Looking for the best floorstanding speakers in 2026? The Klipsch Forte IV — hand-built in Hope, Arkansas, carrying a design lineage stretching back to 1985 — might be the last speaker you ever buy. Here is our full review. “Audiophile forums are divided — some call the Forte IV overpriced nostalgia. Others call it the…
To call your entry-level line a “Reference” series is a bold move; the audio community doesn’t forgive empty claims. Our previous test of the junior Klipsch R-610F showed that, for their price, they could indeed be a benchmark. However, with their single 6-inch woofer, they inevitably lacked the deep bass response and room-filling scale for…
What makes a great pair of sports headphones? Typically, they need a high degree of water resistance, a secure fit that stays locked in during intense activity, and often, a striking design. The Klipsch T5 II Sport McLaren Edition TWS earbuds check all these boxes, but as I discovered, they have a few surprising tricks…
We purchased the Klipsch R-14M reference speaker system for our expert to thoroughly test and evaluate. As a brand, Klipsch is known for its classic, powerful approach to audio, and these speakers are a textbook example of that philosophy. They are entry-level, passive speakers designed to deliver a big sound from a small cabinet. We…
They say that maintaining leadership is often harder than achieving it, a task now facing Jackie Lee and Daniel Emont, the founders of Revival Audio. Their market entry was bold, presenting high-tech bookshelf speakers in a retro design with rich finishes. Both models, released under the Atalante name, made a very positive impression on the…
The Diamond series by British brand Wharfedale was first launched in 1981. At the time, these speakers represented a significant breakthrough. They incorporated the latest technology and materials into a very compact design, all at a reasonable price. These early Diamond models were instrumental in making high-quality Hi-Fi sound more affordable and practical, as they…
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,…