Future Audiophile

Reading Time: 10 minutesIt was some time ago that I was able to demonstrate that it is entirely possible to capture the essence of loving music through a $500 audiophile system (read the article). The “TL;DR” of this article is simple: Synergy and careful selection of high-value components can go a very long way toward achieving your audio goals on Read More »

Reading Time: 8 minutesOne of the most amazing things about the audiophile business is that, at times, it can feel like there are an endless number of companies that make and sell the various types of gear and, at other times, it can feel like there are only a handful. Questyle is a Chinese audio company that has Read More »

Reading Time: 11 minutesThe REL Acoustics Serie S line, in second position to the Reference Line, has undergone a full revamp six years in the making. The Serie S line comprises four models featuring new amplifiers, drivers, and enclosure designs. The Serie S 212 Black Label, with an MSRP of $5,999, the topic of this review, is the Read More »

Reading Time: 8 minutesWhen a British loudspeaker manufacturer with a five-decade legacy decides to look backward for inspiration, you know something interesting is about to happen. Monitor Audio’s latest offering pays homage to the culturally explosive 1980s with the Monitor Audio Studio 89, a compact bookshelf speaker that channels the aesthetic of their iconic 1989 Studio 15 while packing in cutting-edge technology Read More »

Reading Time: 11 minutesSpend any time whatsoever perusing the wealth of technical information on the audiophile hobby, and the importance of a low noise floor will be prominently discussed. Simply put, noise, aka distortion, is the enemy of an excellent-sounding audiophile musical reproduction system. Formally called Signal to Noise Ratio, or SNR, this term refers to the ratio of the Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutesSVS, a leading manufacturer of high-performance home audio products, proudly announces the 3000 R|Evolution Series subwoofers, bringing transformative advancements from the flagship R|Evolution platform to make reference subwoofer experiences possible for more people than ever. Building on the technology platform developed for the 17-Ultra R|Evolution and recently introduced 5000 R|Evolution Series, the 3000 R|Evolution Series represents Read More »