REVIEW: These ATCs are active but they’re not of the wireless variety that’s getting popular now; no, the SCM20ASL Pros are studio monitors with serious intentions…
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Loudspeaker reviews
Dali Oberon 3 – engaging all-round speakers
REVIEW: Dali delivers another winner in its new Oberon 3 speakers, which punch above their price class and ensure you are fully entertained…
A Neat trick with the compact IOTA Alpha speakers
REVIEW: If you want a pair of speakers that sound right but disappear from your sight, these IOTA Alpha compact speakers are truly, er, Neat…
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 speakers – big on bass
REVIEW: Overlook these compact cabinets from Bowers & Wilkins and you’ll miss out a robust performer, especially in the lower nether region, where the 705 S2 punches with great effect.
Dali Spektor 2 speakers – small boxes, big stage
REVIEW: Our reviewer gets schooled in the ability of compact speakers… the Dali Spektor 2 proves to be no pushover in just about every area…
Acoustic Energy AE1 Active speakers – a classic reborn
REVIEW: Everyone’s going active, and a classic from the Acoustic Energy stables gets a modern makeover that impresses our reviewer.
To the power of… the Kii THREE
REVIEW: A veteran if somewhat jaded hifi hack is rejuvenated now… thanks to these German beauties, the Kii THREE active speakers.
Yamaha NS-5000 speakers – surpassing a legend
REVIEW: Here are the sort of speakers that come visiting once in a lifetime, enthralling the listener beyond imagination. The Yamaha NS-5000 is a keeper… if you have the moolah!
Devialet Gold Phantom – glorious in every way
REVIEW: Is it the best sound in the world, as the company claims? You can argue about that, but here’s an experience all audiophiles must have… the Devialet Phantom wireless speaker.
Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers – out of the box
REVIEW: Now, what are these…? No cabinets? Do they work? How do they sound? And more importantly, is there any bass at all? We take a shot at Spatial Audio’s M3 Turbo S.
B&W 805 D3 speakers – small ones for large rooms
REVIEW: If anyone tells you size matters, point them to the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 standmount speakers, make them sit down and listen… then ask them again!
Dali Opticon 2 speakers – getting the balance right
REVIEW: Small boxes are getting increasingly competent these days, as these Dali Opticon 2 speakers prove… so if you want big sound in a small space, here’s an option.
PMC Twenty.26 loudspeakers – delivering with finesse and beauty
REVIEW: Our esteemed reviewer gets back into the box and discovers what he has been missing for a while… these PMC Twenty.26 speakers refuse to sound anything but good!
ELAC Debut B6 speakers – too good to resist
REVIEW: How much speaker can US$280 buy you? Quite a bit, as our new kid on the block reviewer finds out with Andrew Jones’ latest offering by way of ELAC… the Debut B6.
Heco Celan GT302 – a svelte swinger
REVIEW: Surprises do come in small – well, fairly small – packages, as our reviewer finds out… these Heco bookshelf speakers may be German, but they’re largely unfettered by tradition.
Dali Zensor 1 AX active speakers – no-fuss sonic upgrade
REVIEW: If you like to keep it simple and involve minimal wires, but demand more than just average sonics, the Dali Zensor 1 active speakers appear to be a sensible choice.
Chario Quadro/Seconda/Doppia – modern lifestyle
REVIEW: The Italians make some lovely speakers, all wood and warmth…here, however, Chario breaks the mould to tackle modern lifestyle requirements.
Magneplanar MG .7 – perfect panels
REVIEW: Open your mind, set conventions free and step well outside the box… now, prepare to enjoy the unique listening experience provided by Magneplanar speakers… in this case, the MG .7…
Triangle Titus – EZ on the ear
REVIEW: French to the core, even if put together elsewhere, these Triangle Titus EZ speakers aim to please, and succeed in seducing our reviewer with their smoothness and near-magical qualities.
Focus Audio FC6 SE… like fine wine
REVIEW: No fancy stuff here, these are just good, old-fashioned standmount speakers from Canada’s Focus Audio that get the job done right with minimum fuss. They make for nice eye candy, too…