Covering audio shows has always been a favorite part of doing Part-Time Audiophile. In a way, it’s kinda how we got our start. Way back in the day, most “audio destinations” largely ignored shows, and […]
There are many things one might expect at a high-end audio show. Fancy systems that cost as much as a pair of Ferraris. Older men. Demos featuring “Keith Don’t Go”. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja […]
This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast treads fairly deep into the abyss that is subwoofer tips and setup. Paired with a two channel system, subs can provide a very rewarding foundation from which to […]
BERKELEY, CA (PTA) — REL Acoustics recently launched their updated T/zero MKIII ($449 USD) subwoofer, which receives a new woofer, and redesigned class-D amplifier section. The T/zero currently occupies the only spot in the Serie […]
Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies and Merrill Wettasinghe of Merrill Audio hosted the Pacific Northwest Audio Society (PNWAS) in early March. They were expecting 10 people but had the doors blown down when 57 […]
Our friends at Sonus Faber have informed us that today, February 12, marks the debut of their brand new subwoofer–the Sonus Faber Gravis III! Here’s a snip from the press release: “The New Gravis III is […]
In my Emilio Solla review a few days ago I suggested that I was wrapping up 2019, the de facto Year of the Tango, with yet another Latin jazz release. I don’t know if that […]
CHICAGO (PTA) — The SVS Sound room will wow you to no end if you are looking for sub-woofer demonstrations that twist your guts around each other. But for the more refined ear, you might […]
Looks like SVS, everyone’s favorite skull-shaker, has a brand new line of subwoofers — just in time for scaring off the family inviting the family over for your holiday meals. At the very least, holiday […]
A study by Texas A&M found that on an average, an American spends 38 plus hours per year waiting in traffic. For me, its music that gets me through the grind and takes me to […]
SVS has a new series of subwoofers — the 4000. Derived in part from their flagship Ultra line, the new 4000 series (which includes a sealed version, a ported version, and a space-saving cylinder version) features […]
SVS has a sweet deal coming for Black Friday. You ready to save up to $300? The deals are on the PB12-NSD (ported) subwoofer and the SB12-NSD subwoofer. And yes, this means that you can now […]
More than a few audio companies have set sail with the simple mission of delivering budget gear, only to get lured into sometimes-rocky shores by the siren call of the higher-end market. Such temptations make […]
I first auditioned a pair of Wilson Benesch speakers about a decade ago at a Dallas dealer. I had come in primarily to listen to a tube amp I fancied, but the sight of the […]
Each year at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, Peachtree Audio and Zu Audio take a large corner room on the mezzanine level of the Marriott Denver Tech Center. First-time visitors likely are surprised by what […]
Like Bogie and Bacall, Batman and Robin or gin and tonic, PSB and NAD have been together for a long time. Both companies are now owned by the Canada-based Lenbrook Group, and many dealers carry […]
It’s almost become a cliché for reviewers to say a loudspeaker’s drivers “speak with one voice.” I’ve used that phrase myself at least once in my Rocky Mountain Audio Fest coverage this year, and […]
It’s not intentional, but I’m afraid I am making a habit of keeping the Thrax Audio people from their dinner during major shows. I first heard the brand near the end of a day at […]
Audio shows can be a strange experience. No, I’m not talking about catching a frightening glimpse of yours truly, shakily down on all fours, getting a close-up photo of an XLR jack. I’m referring to […]
A little bird (okay, okay, it was Sandy Gross) told me that the long-lusted-for (by yours truly) flagship GoldenEar loudspeakers, the Triton Reference ($8,498US/pair), are now “out in the wild”. Highly anticipated, GoldenEar has now […]
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