Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass Wireless Subwoofer $999 Review
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass Wireless Subwoofer $999 Review
“Bass-heads can find more boom for fewer dollars if they want, but the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass isn’t designed for that audience. This subwoofer is designed for applications where more traditional subwoofers might just not fit in. It’s designed for the new school, wireless set who demand great sound as well as good looks. And yes, it’s an expensive subwoofer for what it is, but you get what you pay for in a top performing, gorgeous sub.”
KEF LSX ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
October 8, 2019 Comments Off on KEF LSX ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
“The joy of the KEF LSX is that it’s an Everyman loudspeaker, and it isn’t just designed to be some kind of audiophile-creation machine. People who listen to music through these loudspeakers like what they hear enough to both buy a pair and gain appreciation for those of us who go deeper into sound quality. If I was dumped on a desert island with only a pair of KEF LSX to keep me company, I’d be fine with that… that’s how good they are.”
Channel Islands Audio C-100S Power Amplifier $1500 Review
October 8, 2019 Comments Off on Channel Islands Audio C-100S Power Amplifier $1500 Review
“For some audiophiles the highest praise that can be heaped upon a discrete solid-state or Class D amplifier is that is sounds “tube-like.” My position is different. I prefer a power amplifier that attempts to sound as invisible as possible—a straight wire with gain, to repeat that old audio cliché. The C-100S stereo amp provided more than enough power to drive all the loudspeakers I threw at it and did so in a way that allowed each loudspeaker’s unique personality to come to the fore. I suppose if you want an amplifier that has “personality” you should look elsewhere. But if you need a harmonically neutral power amplifier that you can attach to a wide variety of loudspeakers, the C-100S would be an excellent choice. And priced at $1500, the C-100S stereo power amplifier ranks as a “best buy” in my world.”
HoloAudio Azure Headphone Amp Review
October 8, 2019 Comments Off on HoloAudio Azure Headphone Amp Review
AUDEZE LCD-I3 $899 REVIEW
October 7, 2019 Comments Off on AUDEZE LCD-I3 $899 REVIEW
“The imaging on this LCD-i3 is fantastic. The depth of field factor is just good though, where the height, width, and separation of instruments may be among the best in an IEM that I’ve ever heard, I do feel the depth of field factor is the weak link in the chain, although, still very nice.
Yes, some custom CIEM’s are definitely superior here in that stage-forward sense, but most of them lack the realistic density and feel the LCD-i3 offers. Most offer either too little or too much in the way of density factor and coherency. The LCD-i3 doesn’t have that issue.”
Paradigm Premier 800F LoudspeakersParadigm’s Premier 800F $1998 Review
October 7, 2019 Comments Off on Paradigm Premier 800F LoudspeakersParadigm’s Premier 800F $1998 Review
“Paradigm’s Premier 800F offers incredible sound quality, with a superclear midrange that made voices sound stunning, and enough well-integrated low frequencies to satisfy bass lovers — nor does driving it require a ton of power. For the price, it’s about as perfect as a speaker can be. It benefited from being driven by a high-quality amplifier, but as I found out, it also sounds superb with more modest amplification. It combines excellent dynamics and transparency, while its natural, pleasing sound quality throughout the audioband will suit all types of music without a misstep. Best of all, it’s a slim, relatively compact speaker that plays surprisingly loudly when required — and again, it does all this for only $1998/pair. The Premier 800F is the loudspeaker I’d buy today if I had $2000 to spend — and I’d even consider it at twice that price.”
Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Stereo Power Amplifier $1800 Review
October 6, 2019 Comments Off on Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Stereo Power Amplifier $1800 Review
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Inviting the Legacy Powerbloc2 into my home was an educational and rewarding experience for this lover of tube gear. It is light weight, solid, well-built and very powerful. Frequency response is flat and tight across the entire audible spectrum. It is also very revealing of interconnects and power cords coming into it as well as speaker cables going out. It responded favorably to aftermarket footers and fuses. Its reasonable price will attract many who are looking for something above entry level to the high end and it will grow with you as you invest in better cables and a few tweaks.”
HIFIMAN ANANDA BLUETOOTH REVIEW
October 6, 2019 Comments Off on HIFIMAN ANANDA BLUETOOTH REVIEW
“To be honest with you, I was never a fan of Bluetooth earphones/headphones. This Hifiman Ananda BT however, changed my perception about wireless sound. This easily is the best wireless headphone I’ve ever listened to and it’s not even close. Together with the sound, the general user experience is very pleasing and simple.”
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