Reference Speakers

For Audiophiles who have built their systems up to a significant level – there is no more important component in their system than their audiophile reference level loudspeakers. These (often) large format loudspeakers can be dynamic, powered, electrostatic, hybrid electrostatic, D’apolito array or any number of other configurations that yield fantastic sound.

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How I Went American Picking for an Audiophile Classic

Reference Speakers

Everyone has that one special product. One they have an unconditional love for. This is the story of how Andrew Robinson journeyed far from home to rescue that special product and got more that he bargained for.

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The Jimi Standard For Reference Loudspeakers

Reference Speakers

The Jimi Hendrix Standard is a unique standard to measure the performance of a loudspeaker. It puts a unique spin on the standards and...

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Big Speakers, Big Problems

Reference Speakers

Steven Stone walked around the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show listening to several huge "super speakers." One thing became very clear from...

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Bowers and Wilkins Diamond 800 Pulls a Porsche 911?

Reference Speakers

Bowers and Wilkins takes one of its flagship loudspeakers from its past and brings it into the modern day with an update. And man, did Bowers and Wilkins do it right with this update.

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