In a world where speaker design often feels like an afterthought, the Sonus faber Sonetto I G2 makes a bold statement, blending stunning aesthetics with acoustic brilliance.
The 607 S3 is the most affordable model in Bowers & Wilkins’ entry-level 600 Series and the best way to get a B&W speaker without having to pay the price associated with the brand's prestige models.
This is a heartfelt tribute to the late Siegfried Linkwitz, a true pioneer in the audio world. His groundbreaking work, which continues to resonate even after passing in 2018, is a testament to his enduring legacy. The Linkwitz LX521 is a truly remarkable loudspeaker.
The McIntosh ML1 II reimagines the harmonic blend of retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. First designed by Roger Russel in 1970, it revives a vintage iconic speaker for today’s audiophiles.
The Riviera Labs AIC-10 BAL hybrid stereo headphone/speaker power amplifier, with its all-analogue technology, restored my faith in humanity during an age dominated by digital devices.
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Limited Edition is the last monitor loudspeaker I am evaluating this year. And since ‘the last shall be first’, I give it the Bookshelf Speaker 2022 Award.
The long awaited Stradivari is the third (and last?) speaker in the noble lineage of Sonus Faber Homage Series trilogy, the Guarneri (1993) being the first and still the most cherished, followed with aplomb and equal success by the Amati (1998).