Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Floorstanding Loudspeaker $29,900 Review
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Floorstanding Loudspeaker $29,900 Review
“The Amati Traditions continue their strong performance on the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 on the same disc. The drive and energy are tremendous, the orchestra sounds fast and dynamic. The piano sound is warm but articulate, with a gorgeous singing tone. But there is also room for improvement. The image does not fill the full width between the speakers and the strings feel somewhat overripe and smoothed over. The Carmel 2s in the same location throws a continuous image and the strings have much more texture.”
Monitor Audio Silver 200 Review
September 4, 2017 Comments Off on Monitor Audio Silver 200 Review
“There may well be rivals that offer a little more in terms of outright detail, bass weight or even aesthetics – as we enter Awards season we’ll surely find out. But if we create a tick-list of what makes a great all-rounder, these new Silver floorstanders pass every test and have a great deal of fun while doing so.”
Kii Audio Three loudspeaker $11,500 Review
September 3, 2017 Comments Off on Kii Audio Three loudspeaker $11,500 Review
“The Kii Audio Three is an outstanding loudspeaker. However, it took a bit of getting used to—in addition to visual bias, under all but the most ideal situations each of us is adapted to the effect of his or her room on the sound. While I was struck by the transparency of the Kii Threes’ soundstaging and transparency, freed as they are from most acoustical influences, the result was somewhat surreal. I found myself groping for explanations that apply more to conventional speakers: What happened to the warmth? Isn’t it a bit bright? Is there a midrange suckout? Are the rear-mounted drivers spraying sound out the back to be washed back at me from the front wall?”
Legacy Audio Focus SE speakers $10,600 Review
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on Legacy Audio Focus SE speakers $10,600 Review
‘”The Legacy Focus SE loudspeaker is elegant, robust, and aesthetically agreeable. I usually prefer listening with cosmetic speaker baffles removed, but for once they don’t impose a tax on performance and I find them handsome, although many will prefer exposing the sexy high tech edge of the front baffles.”
Klipsch Announces All-New Forte™ III loudspeaker
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on Klipsch Announces All-New Forte™ III loudspeaker
“The Forte III features updated cosmetics and the latest advancements in acoustic engineering, while maintaining the original elegant design and powerful performance that made it so popular years ago. The speaker hosts a three-way design utilizing a 12” woofer and horn-loaded midrange and tweeter, with all new state of the art titanium compression drivers for a smooth and powerful response. A new midrange horn incorporates a modified Tractrix® design with patented Mumps technology to improve coverage and control of the key mid-frequency band. The Forte III employs a rear-mounted passive radiator that is 15” in size for greater bass output and extension.”
MAGICO S1 MK II FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
August 29, 2017 Comments Off on MAGICO S1 MK II FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
“The Magico S1 Mk II is a product of superlatives. You can’t express that without appearing to be a rabid fan of the product, because if you like loudspeakers that are neutral, you are a fan of the product, and if you’ve heard the original S1, you’re an even bigger fan of the S1 Mk II. So, yes, the superlatives come with the territory. The Magico S1 Mk II is, quite simply, outstanding. Very highly recommended!
Totem Acoustic Sky Loudspeaker $1850 Review
August 27, 2017 Comments Off on Totem Acoustic Sky Loudspeaker $1850 Review
“A caveat: There are two sides to the Sky personality worth taking note of. It plays easily and pleasantly with lower-priced low-to-medium power electronics—perfectly at ease, but also a bit dry with a whitish top, its limits more perceivable. Fact is, what it really needs to take flight are higher-quality electronics. After all, that’s what those big voice coils and long-throw diaphragm are all about, right? Strap on seventy-five to a hundred watts or more of high-end power and watch the Sky soar. ”
Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic £700k
August 26, 2017 Comments Off on Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic £700k
“Consequently, the Master Chronosonic’s adjustable speaker array features a ‘Micrometer System’ that offers module adjustment in increments of just five microseconds. Align the drivers correctly to the listening position, contends Wilson Audio, and the result is far more lifelike sound. ”
FLUANCE SIGNATURE SERIES HI-FI THREE-WAY FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW
August 23, 2017 Comments Off on FLUANCE SIGNATURE SERIES HI-FI THREE-WAY FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW
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The Fluance Signature Series Floorstanding speakers certainly provide a serious value. Pound for pound these speakers provide a serious amount of hardware for a low price. These speakers do well at high volumes, and can take significant power. While they are large and heavy Fluance did save some money with the cabinets, using a lower priced finish and going light on the internal bracing has made the sound suffer somewhat.”
Studio Electric FS1 Loudspeakers $5900 Review
August 21, 2017 Comments Off on Studio Electric FS1 Loudspeakers $5900 Review
“And the FS1’s rendition of the highs has me rethinking my application of felt pads around my current tweeters, for the first time in about 20 years. They’re good for precise imaging, but they might be over-damping things a bit much. Going back from the FS1 is a bit of an adjustment.”
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