I Thought I Knew These Wharfedale Speakers. Then I Test Them Again
Wharfedale EVO 4.2 review: Discover how these three-way bookshelf speakers combine ribbon tweeter technology, Kevlar bass drivers and refined sound.
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Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 Review: Did Karl-Heinz Fink Get the Formula Right?
Designed with help from renowned speaker engineer Karl-Heinz Fink, the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 promises a major step forward for the famous Diamond series. We examine its new Klarity driver, cabinet construction and surprisingly powerful bass.
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Why Did Q Acoustics Put Its High-End Speakers on Such an Unusual Tripod?
Some hi-fi speakers demand attention with their size. Others rely on familiar designs and expensive finishes to make a statement. The Q Acoustics Concept 300 takes a different approach. With its glossy cabinet, unusual Tensegrity tripod stand, and carefully engineered isolation system, this is a bookshelf speaker that looks unlike almost anything else in its…
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The SVS PB-1000 Has a Wild Side You Need to Hear
Today, I want to keep this one fairly short and get straight to the point. We’re taking a look at the SVS PB-1000, the smallest model in SVS’s ported subwoofer lineup and, for many people, the entry point into the brand. If you don’t have an unlimited budget and you’re looking for a subwoofer in…
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KEF LS60 Wireless Review: Why Are These Speakers So Incredibly Thin?
The first thing that makes the KEF LS60 Wireless difficult to ignore isn’t its streaming capability, its built-in amplification, or even its famous Uni-Q driver. It is the physical size of the speaker itself. At just 130 millimeters wide, the LS60 Wireless features a narrow silhouette that makes you wonder where KEF managed to hide…
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I Thought ELAC Had Simply Built a Smaller Concentro. I Was Wrong.
Some loudspeakers announce themselves before you’ve even connected the cables. You see the cabinet, admire the finish, glance at the specification sheet, and immediately begin imagining how they’re going to sound. Usually, those expectations are confirmed within the first few minutes of listening. Sometimes they’re completely shattered. The ELAC Concentro S 507 belongs firmly in…
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The IOTAVX SA3 Review: Why This Unassuming Amplifier Has Audiophiles Talking
There are certain products that quietly earn legendary status without ever dominating advertising campaigns or showroom floors. They’re the components enthusiasts recommend on forums, the ones experienced audiophiles suggest when someone asks, “What’s the best value for money?” Years later, people are still talking about them because they delivered something genuinely special at a price…
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I Compared the ATH-LS50iS and ATH-LS70iS Side by Side: The Results Were Unexpected
It is a common belief that in-ear headphones, due to their compact design, often lack low-frequency response. The assumption is that small speakers simply cannot deliver that juicy “punch” that full-size models are capable of. However, manufacturers refuse to lose hope and constantly cook up new technological solutions—and Audio-Technica is right at the forefront. For…
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Canton Smart Townus 2 Review: Can It Replace Traditional Hi-Fi?
Some like it hot, some like it big, and some like it even bigger. But is the trend toward ever-larger high-end audio systems still relevant in 2026? The audio world has shifted on its axis over the last decade. Streaming has become the undisputed lifeblood of modern music collections, active speakers have matured from simple…
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Is Your Room Killing Your Bass? How the Paradigm Defiance V12 Fixes the Unfixable
There’s a moment with every subwoofer where reality sets in. You’ve placed it where it fits, connected everything, maybe even dialed in the crossover—and then you sit down expecting that satisfying, room-filling bass. Instead, you get something uneven. Too much energy in one corner. Not enough in another. A sense that the subwoofer is doing…
