EMPIRE EARS PHANTOM REVIEW
December 13, 2018 Comments Off on EMPIRE EARS PHANTOM REVIEW
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A lot has been said about the Phantom in the past ten months since it’s introduction. I clearly can see why some people go nuts about it, it holds a very special place in today’s market with its unique way to portray music. It features a signature that doesn’t simply lock in, but requires some time to let your brain adjust to it.
Once that is achieved, you will have a hard time letting the Phantom go. It has one of the most harmonic and organic sounds in the scene, which enables the listener to kick back and relax for long sessions. The Phantom’s warm and soothing sound, coupled with the dense vocals and superb imaging makes sure that you will enjoy your favorite tunes with a grin on your face.’
JBL’s mighty 4429 and S3900 speakers
December 11, 2018 Comments Off on JBL’s mighty 4429 and S3900 speakers
“The JBL L100 Classic handily illustrates the differences in sound between box and horn speakers. At the Harman Store the L100 Classic sounded more tonally saturated, more fleshed out and bolder. Meanwhile the JBL 4429 was tonally cooler, more immediate and dynamics kicked harder. It had more spring in its step and its energy levels were higher. I found I could play the 4429s louder than I normally would, the high volume didn’t make me wince.
I was surprised to hear that even with heavily-compressed rock recordings like Spoon’s Hot Thoughts, the music sounded better than ever. The momentum came through more completely. Electric bass sounds more like the real thing over the 4429, there’s more growl and more of everything. The L100 Classic makes plenty of bass, but the tactile quality of the sound is much reduced. Reggae recordings burst through the 4429, electric guitars’ immediacy was likewise liberated by these speakers.”
Zellaton Stage Loudspeakers
December 10, 2018 Comments Off on Zellaton Stage Loudspeakers
“More to my tastes, the Zells excel at reproducing classical music (including power orchestral), jazz, acoustic instruments, electric guitars, synths, and voices of all stripes. When I listened to MTT conducting Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, the big tympani strikes almost jolted me out of my seat. The leading edges of transients were sudden and crisp, with no smearing. Both micro- and macro-dynamic swings were thrilling, with subtle details emerging across a broad and deep soundstage. As in a live concert, instruments had natural timbre and palpable presence.”
Apollo System Speakers Lamm Amplifiers
December 10, 2018 Comments Off on Apollo System Speakers Lamm Amplifiers
MYTEK BROOKLYN DAC+ REVIEW
December 10, 2018 Comments Off on MYTEK BROOKLYN DAC+ REVIEW
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Both DACs create a nice and big sound stage with excellent dimensions. It is hard to say if one creates a bigger venue than the other, as they seem to be en par. The most noticeable difference again is the weight of vocals. Where the Qutest follows the Hugo2‘s sound and is more airy and lighter than the Mytek, which contains more meat in contrast. The Mytek’s midrange is richer and fuller in comparison, but the Qutest seems more open and higher resolved.
The treble of the Mytek is again fuller and a notch warmer in contrast to the brighter and neutral character of the Qutest. The Chord has a cleaner and clearer presentation up top to me, which transports more air in the picture than the one of the Mytek. The Mytek’s however might be more suitable for people who like to listen for long sessions.”
MartinLogan Dynamo 600X Subwoofer Review
December 9, 2018 Comments Off on MartinLogan Dynamo 600X Subwoofer Review
“If your room is larger than 225 square feet, the MartinLogan Dynamo 600X may not be the best pick for you in the Dynamo lineup. But for smaller rooms and especially if you listen to music more often than movies, or even if explosions and crashes aren’t what you are looking for, the MartinLogan 600X finds a very sweet spot at the intersection of price and performance.
With Anthem Room Correction, a nice remote app, and other smart connectivity features, the 600X sets itself apart from the budget subwoofer pack, not necessarily with sheer output or extension, but certainly with style. It offers great musicality and blends beautifully with MartinLogan’s Motion speakers, so depending on your room size and sonic preferences, the 600X might be the right choice for your system.”
Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Review
December 9, 2018 Comments Off on Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Review
“It provides a solid foundation for the Edge NQ’s full-bodied and often luscious-sounding midrange. Voices in particular are treated impeccably with a combination of detailed timbre and impressive scale, while those considerably higher in pitch or more caustic in tone are allowed to break free.
Timing generally is a struggle inherent in streaming music, but Cambridge has succeeded here as well. Across all inputs, there is a strong, musical sense of rhythm, which adds to a well-rounded performance”
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Bryston Middle T Active Loudspeaker System $8685Review
December 8, 2018 Comments Off on Bryston Middle T Active Loudspeaker System $8685Review
“The soundstage of “Thunderstruck,” from AC/DC’s The Razor’s Edge (16/44.1 FLAC, Sony/Tidal), shrank a bit in width and depth through the MLs, but the outlines of Brian Young’s abrasive, forceful voice were a bit more sharp. Both speakers were incredibly dynamic, but I give the slight edge to the MLs driven by the 1000Wpc Anthem monoblocks. It might have been a different outcome had the Bryston system included some of their more powerful amplifiers, but that would have substantially increased the system’s cost. The MLs’ bass was plenty deep and powerful, but the Brystons, with their woofers directly coupled to dedicated amplification of 300Wpc, simply hit harder and faster. When Angus Young’s frenetic guitar intro was joined by Chris Slade’s drums, the Brystons absolutely rocked it out with a punchier sound that better kept pace with the lightning-fast guitars — totally air-guitar inspiring. The highs of the Bryston system were exceedingly clear and detailed, but didn’t quite sparkle like those of the very best speakers — for example, the Paradigm Persona B ($7000/pair). Nor was the midrange as shockingly clear through the Brystons as through the Personas, though it was still arrestingly transparent. But the bookshelf Personas couldn’t touch the floorstanding Brystons in the bass, where the Middle Ts were nearly full range — in that area they not only bettered the Personas’ bass, they were as fast and dynamic as anything I’ve heard at anywhere near their price.”
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