Monitor Audioโs $5199/pair Gold 100 6G standmounts impressed Robert Schryer with their weight, luxurious finish, and superb clarity. With deep bass, rich detail, and effortless musical flow, they felt completeโno sub needed.
South Koreaโs Mon Acoustic ditches hype for honesty, crafting AMT-equipped speakers in aluminum shells to deliver pure, uncolored sound now making waves in North America.
From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “itโs the ear, not the gear.”
Improving sound quality requires prioritizing fixes based on their impactโwhat Kevin Fielding dubs “sonic triage.” Speaker placement, time alignment, and managing reflections top the “emergency” list, while bass management and fine-tuning DSP take precedence later. Read on for the full breakdown.
Monitor Audioโs five-decade legacy of sonic innovation lives on in Canada, where Kevro brings its acclaimed Bronze to Platinum series to discerning ears.
Music and the search for better sound reproduction have always been my passion. I realized, early on, that bass was a big part of what I liked about sound and critical for the music to elicit in me an emotional response. But to achieve ultimate bassโthe deepest, most solid, most seamless bassโrequires getting many things…
An inexpensive, great-sounding in-ear monitor worthy to be added your collection.
PS Audio’s Paul McGowan offers a brief history of the evolution of loudspeakers.
“Manufacturers of hi-fi equipment like to brag about their flagship products, but in any company’s product lineup, the key role is played by the models that simply sell best.”
In my previous article, entitled โAnalyzing a Stereoโs Frequency Response and Decay Timesโ, I suggested measurement tips and the use of important variables to do with frequency response and decay times.ย This article begins with a measurement baseline of a 2-channel stereo with two subwoofers within a typical domestic living room (25โ x 11.25โ x 8โ)…
“The TAD-M1000TX incorporates a host of refinements, including a redesigned circuit layout and power transformers.”
“Wonderful loudspeakers that deserve to be front and centre of a two-channel system. These are mini speakers with a massive sound and which represent something unusual in audio โ genuine value for money.”
The SIVGA P2 PRO boasts several features that set it apart from the competition. Its most notable feature is SIVGAโs new sapphire vibration circuit, a so-called first in the industry designed to enhance audio performance.
“Sonic Edgeโs driver is based on ultrasound, where ultrasound is generated from multiple speakers, each the width of a human hair.”
Welcome to โThe ABCs of Audio: Hi-Fi Lexicon,โ your ultimate guide to understanding the fundamental terms and concepts in high-fidelity audio. Whether youโre a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this article breaks down complex audio jargon into simple explanations. We use two levels of simplicity: In the following sections, weโll cover essential…