Monitor Audio Vestra W12 subwoofer Over the years subwoofers seem to have mirrored the reputation of a well known yeast extract – they are loved or loathed. However, as with many such binary opinions, the truth is often more nuanced. I have been the proud owner of a subwoofer for over a decade and a […]
Fischer & Fischer SN/SL 270 AMT speakers Having enjoyed Fischer & Fischer’s standmount SN70 last year so much that I made it one of my best products of the year, it was with excitement that I awaited arrival of the compact floor-standing SN270. When it arrived, I was even more thrilled to discover that it […]
Sonus faber Concertino G4 speakers The latest addition to Italian brand Sonus faber’s Concertino series is the G4, a two-way, standmount reflex design which come complete with matching stands. With a nod towards sustainable veganism, the G4 sports a patented, plant-based leather alternative from Italian start-up Ohoskin to wrap the wooden cabinets. The first 300 […]
Tannoy Prestige Autograph Mini-OW loudspeaker While they looked compact in the photograph, it was not until Tannoy’s Prestige Autograph Mini-OW loudspeakers arrived in the flesh that I appreciated just how compact. They are truly small-scale transducers. Front-on, the cabinet resembles that of an LS3/5A-sized box but their volume is less because of the triangular rather […]
PMC prophecy5 speakers On a wet afternoon in December PMC invited members of the audio press to the one of the less charming parts of Wimbledon, however once inside what appeared to be a warehouse we discovered a state of the art mastering and mixing studios. Wired Masters specialises in making what might generally be […]
Neat Acoustics Momentum J6 speakers Ever since I first reviewed the diminutive, knee-high Iota Alpha floorstander I have long been a fan of Neat Acoustics speakers, subsequent experience of the Explorer and Petite Classic further enhanced my enthusiasm for the brand. I first saw the Momentum J6 floorstander at the North West Audio Show last […]
System Audio Silverback 1 & Stereo HT Hub wireless speaker system If there’s one thing this industry needs it is sensibly priced high performing audio systems that minimise complexity and appeal to a younger demographic. The System Audio Silverback 1s are a compact active, wireless speaker system with WiSA, which, combined with the firm’s recently […]
Fyne Audio F701SP speakers With the news that Scottish brand Fyne Audio outgrew its factory and had to expand to larger premises, I was keen to try the latest stand-mount model from this burgeoning manufacturer. Boasting a dual-concentric driver with new HF waveguide, the F701SP also incorporates an overhauled crossover network and downward firing reflex […]
Martin Logan Electromotion ESL X speakers The concept of the ‘marmite product’; a device that appeals hugely to a subset of people while repelling roughly the same number, is one with which the audio industry is both familiar and fairly comfortable with. While I am pretty confident that the good people of Martin Logan won’t […]
Perlisten R4b loudspeakers As a company, US-based Perlisten may only have been manufacturing its speakers since 2016, but it has enjoyed a growing reputation in home cinema for its THX Dominus certified speakers and subwoofers, designed to reproduce very low distortion in larger home cinema systems. It’s no coincidence that the same virtues have won […]
Q Acoustics 3030c speakers A new loudspeaker from Q Acoustics is something that’s become a talking point, especially now that the brand is approaching its twentieth anniversary and achieving worldwide recognition for its value-for-money loudspeakers. Among the newest products is the compact, two-way 3030c stand-mount which enters a crowded marketplace and was previewed at Munich […]
Dali Epikore 7 loudspeakers I first encountered the Dali’s Epikore range during a pre-release showing in September 2024, where head of product management Krestian Pedersen explained how they had taken techniques from their award-winning Kore flagship loudspeaker and applied them to create a brand new five-model range above Epicon. They decided where improvements could be […]