PARADIGM PREMIER SERIES V2 820F LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Janine Elliot takes a listen to Canadian brand Paradigm’s Premier Series V2 820F Loudspeakers for HiFi PiG. If loudspeaker value were defined by the number and size of the drivers, the Paradigm Premier Series V2 820F would win hands down (by quite a lot). This 110cm-tall floor-standing speaker […]
ROSSO FIORENTINO ARNO20: STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW Rosso Fiorentino is a brand known for producing some truly striking and original designs for their loudspeakers. With the new Arno series, they’ve produced something that still retains a lot of the spirit of their other designs, but with a rather more conventional form factor. The Arno20 is their […]
ROGERS LS3/5A and AB3a BASS UNIT REVIEW Janine Elliot takes a look at Rogers’ classic LS3/5A along with the AB3a bass unit to enhance the lower-end performance of this iconic loudspeaker. INTRODUCTION When Andy Whittle, Rogers’ Head of Design, delivered the BBC-designed LS3/5a speakers plus his new AB3a bass unit, he knew I would be […]
KERR ACOUSTIC K400 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Kerr Acoustic have been making a name for itself for a few years now, with speakers based around a transmission line design and ribbon tweeters. Jes Kerr is responsible for the tuning and kindly dropped off these K400s in person for review – they share a similar design to my […]
QUAD ESL2912X: FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Quad’s latest update to a lineup that stretches back some 68 years is definitely pitched as being a refinement and iteration on the previous ESL2912, rather than a profound reinvention of the electrostatic. It’s also an increasingly rare beast – a full-range electrostatic panel, with no reinforcement from traditional drivers, […]
WHARFEDALE DIAMOND 12.1i LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Debbioe Griffin takes a listen to the latest offering from Wharfedale and their legendary Diamond range of loudspeakers. I was very excited to receive the new Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i for review after having spent many years as a fan of their Evo range and having owned several iterations of Evos […]
PYLON AUDIO JADE 20 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Pylon Audio is a Polish loudspeaker manufacturer, and in this review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to their Jade 20 model costing £3745.
DIPTYQUE DP115S LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Stuart Smith takes a listen to the latest DP115 loudspeaker from French manufacturer Diptyque.
TECHNICS SC-CX700 SPEAKERS AND SL-40CBT DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE REVIEW I’m a bit of a Technics fanboy and have several of their turntables in the house, including a pair of Mk7s, a MK2, and a G, with the latter being the heart of the current reference system at Hifi PiG Towers, though we ordered the latest […]
D’VON AUDIO SQ-20 STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW D’Von Audio SQ-20 standmount speakers are a relatively compact speaker from a brand-new manufacturer in the UK. The company caused quite the stir at the recent Bristol HiFi Show, so we thought we ought to get a pair to listen to. Jainne Elliot does the honours…
INDIANA LINE UTAH 5 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Indiana Line Utah 5 loudspeakers are a large and traditional-looking speaker that sits on the floor and angles up to the listening position. Costing less than £700, they look to offer great value for money, but how do they sound? Janine Elliot finds out for HiFi PiG.
BORRESEN C1 STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Børresen C1 Standmount Loudspeakers are a good looking €15K speaker from the Audio Group Denmark stable. Stuart Smith takes a listen.
STORGAARD & VESTSKOV GRO LOUDSPEAKERS Storgaard & Vestskov are an €18,000 pair of compact floorstadning loudspeakers that fall in the middle of this relatively new Danish brand’s portfolio of loudspeakers. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
RMB 18/3 LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW RMB 18/3 Loudspeakers are made in the UK by Richard Best and have a unique and very individual design. They are a two-way design that are meant to be used against a wall, and cost £3240 direct from the company. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
SILENT POUND BLOOM LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Silent Pound Bloom loudspeakers are a 15K Euro large “standmount” with integrated stand that manages to house a pair of 12″ drivers, an 8″ mid driver, and a tweeter. Stuart, who thoroughly enjoyed the brand’s Challenger II, takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
NVA RELAX BUNDLE REVIEW NVA Relax Bundle includes an AP20 integrated amplifier, a pair of Cube 3 loudspeakers, and 3m of LS3 loudspeaker cable. Apart from a source, this is all you need to get you up and running, and at £2,495 you save a healthy £355 over buying them individually. Janine Elliot takes a […]