Stunning sound meets an elegant appearance at a price point that will have the competition sweating bullets. Design-wise, the KEF Q350s are clean and modern, sporting a sleek, stripped-down style that is promptly both current and timeless. The sound is equally impressive, providing levels of clarity and subtlety seldom detected at this price. Nuances are…
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…
Look, I’ll be straight with you. I’ve reviewed a lot of speakers over the years. Some cost more than my first car. Others promised the moon and delivered a damp sponge. But every once in a while, something comes along that makes me remember why I fell in love with audio in the first place….
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…
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…
