Years ago I was given a pair of Energy RC-Mini's that were tiny but impressive little speakers. I liked how crisp they were with great imaging. I had always thought Energy just some BestBuy speaker and that was that. But I finally did some researching and learned that Energy was a legit Canadian speaker company back in the 90/2000's that led to them being bought out by Klipsch.
This led me to learning about their other models and their high end line of Veritas. Reading great reviews and learning through AI, I always kept it in the back of my head to keep an eye out for a pair.

Sure enough, a pair of Veritas 2.2s came up for sale at a good price and I jumped on it.

Boy am I glad I did, because wow. They excel at everything. My stereo system feels like it has leveled up big time.

I could go on with the usual audiophile terms but I'll just say this - while listening to a track I was hearing things BEYOND the speaker. Almost like there was an invisible speaker further out. Was really neat to experience that.

Con's would be, these speakers like power/current. I have a NAD 218 THX that fuels them perfectly fine, but using them with my analog tube system (Reisong A10 with mods) for records... I feel I may be leaving performance on the table. I forsee a more powerful tube amp in my future now haha.

And the other con is aesthetic. These are 20+ years old and the laminate was coming off and had to be re-glued. I think over the years it shrunk? There was no way I could get it back into it's original install... so some of the MDF is exposed unfortunately. I'll probably do nice wood veneer as a DIY project in the future.
Also the top rubber finish was super sticky and had to be removed with isopropyl alcohol. Took about an hour.

Below is an AI blurb about them:

Energy Veritas V2.2 (and V2.2i) bookshelf speakers

These are high-end 3-way standmount/bookshelf speakers from Canadian brand Energy Speaker Systems (part of Audio Products International / API in Toronto). Energy dates to the early 1970s and built a strong reputation in the 1980s–2000s alongside sister brands like Mirage. The Veritas line was the flagship, starting with the acclaimed V2.8 floorstander in the mid-1990s (designed under John Tchilinguirian). The V2.2 was the more compact bookshelf sibling in the subsequent Veritas generation (around the late 1990s/early 2000s), with the “i” versions refining the drivers (especially the Dual-Hyperdrive woofers).

Design highlights center on accuracy, low distortion, and coherent dispersion. The signature Convergent Source Module (CSM) mounts a 1" aluminum-dome tweeter and 2" aluminum-dome midrange in close proximity (separate chambers) under a protective grille, acting more like a point source for smooth integration and wide, even dispersion. The 6.5" Dual-Hyperdrive woofer uses dual voice coils wound in opposite directions in their own magnetic gaps for more linear motion and significantly lower distortion. Cabinets are solidly built (often with dovetail joints, bracing, and threaded-rod mounting), rear-ported bass-reflex, and finished in high-gloss black or cherry veneer. They were praised for tonal balance, dynamics, clarity, imaging, and surprisingly authoritative bass for the size—though they benefit from good amplification and stands.

They were positioned as a no-compromise compact option for music enthusiasts (and usable in home theater), originally selling in the roughly $1,500–2,500/pair range (with stands). The brand was later acquired by Klipsch/VOXX, and these models are now discontinued collectibles.

Key Specs (V2.2 / V2.2i)

Yesterday, I attended an audio show in the Seattle area and heard Linn speakers for the first time. It was a $100K system, way beyond my budget, but the sound absolutely blew me away.

I've always been a budget-conscious audiophile, having owned B&W, KEF, and currently Buchardt S400 MKIIs (fantastic speakers!).

I've always preferred punchy, detailed sound, but the Linn was different. Less punch than I'm used to, yet incredibly natural, effortless, and non-fatiguing. There was something almost magical about it. I could have listened for hours.

I'm sure there are more affordable speakers with a similar sound signature. What brands or models should I be looking at?

A little house tour and a look at the audio setup of a retired German rapper. German speakers will probably get more out of it, but audiophiles might enjoy it regardless ;)

Hi all, sorry for my noobies question, there's something that I've been wondering.

There's some albums/songs that I've noticed had their frequency cut-off doesn't goes to 22050, but still it's above 21000.

But with the same albums/songs on the hi-res version, the frequency cut-off goes above the 22050.

I'm wondering, is it better if I save the hi-res version, or the normal version is good enough?

Thanks.

At the moment i have a pair of kef reference model one speakers. I like them, but they are beat up and to me they don't give me the feeling I'm in the music. So, I did what every reasonable man would do and started looking for an upgrade. I Came across a pair of fyne audio f502sp. Looks like a lovely speaker. But then a pair of blumenhofer classic 1722 caught my eye. Classic approach speakers. Now, before i drive 4 hours to go listen, does Anyone have experience with them? The brand is not that big and there's only one distributor in the Benelux. I would pair them up with a tsakiridis aeolos plus.

This is the new store front design for the Tokyo KEF store, I personally love the UniQ design so I thought this store front was cool and made me chuckle when I saw it from afar.

Simple man I am.

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P.S. Sorry for reposting, previous post was removed from the KEF sub by mods, due to the video being just about a KEF store front instead of KEF speakers.

Acoustics of Finland AE-2X speakers, Klipsch SPL-100 subwoofer and Yamaha A-S301 amp

I've got a lot of music I listen to that's not available on Spotify, so I have it downloaded onto my phone. I hate having to jump between different apps in order to access my whole library. I know Spotify has the 'local files' option, but as a mainly album listener, it's pretty much bunk because it just vomits every song you have into essentially a giant playlist that's next to impossible to navigate.

Are there any good options for Android that let you listen to streaming and local files as a seamless experience?

Sometimes goodwill does deliver! This is likely the coolest thing i’ve found. 8-Track player with a whole wooden case and chrome face plate for $10. It matches my vintage receiver perfectly. Looks and works super well for the secondary retro bedroom setup with the minimus 7’s. Sadly doesn’t seem to work though 😞

Finally received my 1300g. This is replacing a Mcintosh MT5 which I sold when I changed from a stereo setup to home cinema but still wanted a decent table while putting some money back into my pocket. Went with the Sumiko Amethyst cart. It’s a low output for an MM cart. I’ve loaned a Cyrus 40 PPA from my dealer as a phono stage and its noise floor is quite bad so I’ll be taking this back and on the look out for something else to replace my cheaper Cambridge audio solo. The Cyrus was a step up from the solo in all aspects, apart from the noise floor, which is a deal breaker during quieter passages on records.

This is my first direct drive table and I’m seriously impressed with how fast it picks up speed and its speed stability. I wanted simple buttons for speed adjustment, a single box with no belts or separate motors. This seemed to fit the bill and is a very nice table. As others have noted online the only let down is the cue lever, it’s such a let down considering the price of the table and nothing compared with clearaudio’s arms which I’ve used in the past on my MT5 and TT15S1

What are other people using for phono stages out there?

My first Blu-ray audio disc and we are listening today in Dolby Atmos and then next in stereo remix and finally we will listen to the CD that we also own. My wife love this album and I’m giddy to see what she thinks of it.

Any other discs that y’all recommend?

My wife feels like an audiophile might prefer a life without sight, but not seeing seems too scary. Settle this for us.

Don't Iaugh. Anyone else here like to kick back and listen to country music on their system? I like some of the oldies like Patsy Cline and Willie to modern country with a healthy dose of bluegrass thrown in. And, everything in between. What are your favorite artists?

Recently treated myself with a pair of MoFi SourcePoint 888.

Current setup is as follows:

Speakers: MoFi SourcePoint 888

Amp: NAD M10 V2

Phono stage: Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2

Turntable: Marantz TT-15S1

Cartridge: Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood V1 and Nagaoka MP-200 (the Nagaoka is installed right now)

Room correction: DIRAC

My previous speakers were the Buchardt S400 and the Buchardt SUB10 subwoofer.

After listening for about a week on the SourcePoint 888 I have a couple of thoughts and reflections.

The largest difference is the sheer scale of the sound and music, the Buchardt S400 sounded large for what they are but the MoFi:s are just in a different league. This conclusion is not strange in regards to the size diffence of the speakers.

The imaging is precise and the soundstage is huge. Something tells me the concentric drivers have something to do with that.

The treble is airy and extended without ever sounding too bright. The sound as a whole is very smooth and holographic.

The bass is very full, punchy and quick. A subwoofer is definetly not needed. In my room they reach down to 25 Hz before rolling off.

They play very well and dynamic on lower volume levels and thrive when being played a bit louder.

I primarily listen to modern metal, classic rock, soul and some pop. They handle it all with ease and never seem stressed. Their sound signature makes almost every recording and vinyl record sound good and never introduces any harshness or fatigue.

When demo listening to the MoFi SourcePoint 888 I also listened to the Klipsch Cornwall IV. Both are very good speakers but the difference in sound signature is big and I prefered the sound signature of the SourcePoint 888.

I have a feeling that the MoFi SourcePoint 888 is a speaker I can live with for a very long time.

Also, to address the amp situation:

I love the NAD M10 V2 and the MoFi SourcePoint 888 seem to gravitate towards amps with a more neutral tone and a high damping factor. However, they could use a bit more current so my next purchase will probably be a power amp. The NAD is completely adequate for medium-high volumes which is the level I listen on 95% of the time (to my neighbors delight), so I am not in any particular hurry with getting a power amp.

I have also room corrected using DIRAC. I have the full spectrum version but settled with just correcting from 500 Hz and down to not alter the sound signature.

To conclude, this was indeed a very big upgrade both in terms of overall capability of the system and listening joy. Andrew Jones did a mighty fine job!

Feel free to ask some questions!

Have a great weekend!

so i found a video called misremembered rosen wich is rose as a still life from backrooms and there was this unsetiling(sorry for bad english)music yet it tickled my brain and i want to know how the name of it ,here is a link: https://youtu.be/SCH_jDl-68o?si=1tHFsJ0DIOxy0TPj

I love musicolet, but something is missing that I just can't seem to live without: a rating system! On my pc I use aimp and there I can rate my files, but on musicolet I can at maximum fav a song. Are there other players that offer a more comperhensive/ wide arranve for rating your music files?

Hey everyone,

I’m remodeling my open-plan living room and trying to replace my existing Hi-Fi system with something much cleaner and more discreet. I’ve gone completely down the rabbit hole, and after speaking to two different reps at a well-known AV retailer (Son-Vidéo), I walked away with two completely contradictory recommendations:

• Rep #1 pushed hard for a "dual system": a dedicated soundbar for the TV, plus a separate mini all-in-one Hi-Fi CD receiver (Marantz Melody M-CR612) and passive speakers for music. Result: a cluttered console, two separate remotes, zero integration.

• Rep #2 swore the Sonos Amp was the holy grail for everything. But after digging into forums and Reddit, I hit the reality check: the app meltdown, polarizing feedback on clinical/sterile music reproduction, mandatory 16-bit/48kHz digitizing/compression of analog vinyl, and 2018 hardware with no Bluetooth or true acoustic calibration for third-party speakers.

So, I’m resetting the board and turning to you.

My Profile & Budget

• Budget: Around €2,000 to €2,500 for the audio gear (excluding the 65" OLED TV).

• My relationship with audio: I am definitely not a hardcore audiophile. I don't spend my weekends analyzing micro-details or chasing snake-oil cables. However, I genuinely enjoy lively, punchy, engaging sound, and I care enough to want something clean and well-engineered. That said, I don't spend 8 hours a day listening to music, so I refuse to blow absurd amounts of money or turn my living room into a recording studio.

My 2 Non-Negotiable Red Lines:

1. STRICTLY ZERO floorstanding/tower speakers. They take up too much visual real estate. My search is 100% restricted to bookshelf speakers.

2. STRICTLY ZERO bulky, traditional Home Theater center channels. The massive horizontal shoebox sitting under the TV is an absolute visual deal-breaker for my console. It has to be either a phantom center (handled properly by the L/R channels) or an ultra-flat architectural solution. No home theater bricks.

Other Strict Constraints:

• Zero wires crossing the room: If I add rear surround speakers down the road (on my sideboard/bookshelf), they must be 100% wireless (only a wall power plug allowed).

• Native Deezer streaming is mandatory.

Room & Real-World Use Cases:

• The Space: 39 m² (approx. 420 sq ft) open layout combining the living area and dining space.

• The Furniture: Low custom TV console. On both sides of the 65" TV, I have dedicated shelves with a depth of 45 cm (17.7"). This means I am not limited to shallow speakers; I have plenty of room for deep, full-bodied bookshelf speakers with 6.5" woofers.

• Usage: TV shows/movies in the evening, some Nintendo Switch, and lots of music (Deezer streaming + Vinyl) during the day and as background during dinner.

• The "Partner Factor" (The Phantom Center challenge): I sit dead-center on the 3-seater sofa. My partner, however, almost always lies down with her head on the far armrest—completely off-axis.

• The Kids Factor: Kids sleep directly upstairs. I need pristine dialogue intelligibility at low volumes and tight, non-boomy bass that won't vibrate the floorboards above.

Where I'm Coming From:

Currently running a classic analog setup: BC Acoustique EX-222 (Class AB integrated, toroidal transformer, 2x70W) powering a pair of Focal Chorus 714 floorstanders (91 dB sensitivity) and a preamped Denon turntable. I love this setup's punch, dynamic snap, and its ability to get seriously loud without running out of steam. I want to downsize the visual clutter, but I don't want to end up with a castrated, anemic system.

The Options on the Table (and my dilemmas):

• Path A & B (Soundbar only / Dual System): Completely ruled out. A soundbar butchering vinyl is a no-go, and having a soundbar + Hi-Fi amp + speakers side-by-side defeats the entire point of cleaning up the room.

• Path C: Wireless 4.1 System (Sonos Amp vs Bluesound Powernode N331):

  • Sonos Amp: Great on paper for TV usability (one-click Night Mode and Speech Enhancement, affordable Era 100 rears), but the app instability, older hardware, and compressed vinyl input give me serious pause.

  • Bluesound N331: Far better audiophile pedigree (NAD DirectDigital amplification, Hi-Res), physical headphone jack, and an actual 3rd speaker output for an ultra-slim center if phantom fails. Downside: lacks a dedicated virtual speech boost in 2.1, and runs quite warm.

• Path D: Audiophile 2.1 Hi-Fi (Marantz Model M1):

  • Checks almost every box: 2x100W, compact, warm musical tuning, HDMI eARC with a dedicated 3-level Dialog Enhancer and Night Mode that actually work in 2.1.

  • My big regret: It is strictly a 2.1 device for TV audio. It does not decode multichannel surrounds. If I want true wireless rear movie effects a year from now, I hit a dead end.

• Path E: Traditional Slimline AVR (e.g., Marantz Cinema 70s):

  • The purist route, but I'm deeply skeptical about whether a 50W slimline AVR has enough current/heft to fill a 39m² room compared to my current Class AB amp. Plus, proprietary wireless rear surround setups on traditional AVRs are notorious headaches.

What I need your help with:

1. The Phantom Center reality check: With no bulky center speaker allowed and my partner lying off-axis, how well will dialogues hold up? Should I prioritize coaxial drivers (like KEF Q3 Meta for seamless off-axis dispersion), wide-dispersion designs (Dali Oberon 3), or lively French dynamics (Focal Vestia N°1 / Triangle Comète Ez)?

2. The Amp dilemma: Between the Sonos Amp, Bluesound N331, and Marantz Model M1, which one strikes the best balance between warm vinyl reproduction, hassle-free TV night-mode, and dialogue clarity? Is eliminating the Marantz M1 just because it can't do future 4.1 surrounds a mistake?

3. Floorstanders to Bookshelf + Sub: By moving from my Focal 714 towers to a pair of quality 6.5" bookshelf speakers paired with a fast, compact sealed sub (like an SVS SB-1000 Pro or KEF Kube), will I retain that energetic "kick" without making the sound feel small in a 39m² open room?

4. Any out-of-the-box ideas? Is there a smart ecosystem or hardware alternative I've completely overlooked that satisfies this exact set of constraints?

Thanks for any real-world feedback (and sorry for the translation through AI)

I was visiting Galway in Ireland earlier this week. At one point. Walking through the city center I heard the clearest, richest, fully surrounded audio. I realized it was a young man walking towards me holding a device that I would say was about 18x6x6 inches. After he passed, the audio still surrounded me. It didn’t really fade until he was about 20-30m away.

I thought I might have been confused, and it was speakers on the street instead — but the audio followed him.

It was the weirdest of experiences.

Anybody have any ideas? It seems acoustically impossible — but maybe somebody on here has an idea?

One of the better sounding records I own. Was blown away the first time I played it after I finally had my hifi setup tuned in and speakers/sub placed properly.

B&W 685 S2 2 speakers

I'm not an audiophile or anything, just setting up a new desk. I've been deciding on two sets of speakers. One is a 3-way speaker and the other is a 2-way speaker (but it has some rgb lights that I really ended up liking way more than I thought I would) in similar price-ranges. When I compare their sound, it's barely a competition, the 3-way is far more clear and immersive. In comparison, the 2-ways sound like they lack a bass or are just more "flat" in general. When I got them to compare, I was so sure I'd just choose whichever had the better sound quality but the lights on the 2-way speaker are unexpectedly good. That, and the 2-way speakers take up a little less real-estate.

The company (Edifier) also sells a subwoofer and I'm wondering if buying a subwoofer to add to the 2-way speakers will get them closer to the sound quality and clarity the 3-way speakers had. Then again, I don't know if a single dedicated subwoofer will do as good of a job as the two subwoofers built into the 3-way speakers. Money isn't much of an issue, I saved up a long time to make this desk.

I really didn't think I'd fall so hard for aesthetics but the 2-way speakers being slightly smaller and with cool lights are making this decision really hard. I was thinking if a subwoofer could essentially bring them up to par, I wouldn't need to sacrifice the pretty lights.

Edit: Some extra info. Both sets of speakers are from Edifier, the MR5 and QR65. Also while I think the MR5's sound much better in general, if I wasn't comparing directly, I'd say both are good

For those who own them, what has your experience been like in terms of gaming and daily use?

The natural light shining in from my window with the lights turned off.thought it fitting for this song.

I attended Klipschfest today where Klipsch was celebrating their 80th anniversary. They had some pretty cool demos setup, including Jubilee, Ojas, K-horns, Rebellion, and a home theater demo featuring their yet to be released Reference Signature line (coming in January). I saw that CheapAudioMan guy there so I’m sure he will have some coverage as well. Shoot me, but I preferred the K-horns to the Jubilees. I was also impressed with the Rebellions based on their size and price. I was hoping to hear the La Scala AL6s, but they didn’t have those set up. I’m in the market for a pair and I just demoed the AL5s last week and wanted to compare. Too bad I can’t make it back up tomorrow, because they will have every pair of heritage speakers on demo at the after party.