Bookshelf Speakers News & Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins 805 Maserati Edition Loudspeaker

Bowers & Wilkins and Maserati today announced a new partnership to bring the car maker’s style and design into the realm of audiophile electronics. The first product to debut will be...
Omega Speaker Systems Super 3T Review

These outstanding speakers from a small manufacturer in Connecticut easily compete in the big leagues with some of the most popular brands in audio. (8.5 out of 10) Pros Wonderfully engaging...
Anthony Gallo Acoustics Micro SE and A’Diva SE Speakers

Anthony Gallo Acoustics (AGA) just started shipping the all-new Micro SE and A’Diva SE (Special Edition) audiophile satellite speakers, which are enclosed in 4-inch and 5-inch diameter all-metal spheres respectively. The...
Wilson Audio Duette Series-2 Loudspeakers

Wilson Audio just announced the Duette Series-2, an audiophile-grade, no-compromise, stand-mount loudspeaker designed to be used in a wide variety of room configurations. The Duette Series-2’s tweeter performance is enhanced by...
Polk Audio LSiM703 Review

Over the past decade or so Polk Audio has slowly shifted their focus from mid/upper tier audio to mid/lower tier products, which might make some wonder, “Do they still know how...
SVS Ultra Bookshelf Speakers

SVS just released their Ultra Bookshelf speakers, which use proprietary drivers and an intelligent SoundMatch Crossover Network to create a larger-than-expected soundstage. Handsomely styled with a swept back profile and striking edge treatments,...
KEF LS50 Loudspeaker Review

For a 50+ year old company, KEF sure can innovate. Their latest bookshelf loudspeaker will have the competition crying in their pudding. (4 out of 4) A classic in the making…...
Angel City Audio Trinity L/R & Center Loudspeakers Review

Performance: (4 out of 5) Value: (3.5 out of 5) The first thing I noticed about the Angel City Audio Trinity L/R & Center loudspeaker system was the first-rate piano black...
Emotiva Pro Airmotiv 5 Speakers Review

I recently had a small speaker shootout that involved many of the products I had in for review. This included bookshelf speakers, active studio monitors, passive monitors and some towers. That’s...
Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 65 Speakers Review

I like to ease into my reviews. Talk about build quality, what sets them apart, how they’re made… And then move onto listening tests. These speakers make me want to jump...
Triad Bookshelf Speakers Review

Did Triad cut corners to meet a certain price point with the Triad Bookshelf Speakers for Nexus Q? Sure. But we are still talking about a pair of Triad speaker for...
Monster Clarity HD Model One Review

The Monster Clarity HD Model One is an expensive speaker set and has some design shortcomings, but it delivers powerful, clean audio for all music genres. (4 out of 5) Pros...
KEF LS50 Review

KEF spec’s the LS50s down to 79Hz at -3dB and 47Hz at -6dB. This is pretty amazing response for a mini-monitor. The thing that makes the KEF LS50 mini-monitors so exciting,...
M-Audio BX5 D2 Review

The M-Audio BX5 D2 active studio monitors sound better than they should given the relatively low price of entry. (4 out of 5) Pros Transparent sound and imaging Plenty of clean...
MartinLogan Motion LX16 Bookshelf Speaker Review

MartinLogan is typically known for their hybrid-electrostatic loudspeakers; however, they are now trying their hand at more traditional speakers, with a twist. The Martin Logan LX16 (Motion 15 latest version) two-way...
EMP Tek E56Ci Center & E55WI Surround Review

When my sister-in-law tasked me to build her a home theater, she had three goals in mind: a system that would play cleanly at high output levels, be reasonably priced and...
Paradigm Cinema Speakers Review

Regardless of your needs, the Paradigm Cinema Speakers has a solution for you. Especially on a budget. With 5.1 systems starting at $1000 and tons of upgrade options, users should find...
Martin Logan Motion LX16 Review

The LX16 are absolutely worth a listen. In a market already flooded with over-achieving bookshelf speakers, the LX16 manage to stand apart from the rest. (8.5 out of 10) Pros Outstanding...
Axiom Audio VP160 Center Speaker Review

Axiom Audio has added another center channel to round out its comprehensive center lineup. The VP160v3 (MSRP $570 shipped) is based on the well established W(T/M)W arrangement of drivers which is...
Monster Clarity HD Model One Review

On the whole, we think the Monster Clarity HD Model One is a terrific sounding speaker. What trumps the speaker’s sound is its convenience and versatility. (8 out of 10) Pros...