Wireless speakers are the old 80’s boombox re-imagined. Instead of a tape deck and tuner, it’s Wi-Fi and streaming. Wireless speakers are commonly sold as single units, with the option to purchase a second for stereo output. SVS knows their customers want to listen to their music, so the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker system is a stereo pair, offering some serious performance in a … [Read more...] about SVS Prime Wireless Speakers Review
Audio Hardware
Paradigm Defiance X12 Subwoofer Review
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 trio of sizes starting at the 10” X10 ($999) model and ending at the 15” X15 … [Read more...] about Paradigm Defiance X12 Subwoofer Review
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 features you can have in a subwoofer: integrated room correction. Coming in 8”, 10”, … [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 entry-level speakers to. KEF has added the LS50 Wireless to the lineup, combining 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 something small enough do allow for dual subwoofer, but that still provides enough … [Read more...] about SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Review