KEF LS50 Wireless review
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on KEF LS50 Wireless review
“The triangular nature of our network audio configuration still applies to Roon: Roon runs on the Intel NUC as the Core (server) and sends audio over the network to a third party Roon Ready endpoint – one that’s connected directly to one of the LS50 Wireless’ digital inputs – as is instructed by the Roon smartphone/desktop app.”
MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A hybrid electrostatic speaker Review
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on MartinLogan Expression ESL 13A hybrid electrostatic speaker Review
“The MartinLogan Expression is able to generate high sound levels compared to other electrostatic speakers as the stators are closer to the charged Mylar like material than other brands of electrostatic speakers. The panels were also designed to have twice the radiating area of a traditional electrostatic panel of the same size. From my experience, very loud sound levels were obtained with 6 to 60 watts as measured by my amps wattmeter. The Expression is rated at 91 dB sensitivity and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. However at 20,000 Hz the impedance drops to .5 ohms. Thus, the speakers may not sound crisp with some tube amplifiers in the higher frequencies”
Devialet Expert 1000 Pro Integrated Amplifier Review
January 4, 2017 Comments Off on Devialet Expert 1000 Pro Integrated Amplifier Review
“The Devialet Expert 1000 Pro builds on the past and yet shines brightly with a very thoughtful and exciting vision for the future. Let’s take a look at the basic design and some of the key building blocks from past Expert models. We will then explore what is to come with the Devialet Pro lineup.”
SVS PB16-Ultra Ported Subwoofer $ 2,499. Review
January 3, 2017 Comments Off on SVS PB16-Ultra Ported Subwoofer $ 2,499. Review
“Another notable characteristic of the PB16-Ultra driver is the use of an underhung voice coil, although this is not quite as radical since it was also used in the PB13-Ultra. A voice coil being underhung means the height of the coil winding is not larger than the magnetic gap that the coil travels in (a more thorough explanation can be found in this article). The advantage of this approach in the PB16-Ultra is an underhung coil can grant more linear excursion, and this seems to be the case with SVS’s claimed linear excursion of 82 mm peak-to-peak, giving it a tremendous 41 mm of xmax, which is the largest xmax I have ever heard of for a commercial subwoofer using a cone of 18” or less.”
INEAR PROPHILE 8 REVEIW
January 3, 2017 Comments Off on INEAR PROPHILE 8 REVEIW
“In reality, the build is probably not to dissimilar to most products of this style design. By that I mean an acrylic custom styled universal. However, there is just something about the powdered matte finish of this that makes it feel more premium and durable. Maybe it is, maybe it just gives that impression but regardless I wouldn’t want to drop these from any real height to any hard surface. Just in case you know, these are expensive little gems! I also like the additional touch of the engraved model and serial number, I love little touches like that!”
EMOTIVA XPA GEN3 POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW
January 1, 2017 Comments Off on EMOTIVA XPA GEN3 POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW
” It didn’t disappoint on music, either. With musical reproduction, the Gen3 offered a bubbly, vivid and dynamic performance that did not sound anything like the multi-channel amps from years past. It actually approached the sound of many of the better solid state stereo amps I’ve used at various times. This amp most definitely has the chops to serve double duty for cinema and music. It earns its keep on movies and then pays dividends when you want to enjoy some music!”
AUDIO-TECHNICA A2000Z ART MONITOR REVIEW
January 1, 2017 Comments Off on AUDIO-TECHNICA A2000Z ART MONITOR REVIEW
” Whilst the bass performance is somewhat more substantial sounding than the old AD2000 from a few years back it still would be classified as linear and full sounding rather than impactful and colored. It is probably at its most elevated around the 100Hz marker with a gentle roll off the further down you go though by no means could you classify the sub-bass extension as lacking, just not as dominant or as heavily textured as say the LCD-2 sub-bass response.”
Woo Audio WA5 integrated amplifier/headphone amplifier $5899. Review
December 31, 2016 Comments Off on Woo Audio WA5 integrated amplifier/headphone amplifier $5899. Review
“Maybe the HPA-1’s octave-to-octave tonal balance was more perfect. Maybe the Pass could slide and stomp better. But—because the WA5’s impedance, power, and gain are all adjustable, it could drive less-sensitive, higher-impedance headphones (such as Audeze’s LCD-4s) in a more satisfying fashion than any other headphone amplifier I’ve heard.”
NOBLE KATANA CUSTOM IEMS REVIEW
December 31, 2016 Comments Off on NOBLE KATANA CUSTOM IEMS REVIEW
‘”While over the ear headphones will always have a slight advantage over IEMs when it comes to subsonic bass (the over the ear headphone is able to interact directly with the outer ear and part of your skull), the size and mass of the drivers give IEMs an edge on speed and accuracy, and because they act in effect like an earplug, isolation, meaning that a good IEM can outperform an over the ear headphone of much higher price.”
Martin Logan Ethos Review
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on Martin Logan Ethos Review
” For some tastes however, this excitement may be too much of a good thing. This forwardness can probably also translate into a glassy or harsh sound, if the matching components are inclined that way. In my setup however, with either the Devialet or the Rowlands, at times they can sound very lively and forward indeed, but unless played very loudly with very brightly recorded material they do not normally step outside of my comfort zone.”
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