Reviews

With inexpensive active and wireless loudspeakers taking a substantial piece of the pie, high-end audio manufacturers face a somewhat daunting future. To remain relevant in the face of changing consumer behavior, there needs to be a carrot for the next generation of audiophiles. Affordability has to be the thought process to entice younger listeners; aside from the availability of...

After twenty years of reviewing consumer electronics, I have developed a healthy degree of skepticism when it comes to audio tweaks. Having tried dozens of devices over the years; ranging from power line conditioners, cleaning products, acoustic treatment, cable cradles, vibration platforms, feet, cones, and magic lotions – I’m not sure that more than a handful came close to...

###Kanto YU6, YU4, and SUB6 *All speakers in this review were provided as review samples from Kanto.* ##Overview Here’s what I’ll talk about in the video: > Pricing + Specs > Usecases > Speaker Stands > Subwoofer + Subwoofer Specs > YU6 Specs > Phono Preamp > Stands > Sound Signature > Comparisons with Fluance and Micca > Subwoofer Setup > Negatives > Positives > Final Thoughts ##Summary of Video I picked a pair of YU4 for...

Every industry has to evolve. High-end audio is no different. What hurt this industry was telling people that if they didn't own amplifier 'X' for $10,000 or interconnect cable 'Y' for $3,000/1m - they were not part of our little club. We pushed women away because they were not welcome (even if they represent the majority of music listeners),...

These Vanatoo Transparent One Encore speakers can do many things and they do them well. Let's look at some of the components these can replace. Power Amplifier Preamp with Tone Control DSP Controller Active/Passive Crossovers DAC Speaker Cable(s) Power Cable Bluetooth Receiver Some Bulkier Bookshelf Speakers Sound Bar Rick Kernen and Gary Gesellchen are the owners and creators of Vanatoo. They're some of the nicest guys I've met in HiFi....

Youthman takes an in-depth look at the Emotiva RMC-1 28-channel Dolby Atmos & DTS:X surround sound processor. You really do need the ability to control that many channels and the Emotiva RMC-1 delivers the sonic goods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YG_AGaX3-8 For more information: Emotiva  For additional Youthman home theater video reviews  

Cheapest Native 1080p Projector? $250 Vankyo V600 Review! I've been into projectors since the days when a true 720p projector retailed for $800 and up. When Vankyo asked me to review a $250 native 1080p projector, I was a bit skeptical. Hopeful, but skeptical. After all, $250 would typically buy you something closer to a toy than a home theater...

This is a review of these Focal Stellia headphones. We have to start with the unboxing experience which reminds me of when I got my Leica X1 camera. The box itself is leather-wrapped and looks like a squared-off basketball. The weight of the products kept the box from lifting off when lifting the top. Those are the details you pay...

$350 can buy a wide range of items in 2019. A custom suit from Suit Supply made from Italian wool or a pair of well-made dress boots. It will even buy two bottles of drinkable Scotch to enjoy with your Rabbi during the High Holidays, or a brand-new pair of hockey skates for your teenager who just made the...

Ron from https://www.newrecordday.com walks us through the final chapter for the CSS-Audio Criton 2TD Audiophile Loudspeaker. Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/BQ1VKjUcTrM Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/BQ1VKjUcTrM Chapter 3: https://youtu.be/mv1IHLQFMo4 Chapter 4: https://youtu.be/pjkoNMhqSYU