Bookshelf Speakers Reviews

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Feature

• 2-way bookshelf speaker
• “Soft Dome” tweeter systems
• Slimline poly-carbonate baskets
• Woofer and midrange systems with aluminum cones
• Metal grills

Overview

Canton’s GLE 420 is a two-way speaker featuring a compact design. Able to handle up to 130 watts, each enclosure houses a 6-inch aluminum wave surround woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter. The GLE 420 is compatible with Canton’s LS 600 and 650 loudspeaker stands.

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In my pursuit of audiophile quality nirvana, after going through many name brand speakers over the years, the Axioms have hit the mark ! Here are the reasons, and not just technical ones.

First,let me say that Axiom is an audiophile speaker manufacturing company based in Canada that has been in the business for a little over 20 years(they are definitely not a generic no-name brand to Canadians and those of us in America who are able to obtain these wonderful speakers).Their well designed and thought out website is rich in product visuals, technical and ordering information. While you will NOT see or be able to hear any Axiom speakers at your local home electronic big box retailers here in the U.S. the only thing you can do is look for reviews on the internet;reviews from top audio critics and purchasers praising the high end quality of these babies! Axiom’s customer service offers a wonderful 30 day try-it-and -return-it-if-you-don’t-like-it policy (of course sans shipping cost). Their customer service is excellent and extremely knowledgeable in any questions or concerns you may have from purchasing to technical inquiries(you’re not communicating with sales reps just out to make a fast buck or commission—you are treated like a person)! Their sales and service dept. staff keep you immediately informed of when your order has shipped out as well as online tracking information. If you have any problems or concerns they can also be reached via toll free number.You also receive a friendly e-mail acknowledgement that receipt of your order shipment/arrival is completed.

The next remarkable aspect of the Axiom family of speakers are the audiophile budget minded prices. The old cliche “bang for the buck” is tried and true with Axiom.There are no hidden additional handling costs or inflated prices to give that “air” of elite snootiness (”Hey, if I spend thousands of dollars on these speakers, I must be getting what I paid for and that makes me special…”).Their prices all across the board, from their entry level speakers to their tower speaker line, are very reasonable if not surprisingly inexpensive!

Now, how do the M3ti Axioms perform? Without getting too technical, they are musical sounding when they should be and can also reproduce dvd surround sound effects with astounding accuracy, realism and ease.I have used both analog and digital sources and have found the clarity and detail to be very satisfactory and even surprising at times. What’s amazing is the size of the cabinet enclosures.As Yoda would probably say,”Size matters not !”—and he’s right.However, laws of physics and sound dictate that in order to really get the most out of the listening experience is to mate these with a subwoofer. On their own, they still reveal remarkable highs and mids and an acceptable level of bass.With or without a sub, the real test is to just close your eyes and LISTEN ! The stereo imaging is impeccable.The mids and highs are smooth, but not too neutral or warm, or dull sounding.The titanium tweeters offer a silky rich characteristic but nothing to give you ear fatigue. The midrange is a bit punchy(but by no means artificial or overemphasized) and well pronounced (at times I felt like I was listening to a 3-way speaker system)! When placed on a pair of speaker stands, the music floats in the air and never is there any hint that the sound is coming from a pair of small boxes; due to the special wedge-shaped design this practically eliminates that “boxy” cabinet resonating sound found in cheaper made speakers.The sub I am currently using is a Velodyne CHT8. All three speaker units integrate seamlessly. I often forget I’m listening to a couple of shelf speakers and a sub. The sound quality is more like a couple of mid sized floor units!There is no sonic strain that I could detect when playing them loud. One must also keep in mind that loud is not necessarily a trait of audiophile quality; they must also be able to reproduce the most subtle and minute nuances as well with great clarity and detail. The M3ti’s accomplish this very well indeed.I can leave the room and walk into the kitchen or another adjacent room and the clarity can be heard versus a muffled sound from other lesser speakers. There is no colored or saturated sound as many other speaker companies try to introduce into their bookshelves to make them sing like tower speakers—those often end up having a very “phony” sonic quality. With the Axiom M3ti’s,classical guitar strings have that natural and crisp “plucking” and airy characteristic along with the proper acoustical characteristics that emanate from such an instrument (same for a harp). Bongos and congas present themselves with such vividness (you can almost see the peformer tapping or pounding on them and hear their finger tips and palms striking the skins). Female vocals are very natural and soothing(I could hear words pronounced so crytal clear , even ending consonants on words that with my old speakers used to roll off or just cut off and disappear). I’m hearing details I never heard before.Period. Male vocals may have a little thinness to them but not enough to make a major difference or to detract from the overall grand musical presentaion.

The looks (from four wood veneer colors to choose from to special color customization), the sound quality all speak in volumes (no pun intended) of the technological thought, design, detail, and craftsmanship that has gone into the Axioms.I personally chose the Mansfield Beech with black grills; I love the black and light wood contrast;it blends in very well with my surrounding rustic furniture.I really deliberated for awhile between the Beech veneer and the Boston Cherry (the BC has a very elegant and expensive look, but nothing I have furniture or decor-wise would match).There is a much lighter wood color, I believe maple, but it reminded me of a piece of furniture that still needs to be stained and worked on—it just looked “unfinished” to me.Anybody who appreciates high end sound but says they don’t care what the speakers look like is lying; Once you look at the complete Axiom line, they have a very classy and appealing look that should suit and satisfy anyone’s home furnishings and decor. There’s an overall contemporary elegance to their cabinet designs.Again, The prices are affordable. This is an awesome message that conveys to people desiring a step up into the world of audiophile quality speakers that you don’t have to break the piggy bank or dip into the kids’ college fund. Shipping is via Fed Ex to most states and is very fast—my speakers arrived from Canada to Arizona in 2-3 days tops ! These have definitely more than just wet my appetite; In time, I will also look forward to purchasing their tower speakers as well. I went out on a limb and solely ordered these based on glowing reviews from both sound critics and customer reviews praising the Axioms and am not at all disappointed.Buying the Axiom M3ti speakers is a win-win situation !

Feature

• Free Shipping in USA and Canada
• Great for small to medium sized rooms.
• Titanium Tweeter and Aluminum Woofer
• Priced Per Pair

Overview

The M3ti’s are great as stereo speakers, or as part of any home audio surround package. The M3ti’s larger woofer provides enhanced bass over the M2i, with clear neutral sound that makes it an excellent choice as an all-round speaker. You can use it with or without a subwoofer, depending on your musical preferences.

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Feature

• 200 Watts RMS to 400 Watts Maximum Per Pair
• 3-Way Design with Black Cast Aluminum Basket and Steel Mesh Grill
• Mounting Brackets Included for FREE
• Designed and Engineered in USA
• Full 10 Year Warranty

Overview

This is 4 pair of brand new, factory sealed, never been opened Acoustic Audio indoor/outdoor speakers, which retail for 9.99 plus sales tax. These 3 way speakers are capable of handling 400 watts of rock solid power for a pair, or 200 watts each. They can be used in many audio applications such as outside on the deck, by the pool, in your house (great for bookshelf or surround sound speakers), in a car (perfect for open top vehicles), on a boat or any other home audio applications. They have a cast aluminum cabinet with a steel mesh grill and are weatherproof against all weather conditions including snow, rain, and ice. These speakers are designed and engineered in the United States of America. Included to you FREE are mounting brackets so you won’t have to waste unnecessary time and money searching for the right ones that fit. We are an authorized Acoustic Audio Internet dealer. These speakers come complete with a full 10 year warranty and our exclusive 30 day money back guarantee.

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These mini speakers have excellent tonality – but take note that their small size prohibits them from reproducing lots of bass. I use them for my PC speakers – because every pair of normal PC speakers I’ve ever purchased were junk. The grills come off and the finish is polished piano black EVEN on the back which looks cool when approaching my desk. Just remember that much below 120Hz and these speakers struggle (Can’t defy the laws of Physics). Midrange and Treble are open and airy. No strain at loud volumes either – although they want to hop a little. I listen to mix of Rock/Rap/Country/Death Metal/Irish Pub songs and Frank Sinatra/Johnny Cash/Karen Carpenter for vocals. I recommend them to everyone. NHT makes a very versatile speaker that is shockingly good.

Feature

• Frequency Response: 71Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83v@1m)
• Impedance: 6 ohms nominal
• Speaker Dimensions: 9.75/248mm x 5.625/143mm x 7.25/185mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 8 lbs./3.6 kg each.

Overview

NHT’s newest, and best mini-monitor to date, the Absolute Zero combines NHT’s new 5.25″ woofer and 1″ aluminum dome tweeter to make beautiful music together. Easily wall mounted using the threaded insert on the rear panel, or place it on a shelf or stand with the user-installed cabinet rails.NHT’s Classic Series represents our best efforts to date in passive loudspeaker design. Classic starts with the design fundamentals that have made NHT’s reputation for accuracy and high performance, and adds new driver and cabinet technologies which reduce distortion and improve dispersion. The benefit to you is a more articulate, more musical listening experience. All Classic Series models share a similar “voice” or tonality so that you are assured a matched system no matter which models you decide to add as you build your system.

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It took me a while to find the right set of speakers that wuold drive a common area in the basemant that we just finished. As I spent a good amount of money in the home theater section of the basemant I wanted something more economical for this area. At a 0 list price and purchase price these speakers are great. The mounting mechanism allowed me to put 2 in the corner of the room and the other 2 in the face of an area where I needed them. Once I made the right adjustments on the receiver (lowered the treble, increased the bass) the sound is really good for a set of speakers in this price range.

Feature

• 2-Way Speaker With 4.5-Inch Woofer & .75-Inch Dome Tweeter
• Versatile Design For Use Inside Or Outdoors
• Weatherproof For Permanent Outdoor Installations
• Sits Or Mounts At Any Angle¿Includes Brackets For Wall Or Corner Mounting
• Can Blend In Or Stand Out

Overview

Soundware 4.5-Inch white indoor/outdoor coaxial speaker. This is a single speaker that is being sold individually.

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Feature

• 2-way bookshelf speaker
• “Soft Dome” tweeter systems
• Slimline poly-carbonate baskets
• Woofer and midrange systems with aluminum cones
• Metal grills

Overview

Canton’s GLE 430 is a two-way speaker featuring a compact design. Able to handle up to 140 watts, each enclosure houses a 7-inch aluminum wave surround woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter. The GLE 430 is compatible with Canton’s LS 600 and 650 loudspeaker stands.

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Feature

• Patent-Pending Maximum Radiating Surface (MRS) Flat-Panel Driver
• 1-inch CMMD tweeter
• Uncompromising sonic performance from a strikingly beautiful loudspeaker
• Uncompromising sonic performance from a strikingly beautiful loudspeaker

Overview

The Cascade Model Five offers the sonic benefits of the larger Cascade loudspeakers from a more modestly proportioned design measuring 22/-1/2 in (572mm) high by 5-1/2 in (140mm) wide by 5-1/2 in (140mm) deep, making it an ideal choice when space is limited, yet when uncompromising home theater or music reproduction is desired. The Model Five can be wall-mounted or used with its supplied removable shelf stand, which raises the height of the loudspeaker to place it in an optimum listening position alongside a table-top plasma display or LCD. The Model Five employs a single MRS mid-bass driver complemented by a 1-inch (25mm) CMMD tweeter with CAI waveguide to provide the same remarkable level of sound quality as the larger Cascade models, and it is precisely voice-matched to blend perfectly with other Cascade loudspeakers in a multichannel system.

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High Chair Reviews

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Feature

• 6.5-inch DCD graphite injected polymer woofers produce deep bass with less power
• 1-inch Kortec soft dome tweeter delivers smooth high frequencies
• Acoustically tuned ported cabinet for improved bass
• Keyhole bracket for wall mounting
• Cherry woodgrain vinyl finish

Overview

The CS26C is a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker using a 1-inch Kortec soft dome tweeter and a 6 ½-inch deep channel design (DCD) woofer with graphite injected polymer woofer cone. Classic Series was designed to offer Boston’s legendary sound, classic look, exceptional quality, and value. Classic loudspeakers provide an excellent foundation for a multi-channel home theater system or a stereo-only music system.

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When buying bookshelf speakers for my surround system my wife had one requirement. They had to be white – I however had a few more criteria.

1 – Sound – Always the number 1 priority for speakers. The JBL Northridge are more than adequate. They will not shake the roof, but they do are a solid job as primary speakers and a great job for use a background speaker. As expected, they suffer on the lower end of the frequency scale and really are not effective below about 70hz (my guess). Midrange performance is solid – never muffled – and you are treated with crisp high notes as high as your ears will alloy you to hear!

2- Durability – I have had the speakers for about 4 years with no problems. I like the fact that they are a hard-shell plastic as it makes them a little tougher than the old wood encased speakers.

3- Works well outdoors – mind you I would not leave these things directly exposed to a downpour, but they should be ok if exposed to some humidity.

4- Weight – a little on the heavy side – not bad – certainly not as bad as my big honking floorspeakers, but they weigh about 10lbs a piece. This means it is a bit of a chore if are continuously moving these things from indoors to out. It also means that you need to be careful if you decided to mount them to your walls – you will definitely need to either hit a stud or use screw anchors.

Final Verdict – A nice value for the price – the offer good (but not great) sound and can be used indoors and out!

4 Stars

Feature

• Pair of weather-resistant, 2-way, 6-inch bookshelf speakers
• 6-inch WeatherPlas cone woofers and 0.75-inch titanium-laminated dome tweeters
• FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted distortion
• 125 watts max recommended amp power; optional wall brackets available
• 5-way binding posts; 10.75 x 14.5 x 7.75 inches (W x H x D) each; 5-year warranty

Overview

This 2-way, 6″ bookshelf weather-resistant loudspeaker with high-impact molded enclosure reproduces sound with unmatched clarity and power. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL’s Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world.

Specifications

Take your favorite music outdoors without losing precious fidelity with the JBL Northridge N26AWII weather-resistant bookshelf speakers. Designed for patios, porches, and other areas with a roof eve or awning, the speakers are ideal for lazy summer parties, wedding receptions, and other outdoor gatherings, as their JLB-exclusive Kapton voice coils and Heatscape motor structures provide rich, crisp audio without withering under intense heat or whipping wind. And should listeners not possess a suitable outdoor environment–the speakers aren’t waterproof, so uncovered areas aren’t ideal–they can move inside and use them as bookshelf stereo speakers or rear speakers in a surround system. The speakers can also be mounted on an indoor or outdoor wall using the separately sold WBN26WHT wall brackets.

Each speaker includes a 0.75-inch titanium-laminate cone tweeter that reproduces high notes and dialogue at the peak of precision. The tweeter also boasts an oval orientation called Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS), which results in a wider horizontal dispersion of sound. The idea is simple: turn every seat, no matter where it’s located, into the best seat in the house or yard. Meanwhile, the mids and lows radiate from the professionally engineered 6-inch WeatherPlas cone woofers. Additional audio enhancements include FreeFlow flared ports that minimize distortion and thump and a Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover network that divides the audio signal with minimal processing for a better overall sound.

The N26AWII’s technical specifications include a maximum recommended amplifier power of 125 watts, a frequency response of 55 Hz to 20 kHz, and a crossover frequency of 3,000 Hz. Audiophiles will also appreciate the sturdy five-way binding posts, which both provide a variety of secure hookup options and preserve the nuances of the source music.

The speakers hail from JBL’s Northridge E Series, which comprises not only floorstanding and bookshelf speakers, but also center channel speakers, subwoofers, and anything else you need to create a superior surround system. The speakers measure 10.75 by 14.5 by 7.75 inches (W x H x D) and are covered by a five-year warranty on parts and labor.

What’s in the Box
Two N26AWII speakers, self-adhesive rubber feet, warranty card, user’s manual.

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Wireless Headset Reviews

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Feature

• 150 Watts RMS to 300 Watts Per Speaker
• 2-Way Design, Steel Mesh Grill, and Black Finish
• FREE Universal Mounting Brackets Included
• Ferro Fluid Cooled Mylar Dome Tweeter
• 7 Year Warranty

Overview

This is 12 pair of brand new factory sealed, and never been opened Acoustic Audio 151B black indoor / outdoor speakers, which retail for 00.00 plus sales tax. These 2 way speakers are capable of handling 300 watts of rock solid power, so even your neighbors will be able to hear them. They can be used in numerous places such as outside on your deck, by the pool side, your car or even on your boat. They are also great for surround sound and bookshelf speakers and would be a great new look for your home living area. They are water resistant and can withstand all weather conditions. These speakers are designed and engineered in the USA. They are tested, warranted, and guaranteed not to rust or wear out for many years to come. Included FREE are mounting brackets so you don’t have to worry about wasting time and money searching for the right ones to fit. We are an authorized Acoustic Audio Internet dealer. Complete with a full 7 year warranty and our exclusive 30 day money back guarantee.

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