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2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide

The 2015 SoundStage! Network Buying Guide features summaries of all stereo and home-theater products reviewed in the calendar year across all of our publications. The Buying Guide is subdivided by product and price, with each article including pricing details, a review summary, a full-review link, and product-award indicators.

All prices are in US dollars.

KEF R400b Subwoofer

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Subwoofers

KEF R400bPrice: $1699.99

Website: www.kef.com

Roger said: The KEF R400b subwoofer’s agility and musicality should nicely complement the sound of high-quality speaker systems, and its modern look and small size will easily blend with the furnishings of fashionably decorated rooms -- not something that can be said of most subs.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: The perfect complement to your KEF R-series speakers.

Ascendo C6 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Ascendo C6Price: $3990 per pair

Website: www.ascendo.de

Sid said: the Ascendo C6 proved that pleasing appearance, placement flexibility, and great sound need not be mutually exclusive. If you’re looking for a loudspeaker for your family or living room, and need great sound without worrying too much about front-wall proximity, the Ascendo C6 should be at the top of your must-audition list.

Read the SoundStage! Ultra review.

The gist: Slimline German speaker with some unique design traits.

Bluesound Duo Sub/Sat Loudspeaker System

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

BluesoundPrice: $999

Website: www.bluesound.com

Kevin said: The Powernode and Duo are simply a dedicated combo of receiver and speakers -- but this “receiver” is a dedicated streaming tuner, and the speakers are three diminutive wonders from Paul Barton. They are elegant reinventions of tried-and-true audio products.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: Barton-designed 2.1-channel speaker system is compact and attractive.

Bryston Mini A Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Bryston Mini APrice: $1200 per pair

Website: www.bryston.com

Philip said: The no-frills Mini A gets on with the business of producing superb sound at a price within the reach of many. Add to this Bryston’s 20-year warranty, and the Mini A seems not only a good investment, but a sensible one.

Read the SoundStage! Hi-Fi review.

The gist: Gets all the basic speaker stuff right at an affordable price.

Cambridge Audio Aeromax 6 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice

Cambridge Audio Aeromax 6Price: $1500 per pair

Website: www.cambridgeaudio.com

Vince said: The cohesiveness of voices and piano through the Aeromax 6 is unmatched in my experience in the price range of $1500-$3000/pair. If you’re looking in that range, and value imaging and soundstaging above all else, look no further: the Aeromax 6 is your answer. It’s pure gold.

Reviewers' Choice

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: The Balanced Mode Radiator really delivers vocals just right.

Eclipse TD508MK3 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Eclipse TD508MK3Price: $1490 per pair

Website: www.eclipse-td.net

Wes said: Would I be happy with the Eclipse TD508MK3s as the main speakers of my nearfield system? Absolutely yes. Try a pair. I think you’ll be happy too.

Read the SoundStage! Xperience review.

The gist: These tiny desktop speakers are imaging champs.

GoldenEar Technology Triton Five Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice

GoldenEar Technology Triton FivePrice: $1999.98 per pair

Website: www.goldenear.com

Roger said: At $1999.98/pair, the GoldenEar Triton Five is a fantastic performer -- a true high-end speaker at a true entry-level price. It receives my highest recommendation.

Reviewers' Choice

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: All of these GoldenEar speakers seem like winners.

GoldenEar Technology Triton One Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2015 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice

GoldenEar Technology Triton One Price: $4999.98 per pair

Website: www.goldenear.com

Doug said: The Triton One’s performance across the board is exceptional. I’m sure you can’t find another speaker that offers all it does -- in short, full-range, reference-grade sound -- for a price that any serious audiophile with a decent job can afford: $4999.98/pair. The hi-fi world needs more products like this. That’s why GoldenEar’s Triton One gets my highest recommendation.

Reviewers' Choice

Read the SoundStage! Hi-Fi review.

The gist: Bass: get 20Hz for the price of 40Hz.

  1. KEF R100 Loudspeakers
  2. MartinLogan Motion 35XT Loudspeakers
  3. Monitor Audio Bronze 6 Loudspeakers
  4. Monitor Audio Gold 200 Loudspeakers
  5. Paradigm Reference Prestige 95F Loudspeakers
  6. PSB Imagine X2T Loudspeakers
  7. Revel Performa3 M106 Loudspeakers
  8. Sonus Faber Chameleon B Loudspeakers
  9. Sonus Faber Chameleon T Loudspeakers
  10. Spatial Audio Hologram M1 Turbo Loudspeakers
  11. SVS Prime Satellite Loudspeakers and SB-1000 Subwoofer
  12. SVS Prime Tower Loudspeakers
  13. System Audio SA Saxo 5 Powered Loudspeakers
  14. Crystal Cable Arabesque Minissimo Loudspeakers
  15. Focal Sopra No2 Loudspeakers
  16. Focus Audio Prestige FP90 BE Loudspeakers
  17. Magico Q7 Mk II Loudspeakers
  18. Muraudio Domain Omni PX1 Loudspeakers
  19. Vienna Acoustics Imperial Liszt Loudspeakers
  20. Bryston Middle T Loudspeakers
  21. PSB Imagine T3 Loudspeakers
  22. Reference 3A Nefes Loudspeakers
  23. Hegel Music Systems H160 Integrated Amplifier-DAC
  24. Linn Majik DSM Integrated Amplifier-Network Music Player
  25. Luxman L-550AX Integrated Amplifier
  26. Musical Fidelity M6si Integrated Amplifier-DAC
  27. NuPrime Audio IDA-8 Integrated Amplifier-DAC
  28. NuPrime IDA-16 Integrated Amplifier-DAC
  29. Octave Audio V 110 Integrated Amplifier
  30. Optoma NuForce DDA120 Direct Digital Integrated Amplifier-DAC
  31. Pathos Acoustics Lògos MKII Integrated Amplifier
  32. Aqua - Acoustic Quality La Voce S2 Digital-to-Analog Converter
  33. Ayre Acoustics QB-9DSD Digital-to-Analog Converter
  34. Bluesound Powernode Streaming Receiver
  35. Calyx M Portable Media Player
  36. Cambridge Audio Azur 851N Network Music Player-DAC-Digital Preamplifier
  37. Cocktail Audio X40 Music Server
  38. DigiBit Aria Music Server
  39. Esoteric Grandioso P1 SACD/CD Transport and D1 Mono Digital-to-Analog Converters
  40. Exogal Comet Digital-to-Analog Converter
  41. Hegel Music Systems HD12 Digital-to-Analog Converter
  42. Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analog Converter
  43. Moon by Simaudio Neo 260D CD Transport-DAC
  44. Moon by Simaudio Neo 280D Digital-to-Analog Converter
  45. Stanford Research Systems PERF10 Rubidium Audio Clock
  46. Wadia di322 Digital-to-Analog Converter
  47. Cambridge Audio Azur 651P Phono Stage
  48. Moon by Simaudio Evolution 610LP Phono Stage
  49. Octave Audio Phono EQ.2 Phono Stage
  50. Onkyo CP-1050 Turntable with OC-105 Cartridge
  51. Pro-Ject Classic Xtension 10 Evolution Turntable
  52. Audio Research Reference 10 Preamplifier
  53. Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Preamplifier
  54. Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Twenty Preamplifier
  55. Cary Audio SL-100 Preamplifier
  56. JE Audio Reference 1 Preamplifier
  57. NAD C 510 Direct Digital Preamplifier-DAC
  58. NAD Masters Series M12 Preamplifier-DAC
  59. Rogue Audio RP-5 Preamplifier
  60. Blue Circle Audio BC60X1 Power Conditioner
  61. Nordost Norse 2 Tyr 2 Power Cord
  62. Ayre Acoustics MX-R Twenty Mono Amplifiers
  63. Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 Stereo/Mono Amplifier
  64. Cyrus Audio Stereo 200 Stereo Amplifier
  65. Hegel Music Systems H30 Mono/Stereo Amplifier
  66. Luxman M-900u Stereo/Mono Amplifier
  67. Moon by Simaudio Evolution 760A Stereo Amplifier
  68. NAD C 275BEE Stereo/Mono Amplifier
  69. NAD Masters Series M22 Stereo Amplifier
  70. Soulution 711 Stereo Amplifier
  71. Bluesound Pulse Wireless Loudspeaker System
  72. Cabasse Stream 1 Bluetooth Speaker
  73. JBL Clip Bluetooth Speaker
  74. Koss BTS1 Bluetooth Speaker
  75. Outdoor Tech Buckshot Pro Bluetooth Speaker-Powerbank-Flashlight
  76. Philips BT3500B Bluetooth Speaker
  77. AudioQuest Cinnamon Ethernet Cable
  78. Nordost Norse 2 Tyr 2 Speaker Cables and Interconnects
  79. NAD Masters Series M17 Surround-Sound Processor
  80. NAD Masters Series M27 Seven-Channel Amplifier
  81. Onkyo TX-NR838 Network Audio/Video Receiver
  82. Parasound Halo A 31 Three-Channel Power Amplifier
  83. Astell&Kern AK Jr Portable Media Player
  84. Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Headphones
  85. AudioQuest NightHawk Headphones
  86. Aurender Flow Headphone Amplifier-DAC
  87. Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Headphones
  88. Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Headphones
  89. HiFiMan HE1000 Headphones
  90. Jabra Move Bluetooth Headphones
  91. Jam Transit Bluetooth Headphones
  92. Koss BT540i Bluetooth Headphones
  93. M2Tech Marley Headphone Amplifier
  94. Marshall Headphones Mode EQ Earphones
  95. Monoprice 10585 Bluetooth Headphones
  96. Moon by Simaudio Neo 430HA Headphone Amplifier
  97. NAD Viso HP30 Headphones
  98. Oppo Digital HA-2 Headphone DAC-Amplifier
  99. Oppo Digital PM-2 Headphones
  100. Oppo Digital PM-3 Headphones
  101. Outdoor Tech. Tuis Bluetooth Headphones
  102. Phiaton MS 100 BA Earphones
  103. Polk Audio Hinge Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  104. PSB M4U 4 Earphones
  105. RBH Sound EP3 Earphones
  106. Torque Audio t402v Headphones
  107. Devialet Ensemble System
  108. AudioQuest JitterBug USB Noise Filter
  109. Bluesound Vault CD Ripper and Storage Device
  110. Highend-AudioPC AudiophileOptimizer Computer Audio Software
  111. IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R200 Speaker Stands
  112. JL Audio CR-1 Active Subwoofer Crossover

Subcategories

(2015) Subwoofers

(2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

(2015) Stereo Loudspeakers Over $10,000

(2015) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

(2015) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

(2015) Stereo Digital Source Components

(2015) Stereo Analog Source Components

(2015) Preamplifiers

(2015) Power Conditioners and Cords

(2015) Power Amplifiers

(2015) Portable Speakers

(2015) Interconnects and Speaker Cables

(2015) Home-Theater Components

(2015) Headphones and Related

(2015) Complete Systems

(2015) Accessories, Stands and Other Products

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