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) Steve Guttenberg - Audiophiliac | Page 5 | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum WANTED: Happy members who like to discuss audio and other topics related to our interest. He also is known to make contributions to Stereophile and other Web sites. The original NHT SuperZero was the go-to entry-level audiophile speaker for nearly 10 years before it went out of production in 2001. I apologize for those of us that tramp through and leave some mud on the carpet, but for me it is a pleasure to see what works best for you. The slightly larger RP-160M packs a bigger wallop than the RP-150M. On an objectivist basis, do the math: Estimate what you think an audiophile reviewer makes, then estimate what their systems cost. Saving money is good, but it is not our objective. The Audiophiliac - High-end audio news - CNET And it usually goes the other way around. 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. Last week, my wife approached me, gently asking So you dont make any money reviewing, right? Cable risers, footers, damping material the performance can all be quantified and created cheaply at home. This compact monitor delivers shockingly deep, super-solid bass, vivid midrange and treble, and clearly focused stereo imaging. I quickly discovered the Concept 300 is "format agnostic;" digital sounded great and so did analog. Founded in 1932 Wharfedale is very much the elder among the world's speaker companies, and Denton 85th Anniversary Edition reflects the that. You'd think by this stage of the audio game, we'd have hit the bottom of the mix by now. 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. nothing against Steve - he's just pretty much what ya get in audio reviewers today. Many readers can't do engineering math (shoot, I promised I wouldn't mention cables), but the economics here are obvious. The way you've spoken here about 2-hour to 6-hour reviews at $10/hour is prima facie evidence that your objective is not high fidelity - your objective is to tell other audiophiles that they're morons and their valuable gear is crap that they can buy at Walmart for less. Top 10 great-sounding amplifiers from $40 to $450. Only aerospace engineers should be allowed to fly planes. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. In your case you're belittling some good people with absolutely nothing to back you up. I guess very little. Your argument is classic Leftist (bad, as compared to classic Liberal which is good). This flat, 1-inch (25 mm) square tweeter promises clearer, lower-distortion sound than many dome tweeters can manage. 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. Desire to learn and share knowledge of science required as is 20 years of participation in forums (not all true). Reviews ethics statement. How about the makers of Oxycodone?). There is no there there, no demonstrable special skill. I go under the assumption that stuff which is really bad simply doesn't make it to publication. The entire album is superb, and over great headphones or speakers the sound will leave you breathless! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Im not judging, but people at work think its weird Yes, it's weird, honey. The African percussion and drums are unprocessed and natural. However, they will demonstrateclear gains provided bybetter amplification and digital-to-analogconverters. My respect for Michael Fremer went up several notches when he accurately reported on a speech given by a famous recording engineer -in which said engineer laid out the flaws of analog and why he massively preferred digital sources. 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). Here's a good reference on that: https://www.stereophile.com/content/listening-143#LSVE1iTpzKwhMaq2.97. A personal photographer/ guide fora few hours in stockholm. The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is a six-piece home theater system with four tiny satellite speakers, a slightly larger center speaker, and a 200-watt sub with an 8-inch woofer. The opposite, reaching a deal on a product you have reviewed favorably is not. Regardless of the equipment Ive reviewed or have on hand to review, Im always glad to see it go on its way after review I like the sound of my own systems. Cabasse is known for its dynamic accuracy, and Steve especially notes how the Muranos reminded him that a piano is a percussion instrument, accurately conveying that transient energy of felt-tipped hammers hitting strings. You guess that it is "less and less each year", but you do not that. 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. There's a headphone jack on the front panel, and around back you'll find four pairs of RCA inputs, plus Bluetooth, but there are no phono or digital inputs. $15,000. 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. For this reason, they are not better qualified to review electronic equipment than any other individual. You are actually reading the writing of people who have strong engineering, sales, and/or writing knowledge. The Mini is the smallest speaker in PSB's Imagine series: it's just 9.25 inches (235mm) high, and it weighs 6.5 pounds (2.94kg). the problem Is that those audio reviewers who know no engineering have no legitimate claim to be able to review audio gear better than "ordinary" listeners of audio gear. While I do think much of it IS overpriced, it is justified. Reviews ethics statement. So here we have a kind of supply and demand that you'd like to pretend doesn't or shouldn't exist, in terms of any quid pro quo. I first heard the Concept 300 at a press preview in New York, and I immediately requested a pair for review. 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. This week, hosts Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger are joined by their old friend Steve Guttenbergaka "The Audiophiliac"to discuss his recent interview with Professor Edgar Choueiri, the man behind the BACCH-SP Stereo Purifier (4:00 to 20:15). The Audiophiliac, Steve Guttenberg, is a long time industry heavyweight, a prolific audio journalist, and a wild "As We See It" contributor to Stereophile. Take a pill. Six hours for people who don't measure anything, just publish their "enlightened views" is generous in the extreme. Deep in his soul he knows he can't ever allow any of his notions to be put . This movie soundtrack was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London (where the Beatles made all their albums). I prefer Terry pratchett when it comes to fantasy. I wouldn't waste a penny or a second of my time if it didn't sound better to my ears. It's good that you're a do-gooder and want to save people money. When have audio reviewers proved anything comparable? The L100 Classic sells for $4,000 a pair. Energy Take Classic 5.1 system ($400) Yamaha sells the R-S202 direct on its Web site for $130, with free shipping in the US, and Amazon does the same for Prime customers. US price is $199, 200 in the UKand AU$599 in Australia. Talk about entry level that doesnotlook or sound remotely entry level!Focal Celestee delivers style and punch way beyond its price. The Denton is a honey; I love the way it hearkens back to the classic 1980s UK sound, and still sounds great today. The C316BEE V2 is a modern classic, an old school Class AB amp that harkens back to NAD's original 3020 amp from the 1970s. Ive received 3 affordable gifted products from a manufacturer whom I befriended and consider a dear friend one of which I already owned one of and another that I've just mentioned in passing and not called out in a fun review. I am very curious to see your math. Another $3.99 CD on Amazon. It sounds better overall too; a pair runs $300 in the US, 249 in the UKand AU$599 in Australia. My reviews generally run between 2200-3200 words. Apple of audio products. So, the key question is: are there negative externalities associated with subjective audio reviews? I have a hunch you can cut your review time by 90% - just ask the manufacturer for their measurements and be done with it! 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. 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! These two speed demons astonish with their fleet fingerings. We say that because it sounds more dynamically alive and vibrant than a lot of similarly sized competitors, including the stellar ELAC Uni-Fi UB5. Epidemic Sound is a Swedish based music company soundtracking the . The best reviewers here are able to hear things and do things that most other reviewers can't - and you can't - and that's why they do what they do and you don't. Reviews ethics statement. Your approach is different and we are both happy where we are. The manufacturer is not offering a special deal, it is what they normally charge for their product. If I had a "Customer Base" like Mr.Steve G, back in the 1980s, I wouldn't have left the Consumer Audio Business, Phew. You would break even because the Federal taxes alone would be $3000. I review because I genuinely love this hobby. oh the humanity ! 2022 really delivered extraordinary speakers, priced from $995 to $36,000 a pair!0:00 Yes sir, SIX Audiophiliac Speakers of the Year!2:05 Magnepan LRS+, $995. FREE Dynamically Uncompressed Audiophile Music Sampler from MA Recordings They sell for $400 a pair in the US, 269 in the UK and AU$599 in Australia. It was redesigned a year later as the SP-BS22-LR that's still being made, and still sounds unbeatable for the price. If you're of a certain age and remember how the original held sway, this new one will rekindle your love of music. It's a rather Automated system, they seem to have a large group of listeners trained. It was developed by Dr. Sean E. Olive, acoustic research fellow, and Todd Welti, distinguished engineer, Harman International, hence the other term, Olive-Welti curve. Though he resists using the cliche, Steve finally can't help describing the Murano's imaging as "holographic", reaching far left and right, with great height and depth. The tuning on the Stellia is known for being an almost perfect match for the Olive-Welti Harman over-ear tuning curve (see box below). To be included on this list Steve either owned, lived with, or as a salesman sold these speakers for at least one year (with just a few exceptions). I hate losing money on crap. It is true that $10k will not make you wealthy, but it is still $10k for free. In our listening tests, paired with either the Sony STR-DN-1080 receiver or a NAD C 338 integrated amplifier the Q350 let the music speak for itself. It's a sealed (acoustic suspension) rather than ported design, and the sound was free of the bass boom and thickening I hear from a lot of small speakers trying to sound bigger than they are. I wish you had a little more time to elaborate some more, but I guess then Jana would be there for a week! Bass definition is fine, but deep bass is lacking. Not counting other expenses. You are using an out of date browser. Between 2 Speakers w/t @SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac - YouTube They paid me a lot because I could do things that other engineers couldn't do, particularly in algorithms. The Audiophiliac's Top 10 speakers from $40 to $400 - CNET His podcast will take three forms: Equipment Reviews, Rants, and Interviews. Ms. Cole sings a bunch of moody Tom Waits tunes, backed up by a stellar group. 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. Bad publicity is better than no publicity. Your summary is quite bad. I've been consuming Audio Journalism since the 1950s. 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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. But you don't need me for all of that detail - you can look it up in professional fees and expenses yourself. One has to communicate without judgment all audiophiles are a really sensitive bunch, myself included. The new Q Acoustics 3020i is a bigger, deeper speaker than the original 3020, so the new one makes a bit more bass. I am sure your sweet spot seats oneSo perfect.Cheers! I know the math, and most individual reviewers like this don't get wealthy. Have a look by Goggle searching Dr.Sean Olive, Harmon's head of research. ($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. Even the average audiophile is limited in what they can hear. ($500 per pair). So -I make it a habit to glance at Fremer's column -super expensive stuff I don't bother to read about -but have decided Fremer is a audio journalist and there just ain't that many around nowadays. RE: LRS made Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac - "best ever speaker list " oh the humanity ! I suspect that if you pay your employees $10/hour, you either produce a lousy product, produce it in China, or you're constantly hiding from INS/ICE. The C 316BEE V2 goes for $400 in the US, 299 in the UKand AU$539 in Australia. Lets take a look at the line. Again, it's about working for a magazine. Build quality is decent enough for a $349 audiophile-grade component built in the US. 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. This gives $63 for the cost of the report -- a much more realistic number than the one you came up with. You have to see one in person to really appreciate how beautiful the shape and finish is. He talks about "sweetness" and "juiciness" and such like as he compares some amp or speaker to other amps or speakers his circa-seventy-year-old ears last heard months ago. Well, whatever it takes, the gear moves along the path of least resistance to the reviewer, and the job gets done. They work for me, but wouldn't necessarily help you. Finally we come to the open-back flagship of the line, theUtopia. 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. Get the CD. (I am always sad to see estate sales breaking up what one person assembledit's entropy taking hold over the decedent's small bit of order that he/she had set aside from the rest of the universe.). Get CNET's comprehensive coverage of home entertainment tech delivered to your inbox. The Mini's proprietary 4-inch (102mm) clay/ceramic-filled polypropylene woofer makes more and better bass than you'd normally get from a wee woofer in a small cabinet. 30 Apr 2023 21:51:47 Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac reviews the Ai61 Steve Guttenberg Reviews the Fluance Ai61 Powered Speakers and provides comparison and his own personal thoughts on the Speakers. It is important in these times to pursue the objective truth. He reviews something he has an interest in. He owns a pair of Zu's as his reference system. It was an affirmation. ($2,999; 2,500 per pair), The TAD ME-1 is an amazingly natural-sounding speaker; it wins by doing less and lets more of the music's essence through unscathed. Such an exchange is simply advertisement, not journalism, and it compromises honest information getting to the public. A lot of has to do with writing well and conveying concepts that communicate music and sound, something quite hard to do. Only dermato-pathologists should be allowed to sell make up. 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. I've been dabbling in Home Audio stuff since the mid 1950s, these Stereophile lads seem just like me in all that they explore. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I was amazed -starting asking the reps that visited my store what had happened : turns out the national sales manager slot was open at the audio div; - no one to say ya or nay as a result. It sells for $299 in the US and 249 in the UK. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. You can always read something else, you know. Cash sings from the heart, and the minimal accompaniment only heightens the intimacy of the music. Let's say for argument's sake that some of the equipment is on "loan." You can't prove anything. Steve Guttenberg - Audiophiliac | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum >them a lot of attention from potential customers, This Group, that John Atkinson pulled together, seems the best group of excellence that's ever been in Print. Hsu Research STF-2 Subwoofer ($319) In fact, they can be particularly revealing of all the addictive qualities found ingreat source gear, such as the Pathos Aurium or Chord Hugo. Kali Audio is the new kid in town, it's just one year old, and its LP-6 is a knockout. This highly transparent monitor deserves to be used with top-grade electronics to let the sound fully bloom. It delivers 50 watts per channel for 8-ohm speakers, and 80 watts per channel for 4-ohm speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac9LQfamYo4&t=758s (Open in New Window) This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: McShane Design Most of the smart manufacturers are after reviews that get them a lot of attention from potential customers, as opposed to a purely favorable review. But not all of it.) posted by trioderob on April 30, 2023 at 20:34:30: They do everything but bass and treble. "Offender" sounds best cranked way up loud. Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 80K views2 years ago Popular videos Play all Believe it: $1,250 (or less) can buy a complete audiophile system 1M views3 years ago The best $500 or a lot less. Music reproduction is that important to him--he is also a musician. ($2,500; 1,800; AU$3,500 perpair). The video represents the distillation of what SG has come across and then felt to be of high enough interest to him to keep around for the longer hall for pleasure, as a reference, etc. Blind Testing, MrKaic and "Not Well Paid" proof !!! You either have it or don't. Nobody cares who you trust either. I don't know what your motivation would be for all the negativity, or why you would want to assign a $10/hour dishwasher to a job that he has no idea about. In this video, Steve Guttenberg, "The Audiophiliac" and a regular contributor to, The room is the most important part of a system, Not so sure about that all that engineering. The M50x sells for $164 in the US, 113 in the UK and AU$199 in Australia. Do you stand around in hi-fi stores, botique stores, or even the Apple store, and rant loudly that "All this stuff is a ripoff" because you feel that there's an injustice in not making and selling a homogenous line of goods that embody the true spirit of socialism? He talks about "sweetness" and "juiciness" and such like as he compares some amp or speaker to other amps or speakers his circa-seventy-year-old ears last heard months ago. I'm in it for the friendships I've made and the knowledge I gain, not the gear I can get for myself. Respectability has nothing to do with blind testing and whole lot to do with integrity, good products and good business practices. Some questions to complete my Stockholm visit plan. -- First, you don't need 40 hours to review an amplifier and write the report. your "evaluation" of audiophiles is highly subjective. That is a clear conflict of interest and a violation of journalistic ethics in any industry. Ironically, you will never know until you hear it. I trust machines, not subjective reviewers. The Denton sells for $899 a pair in the US, and 549 in the UK. Lots of space and air circulating around Cole, and you occasionally hear her dog panting and accompanying her. 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