Marcus Carlsen is an avid audiophile with a deep passion for hi-fi systems, high-end headphones, and premium speakers. Marcus constantly explores the latest audio technologies and equipment, from precision-engineered speakers to the finest headphones.
Duetto shelf stand speakers are the brand’s first active and networked ones. They are designed in Italy, but manufactured in China. Two-way systems are equipped with a 0.7″ silk tweeter housed in a waveguide and a 5.25″ long-throw paper midrange/woofer. Amplifiers: in the high-frequency section – 100 W, operating in class AB, in the low-frequency section – 250 […] More
50 years have passed since the release of Pink Floyd ‘s famous album The Dark Side Of The Moon . To commemorate the anniversary, the Austrian company Pro-Ject has released a special version of the vinyl record player. The Dark Side Of The Moon Turntable is part of the Pro-Ject Artist Series and features distinctive rainbow LED lighting. As the record spins, the refracted light from the […] More
When it comes to small (not bookshelf, but small) speakers, a prejudice like “a small dog is always a puppy” arises. It is based on physical principles, which, in short, are: “small cannot sound full-range.” Well, Audioengine A2+ Wireless managed to shake this stereotype. But this is looking ahead. So far, we have before us an ordinary corrugated […] More
We have long been accustomed to the fact that the average receiver has so many functions and bells and whistles that it is almost impossible to properly study and master them 100%. And not because the users are stupid, but simply because some people need them all the time, but others may not need them even […] More
The successor to the KEF R5, the KEF R5 Meta speakers are passive floorstanding speakers that utilize the company’s new cutting-edge Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), or Absorbent Material Technology. This is a complex labyrinth of channels in which each of them effectively absorbs radiation of a certain frequency. The developers note that together, these channels act […] More
BLON B50 are new full-size dynamic headphones, well suited for use with a smartphone or other portable low-power device. Best Headphones for Mobile Devices B50 is the ideal headphone for mobile devices. Why? Because it looks good, weighs little and can be powered by a mobile device without an amplifier. With 32Ω low impedance, any mobile phone, MP3 or […] More
The KBEAR brand has started selling budget in-ear dynamic headphones KB01 , the main feature of which is the use of a beryllium diaphragm emitter. Considering the low price, it is unlikely that we are talking about a membrane made of pure beryllium; most likely, the 10-mm diaphragm was made by depositing beryllium onto a polymer substrate. The headphone body is made […] More
Today, the Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is under review – an updated version of the Naim Uniti Atom (which at the time of writing the review has just turned 6 years old), which has already become legendary thanks to a set of high-quality solutions and competent implementation. Like its predecessor, the Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition offers maximum […] More
The British company Deco Audio Products announced the release of the Deco Audio TRANSFER Standard tube DAC . The analog part of the new product is implemented on two double triodes ECC82 and ECC83. Deco Audio said: “After much listening and experimentation over the years, we have found that how you process a digital audio signal is much more important to […] More
FiiO has released its first over-ear open-back headphones, the FT3 . Sound is produced by the vibration of a material – thus the choice of speaker is very important in determining the quality of the sound. The FT3 features a large 60mm dynamic driver that is unparalleled in its class. Compared to a smaller speaker, the FT3 can move more […] More
Cyrus Audio will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. In anticipation of this event, the company, known primarily for its digital sources and amplifiers, introduced the Cyrus Audio TTP turntable . The company believes that their model range was sorely lacking such a source. At the same time, the Phono Signature phono preamplifier was introduced […] More
HIFIMAN ARYA ORGANIC is the latest version of open-closed magnetic planar headphones. The new Arya Organic features an updated industrial design with wooden cups for a fuller sound Maintains incredible imaging and soundstage HiFiMAN Stealth magnets provide detailed and transparent sound. Now it’s even easier to rock with lower 16 ohm impedance and 94 dB sensitivity […] More
