ELAC has a smart way of organizing its speaker lines; the older the model, the more high-end and packed with cool tech it is. The Vela series sits just below their top-tier line, and even the smaller bookshelf speakers in this range show off that same philosophy. These speakers look nice, stylish, but not over-the-top….
The updated Reference Premier series from Klipsch made a positive impression on me: both the design has become neater and the sound is richer. First of all, I got acquainted with the largest and most powerful floorstanders, RP-8000F II, which made an impression with their impressive appearance and vocal abilities. But what if you choose…
It seemed that the JBL Tour Pro 2 could become the best TWS headphones in the company’s history. This is a flagship-level model with a huge range of functions and a unique charging case featuring a touch display for easier operation and smartphone notifications. Check Out: JBL’s Labor Day Sale Is Live However, the sound…
My last meeting with Davis Acoustics was quite a long time ago, so my memory managed to erase certain details and circumstances, preserving the general impressions: a sound imprint and a visual image of acoustics. And most of all, I remember the fact that having three completely diverse dynamics, the Davises played exceptionally solid, seamless,…
A new generation of stereo receivers is upon us, and the Onkyo TX-8270 Stereo Receiver is one of its first heralds. This new genre masterfully combines the features of modern AV receivers with the classic virtues and familiar simplicity of traditional stereo equipment. Some might call it a surround receiver stripped down to stereo. Looked…
FiiO’s wheels never stop spinning, as if they’re racing down the highway at high speed. They seem to be in a constant new device launch mode, as soon as you watch them introduce a new product. FiiO UTWS5 Review. In the past six months, they have released the BTA30 PRO, FH9, FD7, FA7s, KA3, and…
In the world of digital-to-analog converters, there is a very clear hierarchy in terms of quality class and components used. The most affordable devices use low- and mid-range DAC chips, mid-price devices use exclusively top-end chips, and the most expensive components use chips extremely rarely: it is believed that maximum sound quality can only be…
It is important to know one thing: a receiver is an amplifier with a built-in FM tuner. And it is not at all necessary to have five and one more channels (or however many are required according to the latest trends?) to be called a receiver. A two-channel amplifier with a radio is a receiver….
Q Acoustics doesn’t have as many speaker models as some bigger brands, but their products have still won major awards. The Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers are a special case; they don’t belong to any regular series, which shows how unique they are. They even come with specially designed stands to match. Design and Build…
Whether you’re just stepping into the world of vinyl, setting up a second system in your hobby space, or outfitting a weekend retreat, the Rega System One offers an affordable, all-in-one solution for vinyl lovers. It includes a turntable, amplifier, and speakers, all designed to work together seamlessly. But does this all-Rega combo unlock any…
