Final Audio D8000 $3799 Headphones Review – Video
June 20, 2018 Comments Off on Final Audio D8000 $3799 Headphones Review – Video
Sound Lab Ultimate 545 electrostatic loudspeakers $29,995 Review
June 19, 2018 Comments Off on Sound Lab Ultimate 545 electrostatic loudspeakers $29,995 Review
“I had hoped for the dawn of a technology that would lead to the development of midget speakers capable of large scale orchestral reproduction without sacrificing the ability to reenact the gentleness and lightness in Vladimir Horowitz’ playful Moscow live concert recording. But if the sonically and visually tantalizing Sound Lab curved panels are what we have to contend with, I don’t see a problem. For the mere fact that the Sound Lab Ultimate 545 was able to produce tonality of such freshness and clarity that it had cemented its position as the ultimate transducer; never-minding the occasional electrostatic crackling of the panel, a happenstance resulting from a slightly greedy increase of the panel bias, which only added to an already hopelessly fun ownership experience.”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AUDIO EXOTICS – VIDEO
June 19, 2018 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AUDIO EXOTICS – VIDEO
ideohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJ3vCVo0XI
Kronos Audio Reference phono preamplifier unboxing
June 19, 2018 Comments Off on Kronos Audio Reference phono preamplifier unboxing
Magico M3 Loudspeaker $75,000 Review
June 17, 2018 Comments Off on Magico M3 Loudspeaker $75,000 Review
“Obviously the M3 gets my highest recommendation. It is as good a dynamic loudspeaker as you can buy. Do remember, though, that to elicit the very best from one of the most accurate and realistic transducers on the market you’ll need electronics that are just as high in resolution and as low in distortion/coloration as the M3s. In my experience that means something solid-state from the Swiss contingent (i.e., Soulution or CH Precision) or from the best American marques (Constellation, D’Agostino, etc.). I haven’t tried the M3s with tubes, but Magicos typically don’t fare as well with glass bottles as they do with silicon semiconductors (Convergent Audio Technology being the exception). All of this means that M3s aren’t just a loudspeaker purchase; they are a system purchase (including cabling, BTW). In other words, they are for the wealthy.”
Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones Review
June 17, 2018 Comments Off on Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones Review
“Right now, the wireless headphone market is a win-win-win scenario for the customer looking for a noise cancelling full-sized cans. Between the Sennheiser, PSB, and Sony you really can’t go wrong. You might be able to audition all three, as well as the Bose QC 35 II, at your local big box electronics store, and if you can, I suggest you do just that. These are all great options that likely will come down to personal preference. ”
High End by OZ, MBL Loudspeakers – Video
June 17, 2018 Comments Off on High End by OZ, MBL Loudspeakers – Video
Focal Clear Headphone Review
June 16, 2018 Comments Off on Focal Clear Headphone Review
“While it would have been ideal to have a pair of Utopias and a pair of Elears lying around for A/B comparisons with the new Clear, I had to rely on my listening notes. And since those notes are more than a couple of months old, I will admit from the outset that if you are looking for a mano a mano between the Clear and Utopia, I can’t help you. They have very similar sonic presentations, but whether the Utopia’s additional cost (due primarily to parts’ costs according to the manufacturer) is “worth it” is a discussion for another place and time.”
IMR ACOUSTICS R1 REVIEW
June 16, 2018 Comments Off on IMR ACOUSTICS R1 REVIEW
“You are talking as much as a +12-18dB difference between the low-end up to 200Hz and a rather more linear curve for the official chart. The remainder of the response curve is largely unaffected beyond 2k for both charts. However, the black filter upper mids curve will seem more pronounced due to the heavier dip from the mid-bass down into the lower mids. I can only assume the relatively mild u-shape and slightly forward upper mids and lower treble of the official chart is without any filter at all.”
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