The JL Audio Dominion d110 is a compact, sealed subwoofer designed for users who want powerful, controlled low-frequency performance in both home theater and music systems. Drawing from decades of experience in high-performance car audio, JL Audio applies proven driver and amplifier technologies to its most affordable home subwoofer range. What is the JL Audio…
Despite its slightly awkward name, this compact home speaker delivers a level of power and clarity that genuinely caught me off guard. It fills an entire room with deep, physical bass, yet vocals remain clean, focused, and remarkably natural even at lower listening levels. Designed for home use rather than portability, the Klipsch The One…
Quick Verdict: The MartinLogan Motion Foundation F1 ($1,500/pair) is a high-speed, 5-driver floorstander that successfully trickles down the flagship Gen2 Obsidian AMT tweeter. It offers an airy, detailed soundstage and innovative Floor Bounce Compensation, making it a premier “entry-level reference” for listeners seeking electrostatic clarity in a traditional cabinet. I’ve spent considerable time with the…
Bowers & Wilkins CM10 isn’t just a CM9 upgrade—it’s like having a slice of the 800 Series in your own room. From its decoupled tweeter to the triple-woofer design, it delivers transparency, control, and an effortless sense of scale that makes every track feel alive. Something very deliberate happened when Bowers & Wilkins introduced the…
Wireless earbuds no longer need to cost a small fortune to be genuinely good. The mid-range category has quietly matured, offering dependable sound, long battery life, and everyday features that actually matter. JBL has played a major role in that shift, consistently focusing on real-world usability rather than flashy specs. The JBL Vibe Flex 2…
Dynaudio didn’t reinvent the Contour 20 — and that’s exactly why the Contour 20i is so interesting. Rather than chasing dramatic design changes, the Danish brand focused on refining what already worked, quietly improving resolution, control, and musical expressiveness. The result is a stand-mount speaker that sounds more insightful, more composed, and ultimately more convincing…
In the integrated amplifier lineup of the Polish manufacturer Fezz Audio, the Titania is the most powerful model, delivering 45 watts per channel and operating in push-pull Class AB1 mode. Externally and functionally, the amplifier is deliberately concise. The design is neat and restrained, with a choice of four finishes — black, white, red, and…
Audiophiles usually have to choose: the warmth of tubes or the precision of transistors. But what happens when the most famous transformer manufacturer in Europe, Toroidy, builds a transistor amp using their legendary ‘Double Mono’ iron? The Fezz Audio Torus 5060 is disrupting the mid-range Hi-Fi market by offering flagship-level power delivery and a built-in…
A surprisingly serious active speaker that blends bold aesthetics with genuine hi-fi sound. When DALI unveiled its first active speaker, expectations were understandably cautious. Known for its conservative design language and strong roots in traditional hi-fi, the brand was hardly an obvious candidate for colorful, lifestyle-oriented active speakers. And yet, once the Kubik Free arrived…
Long before “smart speakers” became a category, Sonos was already questioning everything we thought we knew about Hi-Fi systems. No cables. No physical inputs. No traditional controls. The Sonos Play:3 and Sonos Sub weren’t just products — they were a statement about where home audio was heading. Even today, this compact two-box system feels unusually…
