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Marantz Receiver Comparison (NR1508, NR1608, SR5012, SR6012)
Recently, Marantz introduced a brand new line of home theater receivers consisting of 6 models ranging in price from $549 to $2999. We thought it might be helpful if we took a closer look at some of the more popular models in the lineup and compared them in order to help you select the best one for your system.
Aerial Acoustics Speaker Series Overview
Aerial Acoustics high-performance speakers are incredible American made works of art. Their natural sound has captivated the Audio Advice team and music lovers for decades. In our comparison, we will help you find the best Aerial Acoustic speaker for your music or home theater system.
Bluesound Pulse Soundbar Review
The Pulse Soundbar is designed to provide an improvement to the puny speakers that come inside most TVs. In addition, it gives you access to your own music library, and a world of streaming music services. It is totally self-contained, so all you need is a connection from your TV and a wireless network, and you will be up and running.
PrimaLuna Prologue Premium Integrated Amplifier Review
This product is not for everyone. It is for the person who cares about audio and is especially well-suited to someone who loves vinyl and it’s signature warm, rich sound. If this speaks to you, you really owe it to yourself to take a listen to the PrimaLuna Prologue Premium.
Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Bluetooth Headphone Review
Master and Dynamic calls their headphones the modern thinking cap. We feel this is a great description that is especially fitting for the wireless MW60. With these headphones, you can seal yourself off from the world and get creative—without wires. We also love the classic color choices and retro design look of the MW60. If you like the idea of no wires, you will love the MW60.
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speakers Review
Yoyo represents a new line of Bluetooth speakers with both a unique appearance and feature set. The Yoyo series has three models — a small, medium, and large. Today, we are looking at the Yoyo (M), or the “medium” model in the lineup.
MartinLogan Verse Soundbar Review
The MartinLogan Verse is the perfect solution for getting great audio from your TV shows, movies, and music, without breaking the bank or running wires. From a sound perspective, it’s simply one of the best soundbars we’ve ever tested.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, Espirit, and RPM 3 Turntable Comparison
The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC is now in its 3rd revision and continues to be the best-selling turntable in the world above $300. When considering the Debut Carbon, customers frequently ask us what they get by moving up in price.
HiFiMAN Sundara Planar Magnetic Headphones Review
During the course of testing the Sundara, we compared them directly to some other headphone models in a similar price range. Every comparison we did left us with the same question — “Where did all the music go?” We don’t think you will find anything that gets you this much detail for $500, period.
Build a Solid Vinyl Playback Systems for Under $1,000
Whether you’re dusting off a crate of records you found in your attic, you’re buying your first albums at a used record store, or you’re shopping for a gift for the music lover in your life, we can help you put together a system that looks good and sound great for under $1,000.
Paradigm Monitor SE Series Speakers Overview
Since their beginnings, Paradigm has been known for producing high-value speakers. This tradition continues with the completely new Monitor SE series. You’ll find a lot of the same technology used in their more expensive series at very affordable price points. For the music or movie lover on a budget, you will be amazed!
Is the Vinyl Revival Real? Yes, And Here’s Why
The so-called “vinyl revival,” naysayers might reason, is destined to fade just like other waves of nostalgia. However, there’s a major difference between the GTO’s reappearance and vinyl’s recent return to public consciousness. Vinyl records now boast nearly a decade of healthy sales with no slowdown in sight.
The vinyl revival isn’t just happening right now – it has happened. An audio format that seemed destined for obsolescence two decades ago is back. And it’s here to stay.
Grado Labs Prestige Series Headphone Comparison
Their Prestige Series has been extremely popular, with five models ranging in price from $79 to $295. Grado headphones are known for their warm harmonic colors, rich full-bodied vocals, excellent dynamics, and an ultra-smooth top end. You’ll get a sense of this with each of the models in the Prestige Series, but there are noticeable performance improvements as you move from model to model.
MartinLogan Masterpiece Series Setup Guide
Watch our Tips & Tricks Setup Video to discover how to extract every ounce of great sound from the MartinLogan Masterpiece Speaker Series. While they will sound great right out of the box, you'll find yourself addicted to listening with the proper steps to optimize your setup.
MartinLogan Masterpiece Series Speaker Comparison
MartinLogan’s Masterpiece speakers represent the state of the art in electrostatic speaker technology. Learn why audiophiles and music lovers around the world prefer the pure sound of MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers. Imagine a speaker you can see through that paints a sound field as big as life in front of you.
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series Signature Series Overview
The B&W 700 S2 speaker series includes much of the technology developed for the studio reference B&W 800 Diamond speakers used by the likes of Abbey Road, Skywalker Ranch and more. Learn how you can experience the sound preferred by recording engineers around the world in a more affordable and compact package.
