Paradigm recently unveiled the Premier Series v2, a redesigned loudspeaker line aimed at buyers ready to move beyond entry-level speakers without jumping into the company’s higher-priced Founder Series. The lineup includes two bookshelf speakers, two floorstanding models, an LCR speaker, and a dedicated center channel. The pricing puts Premier v2 in the serious mainstream lane,…
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group has announced the Revel Performa4 Series, a new loudspeaker lineup covering two-channel and home theater systems. The range includes two floorstanding speakers, two bookshelf speakers, a center channel, a powered subwoofer, and matching stands. Pricing starts at $1,999/pair for the M145 bookshelf speakers and reaches $6,999/pair for the F346 floorstanders. The…
SVS used AXPONA 2026 to introduce the 3000 Micro R|Evolution, a new compact subwoofer that puts serious hardware into an 11-inch sealed cabinet. The company said the model reaches down to 20Hz and is aimed at listeners who want full-range bass without giving up much floor space. It is priced at $999.99. Headline specs? Dual-opposing…
If you want to witness the absolute zenith of audiophile absurdity, look no further than the reel-to-reel “trend.” Rhino Records has become the latest label to move into the ultra-niche, highly fetishized market of prerecorded open-reel tapes. For the eye-watering price of $300, you can be one of 500 lucky buyers to own a tape…
Are you familiar with GoldenEar? If not, here’s the scoop: It was founded by Sandy Gross, who also co-founded Polk Audio and Definitive Technology. Its speakers have a distinctive look that results from a consistent design philosophy informed by physics as well as aesthetics. Its speakers are in the premium category, but generally offer a…
A double dose of audio news coming out of England: Cambridge Audio has a new US distributor and it has announced a new line of active speakers. New L/R Active Series Cambridge is applying a “just add music” philosophy with the new L/R Series. These are active speakers, so no need for a separate amp,…
This year Onkyo turns 80. But lest ibe mistaken for some dinosaur, it came to CES 2026 with a new identity, new messaging, and new gear to back it up. Now a part of Premium Audio Company and a close partner with Klipsch, Onkyo’s new messaging is aimed at movie lovers, music fans, and avid…
CES 2026 is now going full-steam. The annual Vegas tech extravaganza is the ritual kickoff for the new year in AV tech, including audio. While the high-end audio show at the Venetian is a thing of the past, on the main show floor you’ll find major brands flexing their muscles. That’s where you’ll find Klipsch,…
Fresh new year, fresh new gear. That is the promise of the annual CES expo in Vegas. And on the show floor this year you’ll find SVS Sound demonstrating its newest addition to its lineup: The SVS R|Evolution Soundbar. No surprise, SVS focused on per-channel fidelity. That means 3-way driver architecture for each channel and…
I feel a need to plant a flag. It’s the flag of rationality. Audio needs a healthy dose of rational thinking, as evidenced by the polarization of discourse, which is focused on bullshit that does not “make a difference” Arguing about power cords and the sound of DACs is literally depressing. May as well be…
