Overview I am definitely a big fan of the honest approach. As a music producer, I look for monitors with the flattest response possible, and I really appreciate a consumer speaker that is brave enough to get out of the way and listen to what the engineer has done. Overly treated speakers can ruin a … Read more
Weighing in at 10.6 pounds, this bookshelf speaker slots in perfectly into your cabinet at 13.3 x 7 x 8.4 inches. The speakers are supported by reinforced MDF to ensure that regardless of what you’re listening to there is no rattling that will cause your cabinets to shake. The internals are equally stunning, boasting features … Read more
This integrated amp is a classicly sized wide design with a number of controls on the front of the unit including input selection, volume, bass, treble, balance, speaker selection, cartridge selection, analog mode, and source direct. Having all of these functions available on the front of the unit makes it easy to use and it … Read more
The design of the new Rega Brio seems to be a bit of a throwback to the models of the ’90s with a front panel that is swooped much like those older models were. The front of the unit is simple and has the headphone output, volume knob, the on/off button, and LED markers for … Read more
The Sonos Amp is more suited for use in a custom setup than its predecessors. One reason for this is that it is stackable, meaning that the units can be placed on top of one another with speaker cables running to other places in the house or used with their wifi or ethernet capabilities. The … Read more
This “mini” stereo amplifier is slim and tall making it a perfect fit for your study space without being too intrusive. You could use it standing up or on its side depending on which suits your setup better. The front of the box has two knobs on it. The larger of the two control knobs … Read more
The PM5005 is an attractive unit. The faceplate has a combination of brushed black metal and slick sides on either side of the larger volume and input selection knobs. The front also has control knobs for bass, treble, and balance alongside switches for loudness, speaker selection, and source direct mode. The unit is a reasonably … Read more
This budget integrated amplifier is available in a sleek brushed silver or black finish for the faceplate with thick dimensions of 5.94 x 17.126 x 15.23 inches. It is not a discrete unit that could put some buyers off but it looks great and would be a standout in an eye-catching hi-fi system. The front … Read more
As mentioned earlier the most alluring thing about the design of the Bic Acoustech PL-200 II subwoofer is the double front-facing bass ports. Let’s delve deeper into what this design feature actually means. Having two ports allows the air inside the cabinet to move more freely in and out of the unit. This creates higher … Read more
A strong point in the design of the Polk Audio PSW505 is that it is magnetically shielded. This means that you can place it near your TV or any other device that it could cause interference with. Coupled with this, the subwoofer is relatively small and light at just 16”x15” x18” and 48lb so it … Read more