Recently, there has been a significant trend toward simplifying home audio systems. Modern consumers are moving away from “stack” complexity, seeking to increase versatility without sacrificing high-fidelity performance. A prime example is replacing a rack of separate stereo components with a high-end AV receiver (AVR). Beyond traditional stereo playback, this shift opens the door to…
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. With the backing of parent company Harman, Revel has the resources to inspire confidence in even…
The Pylon Audio Pearl 27 is a three-way floorstanding speaker from Polish manufacturer Pylon Audio, sitting at the top of their Pearl lineup. After spending several weeks listening to these speakers across a range of music genres and two very different amplifiers, a solid-state Fezz Audio Torus 5060 and a tube-based Fezz Audio Alfa Lupi…
The Acoustic Energy Aego 3 is a £250 2.1 desktop speaker system that combines Bluetooth, optical digital input, and a dedicated subwoofer in a compact, desk-friendly package. Designed as a serious upgrade over typical computer speakers, the Aego 3 continues Acoustic Energy’s legacy of delivering true hi-fi performance from small enclosures. For anyone searching for…
There’s a very specific moment in high-end audio where equipment stops feeling like gear and starts feeling like infrastructure. The SVS PB-4000 lives exactly in that space. It doesn’t present itself like a traditional upgrade; it presents itself like a foundation shift, the kind that quietly changes how every piece of content feels, from film…
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…
