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8.0 MINI ELLIPSE BOLLARD:
- Positioning: A compact outdoor 2-way speaker designed for flexible installations.
- Description: Offers a 6.5-inch woofer paired with a pivoting 1-inch titanium tweeter for efficient and discreet outdoor audio performance with a broad 120° dispersion angle. Compared to larger offerings in the lineup like the 3-Way Ellipse and Line Source, it provides a cost-effective solution ideal for small spaces and basic functionality needs.
CONTOUR:
- Positioning: The entry-level outdoor speaker that emphasizes versatile installation in various landscapes.
- Description: Features a custom coaxial driver with a fractal wave guide that improves efficiency in a compact one-piece composite enclosure. When compared to premium products such as the 3-Way Ellipse and Line Source, its design prioritizes ease of integration and affordability over higher power handling and advanced driver configurations.
PATHFINDER:
- Positioning: A mid-range, omni-directional outdoor speaker focused on installer-centric flexibility and complete outdoor coverage.
- Description: Uses a patented acoustic suspension system and a unique design with dual full-range drivers and passive radiators to deliver consistent 30W performance from a compact form. In contrast to the simplicity of Contour and the more driver-intensive setups of the Ellipse Bollards and Line Source, it is optimized for filling larger outdoor areas with balanced sound while maintaining flexible mounting options.
10.0 3-WAY ELLIPSE BOLLARD:
- Positioning: A premium outdoor 3-way speaker engineered for bi-amplified, full-range sound in demanding installations.
- Description: Integrates separate satellite and subwoofer sections with dedicated Hi-Pass and Lo-Pass filters to achieve refined frequency control and deeper bass response. Compared to the simpler 8.0 Mini Ellipse and entry-level Contour models, it offers enhanced performance with higher power handling and a more sophisticated multi-driver configuration.
LINE SOURCE:
- Positioning: A flagship, high-performance outdoor line array system designed for long throw distances and uncompromised fidelity.
- Description: Features groundbreaking variable waveguide technology and a proprietary four-layer laminar flow grill system that protect drivers and direct sound with exceptional clarity and volume. When compared to the localized dispersion of Bollard speakers like the 3-Way Ellipse and Mini Ellipse, it delivers superior sound coverage over extended distances, making it the top choice for demanding, large-scale outdoor environments.
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Product Strengths
- Rock-solid build quality with die-cast aluminum construction leading to a durable and rigid design without resonances
- Precise and balanced sound, suitable for all musical styles without emphasis, with warm vocals and good intimacy
- Powerful dynamics and serious SPL capability from a small cabinet, delivering decent sound even in larger rooms
- Features Genelec's GLM room correction system, which is flexible, fast, and provides a comprehensive report about the listening space with recommendations
- Elegant and unique design that looks good from any angle, and doesn't take up much footprint in the room
Product Considerations
- All connections use professional standards, and balanced outputs are preferred
- The GLM kit is an additional cost
- The professional XLR cable connections can seem cumbersome
- There is no wireless connectivity or network option
- The manual is quite involved and detailed for GLM, and could be improved with a quick start manual
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Reference Techniques SBR1: The SBR1 has better bass insight and space and more 'hifi glossy silkiness,' while the 6040R is a better 'music communicator'
- Vs ATC SCM40 actives: The ATC is better in timbre and bass-treble coherence, but the 6040R is more precise, dynamic, and easier to integrate
- Vs KEF LS50 Metas and a Buchardt i150 amplifier: The 6040R has greater drive and greater soundstage precision
Takeaway: The 6040R is a well-built speaker system with great sound, room correction, and built-in power amps, making it a long-lasting music system with all-round sound. It is a compact, elegant design that delivers an exceptional and uncolored listening experience, and it has enough power and nuance to play any type of music in any situation.
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The Premium Wireless Gen 2 301 bookshelf speaker packs a potent punch with its 100-watt amplifier, offering robust performance in a compact form. This 2-way speaker combines a 140 mm MDS woofer with the LDR-2642-MKII ribbon tweeter, achieving an expansive frequency range of 35 Hz to 35 kHz. Its elegant design ensures it fits seamlessly into any space, be it on a shelf, sideboard, or stand, making it a versatile and powerful addition to your audio setup
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Product Strengths
- Very detailed and fine sound image
- Balanced and dynamic sound with dry bass that allows for flexible placement
- Excellent overall sound quality, with an open and very attractive sonic output
- Many connectivity options via the Connect Plus hub, including streaming standards, Bluetooth, HDMI, and digital/analog hifi interfaces
Product Considerations
- Fine-tuning of the Piega Control App showed some room for improvement
- Image appears large, but two-dimensional
- The Piega's own Connect DAC is not the best, because it can be pushed too far and it complains in a slightly edgy way at high volumes
- Low volume performance was fair, but nothing to write home about
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs KEF LS 50 Wireless II: KEF LS 50 Wireless II offers more natural imaging and more substantial low bass, while the Piega played much more detailed and lively and fits acoustically better in the corner or shelf
- Vs Mission LX Connect: The Mission LX Connect is similar in concept with a multifunctional transmitter, but it cannot keep up with the Piega in terms of streaming features or sound
Takeaway: The Piega Premium Wireless 301 Gen2 offers a detailed sound and many ways to connect to favorite music sources. It is a good choice for someone looking for a compact, good-sounding, and versatile wireless speaker system.
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Who says in-ceiling speakers are always a compromise? The S3ic is the perfect in-ceiling match for any S-Series Home Theater, where sacrifices to the perfect audio experiences are unacceptable, and perfection is the only path forward. Patent pending design, with directivity control derived from our patent pending DPC, creating a frequency response that matches and sounds like a world class speaker.
Featuring the same Beryllium tweeter, Textreme TPCD midrange and TPCD 7" woofer as our in-walls and highly regarded in-room speakers. This enables a flat frequency response angled for 30-degree main listening window with off axis and power response to match our in-wall S-Series speakers for flawless timber matching needed for true immersive audio.
A solid 4mm thick aluminum back box for consistent sound with limited sound transmission into other rooms. This ability to be used not only for in-ceiling surround but in-ceiling LCR or in-wall wide speakers and THX Certified Dominus for surrounds. Better coverage for even response across more seats with no compromises!
The perfect solution for high end Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D applications. Featuring an innovative new waveguide array controlling Mid/High frequencies, centered by our finest 28mm Beryllium dome tweeter and 28mm TPCD ultra-lightweight dome mid. Optimized for in-ceiling applications where a 30 degree reference axis is desired as well as larger a listening window in the direction towards the listening space.
Extremely versatile – Can be used as L,C,R, surround, height, or wide channel speaker. Once again, All transducers are developed ground up by our engineers sharing largely from with S-Series, formed from decades of research, culminating in this worlds class design.
Utilizing advanced Cosmos acoustical modeling, the result is one of the most technologically advanced in-ceiling loudspeakers available. This new tweeter/waveguide DPC-Array delivers amazing accuracy, smoothness, and directivity control to handle the critical vocal range and delicate treble. The S3ic also benefits from our unique and proprietary timbre matching technique across the entire S-Series.
Product Strengths
- A DPC array includes a 1.1-inch Beryllium dome tweeter and a 1.1-inch Textreme TPCD ultra-lightweight dome midrange driver, helping match the timbre of other S-Series speakers
- The first in-ceiling model able to achieve THX Certified Dominus, especially one designed for the largest private theaters of up to 6,500 cubic feet
- Promises staggeringly good frequency response across a wide listening area for great sound
- Has a flat surface when installed, leading to less diffraction and reflections
- Has a back box that's four millimeters thick and bituminously damped, to reduce sound leakage
Product Considerations
- The flagship and most expensive offering in the Perlisten in-ceiling speaker line
- Using in-ceiling speakers for bed-layer channels is not ideal and should generally be discouraged
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Offers a more ideal frequency response in the listening position, compared to typical in-ceiling speakers
- Offers sonic advantages due to less diffraction and reflections, compared to on-ceiling speakers
Takeaway: The S3ic is a technologically advanced in-ceiling speaker that delivers excellent sound quality and broad coverage. It is a great choice for creating a high-performance home theater experience.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent imaging capabilities
- Over-the-top build quality and very attractive appearance
- The AMT tweeter does not leap out and scorch the ears, and the speaker is on the warmer side of sound voicing
- The build quality and design leads to longevity, and the speakers can potentially last for many decades with proper care
- Treble separation is amazing and is easily on par with speakers costing five, six, seven or even ten thousand dollars
Product Considerations
- A subwoofer is mandatory if you want to experience full range sound
- The recessed treble will not be to everyone's taste
- The waveguide may constrict the tweeter's output
- Elevated mid-bass may color the sound, and a more neutral response in that range would be preferred
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Treble separation on the SuperMon Mini is better than the Focal Canta No. 1
- Treble separation is better on the SuperMon Mini than on the Serhan Swift Mu2 Mk II
Takeaway: The SuperMon Mini is a small but mighty speaker with incredible imaging, build quality, and the potential to last a very long time. It is a great choice for those who want excellent sound in a compact and luxurious package with a preference for warmer sound and detailed imaging when paired with an appropriate amplifier and potentially a subwoofer.
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Product Strengths
- New speaker design and improved stiffness metal enclosure helps produce better bass
- Has a lot of clean power, and a nice clean sound
- Clean power allows the sound to spread easily into the room without needing to be turned up as loud
- EC Play app makes it simple to use streaming services and get music playing
- Supports Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Airplay, Qobuz, Roon and UPNP playback
Product Considerations
- As a mono speaker, it sounds like a mono speaker when playing stereo music
- No HDMI ARC or eARC connection
- The wireless speakers are sold separately
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Naim Muso, the Tana SL2 uses a more traditional speaker design
Takeaway: The TANA SL2 is a discreet, high-quality music system that plays loud and is enjoyable to listen to. It's easy to fit into a room and can be a good replacement for a traditional soundbar.
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Product Strengths
- Gorgeous looks and a sleek aesthetic are thanks to designer Stephan Hurlemann
- High-end build quality is ensured by its braced aluminium enclosure, which ensures absolute consistency in resisting resonance while ensuring fine frequency linearity
- Delivers a sound that can be described as lithe, elegant, clean, refined and precise
- Front-firing port allows for closer placement to walls
- AMT-1 (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter offers a smooth, sweet, and extended top end
Product Considerations
- Stabilizing plate at the base has to be screwed on, which involves aligning shiny, dinky screws with precision-cut threads
- Removing the grilles requires a thin, flat implement because they are pre-attached, making it a quite tricky affair
- Plinth stands, while emphasizing its slender silhouette, are not the most ruthlessly stable of stands
- Bass isn't the weightiest compared to other floorstanders
- Not a speaker for viscerally engaged volume levels, trouser flapping bass or the kind of percussive slam that can rearrange one's hairdo and blow out one's windows
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Scansonic M20, it possesses similar finesse, openness and superb timing, which also employs a ribbon tweeter
Takeaway: The Piega Ace 50 speakers look great and sound refined and precise, making them an excellent addition to any room. The Ace 50 could be a perfect choice for those seeking speakers that blend style with a balanced sound.
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Product Strengths
- Diverse input options are available, including digital coax/optical, HDMI eARC, analog stereo, Ethernet, and infrared, allowing for flexible setup
- Compatible with various streaming services like Apple Airplay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and DLNA
- Clear and dynamic sound, with the AMT-1 tweeter providing clarity and imaging
- Solid all-metal build with sleek design available in multiple finishes
- Compact size allows them to fit discreetly in a room
Product Considerations
- Initial setup can be frustrating, especially for iOS users requiring the Google Home app
- The Piega Control app can be unreliable
- Limited dynamic variation and punch—not musically engaging
- Limited transparency compared to competitors
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs. KEF LS50 Meta: The KEF LS50 Meta are more musical and offer better dynamic variation and scale
- Vs. Bluesound Pulse 2i: The Bluesound Pulse 2i is a little more familiar to most consumers in terms of design and footprint
- Vs. Triangle Borea BR08: The Triangle Borea BR08 are floorstanders, unlike the Piega Ace 30, which are bookshelf speakers
Takeaway: The Piega Ace 30 Wireless Speakers offer convenience and flexibility with their compact size, multiple streaming options, and solid build quality, making them a good choice for those seeking a high-end, discreet audio solution. They can serve as main speakers in a compact stereo system or integrate seamlessly into a whole-home or surround sound setup.
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Product Strengths
- Intricately detailed, articulate, and powerful sound
- Astonishing build quality
- High frequencies are smooth as silk, and speech is very clear
- Spine-tingling music listening experience with clean, full-bodied vocals, metronomic timing, and wonderful detail reproduction
Product Considerations
- Expensive by normal compact system standards
- The AW12 subwoofer is a lot heavier than its compact dimensions might suggest
Takeaway: The Apex system offers a masterful performance with movies and music, unearthing sonic detail that might be missed on lesser systems. It will be hard to find a better compact system, for those with the budget.
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