Brian Kahn has been an audiophile since his teenage years. His first components came from the now defunct Vector Research and he has been hooked on listening to good music through a nice stereo ever since. In the early 1990’s Brian was into car audio and competed in that circuit while he was in college and could not setup a proper home stereo.
With over 25 years of professional experience, Brian Kahn started reviewing audiophile gear in the mid-1990’s for AudioRevolution.com. He has reviewed audio/video gear for several publications including HomeTheaterReview.com and AudiophileReview.com. He has written for Audioholics.com in more of a home theater capacity. Brian has been a repeat, featured guest on KTLA television news (watch the video) to discuss gear and related issues.
Brian’s expertise in the audiophile world comes lands in many categories. Brian is an excellent reviewer of digital audiophile components including DACs and music streamers. Brian is certified in CEA-2010 subwoofer measurements and very much of an audiophile subwoofer setup expert. Brian has done extensive training in digital room correction on platforms like Trinnov, Dirac and Anthem Room Correction. Brian wrote the definitive guide to using audiophile music management software, Roon.
When not calibrating subwoofers or being interviewed on television from the Consumer Electronic Show or the CEDIA Expo, Brian Kahn is a partner at Chapman, Glucksman in West Los Angeles. He has an undergraduate degree from The University of Southern California and a j.D from Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law. Brian also works as a Jugde Pro-tem in Ventura County, California. On the charity side, Brian Kahn is the President of the Board of Directors at the Leonis Adobe Association, which is a working, non-profit museum dedicated to teaching kids about early California history.
Contact Brian Kahn
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Source Components
• Oppo UDP-203 Universal DVD-Audio/SACD/Blu-ray Player
• Marantz ND-8006 Network Streamer
• Oppo BDP-95 Disc Player
• Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable
• Roku Ultra Streaming Device
• PS Audio DirectStream DAC
• DirecTV HR24 Satellite TV Receiver
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile-Grade Preamps/Receivers
• Marantz AV-8805 AV Preamp
• Denon AVR-X4400H AV Receiver
• McIntosh C-500 Tube-based Stereo Preamp
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Power Amps
• Krell Theater Amplifier Standard 5-Channel Amp
• Krell FBI Integrated Amp
• McIntosh MC-501 Stereo Power Amp
• McIntosh MM8077 7-Channel Amp
• Russound MCA Distribution Amp
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Loudspeakers
• Revel F328BE Floorstanding Speakers (read the review)
• Revel C426Be Center Channel Speaker
• Revel W783 Surround Speakers
• RBH Sound SVTR Active Loudspeaker System (read the review)
• (2x) SVS PB4000 Powered Subwoofers
• SVS Micro 3000 Subwoofer
• Paradigm Defiance V10 Subwoofer
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Headphones
• Ultimate Ears UE Pro Capitol Records Remastered (read the review)
• Sennheiser HD-1, HD-2, HD-3 Wireless Circumaural Headphones
• Bowers & Wilkins P7 MK2 Wireless Circumaural Headphones
• Etymotic Research ES4SR In-Ear Monitors
• Astell & Kern Kann Kube Portable Audio Device
• Cleer Next Circumaural Headphones
• Mr. Speakers Aeon Closed Back Headphones
Brian Kahn’s Video Display Devices
• Sony 65-inch OLED
• LG 55-inch LG OLED
• JVC NX-7 Front Video Projector
• Stewart Filmscreen Studiotek 100 Video Screen
Brian Kahn’s Network and Smart Home Devices
• Araknis Network Switch
• Eero Pro 6+
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Racks and Stands
• Middle Atlantic Slim 5 Series Equipment Rack
• (various) Billy Bags stands
Brian Kahn’s Audiophile Acoustical Treatments
• (various) Vicoustic acoustical treatments from GIK Acoustics
