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https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1225/MC_Audiotech_TL8_Floorstanding_Loudspeaker_Review.htm

The MC Audiotech TL-8 floorstander is a fascinating loudspeaker for serious listeners who want much of the company’s flagship sound in a more approachable package at $15,000 to $17,000 per pair, depending on the finish selected. The unique WBLS (Wide-Band Line-Source) driver technology creates a seamless, natural presentation, coupled with the transmission-line woofer. It offers a compact footprint relative to the recreated performances’ volume and projection. Their high efficiency makes them compatible with a wide range of amplifiers.

For Enjoy the Music.com‘s luxury-minded enthusiasts, I found their distinctive design doubles as a conversation piece and an aesthetically pleasing object. Placement and room acoustics are always crucial for unlocking the full potential of a speaker of this caliber. With its combination of innovative driver design, transmission-line bass, and sculptural aesthetics, it offers both sonic refinement and visual drama. For those seeking something beyond the conventional high-end box speaker, the TL-8 is a compelling choice and works well in a dedicated home music room or as a lovely part of the living room’s décor.

Sub-bass reaches lower, rumbles a touch longer, and stays tighter, so you feel the depth without the bloat. The mid-bass sheds a layer of grain and keeps the impact level intact. It stays controlled and a touch more refined, so you can use it with mid-bass-heavy IEMs without any bother.

In the midrange, I hear more musicality, with note trails carrying a hint of sweetness, so with this cable, the midrange springs to life. Even with a bit of warmth under the hood, the details are not eclipsed, and the energy stays intact.

Vocals gain some weight and nuance. Male vocals are a tad thicker and denser, while female vocals pick up a touch of syrup. The vocals sit a bit more forward, feel more nuanced, and step into the spotlight. Upper midrange energy does not change much; at most, it gets a little smoother.

In the treble, air and sparkle are not hit, which was my initial fear. The treble becomes more even in its presentation, so exaggerated peaks settle into a steadier line. Notes are a touch more resolving. It does not overhaul treble delivery, but it adds body to the notes, so detail comes through better.   

Nothing jumps out of place, and the overall coherence stays intact even when the track gets dense. Timbre keeps a natural color, so instruments sound believable and vocals stay lifelike

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/marantz-grand-horizon-wireless-speaker-review

The Marantz Grand Horizon is a rare all-in-one speaker that truly competes with traditional hi-fi gear in tone, fidelity, and musicality. It excels in real homes placed on dressers, consoles, kitchen counters, and in open living areas, and it does so without requiring racks of electronics or floorstanding loudspeakers.

Look, I’m well aware of what you can get for the money if you buy into a traditional stereo system, but the reality of the Grand Horizon is that it packages the vast majority of a system of that cost into such a unique device that it simply cannot be compared. It is, frankly, the finest single-speaker bedroom stereo system that I am aware exists. It is, in fact, a sexy speaker.

https://www.hifinews.com/content/elac-concentro-20-m-807-loudspeaker

During something of a folky interlude, I moved on to Folk Bitch Trio’s ‘That’s All She Wrote’ from Now Would Be A Good Time [Jagjaguwar download], enjoying the focus of the M 807s, the three voices distinct yet blending beautifully. Meanwhile, ‘Timbuktu’ from Les Amazones d’Afriques’ Amazones Power [Real World CDRW228] was offered with room-busting weight and beautiful resolution, a scale matched by the massive, unstoppable ‘Whirl-Y-Reel 1 (Beard And Sandals Mix)’, from Afro-Celt Sound System’s trendsetting Vol.1: Sound Magic [Virgin 7243 8 41736 2 3]. This eclectic mix of growling bass, unusual electronica and transcontinental instruments – Gaelic pipes whirling above synthesised sub-Saharan percussion – was totally joyful.

Loud and proud

And what about Peat & Diesel’s ‘Stornoway’, from their folk/thrash crossover set Uptown Fank [Wee Studio Records]? Well, the wistful opening sounded lovely and then, after a few beats on the drumstick, the musicians leapt into life – accordion, bass and drums blazing, and the snarling vocals clean and clear. Well, as clean and clear as they can be – this band carries its rawness as a matter of pride, and the effect was both infectious and irresistible via ELAC’s new flagships.