Speakers

A powerful tower speaker can help you turn your home stereo system into a professional-grade setup. Sitting atop the company’s Signature Elite line, this speaker generates audio that sounds both loud and natural. Its design helps direct airflow in a...

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In the Setup section, I noted a couple of rough edges: the limitations in DSD support, and the Hub's inability to connect via HDMI ARC to my Samsung Frame TV.

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If your records are rather new (not just new to you), and you store them properly—perhaps even using those paper-lined plastic inner sleeves available on the web—and handle them gently, the GrooveWasher may just do you right. If you're a newbie...

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Although I'm not thoroughly enamored of the Stealth's all-black appearance, I have to say that as a turntable, its features and performance are stellar. I like that it offers interchangeable headshells and an auto-stop feature, and the unique VTA...

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The Edifier S1000MKII is the best affordable powered speaker system we’ve heard—as was its predecessor, the S1000DB, the former top pick in our now-retired guide to the best wireless powered bookshelf speakers. Among all the powered speakers we tested,...

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After spending several weeks with the Pro-Ject X1, I see why Doug raved about it. It is, in my estimation, one of the best turntables I've ever auditioned—up there with the VPI Cliffwood. The Sumiko Oyster Olympia cartridge is a great match to the...

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Definitive Technology flagship subwoofer delivers extended bass and impressive output, but lacks the app-based custom EQ controls found on many other models.

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I have lusted after Thorens turntables since I was about 16. I swore I would own a Thorens someday, and I hoped the TD 402 DD would be the one. My initial experience with it was disappointing. While the turntable worked perfectly and was gorgeous to...

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The result is a sleek design that offers a modern minimalist aesthetic that’s pleasing to the eye. And it’s got plenty of power to push all that cone surface area.

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Definitive’s best described as detail-rich, preserving the fidelity of a soundtrack while allowing for all the simultaneous effects to be heard and enjoyed. The 300-watt subwoofer paired with the center speaker and satellites are all well regarded on...

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The DN8 measures only 12.8 x 12 x 13.1 inches but packs a wallop. The amp has a 500 W peak rating, and the frequency response is advertised as 35 Hz to 200 Hz. Solid, attractive and capable, this is a great compact subwoofer option from a company known...

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Bel Canto REF150S Stereo Amplifier Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier Musical Fidelity M6i Integrated Amplifier Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L SuperTower Loudspeakers Monitor Audio Silver 6 Loudspeakers

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Wrap-up

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The Tribit Home Speaker tries to be many things with a built-in clock, LED lighting, and soundscapes, but it feels dated and falls short on sound quality.

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GoldenEar’s little BRX is perfect for the apartment dweller who wants a large, high-quality sound but cannot accommodate bigger loudspeakers. I imagine it would also be good for smaller home theatre applications, making it easy to mount and blend into...

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Bel Canto REF150S Stereo Amplifier Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier Musical Fidelity M6i Integrated Amplifier Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L SuperTower Loudspeakers Monitor Audio Silver 6 Loudspeakers

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Exceptional treble performance, high-end drivers, and excellent build quality add up to one strong buy below $1,000. The AirPulse A100 are rather striking looking as well. Exceptional treble performance, high-end drivers, and excellent build quality...

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It’s rare to find a pair of speakers at this price that sound so sophisticated, but these Triangles deliver refinement and detail in spades

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The folks at U-Turn Audio are on to something good. They make variations on a tried-and-true turntable formula with lots of options, all at reasonable prices. My further experience with the Ortofon 2M Red makes me understand why this cartridge is so...

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As I’ve mentioned, the speakers seem like a good value compared to the competition. They are a bit fuller featured than other similar systems, in terms of a variety of inputs and being able to connect balanced sources. As the amps are matched to the...

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Bel Canto REF150S Stereo Amplifier Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier Musical Fidelity M6i Integrated Amplifier Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L SuperTower Loudspeakers Monitor Audio Silver 6 Loudspeakers

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NAD's Masters M27 is a very good multichannel amplifier that provides seven channels of relatively high power with clean, transparent sound, at a competitive price—but I found its successor, the M28 to be truly exceptional, with more power and even...

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Bel Canto REF150S Stereo Amplifier Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier Musical Fidelity M6i Integrated Amplifier Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L SuperTower Loudspeakers Monitor Audio Silver 6 Loudspeakers

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At first glance, $2,750 for a subwoofer with a single 10” driver seems a bit steep, especially when that subwoofer doesn’t deliver ultra-deep subsonic frequencies or massive output levels in large rooms. However, considering the SONUS FABER GRAVIS III...

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For $5,998 per pair, I don’t know of any speakers that can deliver everything this Polk L800 system delivers. Highly recommended.

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