CARVER ALS LINE SOURCE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM $14,950 (including subwoofer) REVIEW
November 16, 2015 Comments Off on CARVER ALS LINE SOURCE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM $14,950 (including subwoofer) REVIEW
” While the ALS did very well on every type of material, the vocal reproduction, both solo and choral, proved to be a particular strength, if one had to choose a single genre from all that these speakers reproduce so well. Reference Recordings’ A Gaelic Blessing (from the Rutter Requiem CD) was a marvel. And the solo vocalist on another CD in which I was playing was just gorgeous and truthful, too. My wife Paige’s reaction was, “ I really like her voice.” Indeed, and very much the real voice it was. This reaction was typical of people encountering the ALS for the first time. They noticed how good the music sounded without being distracted by how the speaker worked. To me, this seems to truly define naturalness.”
Sonus Faber Chameleon T Loudspeakers Review
November 15, 2015 Comments Off on Sonus Faber Chameleon T Loudspeakers Review
” Midsize floorstanders, the Chameleon Ts produced a fairly big sound, and listening to War Dance, from Respighi’s Belkis, Queen of Sheba: Suite, as performed by the Minnesota Orchestra under Eiji Oue, was a lot of fun (CD, Reference RR95CD). The orchestra had an expansive, powerful presence, and the Sonus Fabers easily traced the dynamic shifts of this pounding music without strain. They sounded clean and composed at volumes higher than I can actually tolerate, and while I’d love to hear War Dance in a grand concert hall, the combination of Sonus Fabers and Brystons made for a pretty good alternative.
Von Schweikert Audio VR 55 loudspeaker $49,995 Video
November 15, 2015 Comments Off on Von Schweikert Audio VR 55 loudspeaker $49,995 Video
KVART & BØLGE SoundSommeliers Review – Video
November 15, 2015 Comments Off on KVART & BØLGE SoundSommeliers Review – Video
Superspeaker Analysis: My Current Take on the Top Brands
November 10, 2015 Comments Off on Superspeaker Analysis: My Current Take on the Top Brands
” What’s more troubling is that the technical claims — also listed in that thread — read as if the company has created the perfect loudspeaker. If you believe their hype, they’ve solved all the problems. My problem with this is that I’ve seen nothing — no technical measurements — that back up any of Avalon’s claims. But who knows, right? This is another company that seems to use other manufacturers’ driver. When you consider that their speaker cabinets are made of wood-based materials, I do wonder about the high cost. On the plus side, Avalon has been around for a long time, and their speakers’ finish quality appears to be very high. I haven’t heard the Tesseract, so I can’t comment on its sound, but maybe it is the best that will ever be. ”
Vintage Top Level JBL 4344 Restoration – Video
November 8, 2015 Comments Off on Vintage Top Level JBL 4344 Restoration – Video
Klipsch RP-280FA Tower Speaker Reviewed
November 6, 2015 Comments Off on Klipsch RP-280FA Tower Speaker Reviewed
“Just to get an idea of the RP-280FA’s accuracy, I compared it with my Revel Performa3 F206 tower speakers, using the Van Alstine ABX box to match the levels and provide quick, remote-controlled switching. There’s no doubt that the F206 sounded more neutral, especially with voices; dialogue and singing always sounded smooth and natural. However, the F206’s treble sounded a little soft, especially after hearing the Klipsch system. I expect that, if I (and most other listeners) did a blind test with no idea what speakers I was hearing, I would prefer the Klipsch’s bigger, more lively sound. Which one you would like I can’t say for sure, but I can say they’re both in the same ballpark when it comes to performance. And of course, the RP-280FA’s dual eight-inch woofers easily outpunch the F206’s dual 6.5-inch woofers.”
WILSON AUDIO SABRINA LOUDSPEAKER $15,900 – Review
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on WILSON AUDIO SABRINA LOUDSPEAKER $15,900 – Review
” I’d be remiss for failing to mention a subplot to this story—it’s what happens when a speaker and room meet, fall in love, and live happily ever after. I can’t recall another floorstander that performed as well in my room as the Sabrina, including standouts such as the TAD Evolution 1, the Kharma Elegance S7 Signature, the Magico V2, and even Wilson’s own Sophia 3. Call it pure serendipity—and the careful setup ministrations of Wilson Audio’s all-knowing Peter McGrath—but the Sabrina simply became one with the environment.”
Klipsch RP-150M speakers – REVIEW
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on Klipsch RP-150M speakers – REVIEW
” Returning to the C 316BEE amp, the increased power allowed the RP-150M to rock a lot harder, it’s a powerful-sounding little speaker, the bass prowess on electronica wizard Amon Tobin’s “Bricolage” album was tremendous, but definition was a little sloppy when I cranked the volume way up”
MAGICO Q7 MK II LOUDSPEAKER $229,000 REVIEW
November 1, 2015 Comments Off on MAGICO Q7 MK II LOUDSPEAKER $229,000 REVIEW
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The new tweeter is a marvel, with electrostat-like speed and clarity, and none of the hardness typically associated with dome tweeters. It reaches down into the finest details, from cymbals being gently struck to the harmonics of a violin, infusing these instruments with vibrant presence without sounding artificial. The Mk II’s top end is much more refined and sophisticated, with greater delicacy and nuance. Moreover, the treble sounds better integrated with the midrange, although I had not noticed a discontinuity before. I think that’s because the tweeter doesn’t call attention to itself; the treble just sounds like part of the musical fabric rather than a separate component.
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