EVE Audio SC207: good nearfield listening

EVE Audio SC207: good nearfield listening

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Current customs want you to spend less time in front of the HiFi system in the living room and more hours sitting at your desk than in the past. It is not said that in this case we must give up the quality of music reproduction: using good nearfield monitors (IE. close listening), we can continue to get excited with quality reproduction. This type of bookshelf comes directly from the pro sector and with the EVE Audio SC207 you can get extremely convincing results at a reasonable price. By Paolo Perilli “In my work as an editor of music reproduction equipment, I have always had a preference for low budget solutions that would allow to obtain satisfactory results based on the much sought after quality / price ratio. For my personal curiosity and for work reasons, for several years my attention has been captured by devices that do not belong to the HiFi world but to that of professional audio. This sector is dominated by mechanisms quite different from the Home one and my experience leads me to say that often and willingly the quality / price ratio of many equipment is superior and more generally really excellent as in…

Estelon

Estelon

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ESTELON has decided to celebrate its 10 years of success by updating its iconic models. In particular, enhancements have been made for the Classic Collection, with six Mk II models, ideal for true audiophiles and music lovers who appreciate absolute neutrality, linear tonal balance and a realistic 3D presence.To celebrate Estelon’s 10 years of success, Alfred Vassilkov, founder and designer of Estelon, has decided to make the already successful X and Y series even more flawless.Alfred Vassilkov’s expertise in designing and building high-end loudspeakers has contributed to the global audiophile community by bringing the most luxurious and highest performing products through the Estelon brand.Applied upgrades maintain the unique and luxurious design and clear curves of the cabinets ensuring the absence of standing waves and internal reflections.Technical updates consist of new crossover networks that combine improved resistor and capacitor components for wider dynamic range and transparency.The new internal wiring provided by Kubala-Sosna offers richer and more detailed sound, while the updated connectors are now stronger providing more secure connectivity.Mk II models are now available with new Estelon-designed high-quality matte black stainless steel floor spikes and interchangeable flat feet, for carpeted or hard floors, resulting in reduced vibration, better audio reproduction and…

DALI OBERON

DALI OBERON

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Wireless gets easier and easier, more and more effective with the Oberon C series that adds the integrated power section and the connection without signal cables to the already well-known qualities of the passive Oberon loudspeakers. In this series, the 1 C model is the compact two-ways bookshelf with two speakers: 7-inch woofer, a size that is 15% higher than the classic 6.5-inch size typical for products in this market segment. A greater radiating surface allows to obtain a higher sound pressure with a more contained movement of the voice coil and consequently greater dynamics with more contained distortion. 4-layer voice coil. 29 mm tweeter: it has been specially developed for the Oberon series: dome in woven synthetic fiber with an extremely low weight, just 0.060 mg per sq mm. Such a large diameter allows to obtain a higher sound pressure with a more contained membrane excursion. Power section with two 50-watt Class D modules for each speaker, one per speaker. Exceptional value of 100 dB in the measurement of the signal / noise ratio. Integrated DSP that provides equalization and electronic filter. Oberon C’s ideal partner is the Sound Hub, now developed in a Compact version, which ensures a…

The Chinese Miracle: Lonpoo LP42

The Chinese Miracle: Lonpoo LP42

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Acoustic loudspeakersLONPOO LP42 By Antonello Oliva The cabinet might not be made of hand-polished solid walnut and certainly the speakers do not come out of the workshops of the best Danish school, yet these tiny speakers have all it takes to become one of the very few products that have made home entertainment history. These speakers are ideal for music playback at home, and they allow listening to high-quality music at affordable costs. The reason is simple. The price per pair is less than 100 euros, at launch it was 59 euros only. Due to its affordable price, their demand will likely grow further: in Western Countries, nothing comparable had ever been marketed in terms of overall sound quality, construction, attention to detail, and consequently very favorable quality-price ratio. — Their great strength, not to be taken for granted, is their proper and balanced sound delivery: clean and fast, these speakers are so credible that they do not deface at all when compared to more expensive loudspeakers. Renowned brands may happen to guess their unbeatable product at the same price range. It has happened to Nad, Philips, Onkyo and a few others. There are better options for sure, but if…