When the compact Epos ES-7N speakers showed up at my door here in Victoria, it really took me back. I have so many great memories of listening to their bigger brother, the ES-14N, which perfectly captured the classic Epos sound: pure, musical, and wonderfully balanced. So, when I heard that Karl-Heinz Fink, the guy now…
In December 2025, finding a complete Dolby Atmos speaker package for under £1,120 feels almost too good to be true, especially when it includes two sizable floorstanders. Your first thought is, ‘Okay, what’s the catch?’ It’s natural to assume you’re just getting a lot of average boxes for the money but then, you spot the…
Let’s be real: the market for sleek, skinny floorstanding speakers is getting crowded these days. While they’re still a great look, the trend is shifting. There’s a full-blown revival happening in audio design, and right now, it’s all about the warm, vintage feel of the 1970s. That nostalgic charm is pulling in listeners of all…
The hype for the Klipsch The Fives is everywhere, and for good reason. The promise is pretty amazing: one pair of bookshelf speakers to rule them all. They say they can replace your soundbar, your old amplifier, your PC speakers, your phono stage, and even that portable Bluetooth speaker you use in the kitchen. One…
Most people would call this setup “high-end,” but for Dynaudio, it’s just the middle ground. That’s the beauty of the Danish brand’s philosophy, trickle-down innovation that lets you taste true reference-grade sound without touching flagship prices. The Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 system is a perfect example of that ethos, bringing studio-level precision, rich musicality, and…
Wharfedale’s Diamond series has long been the gold standard for budget stand-mount speakers. But when it comes to affordable floorstanders, the brand hasn’t had a truly undisputed champion—until now. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 changes everything. In fact, it sounds even more impressive than the award-winning Diamond 12.1, which is high praise considering those are five-star…
When the original DALI Katch arrived in 2016, it was a revelation: a compact Bluetooth speaker that offered clarity, tonal balance, and design sophistication rarely seen in portable audio. The DALI Katch G2 builds on that legacy with subtle but impactful upgrades: improved battery life, wider Bluetooth codec support, refined DSP tuning, and new color…
KEF is one of those speaker brands that just gets it right. They mix all the hardcore science and engineering with a real feel for the music. The KEF R7 Meta speaker is a perfect example of this. It takes the amazing quality from their super high-end line and makes it way more affordable, so…
When Dynaudio brings out a smart and wireless active speaker, it’s never just another imitation. The Danish brand has long been at the forefront of high-end audio innovation, and the Dynaudio Focus 30 continues that legacy. As one of the first true audiophile-grade smart speakers, it combines decades of loudspeaker expertise with modern streaming convenience,…
I’ve tested numerous Cambridge Audio amplifiers over the years and have always been a fan. But believe it or not, this is actually my first time trying out a pair of their speakers. They’ve been busy lately making those cool portable speakers, which are great, but the Cambridge Audio SX-60 feels like a return to…
