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GoldenEar Technology Triton Three Loudspeakers

27 Dec 2012 07:15
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Parent Category: 2012 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2012) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

GoldenEar Technology Triton Three Price: $2000 per pair

Hans said: With a peach of a folded-ribbon tweeter and a powered bass section that should obviate the need of a subwoofer for all but the most depraved bass junkies, the Triton Three is as forgiving of low-powered amps as of harsh recordings. It won’t move heaven and earth in quite the manner that some other reviewers have claimed, but for $2000/pair, I’m not sure you can buy a more complete loudspeaker.

Great Buy

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The gist: Solid-value speakers for two grand.

Paradigm Millenia CT Powered 2.1-Channel Loudspeaker System

28 Nov 2012 02:24
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Parent Category: 2012 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2012) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Price: $699.99

Website: www.paradigm.com

Hans said: For one who abhors hyperbole, I’m left with only one conclusion: Paradigm’s Millenia CT is exceptional. This conveniently sized and carefully conceived system doesn’t merely hint at high-end sound -- it actually provides it. If what I’ve written thus far isn’t convincing enough, then perhaps my actions will speak more clearly: I’m buying my review sample.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: Compact yet powerful 2.1 system that’s priced right.

Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 45 Loudspeakers

25 Oct 2012 12:16
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Parent Category: 2012 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2012) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Price: $398 per pair

Website: www.definitivetech.com

Roger said: The Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 45 is an excellent combination of performance and value in an entry-level loudspeaker. It offers a clean midrange, and smooth high frequencies that provide a high level of performance and musicality. It also has enough bass and power-handling capability to play loud enough when my listening sessions get a bit rowdy. All of this is packaged in an attractive bookshelf design at the ridiculously low price of $199 each.

Great Buy

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The gist: Ridiculous value for money.

Dynaudio Xeo 3 Wireless Powered Loudspeakers

28 Nov 2012 02:23
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Parent Category: 2012 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2012) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Price: $2300 per pair

Website: www.dynaudio.com

Jeff said: The Xeo 3 system is about functionality. It’s also an impressive technology whose time seems to have come. Dynaudio has combined excellent sound quality, good build quality, good looks, and versatility with the technical demands of the day. Listeners now have a viable option for ridding themselves of all those components and tangles of cable cluttering their entertainment centers. The Xeo 3 is a standard-setting system.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: Powered, wireless, and really good.

Fluance XL7F Loudspeakers

25 Oct 2012 12:12
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Parent Category: 2012 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2012) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Price: $469 per pair

Website: www.fluance.com

Thom said: The Fluance XL7F is an incredible value that’s worth every cent of $469.99/pair -- and far more. In fact, Fluance could easily raise the speaker’s price by quite a bit and still be offering the deal of the year.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: Just a stupid-good-value Internet-direct speaker.