvertently auspicious. Such is the case of my latest project: the Daedalus Audio Apollo full-range speakers. I’ve had these lovely wooden wonders here in my home for […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Amphion, Benchmark and the Beauty of the Setting Sun

November 26, 2018 Marc Phillips 1

“Amphion is focusing more on the lifestyle aspect of their products,” Trevor Fedele said to me as I entered his exhibit room at the 2018 Capital Audiofest. Trevor is part of the sales and marketing […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: McIntosh Labs, Sonus Faber and a Gorgeous Sea of Binghamton Blue

October 28, 2018 Marc Phillips 1

Can I talk about McIntosh Labs without mentioning the beautiful blue meters? Can anyone? Should I even bother? As I wandered down the corridors at the 2018 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, those ubiquitous blue meters […]

CEDIA 2018

CEDIA 2018: Gryphon Audio Designs whisks us away with Joseph Cali

September 24, 2018 Mohammed Samji 2

During my time in the Magic Bus listening to hi-rez with Jon Whitledge, he mentioned that Phillip O’Hanlon, President of On A Higher Note Audio was in town and had setup one of his legendary […]

CEDIA 2018

CEDIA 2018: JBL L100 Classic returns and we fancy orange

September 14, 2018 Mohammed Samji 5

The JBL L100 is considered the best selling speaker in JBL’s history.  It will always be remembered for its looks, sound and its role in the famous Maxell ad, “The Blown-away Man”. Popular since the 1970’s, […]

CEDIA 2018

CEDIA 2018: Bowers & Wilkins launches updated 600 Series

September 10, 2018 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on CEDIA 2018: Bowers & Wilkins launches updated 600 Series

B&W is in a good place… Coming off of their 50th anniversary only 2 years ago, they have now completed the roll-out of many technologies that they established in the B&W 800 D3 series loudspeakers […]

CEDIA 2018

CEDIA 2018: McIntosh debuts new line of custom install products

September 8, 2018 Mohammed Samji 2

McIntosh, home of those beautiful VU meters that we can’t get enough of, brought gifts for custom integrators at CEDIA 2018 with a new line of multi-channel amplifiers and in-wall speakers. “We are excited to […]

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