Comments for Audioreview

Comment on Zealth Audio ZAL36T Loudspeaker Review by Brad d'Alessio

Brad d'Alessio — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:41:40 +0000

To the first two people that posted: wow, your comments are very harsh, especially given that you have not ever heard these speakers.

Comment on Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000 – Editor’s Choice by Brent H.

Brent H. — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 02:50:02 +0000

What about Dynaudio Audience 42. These little wonders have displaced my Definitive BP10 as my front speakers. I leave them on large speaker settings to get the most out of them. I have them on stands and use my subwoofer with them. Don’t call them bookshelf speakers. They deserve to be on stands. Polk RTiA3 please. I had the Polk RTi6. Sonically the same as RTiA3′s. Same drivers. They are nice sounding speakers but, they could not come anywhere close to my Dynaudio Audience 42′s. These are front row speakers. You feel like you are in the front row of a live performance of whatever you listen to. I have Stan Getz on Verve CD sounds like he is in my living room. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea is playing bass in my living room. They work well with all types of music. These are the first speakers that have made me realize what all the fuss is over audiophile speakers. I know now, thanks to my Dynaudio Audience 42 These retailed at $700 a pair. I found mine for $250 used on CL. They are unbelievable. I am looking to get a separate amp to get the most out of these little overachievers . If you have not heard Dynaudio speakers. Please do so, if you get the chance. You will be amazed at the quality of sound coming out of them.

Comment on Editor’s Choice Best Headphones by Paul Hodges

Paul Hodges — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 12:45:05 +0000

This is a good article but it kind of needs updating. There are not plenty more better headphones like the Sennheiser Momentum or for me itâ€™s now the KEF M500. http://www.custom-cable.co.uk/kef-m500-headphones.html

Comment on Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000 – Editor’s Choice by steve b

steve b — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:24:41 +0000

I also mightily agree with Peter here, the Phase Technology PC series is an outstanding choice, if I had to go with over $500 bookshelves I could live happily for years with something in the PC line. Even the Velocity series is not too shabby, and quite a bit cheaper.

Comment on Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000 – Editor’s Choice by steve b

steve b — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:22:13 +0000

Using the words “bookshelf speakers” and “under $1000″ in the same sentence is a ridiculous notion to many of us. Truthfully because value of a speaker includes what you get for the MONEY you pay, and I don’t know too many folks who gleefully go out to audition bookshelves with $1000 in their pocket, i think the REAL tell-tale signs of an incredible bookshelf pair should really be limited to something more like “under $500.” The reason for this is simple– law of diminishing returns. I may not be a wealthy audiophile but I can GUARANTEE you I can find a set of under $500 bookshelves that will rival (and probably in some ways best) something in the next higher $500 range.
That said, I was very happy to see the Ascend Sierras on this list, as the CBM-170s were left off the last list like this that audioreview did (I believe that one was indeed for bookshelves under $500). But, the CBM-170s are THE BEST VALUE IN A BOOKSHELF SPEAKER FOR UNDER $1000. The Sierras indeed sound a bit better. But not $550 better. Add in all the tweaks you may want on them (wood finishes, magnetic shielding, etc) and you hit the $1000 mark pretty fast. The CBM-170s are already magnetically shielded, and you simply take them the way they come- IOW all the product development on the CBMs went into the SOUND. On sale for $300/pair right now, they still can’t be beat.

Comment on Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000 – Editor’s Choice by John Brown

John Brown — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:51:42 +0000

Paradigm is surpassed now, even by Polk Rti series. Paradigm went international, unfortunately, and their quality lacing now. It used to be good bang for the buck . Only B &W has the patent for kevlar in its woofers ( Paradigm uses a material SIMILAR to kevlar ..typical Canadian tradition of ripping off other countries’ ideas. It’s just like the Canadian JTF2 ripping off the British SAS and saying it is better)

Comment on Editor’s Choice Best Headphones by Ari

Ari — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:10:24 +0000

There is a canal earphone set that you could look at. They have been referred to as the best headphones in existence. I like having a pair of the top reference monitors in your ears and properly inserted, they provide better base than most large speakers. But their placement is not liked by all. I have them and love them. I forget they are in my ears. They are the Entymotic Er4s. I paid around 300 I think. They will go for less. They have some new models. Amazingly accurate and clear. Cut out most background noise so you hear everything!

Comment on ShengYa A10CS MKII Integrated Amp User Review by Ivan

Ivan — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:50:47 +0000

I have Shengya A17CS.I am totaly impreseed with the sound.This monster has teriffic dinamyc and tight bass.If such unit would be made by Acuphase,McIntosh – you would be paying a fortune for the same sonic level.Open the unit you can find high quolity parts and first class soldering so if you do not care to buy the names,buy Shengya and you will be pleased with what you get for your money

Comment on Emotiva ERC-1 CD Player Review by Briar Dill

Briar Dill — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:55:30 +0000

Too many government regs anyway. The 3rd world product companies do this all the time so why shouldn’t USA makers be able to?

Comment on Best iPhone Earphones You Should Own by Dean Krouse

Dean Krouse — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:13:37 +0000

Agreed. I own the B&W P5′s and they are the best sounding headphones I have ever owned!!!