Author Archives: Scott Wilkinson

Audeze LCD-1 planar-magnetic headphone review: The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

This headphone has a wonderfully transparent, precise, neutral sound that reveals everything in a recording, and for a much lower price than most planar-magnetic cans. Continue reading →

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Focal Arche headphone DAC/amp review: It doesn’t get much better than this

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

Superb sound, exceptional build quality, extensive feature set—you get it all for a princely sum. Continue reading →

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Helm Audio DB12 AAAmp review: This mighty mite of a mobile headphone amplifier sounds mighty fine

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

Lots of clean gain and no noise in a tiny package—what’s not to like? Continue reading →

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Focal Stellia review: The most exquisite headphone we’ve reviewed to date

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

This magnificent headphone offers a heavenly sound with a devilish price tag. Continue reading →

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DALI Katch One soundbar review: Great sound—under the right circumstances

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

This soundbar must be placed up against a wall to sound its best, and it requires more space beneath a TV than most. Continue reading →

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1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless review: This in-ear headphone has a split personality, but great phone skills

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

You’ll get clean, lean sound with ANC off, and rich, bass-heavy sound with ANC on. Continue reading →

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Fluance Ai60 Bluetooth speaker review: Large and in charge!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

This pair of powered Bluetooth speakers has the look, feel, and sound of a high-end product without a high-end price. Continue reading →

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Cleer Flow II Bluetooth ANC headphone review: Exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancelling

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

Even better, Cleer’s ANC headphone is less expensive than the best that higher-profile competitors such as Sony, Bose, and DALI have to offer. Continue reading →

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker review: A small, sturdy design can’t offset poor sound quality

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

It’s nice that the Wonderboom 2 is hardened against water, dust, and drops, but that doesn’t mean much when it produces thin sound and wimpy bass. Continue reading →

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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Scott Wilkinson

Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn’t deliver the immersive audio experience it promises Continue reading →

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