LOUDSPEAKERS
Paradigm Reference Signature Speaker System
Audiophiles first came to know Paradigm back in the early 80′s as a manufacturer of speakers in the affordable/cheap ‘n’ cheerful/bang-for-the-buck category. How things change! Paradigm’s products now cover a wide range topped by the Reference Signature line which is reviewed here. http://www.ultimateavmag.com/speakersystems/408parref/
Focal Maestro Utopia III Loudspeaker
Considering the size of the crates they’re shipped in, Focal’s Maestro Utopia III speakers weren’t as visually overpowering as I’d anticipated. The speaker’s three subenclosures are vertically arrayed so that the top, midrange section is angled down, significantly reducing their apparent size. http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/focal_maestro_utopia_iii_loudspeaker/
Paradigm Special Edition 5.1-Channel speaker system
Based on brief initial listening impressions, I’d say the Special Edition models hit that desirable sweet spot where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts http://www.avguide.com/blog/first-listen-paradigm-special-edition-51-channel-speaker-system?src=Playback
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand speaker system, REL R-305 subwoofer, and Optoma HD72 DLP projector
Like a lot of people, you might lean toward pairing the largest, most expensive plasma TV with the cheapest, most basic home-theater-in-a-box. In a more reasonable approach, you might split the system budget down the middle with half on the video and half on the audio. For audio-oriented guys like me, though, even that seemingly [...]
Mordaunt-Short Alumni speaker system
The Alumni make a fine first impression. Lift the satellite out of the box, and you’re holding a gleaming 7-inch-tall object whose rounded edges practically kiss your fingertips. The sides curve back to produce a rear surface that’s smaller than the front, minimizing standing waves within the enclosure. http://www.hometheatermag.com/compactspeakers/308ms/
Sonance VP89 in-wall speaker system
The VP89 has a taut, snappy sound quality that is most notable in the midrange and high frequencies. It doesn’t have the harsh or strident sound characteristic often attributed to metallic drivers… http://www.hometheatermag.com/inwallspeakers/908son/
Polk SurroundBar 360˚ DVD Theatre
For example, how do you describe a system that takes a 5.1-channel input, processes it, outputs it through four amplifier channels and eight drivers, and produces something that resembles 5.1-channel surround? http://www.hometheatermag.com/hometheaterinabox/polk_surroundbar_360730_dvd_theater/
SuBsonic Loudspeakers offer affordable package
NSW based speaker manufacturer Subsonic introduces the “value-for-money” X Series Mk2 which can be used in both hi-fi and surround sound systems. http://www.audiovideoreview.com.au/Sofa/reviews/speakers/Subsonic/subsonic_xseries.htm
KEF KHT5005.2 speaker system and Onkyo TX-SR674 A/V receiver
KEF’s KHT5005.2 speaker system and Onkyo’s TX-SR674 surround receiver are an odd couple. The KEF speakers are slim, tubular, and chic. Tthe Onkyo receiver couldn’t be more conventional, conservative, even conformist. But could it be that the two complement one another? http://hometheatermag.com/floorloudspeakers/207kef/#
