Archive for the 'Speakers and Sound Systems' Category
I often receive questions asking about tiny surround speakers that can be placed very discretely in the room. I’m not usually a fan of tiny speakers and prefer to match the speakers with the fronts, but sometimes tiny speakers are all that will keep the peace with the wife, or all that will fit in […]
July 6th, 2010 | Posted in Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Arx A3 towers before unboxing. Miniature dachshund provided for scale.
Yesterday Fedex Ground stopped by and dropped off some double-boxed happiness: a pair of brand new Arx A3 tower speakers. I’ve been anxious to see and hear these since The Audio Insider announced they were dropping Acculine and developing something new based on the Acculine […]
June 30th, 2010 | Posted in Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
I just got the news- the long-awaited Arx speakers from The Audio Insider are shipping starting today, June 16, 2010. I have my order in and will be reporting on them soon. This product has been anxiously awaited by many of your readers and I am happy to report that you can finally […]
June 16th, 2010 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
I was always a fan of the Acculine speakers from The Audio Insider, and readers who purchased them upon my recommendation were absolutely delighted. Understandably, I was disappointed when they were discontinued but was told that something even better was in the works, called Arx. I was promised that Arx speakers would use even better […]
April 9th, 2010 | Posted in Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Paradigm Atom Monitor Bookshelf Speaker
The Paradigm Atom Monitor has long been loved by audiophiles for its fine sound and its affordable price. I’ve spent a lot of time listening to the Atom Monitor lately and though they sounded good out of the box, after around 30 hours of break-in the sound opened up and […]
February 25th, 2010 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Product Reviews, Product of the Day, Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
NAD 7175PE Receiver- playing music as I write this
Today’s Product of the Day will take us down Vintage Lane to take a look at some exceptional gear you can buy easily and inexpensively!
The NAD PE series of amplifiers, integrated amplifiers and stereo receivers was produced in the late 1980s. The series is known […]
January 30th, 2010 | Posted in Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Definitive Technology Mythos ST Home Theater Speaker System
(Mythos STS uses slightly smaller towers)
Earlier this week I discussed the Pioneer SC-25 Elite receiver and mentioned what a great match it would be to a Definitive Technology Mythos STS home theater speaker system. I am mentioning this speaker system in next week’s column as well so it […]
January 24th, 2010 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Pioneer Elite SC-25 A/V Receiver
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I usually recommend a separate amplifier and preamp/processor when people write to me requesting a recommendation for an expensive receiver. The Pioneer Elite SC-25 is a receiver that gives separates a run for their money, and even offers some clear advantages, especially when compared to budget separates. I […]
January 21st, 2010 | Posted in Home Theater, Product Reviews, Receivers and Amplifiers, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
so-na-wall Speakers
Anyone who has visited my site or read my newspaper column regularly knows what I think of the tiny Bose Acoustimass cube speakers. To sum it up, they are horribly designed and executed, have serious sonic defects, and are an extremely poor value Check out Bose: Better Profits through Marketing to learn the […]
January 17th, 2010 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, CES 2010, Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
The Polk Hitmaster… playing greatest hits at a living room near you!
The Polk Hitmaster is one of those products that makes you think, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
The Polk Hitmaster AM2555-A looks like a miniature version of the stage monitors used by rock bands. It is meant to be used by gamers playing… […]
January 15th, 2010 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, CES 2010, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
I received an email from a reader regarding The Speaker Company and a rumor they were closing up the business. I was able to reach a source inside D&M Holdings, parent of The Speaker Company… they are indeed closing up shop after this year. He said the timing was bad, trying to start a new […]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in News, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
The Speaker Company TST Tower Speakers
The holiday deals are continuing to spring up. I received the following from The Speaker Company today. Looks like you can save big starting Thursday at 12:01 am. Best to get in line early because I doubt much will be left after the weekend.
Offering 40% […]
November 24th, 2009 | Posted in Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
The Speaker Company TST1 Speakers
The Speaker Company has extended their excellent 20% off promotion throughout November… great news for early holiday shoppers or anyone buying speakers. Get 20% off almost everything at The Speaker Company in October with code Most15
The Speaker Company TSAT1000 Satellite Speakers
As always, the TST […]
November 1st, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Don's Dealfinder, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
The Speaker Company TSAT1000 Speakers
The Speaker Company is having a sale for the month of October. With the coupon code Most15 you will save 20%! That makes this one of the most compelling offers for speakers I have seen in a long time. Even at the regular prices they deliver amazing value with the fine […]
October 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Ohm Walsh 3000 Speakers (new cabinets have rounded corners)
Longtime readers of the column and my website know I have long been a fan of Walsh speakers from Ohm Acoustics. My first pair of high-quality speakers were Ohm Walsh 1s, which I purchased years ago and still have today.
Ohm Walsh 2, Ohm F, and Ohm A […]
July 24th, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Product of the Day, Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
The Speaker Company TST1 Tower Speakers
Myself, as well as many other industry writers, have become big fans of of the T-series (TSB, TST and TSAT) speakers from The Speaker Company, and for a lot of good reasons. They look great, they are beautifully finished, and they sound fantastic- clearly better […]
July 17th, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Today’s Product of the Day is more of a blanket recommendation and review than a specific product. When writing about the Polk LSi9 bookshelf speakers yesterday I mentioned the importance of speaker stands. No matter what speaker you use, from the Insignia NS-B2111 to the Polk LSi9, good speaker stands will make a noticeable improvement […]
June 25th, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Polk LSi9 Speakers, Genuine Cherry Wood Finish
When it comes to just plain beautiful sound, it is hard to beat Polk’s LSi series of speakers, and the bookshelf Polk Audio LSi9 is probably the best of the whole series.
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June 24th, 2009 | Posted in Product of the Day, Speaker Reviews, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Axiom Audio M2v2
Axiom Audio is a direct sales speaker manufacturer in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. They are an engineering-driven company and take a scientific approach to speaker design. They’ve won many industry awards as well as allocades from customers and the advent of the Internet has driven tremendous growth for them as […]
May 31st, 2009 | Posted in Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments
Sherwood Newcastle R-972 972 Home Theater Receiver
Most consumers think of Onkyo, Denon, Pioneer, Sony and a few other household names when they are looking for a receiver. There are some very compelling choices available from other brands, and one of the most beautiful, most appealing receives I have ever seen is the soon-to-be-released Sherwood Newcastle R-972.
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May 26th, 2009 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Home Theater, Product of the Day, Speakers and Sound Systems | No Comments