The JBL HDI series of loudspeakers features an all new High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide technology, designed to enhance acoustic imaging and smooth in-room response. The HDI-3600 is a compact floorstanding speaker that could find its way into most rooms. At $3800 a pair, the HDI-3600 is on the affordable side of high end speakers. Given the quality of sound these produce … [Read more...] about JBL HDI-3600 Speaker Review
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SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Review
For my last SVS subwoofer review, I decided to change things up and test the ported PB-3000 instead of the SB-3000 and highly enjoyed it. But it seems most people reviewed the SB-3000 and the reviews for it were overwhelmingly positive. As someone who is very interested in compact but high-performance subs, that made me very interested in what SVS was doing with a smaller form … [Read more...] about SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Review
SVS Prime Pinnacle Speaker Review
A few years ago I was doing a guide to bookshelf speakers and brought in the SVS Ultra bookshelves for a listen. I came away very pleasantly surprised that they managed to produce a clean, detailed sound but also one with plenty of bass thanks to their 6.5” woofers. So when SVS was showing their new Prime Pinnacle speaker at CES 2019 that uses three 6.5” woofers, along with a … [Read more...] about SVS Prime Pinnacle Speaker Review
Paradigm Premier Speaker System Review
Released at the beginning of 2019, the Paradigm Premier speaker series is another solid entry into the already proven lineup from the Canada based company. This new line of speakers was born out of the research and development resources employed to create the company’s flagship Persona line of speakers. An actual trickle-down effect. Immediately noticeable is the similar design … [Read more...] about Paradigm Premier Speaker System Review
Paradigm Premier 200B Speaker Review
The 200B is the top bookshelf speaker in the Paradigm Premier lineup. It is equipped with a 1” dome tweeter and a 6.5” midrange/bass driver and a quick look shows the influence of the Persona speakers. Both drivers include their Phase Aligning Lens to block out of frequency sounds and, as the name suggests, improve phase alignment. The top of the cabinet is different than most … [Read more...] about Paradigm Premier 200B Speaker Review