Earlier this year I auditioned a brand new compact audio system from HRT called Stage. Back then it wasn’t even released yet, and the system I auditioned was only a production prototype. HRT has been everything but modest in the marketing of Stage, and claim that people have compared the performance of Stage equal to systems in the $20.000 US [...]
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Part 2: HRT Stage, a compact audio system with high-end capabilities?
Earlier this year I auditioned a brand new compact audio system from HRT called Stage. Back then it wasn’t even released yet, and the system I auditioned was only a production prototype. HRT has been everything but modest in the marketing of Stage, and claim that people have compared the performance of Stage equal to systems in the $20.000 US [...]
HRT Stage, a compact audio system with high-end capabilities?
I have had the exclusive opportunity to audition a completely new compact audio system which is targeted towards the high-end audiophile enthusiasts. In fact, it’s so new that at the time when I write this article it is not even out on the market yet. The system is a product from HRT – High Resolution Technologies, a California based company [...]
Jawbone BIG Jambox, mobile wireless speaker
I swear, it’s not a review… No but seriously, I am not going to get in depth or too technical with this article, I just want to mention this awesome product.
I was looking around for some mobile speaker system that I could stick into my backpack and carry with me for times when I don’t want to use regular headphones. Like to [...]
The forgotten features of iPhone
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of iPhone, I have had every single model except for the very first one. You may also know that I am a hi-fi enthusiast with a picky taste, and years back before iPhone existed I was a big fan of iPod. I loved that awesome mp3-player, had it with me all the time. As a matter of fact I wore several iPods out c [...]
Oppo BDP-93 Audiophile grade Blu-ray player
I assume that every multimedia enthusiast out there has taken notice of the acclaimed Oppo Blu-ray players. If you’re here reading this, then you are probably one of them. The current lineup of Oppo players consist of two models, the BDP-93 being the standard player and the BDP-95 which is the fully featured high-end version. I will link you [...]
KEF Q-series speakers
British speaker brand KEF last year launched their new and improved Q-series speaker line. According to KEF themselves the Q-series is built around the experience that KEF learned from building the state of the art Concept Blade speakers. KEF Claims that the Concept Blade speakers are “The leading edge of acoustic technology” which sets the e [...]
Dali Zensor, budget line speakers that delivers
Dali, also known as Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries recently released a new series of speakers called Zensor. The new Zensor series is supposedly replacing the previous concept-series in the Dali entry level segment. The Zensor lineup includes one bookshelf model called Zensor 1, two floor standing models called Zensor 5 and Zensor 7 [...]
B&W PM1 high end mini monitor
B&W has very recently released a new high end mini monitor called PM1. The PM-series is placed in between the mid class CM-series and the flagship Diamond 800-series and will for now only feature this single mini monitor model. At writing time we don’t know if or when there will be a floor standing PM-model, but with the XT-series discont [...]
Marshall Major Headphones, what is major about them?
Marshall, known since the 5o’s for their massive and effective guitar amplifiers and speakers used by rock n’ roll bands all over the world. I am very much into rock n’ roll and heavy metal myself, so when Marshall released these headphones it caught my interest right away. Marshall Major, just the name itself made me excited to listen to the [...]
Sennheiser OMX680i Sports headset for iPhone and iPod
I’ve been looking around for a decent pair of workout headphones to use with my iPhone for a while now. My old workout headphones were not really sports headphones and they had no iPhone remote either. And so I found a promising model from Sennheiser called OMX680i which are at writing moment a fairly new model. I have good trust in Sennheise [...]
B&W CM8, slim speakers with a slim sound
I have had several listening sessions with B&W CM8 lately because it’s a very interesting alternative to the larger and much more expensive big brother B&W CM9. The question is, for €700 less then the price of CM9 does it even come close to the awesome sound and performance of its big brother?
My first impression on the CM8 in direct [...]
Beats Studio by Dr. Dre, as good as they say?
If you’re into music, hi-fi and more specific, head-fi you have most likely heard about these headphones. I’m talking about the Monster Beats Studio by Dr. Dre which is probably the most talked about headphones on the market. Some call them a hype while others compare them to Reference models from such as Sennheiser, Sure, Koss, Audio Technic [...]
A visit to the B&W 800-series factory
The making of 800 Diamond series.
I found this video of a tour around the B&W 800-series factory. I have been looking for videos like this but it seems to be rare. Thought I just share it:
B&W discontinues the XT-series?
Today I heard from a very reliable source that B&W are discontinuing their premium design XT-series speakers. As far as I know and can find on internet there has been no official announcement from B&W regarding this and no other tech news posted about it either.
When I check my old XT-series bookmark on B&W website I get a blank p [...]
B&W XT8, Design speakers with hi-fi qualities.
Lifestyle design with slim design speakers and high-fidelity audio does usually not walk hand in hand. In most cases, unless you have an unlimited cash flow, you will have to compromise in either the sound quality or the design to achieve the other. B&W XT8 are in my opinion a rare exception! The slim and well-built aluminum cabinets come [...]
Expensive junk, Bose Lifestyle V35
I was at Elgiganten and had the opportunity to listen to the Bose Lifestyle V35 which is the current top model in Bose’s Lifestyle V-class Home Entertainment Systems. Wow, fancy product name! Anyhow… Usually I am just interested in testing audio systems with music CD’s but since this system is an upscale home cinema system I asked for a Blu-R [...]
Ray LaMontagne.
Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs
I went to my favorite hifi-klubben store to get a demo of the new B&W XT8 speakers. I was listening back and forth to CD’s I already know very well how they’re supposed to sound like. Great listening session, awesome speakers! I was asked if I have heard Ray LaMontagne which I had not up until then. The [...]
My new speakers, B&W DM685
The B&W DM685 is a great all-round speaker for its money! A few things to keep in mind though that they are slightly forgiving and soft in their sound. They are also missing that very last bit in resolution in the midrange. But with the price tag in mind I think it is hard to find a better stand mount speaker in this class. They are very [...]
My new Rotel RA-06 SE.
Keeping in mind that I have owned several high-end amplifiers such as Krell KSA-150, Audion Silver Night 300B, NAD Master M3, Marantz PM-11S1 and so on, the Rotel RA-06 SE would seem to be a small amplifier for my choice. The Rotel RA-06 SE might not look so scary on the outside, but under the hood it hides a muscle machine. Specified by Rote [...]