Full disclosure: I’ve been a fan of Paradigm subs for quite some time. Their Signature SUB 2 was groundbreaking and I have been personally using a Prestige 1000SW in my home theater for several years now. Paradigm has released a new line of subwoofers known as the Defiance X series. It comes in a … [Read more...] about Paradigm Defiance X12 Subwoofer Review
Audio Hardware
MartinLogan Dynamo 800X Subwoofer Review
Though we almost all know MartinLogan for electrostatic speakers, they’ve released a number of high-end subwoofers over the years. After all, they’ve spent decades pairing a woofer with an electrostatic panel in their speakers. The new Dynamo line of subwoofers offers one of the most important … [Read more...] about MartinLogan Dynamo 800X Subwoofer Review
KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers Review
I’ve made no secret that I’m a huge fan of KEF speakers. To me, their UniQ driver offers superb clarity with treble and midrange, as instruments and voices originate from a single point. When I wrote about bookshelf speakers for Wirecutter, I brought in the as a reference point to compare the … [Read more...] about KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers Review
SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Review
Since moving to a new house, I’ve been unable to find subwoofer bliss. I had an , but the 10” driver was no longer powerful enough for me and I wanted more. I also have been using a dual 15” subwoofer from Power Sound Audio, but for a smaller 11’x13’ room, it was too large. What I wanted was … [Read more...] about SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Review
Bluesound Whole Home Audio Review
While Sonos has ruled the roost for whole home audio almost since it started, the competition has picked up the past few years. One of the main competitors is Bluesound, which aims at the audiophile. Where Sonos limits you to CD-quality audio, Bluesound supports up to 24/192 audio and even supports … [Read more...] about Bluesound Whole Home Audio Review