Wharfedale has quietly addressed something that many audio enthusiasts felt was missing, and it could make a real difference for home theatre setups. The British audio brand Wharfedale has officially introduced the Heritage Centre, a dedicated centre channel speaker designed to complete its popular retro-inspired lineup. Wharfedale Elysian 2 Review Until now, users of models…
Do we still need VU meters in our detoxified world? Stupid question. The Advance Paris X-i1100 has some, and I think they could be even bigger. Because they make clear what this amplifier does best: sounding imperious, unfiltered, and remarkably good. What Is the Advance Paris X-i1100? The Advance Paris X-i1100 is a high-power DAC…
“Checkers or go?” — the choice between form and function isn’t limited to city streets. It’s just as relevant when selecting Hi-Fi components. Some listeners believe that great sound must come wrapped in beautiful design. Others trust their ears alone, unconcerned with appearance as long as the music satisfies. And then there are those whose…
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…
ELAC Concentro S 503: High-end shelf units are strange beasts that combine size-related compromises with top-end technology Usually, there are no big queues at the doorstep of the High End. Although it seems everything is simple: you take the best that is at hand, you collect it in one case. Further, a little more complicated…
ELAC Varro RS500: Technology moves fast these days, spreading even faster. Once one audio company started using computer modeling and laser measurement systems, almost everyone stopped making speakers the old-fashioned way. New features in components seem to pop up at the same time, and the same goes for new codecs, interfaces, streaming services, and other…
Looking for some additional and serious bass for your home theater or your home audio setup, the Yamaha YST-SW315 is a subwoofer you should check out. Yamaha has been producing various components for Hi-Fi systems for a long time. Yamaha speakers stand out among similar devices with their exceptional performance characteristics, distinctive sound, and a…
Pylon Audio Jade 20 Speaker: Retro comes in different forms. With one you want to live even longer than you have already lived, with the other you want to part with as quickly as possible and get yourself an older, better retro. A newer one is also possible – the main thing is that it…
Companies can follow different strategies when expanding their product range. You can completely relaunch all the lines; you can release flagships over and over again that become faster, higher and stronger than the previous ones, or you can, already having a top model and something simpler, fill the gaps between them. At Penaudio, the flagship…