Devialet Silver Phantom Loudspeakers $2,300 Review
February 12, 2016 Comments Off on Devialet Silver Phantom Loudspeakers $2,300 Review
“Definitive Technology’s Mythos ST-L ($4999.90/pair), however, is a different kettle of fish. Each ST-L has a built-in 1200W amplifier powering its 10” x 6” “racetrack” bass driver, which is augmented by two passive radiators of the same size. The DefTech is a true full-range design that can play ridiculously loud. Its bass level can be tailored via remote control or rear-mounted buttons, and its bass is less punchy than the Silver Phantom’s but better controlled. Like the KEF R900, the Mythos’s bass output remains linear well past the point where the Devialet’s begins to struggle. The Mythos ST-L — my long-term reference — is decidedly a “big room” speaker. But bass aside, I preferred the Silver Phantoms to the Mythos ST-Ls. The Devialets’ stupendous imaging, gorgeous midrange, and punchy, full-range bass at reasonable listening volumes will make them excellent companions in the right space.”
SPL Phonitor 2 – $2,000 Review
February 12, 2016 Comments Off on SPL Phonitor 2 – $2,000 Review
” If only the stereo image wasn’t so unnatural! But that sensation goes away immediately with the Phonitor 2, as soon as you choose “All” in the Matrix, activating the Crossfeed, Speaker Angle and Center settings. Sound detaches itself from the transducers, the stereo image turns more realistic (narrower). All headphones I know have too much in the low frequencies, something that the Phonitor 2 reduces a bit, and while I couldn’t really perceive a clear frontal localization, the inside-the-head sensation is less annoying. Yes, you can even make yourself a realistic idea of the size of a room. So even loudspeaker fans can have some real fun!”
U-Turn Orbit Basic is a bespoke turntable for the analog purist
February 12, 2016 Comments Off on U-Turn Orbit Basic is a bespoke turntable for the analog purist
Hifiman Edition X $1,800 Review
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on Hifiman Edition X $1,800 Review
” Finally, I was feeling a little nostalgic and selected an old favourite rock / metal album of mine that I’ve enjoyed since I was in high school in the 1980s: Metallica’s “Black Album”. Enter Sandman was one of the very best introductions of any hard rock sock I know and the bass and rumble really can get your blood flowing. The Edition X’s portrayal of Lars’ drum work was in one word: AWESOME! You feel every thump of the bass drums as if it hits you in the chest and in parallel, you hear all the wonderful details captured in this recording with incredible clarity”
Kharma Enigma Veyron EV1 flagship speakers
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on Kharma Enigma Veyron EV1 flagship speakers
“The Kharma Enigma Veyron system is the most advanced audio system in the world realizing the Holy Grail in High-end audio. To create a new level of sound quality and truly offer superior technology that would push the limits of current dynamic loudspeakers was not an easy task.”
An audiophile master setup
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on An audiophile master setup
” A simple audio set up done by a true audiophile master. If you look closely into these photos, you may discover some of his tweaks and skill. The result is stunning, to say the least. Mind you, this system is placed in a living hall with very little room tune. The presentation is so huge that it actually enveloped the entire space. Each image is clearly defined and in its space. The atmosphere of the recording venue is clearly and naturally presented. I told the owner that this level of performance from this set up is an “ear opener” for me. A truly enjoyable audio system!”
Pro-Ject VC-S Clean Your Records Professionally – Video
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on Pro-Ject VC-S Clean Your Records Professionally – Video
Bowers & Wilkins in Volvo S90
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on Bowers & Wilkins in Volvo S90
” Of course, sound is about far more than just the high notes. The speakers include Bowers & Wilkins signature yellow Kevlar 100mm midrange drivers, visible but protected by a grille designed for optimum acoustic openness. The Volvo S90 features a total of 19 speakers driven by a highly efficient Class D amplifier for a total of 1,400 Watts power. Each speaker is precisely placed and tuned to match the interior acoustics of the car.”
Rockport Technologies Cygnus Loudspeakers $62,500 pairReview
February 10, 2016 Comments Off on Rockport Technologies Cygnus Loudspeakers $62,500 pairReview
” s. If someone said that the Rockports of old — say, the Antares through the first-generation Altair — couldn’t give the listener every last drop of detail encoded on hi-rez recordings, particularly in the highs, I wouldn’t argue. In fact, after listening to the Cygnus, I can confidently say that it was altogether more revealing in the highs than any other Rockport speaker I’ve heard. I’ve always described the Rockport house sound as having a tonal balance that slanted down from left to right, as shown on a frequency-response graph: i.e., the bass is a couple dB higher in level than the highs. The Cygnus sounded more neutral. That line, if still not perfectly level across the audioband, would still be closer to flat. The bass is still quite strong, but now it’s more closely matched by the highs. The Cygnus will reveal everything on your best recordings — likely more than you’ve heard with the speakers you’re listening to now, whatever they are”
HeadFi.org January 2016 PA Headphone Meet – Video
February 10, 2016 Comments Off on HeadFi.org January 2016 PA Headphone Meet – Video
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