Q Acoustics QB12 Subwoofer Review What is Q Acoustics Q B12? The Q B12 is the company’s first subwoofer with a 30cm drive. For distortion-free, muscular and clear bass, Q Acoustics has combined this drive with an ultra-low-distortion 220W Class D amplifier and a 50mm audio coil and a closed, Read more…
Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speaker Test The Q Acoustics brand was founded in the UK in 2006 by professional business people, experts in the audio industry; their only goal was to develop a highly successful speaker brand. They aimed to make high quality yet affordable speakers. Features The two-way bass Read more…
We have tested the Focal Aria 906 bookshelf speakers! The most important consideration in the production of the Aria 906 speaker was the sophisticated, premium sound and use of high-quality components that are common in the Aria series. This two-way, front reflex speaker delivers neutral, real and subtle sound thanks Read more…
Yamaha RX-V6A Home Cinema AV-Receiver Review The Yamaha RX-V series has been around for a long time, with many changes made by the manufacturer compared to the first models. The design Most AV receivers have square corners, usually a large display with blue or yellow digits and letters in the Read more…
We have tested the LG HU810PW laser projector! The LG HU810PW projector has two lasers. The two lasers use a green phosphor to produce extremely lifelike colours and a brilliant, sharp image thanks to the 4K DLP chip. Unfortunately, this DLP chip creates a medium contrast ratio, which is why Read more…
Pioneer DM-40 Studio Monitor Review Pioneer Corporation, commonly referred to as Pioneer, is a Japanese multinational company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that specialises in producing digital entertainment products. The company was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair workshop. Current CEO is Susumu Read more…
Bowers & Wilkins PV1D Subwoofer Review Bowers & Wilkins, or B&W, is a UK company that produces speakers. B&W was founded in 1966 by John Bowers in Worthing (West Sussex, England). Main features The Bowers & Wilkins PV1D is the successor to B&W’s award-winning PV1, with a digital update marked Read more…
We have tested the Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-Ray player! Sony is a well-known and popular brand. The Tokyo-based multinational corporation has grown to become one of the world’s largest electronics, IT and entertainment companies. Sony was founded in 1946 in Tokyo by engineer Masaru Ibuka and physicist Akio Morita. The company’s Read more…
Audio Technica AT5040 and Slate Digital VMS ML-1 Microphone Review Audio Technica AT5040 Audio-Technica is a Japanese company that has been manufacturing headphones and other audio devices since 1962. In 2005, it developed the “Uniguard” technology, which makes microphones resistant to electrical interferences. The AT5040 is a large diaphragm condenser Read more…
Monitor Audio Silver 200 AV12 Speaker Review Monitor Audio is a UK audio company that has been making stereo and multi-channel systems compatible speakers for more than 40 years, from entry-level to high-quality, and high-end products. The Silver 200 AV12 2.5-way, bass-reflex, floor-standing speaker, the sixth generation of the Monitor Read more…
We have tested the Panasonic PT-FRZ60 laser projector! Panasonic was founded in Japan way back in 1918, although the name of the electronics manufacturing company was different at the beginning. As a matter of fact, the Panasonic brand was invented only in 1955. The company mass-produces a wide range of Read more…
Onkyo TX NR676 Home Theater Receiver Review The Onkyo audio and hi-fi brand has been striving to produce products with perfect sound quality since 1946. It can be said that they are quite successful in this, as evidenced by their many award-winning products. Let’s see what the TX NR676 home Read more…
We have tested the Definitive Technology D15 tower speakers! Definitive Technology launched its “Demand” series speakers with three different bookshelf speakers back in late 2017. Two and a half years later, they finally expanded their demand range with two floor-standing and a center speaker with the D15, D17 and D5C Read more…
JTR Captivator RS1 Sealed Subwoofer Review RS1 subwoofer Home theatre fans will most likely be familiar with JTR speakers. If you crave for powerful bass even in the lowest part of the audible frequency range, the JTR brand is the first brand that shall come to your mind. We were Read more…
Samsung HW C700 Home Cinema Amplifier Review There is probably no need for the South Korean Samsung brand to be introduced to anyone. Several audio and hi-fi products, mobile phones, smart devices, smart TVs, as well as a wide range of household electronics are manufactured at the Samsung factories, but Read more…
We tested the Sim2 Nero 3D-2 home theater projector! Sim2 is an Italian company created in 1995. The brand offers innovative video and audio solutions, promises unparalleled performance, and outstanding design. Holders of numerous awards, the company is based in Pordenone, Italy. Features of Nero 3D-2 DLP projector The Nero Read more…
JL Audio Gotham G213 V2 Subwoofer Review Florida-based JL Audio products are popular and well-known among audio and hi-fi enthusiasts. Founded in 1975, this American company manufactures audio and hi-fi equipment for homes and cars. They have received numerous awards and international recognitions. The speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers are developed Read more…
We tested the Magnat Transpuls 1500 speaker! Magnat is a German company that has been manufacturing various audio and hi-fi products since 1973. The real vintage design is the most striking attraction of the Transpuls 1500 model, which is most reminiscent of the style of the 60s-70s and 80s. Time Read more…
We have tested the Canon LX-MU800Z laser projector! The main advantages of laser projectors are minimal maintenance and a cost-effective laser light source. LX-MU800Z model The traditional-looking black Canon projector uses a light source produced with the latest laser technology and can last up to 20,000 hours. Using the projector Read more…
Marantz SR8012 Home Cinema Amplifier Test Marantz is the world’s leading audio and hi-fi brand, thanks to state-of-the-art audio enhancements and clear sound. The company was founded in the USA by Saul B. Marantz in 1953. Marantz’s patented Hyper Dynamic Amplifier, or HDAM modules, are used to produce the clearest Read more…
Panasonic DP-UB9000 Blu-Ray Player Review The Panasonic Blu-ray player is listed as a high price range product among similar Blu-ray players, but once we have tried it, we can say for sure this is the one, the must have one! Let’s take a closer look! The front and sides of Read more…
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Test Musical Fidelity has been manufacturing audio and hi-fi products for more than 30 years, founded by Anthony Michaelson. Nu-Vista 800 amplifier The Nu-Vista 800, available in black and silver, is rather large in size compared to other amplifiers and weighs 39 kg, Read more…
We tested the Focal Trio11 Be Red Burr Ash studio monitor! Focal, a manufacturer of audio and hi-fi products, has produced many excellent products over its 40-year existence, and we have tested some Focal speakers before. Trio11 Be Red model The largest member of the Focal Trio series, with 37.3 Read more…
SVS SB-4000 Active, Sealed Subwoofer Test SVS subwoofers are not unknown to home theatre and music fans. The popularity of the brand is due to its quality exterior design and perfect bass ranges produced. SB-4000 model The SB-4000 is an active, sealed enclosure system subwoofer with a rectangular shape, with Read more…
We tested the Focal Chora 826 floorstanding speakers! The French company, formerly known as JMlaB, was founded by Jacques Mahul in 1979, an engineer and hifi-audio journalist. Since then, the company has been striving to produce the most perfect and clearest sound possible, combined with a contemporary, youthful and aesthetic Read more…
JVC DLA-RS3000 Home Theatre Projector Test The DLA-RS3000 is the world’s first 8K home cinema projector with a high-resolution of 8192 x 4320, featuring a 100 mm diameter genuine glass lens with an extremity in aluminium. LCOS technology D-ILA or Direct Drive Image Light Amplification is a technology developed by Read more…
We have tested the Adam S2V studio monitor! Adam (Advanced Dynamic Audio Monitors) was founded in Berlin in 1999. The S2V is a classic, two-way, close-up monitor that is best recommended for small to medium-sized studios. “S” series The S-Series Bass ELE (Extended Linear Excursion) driver is an absolutely unique conception designed Read more…
Shure KSM44A And Neumann TLM102 Studio Microphones Test Shure Shure has been making high quality hi-fi and audio products for nearly a hundred years. The KSM44A is an extremely powerful microphone, offering several polar patterns: cardioid, circular and bidirectional patterns, thus offering a wide range of applications. Its own noise Read more…
Testing the Arcam SA30 Integrated Home Theater Amplifier The Arcam integrated amplifier has an output power of 220 watts. It is also equipped with 3 RCA, 2 optical, 2 coaxial, MC and MM phone inputs, a USB socket and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. This amplifier is class “G”, which Read more…
We have tested the Genelec 8331A studio monitor! The products of the Finnish brand are known for their precise sound and premium quality. The Genelec 8331 active studio monitor is widely thought to be a relatively a heavy weight in its category, the three drives with separate amplifiers that it Read more…
Sony VPL-VW 570ES 4K 3D Home Cinema Projector Review Sony’s 4K projectors can rightly be considered as rivals to JVC projectors having similar features. Just a few specs to start with: the VW 570ES projector has 1800 lumens of brightness, a motorised focus, zoom, and lens shift functions, weighs 14 Read more…
We tested the Velodyne Digital Drive Plus 18 subwoofer! The Velodyne Digital Drive Plus 18 is a DSP-controlled, active, reference subwoofer. The Digital Drive Plus technology makes automatic volume adjustment, cross switching and phase setting possible, moreover, a versatile integration into a given sound system is also allowed. Velodyne engineers Read more…
JVC DLA NX7 Home Theatre Projector Test The Japanese brand JVC is not unknown for hi-fi and audio owners. JVC engineers put in place state-of-the-art technology when producing the DLA NX7 theatre projector. What are the criteria for choosing a projector? One of the most important aspects you would need Read more…
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Speaker Review The history of Bowers and Wilkins dates back to the 1960s. The popularity of the English company has been unbroken since its inception. The Nautilus series, which consists of high-quality speaker models, was launched in the 1990s and is still favoured by many Read more…
We have tested the McIntosh MA 8900 stereo integrated amplifier! The American company McIntosh was founded in 1949. The company has been producing high quality audio products ever since. This time we were able to try out the MA 8900. Main features: The 34.1 kg amplifier features a 5-band equalizer, Read more…
Testing The Dynaudio Confidence 60 Floorstanding Speakers The Danish brand may be familiar to many audio and hi-fi fans. If you buy Dynaudio Confidence 60 high-end, floorstanding speakers, you have to stretch your pocket pretty wide to the price, because they don’t come cheap. This model is truly a premium Read more…
We have tested the NAD T787 AV receiver! The NAD brand became known in the 1970s. It was purchased by a Canadian company in 1999, nevertheless NAD keeps striving to retain its traditions and unique style. Features The exterior design of the 7-channel amplifier is characterised by simplicity and aesthetics, Read more…
SVS SB16 Ultra Subwoofer Review The US-made, sealed enclosure, active subwoofer was tested in a well-designed movie room. The subwoofer has an aesthetic and contemporary design, glossy black finish, rounded edges and a square front display that is clearly visible from a distance of 15 meters, but can be dimmed Read more…
Testing The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay E8 3.0 Earphones Bang and Olufsen was founded in Denmark in 1925 by two engineers, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. The brand that has become world famous is well known for its beautiful design and perfect sound. Beoplay E8 3.0 The Beoplay 3rd generation Read more…
We have tested the Primare SPA23 AV amplifier! The products of the Swedish company Primare are very popular and well-known among audio and hi-fi enthusiasts all over the world. Founded in the 1980s, the company is a guarantee of high quality and perfect sound. Several of their products are award-winning Read more…
Velodyne SPL 1200 Ultra Active, Sealed Subwoofer Test The American company, Velodyne was founded by David Hall in 1983. The company specialises primarily in low-frequency audio and subwoofer technology, has expanded its product range with headphones since 2012, and currently offers a number of audio products. Velodyne SPL-1200 The SPl Read more…
Testing The Samsung Premiere LSP9T Projector Samsung’s ultra-short-range 4K triple laser light source projector has won the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Innovation Award. The LSP9T is the world’s first HDR10 + rated projector. It can project an image of up to 330 cm. Top model The Premiere LSP9T projector has Read more…
We tested the Dali Rubicon 6 foorstanding speaker! Dali’s hi-fi products are of high quality, no wonder as the manufacturer takes pride in achieving three major goals that are durability, the use of premium parts and perfect sound. The Danish company was founded by Peter Lyngdorf in 1983, and all Read more…
Pioneer SC-LX901 AV Receiver Testing Despite the recent acquisition by Onkyo of Pioneer’s home theatre and Blu-ray player division, the look, style and feeling associated with the Pioneer brand did not change. Design The aluminium housing is available in rugged, black and silver metallic finishes. The SC-LX901 weighs 18.3 kg Read more…
Parasound Model 2125 V2 Stereo Amplifier Test Parasound manufactures high-quality audio products. The head of the company, Richard Schram, founded Parasound in San Francisco in 1981 because he estimated the price of audio products on the market too expensive – proved to be unaffordable to many. He thought that in Read more…
Oppo UDP-203 UHD Blu-ray Player Review Oppo is a Chinese company specialised in electronics and Blu-ray players, and a major stakeholder in smartphones manufacturing. It ranks 5th in the world among mobile phone manufacturers. We selected one of the brand’s most popular Blu-ray players for our audio and video tests. Read more…
Dynaudio Core 59 Active Studio Monitor Test The impulse response of speakers is tested in the Jupiter Free Impulse Measurement Room at the headquarters of the Danish speaker manufacturer in Skanderborg. During testing, speakers are placed in the centre of the special acoustic room using a robotic crane, which can Read more…
We tested the KRK Rokit 5 G4 studio monitors! The sound of the KRK Rokit 5 series was not perfect at all as they delivered too much deeps and too loud highs. In the contrary, the new G4 delivered balanced frequencies during our tests succeeding to eliminate previous models’ flaws. Read more…
Epson EH-TW 7100 Projector Review Epson manufactures several types of audio products, and their projectors are constantly being improved. We had the opportunity to try the EH-TW 7100 mid-range home cinema projector lately at the request of our customer. This type of projector is extremely popular with home theatre owners, Read more…
What kind of home theatre receiver to choose? Part 2 The first part of the article: Take into account the size and characteristics of the room! Movies sound MUCH more dynamic than most music. That is, the loud parts can be MUCH louder! It is important to purchase a receiver Read more…
What kind of home theatre receiver to choose? Part 1 There are a few things to consider when choosing a home theatre receiver: -The most important aspect to consider is whether you want to connect the amplifier to stereo speakers or a TV? If you wish to use it primarily Read more…
JBL Flip 5 vs JBL Charge 4 The Great Bluetooth Speakers Test We had tried the predecessor of the JBL Flip 5, the JBL Flip 4 before and it made a really positive impression on us, so we were very curious to see to what extent the newer models, the Read more…
We have tested the Denon AVC-X6700H home cinema receiver! Denon is a more than 100-year-old Japanese brand that has been designing and manufacturing hi-fi and audio devices since 1910. The Denon brand name is a guarantee of quality and perfect sound. They have won many awards in the past and Read more…
Which one to have? HS7 vs HS8 The Great Yamaha Studio Monitor Test The Yamaha brand is very popular among audiophiles. We tested HS5 and HS8 before, so we were curious to see what kind of sound HS7 provides compared to the HS8 model. The HS series was released in Read more…
Klipsch R-620F Floorstanding Speaker Review The American company was founded by Paul W. Klipsch in Arkansas in 1946. The exterior design of the Klipsch R-620F floorstanding speakers has been updated and more appealing compared to previous models. These speakers are excellent for home theatre systems and stereo equipment. Design The Read more…
We tried the Anthem MRX 710 AV receiver! Our tests of the Canadian company’s MRX 710 AV receiver took place in a well designed home movie theatre room. We’ve tested Anthem amps before (Anthem MRX 1120 and Anthem AVM60), so we weren’t unfamiliar with the brand’s products and performance. Design Read more…
Optoma UHZ65LV Portable DLP Laser Projector Review If the most of us prefer to buy large-screen televisions for our home theatres featuring fantastic image quality, many believe that the true cinematic experience can only be achieved with a projection screen and a projector. To have a clear conscience about the Read more…
Best earphones for running : JBL Reflect Fit vs Bose Soundsport Free We like to listen to music on our mobile phone or other music player while doing sports or exercise outdoors or in the gym. Music has been shown to increase performance and motivation during movement. During a workout Read more…
Clash of Rode NT1-A and AT2035 studio microphones! One of the most important equipment of sound recording studios is the microphone. You can choose from several types of microphones, depending on what purpose you want to use them for. We compared the Rode NT1-A and Audio Technica Read more…
We tested the Denon AVR-S650H AV Receiver! The Denon brand is already familiar to us, and the popularity of their audio devices is due to their high quality. The AVR-S650H is the smallest (7.8 kg) entry-level, cheapest member of the AVR S-Series. Key Features of the Denon AVR-S650H The exterior Read more…