SVS is known for their legendary subwoofer performance, quite often leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation. However, when they announced their Ultra Series of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value, I was a bit skeptical. This was especially the case since past speaker offerings from SVS failed to impress me. Thus I just had to get my hands on the new Ultra Series Bookshelf speakers to see if they were the real deal … [Read more...]
Review: Sony MDR-1R Headphones
When people think of "high-end" headphones these days, your average consumer is most likely going to think of Beats by Dre, especially since Apple acquired the company in May for just under $3 billion. But while Beats headphones aren't bad in terms of quality, you'll seldom find them at the top of a true audiophile's list of favourites. For that you need to go up in price and look at brands that have been injecting audio straight into your … [Read more...]
Review: Oppo HA-1 Headphone Amp
The HA-1 from Oppo is the company's first headphone amp, not a surprising edition to their line considering the PM-1 headphones released earlier this year. As impressive as the headphones are, the amp might be even more so. Check out Geoff Morrison's full review... Via forbes.com … [Read more...]
Review: NAD Viso HP50 Headphones
New Acoustic Dimension, aka NAD, is a brand well known to audiophiles. Beginning in the late 1970s with the 3020 integrated amplifier, the once-British, now-Canadian company has developed a reputation for solid-performing, high-value electronics. Like many other manufacturers, NAD is now moving beyond its traditional two-channel audio and home-theater products to address, with its Viso products, the booming market of compact desktop and personal … [Read more...]
HRAC Gear Review: Audience ClairAudient The ONE Reference Monitor Speakers
As an (ex)urbanite accustomed to small spaces, I've always been jazzed about small speakers that punch above their weight, which is one reason I was curious to give a listen to Audience's ClairAudient The ONE reference monitor speakers. The product claims strained belief: distortion-free sonics and credible full-range performance when placed near a wall, all courtesy of a tiny, 7-inch-ish cube that uses a single 3-inch driver up front and a … [Read more...]
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