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Fyne Audio F1-8S Loudspeaker

John Acton — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:56:36 +0000

Over the course of my audiophile journey, I've owned, reviewed, or auditioned many different types of loudspeakers, from electrostatic to planar, from dynamic to horn-loaded, in a myriad of configurations. The one transducer variant that I've not had the opportunity to experience in any meaningful sense is a point-source design. Curious to see what I... Read More »

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GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker

Michael Zisserson — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:39:26 +0000

This is not 1999 anymore. Flash forward 25 years and most loudspeakers from any reputable manufacturer are far more than a few speaker drivers in a cabinet with basic filtering. The finest loudspeaker companies are leveraging advancements in materials, complex software, precision manufacturing practices, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), finite element analysis (FEA), and a whole... Read More »

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Waters on the Hardware: A Life-Changing Visit to GTT Audio

Dean Waters — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:06:45 +0000

Dean Waters with Cigar: a study. 2023 Pacific Audio Fest, Seatac, WA (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) Throughout our lives we encounter special moments that are so transformative that we know that we will always remember exactly where we were and what we were doing the moment they occur. If you're old enough,... Read More »

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Play All the Records! - The Criton 3TD-X Loudspeakers

Michael Laurance — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:39:56 +0000

Perhaps the principal joy in attending audio shows is sitting and auditioning insanely expensive speakers, many with six-figure price tags. As long as I live, I will never tire of it. If nothing else, it puts everything in the audio world into some sort of perspective. At the most recent AXPONA, I heard plenty of... Read More »

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Tekton Lore Loudspeakers

Steve Lefkowicz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:49:28 +0000

This article by Steve Lefkowicz originally ran in Positive Feedback's ISSUE 60 March/April 2012, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online. This might be a little longer than normal introduction. Those... Read More »

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Tekton Design Perfect SET 15 Loudspeakers

Steve Lefkowicz — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:47:09 +0000

This review has had probably the longest gestation period of any review I've ever done. I've had the Tekton Perfect SET 15 loudspeakers in my possession for three years already. In fact, I already gave them a Writer's Choice award in 2021. Why the long wait? As explained in previous articles, much of the first... Read More »

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The Elegant HiFi-Home Lifestyle Balance PS Audio Aspen FR10 Loudspeaker

Juan C. Ayllon — Tue, 07 May 2024 21:24:57 +0000

The PS Audio Aspen FR10 Loudspeakers (photo courtesy of PS Audio) The "P" in PS Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-end stereo equipment, Paul McGowan is renowned for his informative and easy-going newsletters and YouTube videos with over 185,000 subscribers. As a self-taught analog electronics engineer, he co-founded the company with Stan Warren in 1973,... Read More »

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Waters on the Hardware: Qln Signature Loudspeakers (5th generation)

Dean Waters — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:20:10 +0000

Dean Waters at Pacific Audio Fest 2023: a portrait (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) The Qln Signature Series, Fifth Generation, front view with magnetically attached grill cover For the last several weeks I've been gleefully enjoying listening to and marveling at the 5th generation Signature series speakers from Qln. These are 2-way... Read More »

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Vanguard Scout Loudspeakers from Vera-Fi Audio

Tom Gibbs — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:34:15 +0000

I've been reviewing a ton of LPs over the last few years, and to enhance my review process, I set up a dedicated, all-analog system in one of my audio rooms. That system features dual turntables from ProJect and Rega, a PS Audio Stellar phono preamp, a PrimaLuna tube integrated amp, and a pair of... Read More »

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Quad Revela 2 Loudspeaker

John Zurek — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:15:41 +0000

For the last few years I've been audio lucky. Fat and happy while discovering new music on Qobuz augmented by the convenience of Roon, or listening to CDs and LPs. My system was delivering the goods and communicating the music. All my compatriots who came over to listen agreed. I was consistently contented and not... Read More »

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Waters on the Hardware: The Vivid Audio Kaya 45 and Kaya 90 Loudspeakers

Dean Waters — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:36:56 +0000

Dean Waters with cigar: a portrait at Pacific Audio Fest 2023 (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) The Vivid Audio Kaya 90 loudspeaker in one of its many custom colors (image courtesy of Vivid Audio) The smaller Kaya 45, again in a custom color (image courtesy of Vivid Audio) The Kaya product line... Read More »

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Estelon Aura Loudspeakers

Gregory Petan — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:19:03 +0000

Having been in the audio world for going on 30 years, I've been keen to the rise and fall of many brands. Names like Classe, Apogee, Wadia, Thiel, and Sonic Frontiers, once ubiquitous mainstays, have long gone by the way of the Dodo. On the upswing, digital from DCS and electronics manufacturer Vitus' growth has... Read More »

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The Bottom Line

Roger Skoff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:36:21 +0000

Roger Skoff at the 2023 Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society Gala (portrait and image processing by David W. Robinson) Roger Skoff writes about how to save money on great sound Of all the components of your system, the likely most expensive are the speakers and, almost certainly, the most expensive part of building... Read More »

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The Usher Audio UA-50 Anniversary Three-Way Monitor Loudspeakers

Juan C. Ayllon — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:13:10 +0000

Photo courtesy of usheraudio.com.tw Suppose high-performance three-way monitors with a retro 80s vibe, a lush midrange, an updated curved chassis, and modern diamond tweeters pique your interest. In that case, the Usher Audio UA-50 Anniversary Loudspeakers should be on your radar. In celebration of its 50th anniversary as an audio company, Usher Audio produced 100... Read More »

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Tom Davis Returns to PF! The Dilemmas of Downsizing: Part One, the FinkTeam KIM Loudspeakers

Tom Davis — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:59:28 +0000

Dr. Tom Davis has a longtime association with Positive Feedback. He was a very active contributor to the magazine back in the 1990s during our paper 'n ink days and a hale and hearty audio friend. He is now joining us once again, and I could not be more pleased! His writing is always worth... Read More »

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Von Gaylord Audio – A Great Integrated System

Gary Lea — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:43:51 +0000

Some 20 plus years ago, as a fledgling cub reporter for a local HiFi group, I was attending CES and the high-end show at the Alexis Park. That's when I had my first encounter with the Von Gaylord Legend speaker. I wandered into their room and waited for the next demo session. I took my... Read More »

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PS Audio Aspen FR20 Loudspeakers

Gregory Petan — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:23:08 +0000

So, you've decided it's time to up your audiophile game with a new pair of speakers. It's a very exciting experience that requires one to ask a few key questions. What is the budget? What are your musical tastes? How big is your room? Is it dedicated to home entertainment or is the room multi-use?... Read More »

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Clarisys Audio Minuet Loudspeakers

Pete Davey — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:04:39 +0000

I can't believe it! They are finally here. From people that know me, you shouldn't be surprised that I have another ribbon speaker in my listening room. This has been a long journey, and started with Apogees back in the mid 2000s where I fell on the Apogee refurbishment journey. I had a few Divas,... Read More »

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LSA Signature 60 Monitor Loudspeakers

Tom Gibbs — Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:33 +0000

Living Sound Audio (LSA) is the in-house brand of Underwood HiFi, a company that's nearly legendary in audiophile circles. Walter Liederman, Underwood HiFi's "big kahuna"—hey, the dude lives in Maui, for heaven's sake—was a perpetual fixture on the Atlanta audio scene for decades. Walter was a partner in Atlanta-based HiFi Buys for 23 years prior... Read More »

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Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker

Editors at Positive Feedback — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:50:58 +0000

With this article, Positive Feedback continues its content-sharing relationship with Enjoy the Music where Bob Grossman shares his thoughts on the Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker. Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief Singing a magnificent song. Review by Bob Grossman Do you remember as a kid when you first heard an excellent quality music system? It was... Read More »

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Eminent Technology LFT-11 Planar Magnetic Multimedia Loudspeakers

Editors at Positive Feedback — Mon, 01 May 2023 15:54:02 +0000

This article by Gary Beard originally ran in Issue 10, October/November 2003, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online. Eminent Technology Eminent Technology's computer speaker system, the LFT-11 Planar Magnetic Multimedia... Read More »

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Stein Music Bobby S Ultimate Loudspeaker

Robert H. Levi — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:19:00 +0000

The Bobby S Ultimate Loudspeaker from Stein Music of Germany is a robust stand-mounted two-way monitor that is unusual in several ways. It has a unique horn tweeter/midrange on top of a moderately large, for a monitor style speaker, dynamic woofer. The cabinet is finished in 100% knife-veneered birch and this model is the top of... Read More »

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Rock and Roll All Night… I Just Might! - Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Loudspeakers

Michael Laurance — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 23:09:27 +0000

A common topic among audiophiles or collectors of HiFi gear is the piece of gear you regret selling the most. Often, this results in a list of equipment we lament relinquishing to the wild. You have yours and I have mine. What's my regret? A gorgeous set of Wharfedale Pacific Evo tower speakers that I... Read More »

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Impressions: Vivid Audio at GTT Audio, a Photo-Essay…and Another Mountaintop Experience

David W. Robinson — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:49:39 +0000

Robinson in Jerusalem, 2022, contemplating on the Via Dolorosa. (Photograph and image processing by John Robinson.) Every now and then I make a trip to visit my very good audiobud Bill Parish over in Long Valley, New Jersey. Bill owns GTT Audio and has an exceptional line of high-end audio brands, each of which sets... Read More »

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Solen Monitor 9A: A Standout Bargain Among Professional Monitors

John Marks — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:12:52 +0000

Every now and then—but really, not all that frequently—a product appears that really "shakes the chessboard" in terms of performance, value for money, or both. The Monitor 9 from Solen Electronique is one such product. Solen is a Montreal-based Canadian company with manufacturing facilities in Canada and France. Its overall performance is top-tier, and its... Read More »

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