The Pass Labs XA30.8 is a seemingly “low power” amplifier that one of the most uncompromised, cost no object amplifiers ever made at its power output level. It offers stupendous performance that the 30 WPC specification cannot hope to describe.
A mini-monitor is an ideal solution for a small room. I look at placement issues in depth. As in the large room excellent performance requires a speaker with optimal ANSI/CEA-2034 curve sets. I show the Revel M106 achieves the same performance, matching in-room response curve of the large room. This is a result of it excellent measured performance in the ANSI/CEA-2034 curve set. Lower frequency room modes extend in-room low end...
A new standard set of anechoic curves, that are specified to be printed in a specification sheet for speakers, can predict the performance of a speaker in a listening room. I demonstrate this with measurements of the Revel M106 made in a large listening room.
The Zvox Soundbar SB 500 is a new attempt by the company that created the first soundbar to bring the promise of high performance surround sound to new levels in a single cabinet. The Zvox Soundbar SB 500 features new voice enhancing technology along with quality speaker drivers, a powerful amp, and an aluminum cabinet.
When I reviewed the Marantz AV8802 processor late last year, I mentioned that Marantz was planning on offering a free upgrade to DTS:X, which is the competing 3D surround format from DTS. While the AV8802...
As much as I hate to say it, my favorite speaker has been overthrown. The Revel M106, an Anthem ARC enabled product, and good subwoofer now represents the pinnacle of what can be achieved with a mini-monitor using passive technology...
A bright projector doesn’t have to be large or noisy. BenQ’s new MH530 DLP display offers great picture quality, 3D, compact size, a quiet fan and a great price.
With their modern design and crisp, clean sound, the NAD Viso HP50 headphones and PSB M4 U4 IEMs aim to be the go-to choices for today’s audiophile road warriors.
One of the original Internet-direct subwoofer manufacturers, Hsu Research is well-known within the home theater and audio community. For over 20 years, their products have been leaders in the realm of high performance for relatively low cost. On hand today is the new ULS-15 MKII – a sealed subwoofer with a large 15-inch driver.
This review covers the base model conrad-johnson ET-3 tube preamplifier – not the SE (special edition) model. This introductory-level preamp from CJ is a line stage, lacking the SE’s phono circuitry. The ET3 has a host of surprises, particularly for those among us who like rock music.
The Paradigm PW 800 is the current top-of-the-line speaker from the Paradigm Premium Wireless (PW) Series. It is a fully powered stereo speaker with built-in Anthem Class-D amplifier that is capable of streaming lossless audio wirelessly...
Few image enhancement devices can truly make your display look better but a processor from DarbeeVision can. Today I’m checking out their latest model, the DVP-5000S.
The Bluesound Vault 2, Powernode 2, and Pulse Mini form a high-resolution wireless multiroom audio management system designed for audiophiles, by audiophiles.
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