German manufacturer Inklang has built a reputation for crafting loudspeakers that combine clean, transparent sound with exceptional build quality. Their designs don’t just perform, they integrate beautifully into real living spaces, thanks to a highly flexible configurator that allows buyers to choose from a wide range of finishes and colors. Now, the Hamburg-based brand has…
After spending several weeks with the Magnat RV4 in my listening room, paired against the Musical Fidelity M6si and a range of speakers from the efficient Langa Chicago Wolf to the compact Dynaudio Excite X18, I can say this: the RV4 is one of the most thoughtfully engineered hybrid amplifiers available at its price point….
Do we still need VU meters in our detoxified world? Stupid question. The Advance Paris X-i1100 has some, and I think they could be even bigger. Because they make clear what this amplifier does best: sounding imperious, unfiltered, and remarkably good. What Is the Advance Paris X-i1100? The Advance Paris X-i1100 is a high-power DAC…
From budget brilliance to flagship luxury: We review the QED XT25 and QED Supremus. Discover which speaker cable fits your hifi system’s performance needs.”
You know that feeling when you find something that just gets it right? That’s the KEF Q350 in a nutshell. It’s the kind of speaker that makes you do a double-take, not just because it looks good sitting in your room (which it absolutely does), but because of what happens when you hit play. Design-wise, KEF…
For over four decades, the Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series has been the benchmark for reference sound. As the trusted monitor of choice at legendary studios like Abbey Road, these speakers are synonymous with the most accurate and transparent audio reproduction on the planet. But what does that legacy sound like in a real-world home?…
The Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series has now evolved over more than a decade, and the current generation represents its fifth major iteration. Six years have passed since the previous update. While the overall concept and engineering philosophy were firmly established several generations ago, this latest revision brings numerous refinements, not only in construction, but…
We all love that clean, laconic Scandinavian look, light wood, smooth lines, and furniture that doesn’t scream for attention. Now imagine that same design philosophy, but instead of a bookshelf, it’s a pair of floor-standing speakers. Jamo’s new flagship three-way speakers, the Jamo C97 II from the Concert 9 Series, are proof that you don’t…
A well-enclosed subwoofer is a wonderful thing. SVS offers a wide variety of subwoofer designs, and the SVS SB-2000 Pro is part of its newest 2000 Pro Series. It features a 12-inch woofer and an amplifier rated at 550W RMS (1500W peak). Compact sealed subwoofers are usually cube-shaped, with a width almost equal to the…
We’re surprised that a brand like Revel hasn’t made a bigger impact on the UK speaker market. All the ingredients for success are here: the speakers are well built, solidly engineered, and based on our listening experience, sound fantastic. Take the M16, for instance; that speaker earned its reputation for a reason. People still talk…