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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 bass—the deepest, most solid, most seamless bass—requires getting many things…
The ported, two-way, CA$ 6000/pair standmount Yamaha NS-800A oozes quality—it’s hefty, feels impeccably built, has a curvaceous body, and comes with big, robust binding posts that feel like iron door knockers between your fingers. It also comes in a beautiful black finish, said by Yamaha to be the same signature gloss finish used on the…
“On a Mobile Fidelity version of Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms, I heard a wealth of scintillating detail and instruments that popped out from the background with shape and aliveness.”
In the annals of rock history, few moments resonate as deeply as the summer of 1980 when AC/DC unleashed their thunderous masterpiece, “Back in Black.” This wasn’t just any album release; it was a seismic shift that redefined the band’s legacy and left an indelible mark on the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Rising from…
The Vinyl Beat is a new column that will dig up notable vinyl nuggets, past and present.
On September 21, 1978, during Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town” tour, a memorable moment occurred at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. This iconic night featured Bruce Springsteen riding on the shoulders of Clarence Clemons, an act that symbolized their profound camaraderie and the electrifying energy of their live performances. The…
The Rolling Stones’ inaugural U.S. tour in 1964 was a wild ride of rock ‘n’ roll chaos and cultural clashes. Here’s a deeper dive into the anecdotes and adventures that marked this historic tour, setting the stage for the band’s legendary status. The Flight That Almost Didn’t Happen Before the Stones could even set foot…
“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 – genuine value for money.”
The iFi ZEN CAN 3 supports in-ear monitors (IEMs) using xMEMS, an innovative speaker technology to push the boundaries of headphone performance.
Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.
The Pyramid Audio System has been carefully formulated to sound pleasing to the ear with a warm clean sound shaped to limit “ear fatigue”.
From the PMA vault, this article was initially published in August 2022 and is worth revisiting. One of my favourite and most memorable listening experiences this year was of the state-of-the-art Dayton Wright Hommage (French for Homage) loudspeaker, a cutting-edge re-imagining and redesign of the Dayton Wright XG-10 of yore. The Hommage uses nine XG-10…
“Rob, you’ve got to check out Luxman’s new products,” Audiophile Experts’ Stacy wrote in the invitation he sent me to his store’s upcoming Luxman event. “They mark the company’s 100th birthday in 2025.” I thought to myself, “I guess Luxman was so excited they couldn’t wait until next year to release these products.” Stacy co-owns…
“The sound quality is simply mind-blowing. Go to track 10 of the first disc, turn up the volume, and close your eyes…”
“In this last part, I’ll address subwoofer time alignment with the main speakers and compare 5 popular crossover strategies.”