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 […]
PIEGA COAX 411 GEN2 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Piega COAX 411 Gen2 loudspeakers feature a dual-concentric, entirely ribbon-based tweeter/midrange driver setup, and continue the Swiss brand’s use of tensioned aluminium cabinets. Jon Lumb takes a look at this standmount loudspeaker costing £8000.
FYNE AUDIO F701SP STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW After 5 years in production, the Fyne F701 gets the Special Production treatment, which sees upgrades to the driver magnets, crossover, a revised HF waveguide, and the use of additional cryogenic treatment, with a £1,500 increase in the retail price. Jon Lumb takes a look at this standmount costing […]