Metaxas Sirens Reference Monitor Speakers
With over 40 years of playback and 25 years of concert recording experience, Kostas Metaxas has never been known for being understated in his designs.
Tag: loudspeaker
Ea Is “A New Step In Kalista’s Story”
Did you know that Métronome Technologie was once a loudspeaker maker? That was in 1987, precisely 30 years ago. This is why they decided to develop Ea, as a “celebration of their origins”. They got in touch to tell us more about their new, Kalista brand, speakers which were first introduced to the public at […]
Estelon Launches Super Luxury Rolls-Royce Inspired Speakers
Estelon are calling their new Estelon Extreme Legacy Edition loudspeakers “the world’s most technologically advanced speakers” and they were unveiled at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club’s prestigious annual rally in June.
Melodika BL40 Mk2 Loudspeakers
629 Euros for a nicely finished three way floorstanding pair of loudspeakers seems a very attractive proposition. Dominic Marsh finds out if the Melodika BL40 Mk2 Loudspeakers from Poland can cut the mustard.
New Custom Install Speakers From TAGA Harmony
TAGA Harmony has announced a new generation of its base stereo/mono in-ceiling speaker in the TCW series. Along with refinements the model name has been changed to TCW-300R SM to keep up with the latest TAGA Harmony’s model-coding system.
Feniks Essence Active Computer Sound System Now Shipping
It seems that you can barely browse the internet these days without coming across another new Kickstarter audio product. Many of these get announced and then never see the light of day, so it’s nice to hear from one that has actually made it into production.
VANA Ltd. Unveils The Audio Physic Step Plus And Tempo Plus Loudspeakers To US Market
VANA, Ltd. has announced the availability of the Audio Physic Step plus and Tempo plus loudspeakers in the US market through a network of audio retailers. The Step plus is a bookshelf speaker and the Tempo plus is a floor-standing speaker utilising the same midrange and tweeter technologies as the Step plus with low frequency […]
Pioneer and Onkyo Roll Out DTS Play-Fi
Pioneer & Onkyo Europe GmbH activates DTS Play-Fi wireless multi-room audio technology on its MRX-5, and MRX-3 Wireless Speaker with a firmware update available now. An update for select 2017-model Pioneer products, as well as 2016-model components listed below, is due by the end of September.
Hifi Pig News Round Up – July 2017
July was certainly a busy month with loads of Hifi news to catch up on. Just in case you missed anything here’s all the news in one place!
PMC Opens Sales Office In Nashville USA
PMC is marking a significant expansion in its U.S. operation with opening a new office and demo facility in Nashville, a city renowned for its musical heritage.
Focal Launches Sib Evo For Home Cinema
Sib Evo is the second generation of Focal’s Sib line. With this new line featuring Dolby Atmos technology, Focal say that they are “once again sparking a revolution in the home cinema market”.
KODA Release New Loudspeakers
KODA, the Polish producer of loudspeakers and audio equipment, has introduced four new speakers in its: floorstanding AK-48F, center AK-48C and surround AK-48S and the KODA EX-569F which draws inspiration from the EX line, their range that was popular in the early 90’s.
Bluesound Now Shipping RT100 Wireless Speaker Link
Bluesound who make a wireless multi-room music system that supports hi-res audio, have announced the immediate availability of the RT100 Wireless Speaker Link. The RT100 is an accessory that allows for the addition of a non-wireless active subwoofer to almost any system without the hassle of cabling. It is available now with a recommended retail […]
James Loudspeaker Unveils Q-Series Floor-Standing Speakers
James Loudspeaker, designers and manufacturers of entertainment products for both residential and commercial applications, has announced the introduction of the Q-Series floor-standing loudspeakers, a built-to-suit array of three models.
Richer Sounds To Start Distributing ECLIPSE TD-508MK3 Loudspeakers
ECLIPSE, the high-performance loudspeaker division of Fujitsu Ten, has joined forces with British AV retailer Richer Sounds, making their TD-508MK3 accessible across its store network.
JBL Update Classic Studio Monitor In Celebration Of 70th Anniversary
JBL is celebrating 70 years in sound with the return of its compact three-way monitor design from the 70s…
Emotiva Releases Two New Airmotiv Loudspeaker Models
Emotiva Audio Corporation announced today that two new Airmotiv loudspeaker models are available through the company’s website and authorized Emotiva dealers.
Harbeth Summer Of Sound Competition
Are you or do you know a young, talented and enthusiastic music-maker who would love the chance of owning a pair of Harbeth speakers? If so, keep reading, Harbeth are running a competition to win a pair of their speakers this summer.
PureAudioProject Quintet15 Wall of Sound Open Baffle Speakers
PureAudioProject say that their 7′ X 21″ Quinitet15 “takes the clarity, realism, and the emotional impact of music to a true ‘wall of sound’ musical experience”. They boast eight audiophile-grade 15″ woofers and a selection of wide range drivers.
PMC R&D Dept Using Advanced Laser Measurement System
PMC has invested in advanced laser measuring equipment for its research and development department, to help facilitate a more “holistic approach” to future drive unit and cabinet designs for improved low frequency performance.
Avantgarde Acoustic Win German Brand Award 2017
Loudspeaker manufacturer Avantgarde Acoustic has been awarded Gold in the German Brand Award 2017.
PMC Appoints Ian Sutton As UK Divisional Director
PMC has appointed Ian Sutton to the position of divisional director, to head up a newly formed UK distribution business and bring close focus to this important area of expansion for the company. The following is from the PMC press release.
Kraftwerk Upgrade PMC Monitors To Create 9.1 Dolby Atmos System
Electro pioneers Kraftwerk recently upgraded their PMC monitoring system to a 9.1 Dolby Atmos set-up so that they could compile 3-D Kraftwerk Concert, an audio/video documentary collection that was released at the end of May 2017.
Hifi Pig News Round Up – June 2017
We are well into the summer now but June has been a very busy month. We ended the month with a fantastic two-day North West Audio Show at the sumptuous Cranage Hall . There was plenty of other news going on though so here’s a round up, just in case you missed anything!
REVIEW – Tannoy Revolution XT6 Loudspeaker
Tannoy is a household name, and not just amongst audiophiles. Here Dominic Marsh takes a listen to their £599 Revolution XT6 loudspeakers.
KEF ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Competition
KEF has partnered with Sony Pictures for a promotion to celebrate the imminent cinematic release of the 2017 summer film, Spider-Man: Homecoming, in cinemas from July 5th. This promotion sees KEF offering film fans the chance to win a Dolby Atmos home cinema package.
REVIEW – TAGA TAV-616F SE Floorstanding Loudspeakers
TAGA Harmony are based in Poland and offer a wide range of loudspeakers and other products to suit all pockets. Here Ian Ringstead tries out their TAV 616F SE floorstanders costing €735.
REVIEW – Townshend Audio Engineering Maximus Supertweeters
Supertweeters get a mixed reaction whenever they are brought up in polite audiophile conversation. Daniel Worth tries out a pair of the Townshend Audio Engineering Maximus Supertweeters costing £899.
