This Monitor Audio Gold 300 loudspeaker marks the third Monitor model I’ve reviewed for TAS, the first having been the previous incarnation of this speaker (which shares the same name—no Mark III, Plus, or other ...

Before taking delivery of Magico’s M6 loudspeaker, the three best-sounding speakers I’d had in my home were Magico’s own Q7 Mk.II ($229,000, Issue 256), the Wilson Benesch Eminence ($235,000, Issue 294) and the Rockport Lyra ...

When I was a little kid in the 1970s my parents gave me my own “compact stereo system.” Except, it wasn’t stereo, and it wasn’t high end. It included an LP record player, AM radio, ...

The following is a press release issued by Focal. CES, Las Vegas | January 8, 2020 - French speaker specialist, Focal, has added three new models to its recently launched Chora range, including its first ...

This editorial piece appeared in the 300th issue of TAS. This is the 300th issue of The Absolute Sound. As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, that is a remarkable milestone for ...

Las Vegas, Nev. — HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is introducing the JBL L82 Classic, a modern bookshelf version of ...

The following is a press release issued by Audioarts. January 6, 2020 - A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when ...

The following is a press release issued by High End By Oz, United Home Audio, and Vitus Audio. January 2, 2019 - High End By Oz LLC is pleased to announce United Home Audio as ...

The following is a press release issued by The Florida Audio Expo. Tampa, Florida | December 2019—Music lovers rejoice! The Florida Audio Expo is happening Friday–Sunday, February 7–9, 2020, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton ...

When an audio journalist asked loudspeaker designer Richard Vandersteen if his company would make an in-wall speaker, Richard replied, “I’ll make an in-wall speaker when Steinway makes an in-wall piano.” That brilliant retort perfectly sums ...

Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 $249 It’s little; it’s vinyl clad; it’s dirt cheap; and it sounds terrific. The B5 compact represents the first effort in what should be a long and fruitful collaboration between Elac ...

In 1981 I was finishing college, had just built a recording studio, and was a part-time salesman at the stereo store where I’d been working for the past four years while attending school. The stereo ...

The following is a press release issued by High End by Oz. December 11, 2019 - High End By Oz LLC is pleased to announce Stellar Home Audio as an authorized dealer for Audio Solutions ...

December 5, 2019: Pearl Audio, a high-end audio dealer located in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon, hosted a standing-room-only event featuring new products from Luxman, Dynaudio, and TechDAS. Jeff Sigmund, President of Luxman America, ...

The following is a press release issued by Magico. Hayward, CA | December 6, 2019 – The largest and most advanced of Magico’s A Series, the A5 incorporates the company’s first 5-inch pure midrange driver ...