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Review: Focal Chorus 807V Bookshelf Loudspeakers
The Focal Chorus 807V is a new two-way bookshelf speaker with a 7-inch Polyglass mid-bass driver and a 1-inch Magnesium/Aluminum inverted dome tweeter. They have a very natural, uncolored sound quality and a midrange openness that sets them apart from many speakers I've reviewed. For casual or critical listening, they're easy on the ears and enjoyable for long periods of time.
Monitor Audio Vector Series V10 Speakers & VW8 Subwoofer
Monitor Audio offers the Vector V10 speakers and VW8 subwoofer designed for smaller stereo systems or as part of a home theater speaker system. The system is very reasonably priced and a great complement to a wall-mounted flat-screen television.
Review: Phase Technology Teatro V3.0 Sound Bar
The Teatro V3.0 Sound Bar is a two-way speaker with three 5.25" woofers and three 1" soft dome tweeters in a single enclosure. Each side of the sound bar has a midrange driver facing outward and angled slightly backwards towards the wall to produce a wider soundstage and increase channel separation. Phase Technology calls it SFE (Spatial Field Expander).
Pioneer S-4EX Speaker System: Sound Coherency Makes the Difference
The Pioneer S-4EX Series speakers are an off-shoot of the highly acclaimed Pioneer TAD Reference loudspeakers, designed with many of the same features to retain the sonic signature of the TADs.
Pioneer S-4EX Speaker System: Profile
The Pioneer S-4EX speakers are an off-shoot of the highly acclaimed Pioneer TAD Reference loudspeakers, designed with many of the same features to retain the sonic signature of the TADs.
Infinity Classia C336 Tower Speakers
TThe Infinity Classia Series is a line of uniquely designed loudspeakers well-suited for a contemporary room decor. They offer good sound for stereo or home theater systems at an affordable price.
Best Budget Bookshelf Speakers Under $400 per pair
Bookshelf speakers are ideal for good sound quality in smaller spaces. They can be placed on a shelf or on speaker stands and offer excellent performance. Here are my suggestions for bookshelf speakers with links to full reviews.
Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $700 per pair
It's not necessary to spend thousands of dollars on speakers to get good sound quality. These bookshelf speakers offer excellent performance at an affordable price. They can be placed on a shelf but for the best sound they should be set on speakers stands.
Infinity Classia C205 Bookshelf Speaker Review
The Infinity C205 is a stereo bookshelf speaker with performance that belies its size.
Paradigm Titan Monitor V.6 Bookshelf Speakers
The Paradigm Titan Monitors were easy on the ears and overall were very well balanced - a real pleasure to listen to for long periods of time.
Bowers & Wilkins 685 Bookshelf Speakers
The B & W 685 is a bookshelf-sized speaker designed for stereo or home theater use that can be placed on a shelf or optional speaker stands.
Best Budget Stereo Speakers Under $500 Per Pair
Stereo speakers don't have to cost a fortune to sound good. Here is a list of the best floorstanding and bookshelf stereo speakers under $500 per pair with price comparisons
Best Floorstanding Tower Speakers
Floorstanding or tower speakers are the largest type of speaker, and are available in a wide range of styles and prices. Their advantages include placement flexibility in your room and you can take them with you when moving. Another advantage is that the cabinet or enclosure is optimized or tuned to provide the best performance.
Top Five Speaker Picks
My list of Top Five Speakers is based on personal experience. I have listened to and reviewed each of these speakers in my system. The best way to choose speakers is to listen to several models with familiar music before making a decision. Use your personal listening tastes to make your decision.
Profile: Radiient Technologies' Roomcaster Wireless Speaker System
CES 2008 New Product: Radiient Technologies has introduced Roomcaster, a wireless network system that uses UWB (Ultra Wideband technology) to enable fully wireless speakers for stereo or surround sound systems.
Profile: Triad InWall Silver/4 Omni Sconce Speakers
The Triad InWall Silver/4 Sconce speakers combine a two-way speaker with a sconce-like appearance and function.
Top Stereo Speakers and In-wall Speakers
After reviewing a lot of stereo speakers and in-wall speakers, I've picked these speakers as my favorites. My list of top picks is presented in alphabetical order.
Review: BG Corp. Z-92 Tower Speakers
BG Corp. has introduced the Z-92 tower stereo speakers with planar ribbon drivers, which offer outstanding clarity, accuracy and detail.
Monitor Audio BR2 Bronze Reference Bookshelf Speakers
The Monitor Audio BR2 Bookshelf Speaker is a little dynamo with sound quality that belies its size and price.
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