Steve Guttenberg, aka The Audiophiliac, has a popular YouTube channel that covers topics of interest to audiophiles: Analog, digital, speakers, amplifiers, tubes, solid-state, vintage gear, DIY, and of course music! He also is known to make contributions to Stereophile and other Web sites. Home theater buyers can partner the Debut B6.2 with ELAC's matching Debut Series F5.2 towers ($299 each), C5.2 center channel speaker ($198) and an ELAC SUB3010 subwoofer ($449). It's a bit bigger, and unlike the A2, it needs to be used with a separate power amp. Wow. The Take Classic has the full balance that you only get with a perfectly matched satellite subwoofer system. It's also bigger than most, at 19 inches by 14 inches by 18 inches, which also bodes well for the 10-inch, 200-watt subwoofer's sound. In this video, Steve shares his personal background and offers his perspective on a variety of audio-related topics. Buchardt Audio is a small Danish manufacturer that's quickly gaining a reputation for making extraordinary speakers. Think of it this way: A manufacturer of a quality component wants reviewer x, y, or z to review his product. Specs published by manufacturers are often incomplete, even useless -- just like subjective reviews. The sound over the best headphones should appear to come from well outside your head. Thanks, both of you. I can't speak for Steve, but I can speak for myself. Audio reviewers claim to hear things that we, ordinary people, cannot. Company Type For Profit. Always on a budget, Ive put in the time to understand how audio works in a very hands-on manner. The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2's sound is low in distortion and high in clarity, so with top-drawer audiophile music fromReference RecordingsandMA Recordings, the705 S2'ssound was palpably real, and bass definition was excellent. Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox. Our Saturday newsletter is kinda famous. Another $3.99 CD on Amazon. That model goes for (gulp) $80,000 a pair! The best speakers of all time, according to the AUDIOPHILIAC. Yes, I also want to receive the CNET Insider newsletter, keeping me up to date with all things CNET. pageTracker._initData(); But not all of it.) Asking for free equipment in exchange for a positive review is. Monday-Friday:8:30am-5:30pm PacificSaturday:9am-5pm Pacific, info@upscaleaudio.com909.931.9686DEMOS BY APPOINTMENT, 2058 Wright AvenueLa Verne, California 91750. I've seen clips on $100 speakers, so I can't really complain about spring clips on $40 speakers. The opening track's flutes, strings, delicate percussion, and large thundering drums are exquisitely mixed. Late at night in my very quiet place, I can hear details I'd never hear elsewhere. posted by trioderob on April 30, 2023 at 20:34:30: They do everything but bass and treble. If there's one catch, it's that you'll need to partner the Uni-Fi UB5 with high-powered, quality electronics to hear it at its best. Pioneer SP-BS22-LR ($130) Perhaps he has previewed it in an audio show. The Dayton B652 is a midsize, two-way loudspeaker that might surprise you. So how much of this system was comp'd and how much is yours. I trust machines, not subjective reviewers. I can measure an amplifier in 1-2 hours. My rationale is 'Who else is going to employ their skills and provide a custom product for the niche buying public?' Vlatko Stefanovski & Miroslav Tadic's Krushevo. I do that myself. This is usually accommodation pricing, or what it would cost a dealer to buy same component. Something like theNaim Uniti Atom HEmakes a perfect pairing. Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox. I wish you had a little more time to elaborate some more, but I guess then Jana would be there for a week! The emphasis is on the lowest priced -- but still terrific-sounding -- gear for the money. We have the unique combination of capabilities and nationally recognized experts to "problem solve" all facets of your project requirements. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. :)))), You said, "I conjecture that most audio reviewers have little to no engineering education. I admit it seems like an odd match, a cappella and Zappa, but it really works. That is a clear conflict of interest and a violation of journalistic ethics in any industry. Included Cipher Lightning cable has a built-in DAC that improves sound quality for iPhone and iPad users. Do you run a SPL microfone in parallel? As to the demand side--how much would people be willing to pay for reviews if they bought such reviews one piece at a time? Audioengine A2 ($199) 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Sound quality is rich, but not overly so. analogizk, let me preface my reply by noting that I am not talking about Mr. Fremer or Mr. Guttenberg, but rather am speaking in general. And it's much, much more than that. Bass doesn't go all that deep, but what's there is nicely done. The sound had a deliciously organic feel to it. The price is no typo; the Dayton Audio B652 is a midsize, black vinyl-covered monitor speaker, 11.7 inches high, 7.1 inches wide, and 6.5 inches deep. Getting access to equipment is the main perk of being an audiophile reviewer, and I can't say that I wouldn't partake myself. Bass definition is fine, but deep bass is lacking. Don't walk, run out and listen to the ELAC DEBUT 2.0 SERIES Home Theater HiFi Denon's DL-103 moving coil cartridge debuted in 1962 and was legendary when I first heard it in the early 1980s, and incredibly enough it's still around. Unless noted otherwise, the prices listed are for pairs of speakers. Think of this as an "As We See It"video edition. I don't trust anyone, but I know how to read, and I even know how to read between the lines. They're also very comfy and come with three user-replaceable cables. My review: "Best Buy" amplifier - got the brochure, it sounds like every other amp of its type. The sampler is very good in my opinion. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. The Audioengine A2 is a truly awesome design. This list of best bookshelf speakers, aka stand-mounts, is brimming with budget, mid-fi, and high-end contenders, and each one was selected for its exceptional sound quality. Its not doing anything wrong" "If you want to listen for pleasure, the L200s are definitely worth considering and definitely worth auditioning" The curve applies slightly elevated bass and treble response, and is considered the most preferred sonic quality of headphones, as it mimics the sound of perfectly set up loudspeakers in a treated room. It's made in the US and sells for $179 in the US; alas, there's no UK or Australian pricing. There is room for publishing measurements and nothing else. However, they will demonstrateclear gains provided bybetter amplification and digital-to-analogconverters. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. There is no there there, no demonstrable special skill. I know of a big high-end audio dealer in NYC that took out a personal loan on a pair of Wilson Alexandria loudspeakers--the accommodation pricing he got PROBABLY exceeds his yearly compensation--I did not ask what that is. I cover a lot of high-end, audiophile-oriented gear in this blog, but I also love finding great-sounding affordable products. So if you own a CD collection and you're looking for a new player, the C 538 will bring out the best in their sound. The new Q Acoustics 3020i is a bigger, deeper speaker than the original 3020, so the new one makes a bit more bass. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. It's 95 in the UK and AU$159 in Australia. And BTW, this forum is probably the worst place to voice doubts or skepticism about the host's honesty, because most of us are biased, and not blindly so. Cash sings from the heart, and the minimal accompaniment only heightens the intimacy of the music. I have never heard those TAD speakers, but have spent alot of time with the othersso I had fun. The Audiophiliac takes real joy in finding overachieving audio. It is important in these times to pursue the objective truth. Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? Steve Guttenberg, Audiophiliac "ELAC's new Carina BS243.4 loudspeaker sounded more refined than any similarly priced loudspeaker I know of" An unbelievable value in speakers. ($12,495; 10,000 per pair), Hsu Research is best known for its line of high-performance, yet affordable subwoofers, but it also makes speakers. I am not negative. Bass goes deep without sacrificing definition. Well, whatever it takes, the gear moves along the path of least resistance to the reviewer, and the job gets done. Koss' PortaPro on-ear headphone sounds more open and clearer than just about any other on-ear for the money, just $35 in the US, 36 in the UK, and AU$70 in Australia! I've heard a lot of more expensive speakers this year, including the Zellaton Stage, Wilson . Made in California, the Schiit Modi 2 Uber has USB, optical and coaxial digital audio inputs, and stereo RCA analog outputs. Which is why the smart manufacturers try to get their reviews done by the few reviewers who can write such attention-getting reviews. Haier SBEV40-Slim Soundbar + Subwoofer ($350) Harnessing technology from Texas Instruments this amp is perfect for using on any desk, countertop, workbench, and even in DIY projects or mobile audio applications for just $25! Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Your approach is different and we are both happy where we are. All of the Focal headphones boast moderate impedances and very high sensitivities, which means that from the Celestee to the flagship Utopia, they can all be driven by even a modest receiver or laptop output. So, when I catch a glimpse of what someone who I like's (in this case, Mr. Guttenberg) long term 'keepers,' it interests me greatly. You can always read something else, you know. Here, the Focal Stellia! Most reviewers I know, and I know a couple, get accommodation pricing (after reviewing, on equipment they have loved) because they deal directly with manufacturers and/or importers and they are industry insiders that provide a valuable service to them by informing the consumer about products. My rigs are comprised of mostly high quality vintage gear circa 1978, 1985, 1994 and 2002, along with a pair of currently available speakers, and most of it was self-purchased prior to my reviewing efforts, along with a handful of currently available products. The one we have here, the CCB-8, is a large bookshelf model with a single "coaxial" 8-inch (203mm) polypropylene driver, with a 1-inch aluminum (25mm) dome tweeter nestled in the center of it. Measurements, because they tell us 'everything' one needs to know about equipment sounds. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. The Fluance Ai40 is a self-powered speaker. By Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac Overview of these fabulous stand mount loudspeakers, designed and built on Long Island, NY. The sound is hugely satisfying, high in resolution, with wide stereo imaging. The turntables I own have been bought used from stores or off eBay and repaired and upgraded primarily by me alone, and some have self-built tonearms. You proved your ability by being good at algorithms and delivering measurable results. If you havent listened to a pair of state-of-the-art headphones recently, these will wow you with their resolution and speed. Founded Date 2009. The C316BEE V2 may be rated at just 40 watts per channel, but it sounds great with less sensitive speakers like the Magnepan .7s. I'm sure he's a nice guy but it's very obvious that he was a hi-fi salesman in a former life. I've long been an advocate of stereo home theater, but there was one stumbling block: stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers lacked video switching of any kind, so I'm especially happy to report Onkyo's TX-8270 stereo receiver sports four HDMI inputs and a boatload of other features like ultra high-resolution 32-bit/384 kHz digital converters, a moving-magnet phono input, Bluetooth, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, Spotify and AirPlay. This is the difference between a journalist and a fanboy - Fremer probably didn't agree with much of the "famous engineer's" speech - but the speaker had a depth of experience in the field that meant even if you disagreed -his thoughts were worth looking at. They're so good, they are now reference loudspeakers in three Audiophilia reviewers' households. It's not golden ears and it's not magic - it's learning and work. I am a staunch DIY guy, vs. paying high prices for products that can be made at home (with better value and sometimes better quality). Ive built as many of my accessories as possible, from a rack to record weights, tonearms and roller ball suspension devices. The album is available for free download here: https://www.marecordings.com/ Look for: Rob. And that expertise isn't arbitrary - your customers will decide in the long run. You could get lucky. Unless you have evidence to the contrary I would not go about blurting assumptions. Steve has been a famous audio reviewer for 40 years - the LRS made his best speaker ever list calling it " An astounding achievement " any questions ??? ($49.88 per pair), The Sixes are part of Klipsch's new Heritage Wireless series of self-powered speakers that connect to a turntable, TV, computer or Bluetooth device. It's harder to get a handle on the sound, which is always a good sign. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? One thing I love, in all my hobbies, is meeting people who share my enthusiasm and getting to learn about what they value and construct. By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our. Sheesh, sounds like a bad case of sour grapes. Street price runs around $250. Deny everything. Google "disinformation techniques" sometime. And it usually goes the other way around. The AT-LP60 sells for just $99 in the US, 99 in the UK and AU$249 in Australia. Log in or register to post comments COMMENTS A lot of really cool stuff Submitted by jporter on August 28, 2017 - 12:42pm Moving up the line we have the flagship closed-back, theStellia. While the Celestee is a great headphone to take on the go, the Clear MG asks for a more stationary experience with a desktop headphone amplifier. Futuristically thinking, the Phonak people are doing some intense engineering in the personal audio spectrum. UK and Australia prices haven't yet been released, but they convert to roughly 151 and AU$269. Not because of their ears, but because of the expertise they develop through lots of hard work. Not even close. The B652's bass is reasonably flat to 70Hz, so you may not need to add a sub. Only music majors with a diploma should be musicians. A very comfortable position indeed, but I don't think they have ever proved it. Both the Utopia and Stellia are completely handmade in France, and produced in small batches, with usually not more than a dozen leaving the factory each day. Hsu Research makes some of the very best subwoofers I've tested. 1. If they wanted high fidelity, they would, for example, buy Bechmark AHB2 amplifier (or some similar highly performing piece of equipment) and be done with it. It is extended as a courtesy to industry insiders and thus called "accommodation". A personal photographer/ guide fora few hours in stockholm. If the item being sold is the actual review sample and it was used before, it may be less as it is technically used. I just went back to read mrkaic's postings, he seems rather well informed and reasonable, I think he has a few valid points. I would go full Gollum and never leave the house. I think that we have ample proof that Mr. Steve Gutenberg is not well paid, he can't seem to afford a decent $50 Hair Cut, for gods sake. Enjoy life!." Customer, Spain "Steve Guttenberg been changed by Trio15 Classic" (Review) Denafrips Terminator DAC playing with the Trio15 Classic (min 2:1) Best of 2019 (min 16:44) Speakers Hall of Fame (min 13:00) Respectability has nothing to do with blind testing and whole lot to do with integrity, good products and good business practices. Pioneer SP-FS52 ($260) The SP-FS52 is a wonder; a full CNET review is coming soon. Full stop. We start at the entry level with theCelestee, a closed-back option with a shorter single-ended cable and a great introduction to the Focal house sound. If they got a 10 thousand dollar component free and did a really thorough review of it, they might break even. Founders David Stenmarck, Hjalmar Winbladh, Jan Zachrisson, Oscar Hglund, Peer strm. He's been a big headphone supporter for a long time. Certainly he presents "Useful Opinion" and is well worth listening to. A nice peek of Mr.G's stuff. Most audiophiles behave as if they were actually working AGAINST high fidelity these days. I make no salary as a reviewer and, just recently, began drawing from Social Security and my measly pension for a bit of income. The Emotiva Airmotiv B1 is a small, affordable two-way bookshelf speaker with a folded-ribbon tweeter and a 5.25-inch (160mm) mid-woofer. The White Stripes' live Under Great White Northern Lights album turned up nice and loud was a ball --the LP-6 likes to party. If we DIY, it's cheaper, but we never factor in our time. Steve Guttenberg, Audiophiliac "ELAC's new Carina BS243.4 loudspeaker sounded more refined than any similarly priced loudspeaker I know of" An unbelievable value in speakers. One of the most iconic speakers ever from the 1970s, the original JBL L100 is back as the L100 Classic, it's unabashedly a baby boomer's dream speaker. Ms. Cole sings a bunch of moody Tom Waits tunes, backed up by a stellar group. A Closer Look at the Epson CO-FH02, an Ultrabright and Ultracheap Projector, Yamaha motorcycle and instrument designers trade jobs (pictures), CNET's 'Day of the Dead Devices' altar (pictures), 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke reports for diesel duty, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Best of all, they sell for $65 in the US, 60 in the UKand AU$100 in Australia. It's nearly impossible to learn what sounds good with bad-sounding recordings. Then there's your music, analog or digital or live experiences. The P4 blows the A2 away -- it's not even close. No mention of a Mrs. Steve G. or 20 something Steve G Jr. in Medical School ( draining the cash reserve ), one of my sons lived in Mid-Town Manhattan where it's far too expensive to have any sort of family to support, I think. ($749 per pair), A true statement design from Bowers & Wilkins that combines bona-fide-audiophile cred with the accuracy required for use as a recording studio monitor. The Audiophiliac is a podcast for listeners, anyone who really SAVORS the sound of music! No, that's not the premise these reviewers are stating by way of their work. document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); This all-tube headphone amp can also be used as a stereo preamp, but with very limited connectivity. NHT SuperZero 2.0 ($198) It's 251 in the UK and AU$437 in Australia. Anyone can hear this stuff, it just takes attention and time. And yes, he is married and has children. The Valhalla 2 is $349 in the US, 360 in the UK and AU$599 in Australia. How about the makers of Oxycodone?). "Offender" sounds best cranked way up loud. His podcast will take three forms: Equipment Reviews, Rants, and Interviews. ($95 per pair), Thanks in large part to its Uni-Q driver, a pair of LS50s project a huge but precisely focused, room-filling soundstage. That is, if I like it. You would break even because the Federal taxes alone would be $3000. Secondly I have not seen a shot of the whole listening room in any part of the video, so how would you know the size of the room? Finally we come to the open-back flagship of the line, theUtopia. If you're getting into vinyl and just bought a decent turntable, your next move should be a nice phono preamp, and Schiit's Mani is a doozy! The speaker is 11.75 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, 10.75 inches deep, and it has threaded inserts on its back to facilitate wall-mounting. It will make your computer, CD or Blu-ray's two-channel music sound better than ever. It handles moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges. You just want to keep playing one more song, or even one more album. Last year, I was given a nice piece of gear and a great vintage piece (in need of repair) by the person I write for as a thank you for my efforts. Steve Guttenberg the Audiophiliac Loves These Speakers! It sells for $299 in the US and 249 in the UK. You won't hear any differences.". oh the humanity ! Hearing can be very deceptive, while measurements are objective. It's a rather Automated system, they seem to have a large group of listeners trained. This time it's a system with a Lepai LP2020TI stereo integrated amplifier that sells for the low, low price of just $38, mated with Dayton Audio B652 Air speakers that go for $50 a pair on. As you might expect, the Utopia comes with both single-ended and XLR terminated cables and yieldsa step up in detail and transparency even when compared tothe Stellia. A fierce studio recording of the blues master from 1963, and Waters sounds incredibly present and vital; no wonder "Folk Singer" is an audiophile classic. How far in the Future will Fossil Fuel Storage Systems be banned? It delivers 50 watts per channel for 8-ohm speakers, and 80 watts per channel for 4-ohm speakers. Good work- Jana. I am also always amazed with the size (or lack there of) of listening rooms in New YorkCheers! I've heard it, and it's awesome! They even publish a good bit of their findings and can be hired to Test. Last week, my wife approached me, gently asking So you dont make any money reviewing, right? I was trying to help a guy that paid $500 for a pair of A5+'s. Didn't give a damn that $200-300 bookshelf speakers would beat them 20 shades of black and blue. The A2 is a sweet-sounding little speaker, but the P4 is clearer, cleaner, and more vibrant. I'm just totally sick of all the audiophile trolls who can't help themselves to criticize cables, pricy components, quibble over .0001 of a percentage of THD, the age of the reviewers/columnists, or whatever else they can't afford, enjoy or feel others shouldn't have because they can't either. Anyway, so OF COURSE some audiophile reviewers don'tt pay for their systems if by pay you mean give over the rent and food money. It features a 1.1-inch-thick sound bar and a wireless subwoofer that's nearly as svelte. Also, many amplifiers and receivers you can get at Best Buy are as good as (or better) than a lot of the snobbish "artisanal" and/or "audiophile" stuff that is peddled in trade magazines. But if you're honest and competent, you could attract followers and sell your skills. He defines the term "audiophile" while questioning the evasiveness surrounding the term, discusses affordable audio, and describes his method for reviewing. This is Part Two of this series, Part One featured under $1,000/pair speakers, https://youtu.be/OMonNxJjWvMToday's featured speakers:Ohm Walsh 2000 https://ohmspeaker.com/speakers/walsh-tall/Epos ES14 https://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/566/index.htmlB\u0026W 805D3 https://www.cnet.com/news/the-audiophiliac-speaker-of-the-year-bowers-wilkins-805-d3/TAD ME1 https://www.cnet.com/news/the-tad-me-1-ups-the-ante-for-small-high-end-audio-speakers/Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy https://www.stereophile.com/content/wilson-watt-series-3-puppy-2-loudspeakerSnell Type A https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/378snell/index.htmlKlipsch Forte III https://www.klipsch.com/products/forte-iiiKlipsch Cornwall IV https://youtu.be/M8H3Wx80V3YMagnepan 3.6 and 3.7 https://www.cnet.com/news/speaker-of-the-year-magnepan-3-6r/JM Lab Mini Utopia http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/jmlab_mini_utopia.htmVandersteen 2C https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/914/index.htmlQuad ESL63 https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2016/02/29/vintage-glory-quad-esl-63-and-electrostatic-solutions/Apogee Duetta https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/848/index.htmlDynaudio Special 25 https://6moons.com/audioreviews/dynaudio3/1.htmlKEF LS50 original/Meta https://youtu.be/oKTYvP7YQ0Q-------------SUPPORT--------------- Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Audiophiliac/SUBSCRIBE-----------------https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wBmplRUhaCi-aNrkfgeTgAudiophiliac T-Shirts and Mugs! My guess is many trolls and haters would still say 'your' blind-testing was flawed or 'we don't believe you anyways'. They paid me a lot because I could do things that other engineers couldn't do, particularly in algorithms. Tony in Michigan ( sober since last Century, fingers crossed ), ps. And on the compensation comment you are still wrong. 2) By all means get the cheapest consultants you can find. Good science helps to create good audio products, but ultimately it's a good ear that tells us so. Spark is super-basic in functionality, and that's what I like about it. There's a lot of extremely deep bass coming from these drums, you can just about feel the texture of their sounds.
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