Speakers and Radios.com

Welcome to speakersandradios.com

don — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:32:21 +0000

Speakers and Radios dot com is your ticket to great sound. Since I started writing my nationally-published newspaper column in 2002, I’ve made a special effort to tell readers that buying good speakers is of the utmost importance. Far more than anything else, the speakers you choose determine the sound quality and character of your [...]

Acculine Home Theater Speakers

don — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:30:53 +0000

Acculine Home Theater Speaker System Pros Unbeatable price/performance ratio and affordable to most anyone, even at regular prices Exotic planar tweeters create stunning detail, definition, and clarity 30-day satisfaction guarantee from The Audio Insider ASub subwoofer is a standout performer Cons Only one choice of finish- black ash vinyl with black cloth grill 4-ohm impedance makes the A2 and A3 ill-suited to lower [...]

Paradigm Speaker Factory Tour Part 1

don — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:10:40 +0000

Paradigm is one of the most respected names in audio and has won continual acclaim from consumer and trade publications for their outstanding products, dedication to good sound, and service to the dealers and end users who serve as their customers. Among major manufacturers they are also rather unique in this day of designing at home and outsourcing the manufacturing [...]

Speaker Deal! Acculine Speakers 20% and 35% off in September

don — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:20:11 +0000

During September The Audio Insider is offering 20% off of Acculine A1r, A2r, and A3r speakers and 35% off the original Acculine A1, A2, and A3. Get a pair ofA3 tower speakers providing stunning sound from exotic leaf tweeters for only $319! For more info, read the post at soundadviceblog.com. addthis_url [...]

Axiom Audio Algonquin Outdoor Speakers Short Take Review

don — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:56:35 +0000

Axiom Audio Algonquin Outdoor Speaker, Spiced Rum Finish

Axiom Audio Algonquin Outdoor Speakers Two-way Outdoor Bookshelf Speakers $330/pair Pros

True hi-fi soud
Choice of four finishes
Effective weather and bird-proofing
Full sound even when used in open outdoor spaces
Excellent service and support from Axiom Audio
Money-back satisfaction guarantee

Cons

Some cabinet resonances that can be detected when used indoors

Canadian speaker manufacturer Axiom Audio has become well-known by music and home theater buffs for its excellent-sounding products

Canton Movie 80 CX System Short Take Review

don — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:07:31 +0000

Canton Movie 80 CX Home Theater Speaker System Short Take Review By Nick Katsafanas (Original photographs coming soon) 5 piece Sub-Sat System MSRP: $699 Pros Excellent sound from truly tiny satellite speakers Two-way satellites with coaxial tweeters for superior treble reproduction Wall brackets included Easy to set up Premium construction and finish, top-of-the-line in its class Luxury touches like you would expect if buying a Rolex [...]

The Speaker Company TSBL, TC2, and TSS Home Theater Speaker System Review

don — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:55:35 +0000

The Speaker Company TSBL Bookshelf Speakers The Speaker Company TSBL, TC2, and TSS Home Theater Speaker System Pros Fantastic price/performance equation Superior sound quality and construction compared to competing speakers from big-box stores Clean, natural sound with no glaring faults, no listening fatigue Dipolar surround speakers for superior surround effects, extremely rare at the price point Money back guarantee with free [...]

Review: Magnepan MMG Speakers

don — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:07:13 +0000

Magnepan MMG Planar-Magnetic Speakers Review By Nick Katsafanas Photography and edit by Don Lindich From the Magnepan website: “Have you ever noticed that instruments projected from small boxes sitting on the floor sound like they are coming out of boxes on the floor? This problem can be partially corrected by placing the box speakers on tall speaker stands. [...]

Speaker Deal! Polk Audio RM-10 5-piece surround speaker set for $199 (save $424.96)

don — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:56:59 +0000

Polk RM-10 Surround Speaker System Online retailer J&R Music and Computer World has a great deal on the Polk Audio RM-10 5-piece surround speaker system, composed of the front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers- all for $199, a savings of $424.96 from the original price. Longtime readers know I greatly favor bookshelf speakers over [...]

Review: The Speaker Company P6, P5 and RC1 Speakers

don — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:54:18 +0000

P6 bookshelf speaker (left) with RC1 center channel and P5 bookshelf speaker

The Speaker Company is a new direct-sales company offering a wide variety of speakers from in-wall and ceiling speakers to surround systems such as the subject of this review. You can read my initial impressions of their products here. Offering "Quality Loudspeakers at Half the Price" they source