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https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/1020/Bayz_Audio_Courante_20_Loudspeaker_Review.htm

These speakers make things easy because they stand out for specific reasons that other speakers don’t. Let’s delve into that a bit…. First and foremost they are omni-directional speakers, so if you have no interest in a non-traditional, non-dynamic, non-right angle cabinet based speaker then you’re not even reading this. If you are looking for a speaker with flexible placement, a wide sweet spot, palatial staging, and accurate image specificity you are a candidate. If you and your life partner are looking for something unique, modern, artistically designed and masterfully crafted, then you are a candidate. If you don’t cringe and laugh when you see $60,000 as the price tag, then you are a candidate. If you want the tonal structure, harmonic complexity, and dynamic impact of a dynamic driver but don’t want a dynamic speaker, then you are a candidate. If you are looking for a seriously sick pair of insanely cool looking speakers, you are without a doubt a candidate.

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The mids perfectly connect to the bass section, with the same amount of body and weight. The mids are nicely airy and spacious and they to me are slower paced but natural.

Same goes for the vocal presentation, which isn’t too forward here. It nicely blends in but it’s not the most energetic (hence the engagement issue for me).

The top-end is very easygoing and safe to the ears, it will never offend. Sure it’s easy to listen to but it doesn’t help to improve the energy and engagement issues I feel there are. The top-end doesn’t really impress me if I can be this honest.

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The MkII front panel is essentially unchanged, remaining simple and minimalistic, with touch-sensitive keys (no mechanical movement). The option of Apple’s handy remote is also included to manage menu functions. Additionally, the Andante now has a new ‘teaching’ mode that enables the remote with different types of controllers. A home theater bypass is now standard to enable easy integration with HT systems. The back panel configuration retains the same design of the MkI, with 3+1 analog inputs and 3 analog outputs. The third output can be customized as a subwoofer or high-pass filter output with a cut-off frequency at 120Hz (-3dB, at 6dB octave slope). All connectors are Cardas for all single-ended inputs and professional grade Neutrik for the balanced inputs. The Ethernet port has functional LEDs to monitor the communication stream over the network.

As my interests lay largely in vinyl LPs, my Kronos Sparta table remains my primary reference source, with the Esoteric K-03 available for variety. Tidal, Quobuz or sim.streaming portals are not part of my audio diet as-yet, though perhaps someday. Consequently, my primary evaluation of the Antante MkII focused on its phono stage, as well as a portal for the K-03.

As a conduit for digital listening, I ran my Esoteric K-03 both as a single box player and as a transport utilizing the Andante’s internal DAC. In both positions, digital examples retained a silky, yet highly detailed character, with wonderfully articulated transient speed throughout the dynamic spectrum. Used as a DAC, the Andante proved exceptional, demonstrating no over-emphasis of upper frequencies, stridency, or stretch. Transient strings and metallic percussion were strikingly beautiful, consistent across the frequency and dynamic spectra, devoid of any sense of artificial exploitations. There was a tangible, organic presence about the lower frequencies, albeit slightly less so than when the K-03 was used as a single unit player. Nevertheless, firm, well-fleshed, and true to character.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/system-audio-legend-402-silverback-wireless-streaming-loudspeaker

In this review, I reported my journey from expectations and initial impressions to my ultimate appreciation of the System Audio Legend 40.2 Silverback DS wireless speaker system. I spent weeks with the system, but I went from unpacking the system to enjoying music in less than hour, including the crucial room-correction setup. Purchasers can expect to have the same experience.With the 40.2 Silverback, one gets not just ease of use and fewer wires but also a good-looking, compact speaker system with excellent bass, spectral balance, and great dynamics.

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The KC92 is tight, clean and dynamic, dispelling any fears of bass bloat. Its DSP works cleverly too, so that deep bass remains apparent even at quiet listening levels. I was taken aback by the extra bounce and heft in Raury’s ‘Devil’s Whisper’ [All We Need, Columbia; 44.1kHz/24-bit] with the system volume dialled low. As I was with Kraftwerk’s ‘Electrocardiogram’ [3-D: The Catalogue, Parlophone; 44.1kHz/24-bit], with its stop-start drum programming.

Perhaps the proof of the value of the KC92 (or a pair of them) was hearing Don Henley’s ‘The Boys Of Summer’ [Building The Perfect Beast; Geffen Records GFLD 19267] with its synth intro and famous guitar riff. There was much more expansion, greater scale, a deeper floor and a grander overall sound with the subs in play. Henley sings ‘I feel it in the air’ and I knew what he meant. To mangle a Darth Vader line, the force-cancelling is strong with this one.

https://www.headfonia.com/thieaudio-monarch-mkiv-review/

This is where the MKIV really leveled up. The switch from resin to CNC-milled T6 aluminum gives it a far more premium and durable feel without adding much weight. The shells are dense, cool to the touch, and built like they’ll last a lifetime.

The Stellashot faceplate, which I’m using, is my favorite of the default options. It gives the impression of shooting stars across the night sky, and it pairs beautifully with the black shells. It is one of the best faceplates I’ve ever seen. It’s exquisite yet elegant.

The Kaleidoglow is the alternative, with hexagonal patterns and a neon glow. For those who want more personalization, 14 custom designs are available. Twelve of them cost an extra $100, whilst two premium options cost $150.

The dual-tuning switch is gold-plated and positioned on the rear side of the IEMs. They are easily toggled with a fingernail, making them more practical than long faceplate switches or classic recessed switches. This is, in fact, the best switch implementation I’ve ever seen.