The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System
The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews.
Speakers
Fyne Audio F303 Floorstanding Speakers Reviewed
Plentiful dynamics and detail, huge scale and excellent imaging make this another excellent speaker in Fyne’s F300 range.
Yamaha HS-8 8″ Active Studio Monitor Speakers Reviewed
If you can accommodate them, you’ll achieve excellent mixes which translate well to consumer devices and pro audio alike.
Yamaha DSR 112/115/215/118W Active PA Loudspeakers Reviewed
Public address loudspeakers have remained aesthetically similar for decades and truth be told they’ve never been especially lightweight or portable. technological advancements, primarily in class D amplification, have at least reduced the racks of auxiliary equipment needed to run a speaker set to virtually zero.
2 Fyne Audio F301 Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed
when old Tannoy talent regroup and launch a new name and fresh ranges designed from the ground up, there is certainly reason to get excited. If this is what the company can produce on a budget, I look forward to auditioning their more upmarket models.
Edifier S2000 Pro Active Speakers Review
Great looking, well made, well specified and lovely to listen too. That’s the Edifier S2000 Pro summed up in a nutshell.
2 AirPulse A300 Active Speakers Review
Their price and size places them in a segment of the market where there is a great deal of competition, but they compare very favourably to models far beyond their price.
Edifier S350DB Review
If you’re after plenty of inputs, smart aesthetics and convenience features with better sonics than the average one box solution, these are worth a look. For no compromise audio performance, look elsewhere.
8 Edifier S880DB High-Res Certified Speakers Review
Truly excellent both physically and sonically and packing quality components into a pair of compact enclosures, the S880s represent real value for money. Highly recommended.
Edifier R2730DB Active Bookshelf Speakers Review
If you like hugely over-emphasised bass and little else, these are the speakers for you. For the rest of us who favour neutrality or musicality, these are not contenders; especially at the price.
Tannoy Legacy Cheviot Speakers Review
Truly terrific speakers, from which music flows with apparent ease. If you’ve got a little space and don’t mind the retro looks, these big Tannoys are truly deserving of their fine heritage and pride of place in your music system.
Tannoy XT8F Review
Tannoy have created a giant killer here, the XT8 is a truly wonderful speaker.
Edifier Luna Eclipse E25 Bluetooth Speakers Review
While some may prefer the style and sound of a traditional ‘boxy’ speaker, there’s no doubting that these are an extremely capable option for those who prefer a little more style on their desktop. They’re well made, unusually styled and are sonically capable.
Edifier R2000DB Active hi-fi Bluetooth Speakers Review
Edifier’s R2000DB is a budget speaker with impressive build, a decent array of features and superb sonics.
1 Connect a Turntable to Active Speakers for a Compact Vinyl ...
Who said a proper vinyl-based system had to be large and cumbersome? It is possible to assemble a compact vinyl playback system which won’t break the bank, won’t damage your records and will sound a million times better than virtually every self-contained, all-in-one solution currently on the market.
Tannoy Mercury 7.4 Review
a pair of Mercury V4s formed the basis of my first true hi-fi system, at the time fronted by Yamaha amplification and a vast array of source components. Components came and went, though the V4s remained the one common denominator for many years. The mercury 7.4 takes everything that made the Mercury range great and improves upon it in every area.
Tannoy Eclipse Three Review
Fun, musical, easy to partner and engaging across the board, these Eclipse Three speakers are something of a bargain in quality audio.
Acoustic Energy Aego3 Review
Despite their minor deficiencies, the Aego3s will delight anyone serious about their audio.
Yamaha NS-BP401 Review
A beautifully crafted pair of speakers with a neutral but likeable sonic character.
Yamaha MusicCast WX-030 Review
The Yamaha WX-030 is a desktop speaker incorporating advanced streaming capabilities and compatible with the Yamaha MusicCast multi-room audio system.
RCF Ayra 5 Review
Compact, affordable studio monitors with excellent connectivity and impressive sound.