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Pioneer SP-PK52FS 5.1 Speaker System and VSX-822-K A/V Receiver
- Written by Kieran Coghlan
- Published on 08 April 2013
Pioneer. Few brands in consumer electronics are as recognizable and respected. Pioneer has been and remains a leader in myriad aspects of audio and video. In this review, we take a look at their SP-PK52FS 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System and VSX-822-K Receiver.
Emotiva Airmotiv5 Powered Studio Monitor Speakers
- Written by Rick Schmidt
- Published on 23 January 2013
Emotiva continues to expand on their already impressive and most-impressively priced product line. Reviewed here are a set of self-powered (built-in amplifiers) monitor speakers that have a number of adjustment features not found in typical powered speakers.
Phase Technology Premier Collection PC-3.5 LCR Speakers
- Written by Dr. David A. Rich
- Published on 10 May 2012
The Phase Technology Premier Collection LCR Speaker - the PC-3.5 - is a unique product. It is designed well, and it sounds great for a speaker only 22" high. It can be placed just about anywhere, and can be used as LCR speakers in home theaters or two-channel audio systems (or both).
Vanatoo Transparent One Active (Powered) Bookshelf Speakers
- Written by Mark Vignola
- Published on 10 December 2012
The last several years have seen an explosion in digital and streamed audio - never before has it been cheaper or easier to distribute audio around ones house or apartment. From the advent of protocols like Apple’s Airplay or Pandora . . . to Squeeze Box and Sonos, making our digital music accessible anywhere is almost an obsession with everyone. To help satisfy that obsession, Vanatoo offers the Transparent One Active Bookshelf Speakers, that have a digital input.
PSB Imagine mini-Monitors
- Written by Piero Gabucci
- Published on 10 May 2012
For the audiophile world to take seriously a small bookshelf speaker, let alone a "mini"-monitor there has to be some significant backing and/or history. Much has been said and written about the NRC, or National Research Council located in Ottawa, Canada.
Crystal Cable Arabesque Stand-Mounted Monitor Speakers
- Written by Chris Groppi
- Published on 26 November 2012
I first found out about Crystal Cable's Arabesque speaker line from hifi show reports. Their Glass Master speaker cabinet is actually made from glass panels bonded together. At first this struck me as a gimmick, but then...
Paradigm Shift A2 Powered Bookshelf Speakers
- Written by Brian Florian
- Published on 06 December 2011
The Active Atom booksehlf speaker, or A2 to be hip, is part of a new sub-brand dubbed Paradigm Shift. Back in 1997 Paradigm had a line of powered speakers derived from their then recently launched...
Definitive Technology AW 6500 Outdoor Speakers
- Written by Jim Clements
- Published on 31 October 2012
Today's consumers have lots of choices to fill their home with music inside and out. I, for one, have a rapidly growing digital music library and I've been on a quest to find better ways to enjoy this music while in the great outdoors ("My Backyard"). Definitive Technology's AW 6500 might just be the answer.
Crystal Acoustics TX-B1 Bookshelf Speakers
- Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
- Published on 29 August 2011
Crystal Acoustics is an on-line company that manufactures speakers, media players, and other accessories. Their top-of-the-line speaker is priced at $33,000/pair, which is very unusual in the on-line speaker business. Fortunately, for the majority of us, they also make very affordable speakers, some of which we have reviewed. The current review examines the TX-B1, which is a bookshelf speaker that has the woofer in the main enclosure, and a completely separate (but attached) enclosure for the tweeter. It has a very high quality sound, is well constructed, and sells for only $349/pair.
Paradigm Signature Designer Series In-Wall Speakers
- Written by Stephen Hornbrook
- Published on 21 May 2012
Paradigm's line-up of in-wall/in-ceiling speakers includes both the SA Series v.3 and the top-of-the-line Signature Series v.3. When deciding to go with permanently installed speakers, one does not want to choose the wrong speakers.
KEF Q300 Bookshelf Speakers
- Written by Jim Clements
- Published on 04 August 2011
KEF recently introduced an all new Uni-Q driver. The Q300's are the largest bookshelf models in the "All New Q Series" speaker line. Will KEF be able to further their reputation as a high value brand with the all-new Q300's?
