KLH Model Four Debuts: The Missing Middle Child
KLH’s new Model Four fills the gap between Model Three and Model Five with a shallow, three-way acoustic-suspension design that looks like the lineup’s practical sweet spot.
-
-
Bumpboxx BB-777 Is What Happens When a Boombox Eats a Media Rack
The Bumpboxx BB-777 is a 29.6-inch-wide, 28-pound portable stereo in the old sense of “portable”: you can carry it, but you will remember the decision. It has dual cassette decks, a suction-load CD player, AM/FM/shortwave radio, Bluetooth, USB playback, mic inputs, USB recording, a rechargeable battery, two antennas, and a shoulder strap. Somewhere, a tiny…
-
Paradigm Premier v2 Speakers Target the Step-Up Hi-Fi and Home Theater Crowd!
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,…
-
Revel Performa4 Series Debuts With New Drivers, Waveguide, and Full Theater Lineup
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 Unveils 3000 Micro R|Evolution Compact Subwoofer at AXPONA
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…
-
Tangled Up in Tape: The Absurdity of the Audiophile Reel-to-Reel Revival
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…
-
GoldenEar T44 Tower Speakers Hit the Sweet Spot
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…
-
Cambridge Audio Drops Active “L/R” Speaker Series, Adds Fidelity Imports as US Distributor
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,…
-
Onkyo Updates its Integrated Amps and its Identity
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…
-
Klipsch at 80: American Muscle Meets Japanese Precision
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,…
