en-us http://www.productwiki.com/speakers/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-683/ The B&W 683 is the largest set of main speakers in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) affordable high-end 600 series of home audio speakers. These large floorstanding speakers are ideal for a hi-fi or home cinema system in a large room. A pair of 6.5" aluminum/paper/Kevlar cones with rigid mushroom design and front firing flowport provide a deep and dynamic bottom end with plenty of power.  The 6" woven Kevlar cone is dedicated to midrange and the incorporated fixed centre bullet helps smooth the response into upper frequencies. This Kevlar midrange is the only cone in the entire 600 series to incorporate... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:15:33 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-683/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-cm9/ The B&W CM9 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker from B&W's CM Series that can handle up to 200 watts of power.  The speaker features a 1" Nautilus tube loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 6" woven Kevlar cone FST midrange, and dual 6.5" paper Kevlar cone bass drivers to provide a frequency response of 56Hz - 22kHz.  It is designed with high quality components and includes B&W's Flowport technology which minimizes turbulence to produce crisp sound.  The CM9 is larger and more powerful than B&W's CM7 floorstanding speaker due to the presence of an additional woofer driver.  The speaker is available in real wood veneer finishes of Wenge or Rosenut and... Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:24:06 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-cm9/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor-70/ The Monitor 70 speaker is part of Polk's Monitor series speaker that is a throwback to their 1970s era Monitor speaker line. These speakers are designed to provide a balance of performance and value whilst maintaining a simple, sturdy construction.Subwoofer 2 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)Dynamic Balance Bi-laminate composite cone drivers, magnetically shieldedMid/Woofer 2 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)Dynamic Balance Bi-laminate composite cone drivers, magnetically shieldedTweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)Dynamic Balance Silk/polymer composite dome, magnetically shielded Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:18:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor-70/ http://www.productwiki.com/cozy-tunes-pillow/ Listen to music while you relax or fall asleep with the Cozy Tunes speaker pillow. This is perfect if your mp3 player has an alarm feature. No more needing to fall asleep with uncomfortable earbuds. Thu, 25 May 2006 14:30:31 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/cozy-tunes-pillow/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-684/ The B&W 684 is the smaller of two floorstanding main speakers in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) affordable high-end 600 series of home audio speakers.  These speakers are ideal for a hi-fi or home cinema system in a medium to large sized room. There is a pair of 6.5" woven Kevlar cones; the lower of the two is dedicated to bass frequencies which frees the upper bass/midrange cone to handle the midrange frequencies with a crisper and clearer response that you might expect from a smaller cone. Also, the incorporated fixed centre bullet helps smooth the response into upper frequencies. There is... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:18:29 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-684/ http://www.productwiki.com/mirage-omd-28/ The Mirage OMD-28 is the flagship floorstanding speaker of those offered by Mirage.  This speaker is intended to give sound reminiscent of a cineplex or live concert experience, with an exquisite look to fit any decor.  Featuring a top mounted 1.1" chambered titanium dome tweeter and 5.25" multi-layer carbon fiber / fiberglass hybrid midrange, with two frontmounted 8" multi-layer carbon fiber woofers, the OMD-28 provides Mirages signature immersive 360º sound.  The use of premium materials and exclusive technology help give these speakers high levels of tonal detail and accuracy.  The curved handmade cabinet is available in three veneers; piano black, rosewood... Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:54:20 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/mirage-omd-28/ http://www.productwiki.com/jvc-sp-ft/ The JVC SP-FT consists of dual ultra-thin (31mm) speakers released in late 2009. They are designed to work with the similarly thin AX-FT 4-channel amplifier in an at-home theater system setup meant to fit perfectly alongside modern ultra-thin LCD and plasma television screens. The speakers offer a 110Hz-23kHZ frequency response and 8ohm impedance, and pull in approximately 40W a piece from the AX-FT amplifier. They are also wall mountable and retail in black or white for approximately ¥20,000 or $223. Features Ultra-Thin Speakers Works with AX-FT Amp 110Hz-23kHz Frequency 8ohm Impedance Wall Mountable Model Variations JVC SP-FT1 | Black; Released in... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:46:42 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/jvc-sp-ft/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-quintet-ii/ The Klipsch Quintet II is a 5-piece home theater system featuring five speakers each enclosed in an elliptical enclosure that reduces the negative effects of internal standing ways. In fact, the cabinets are manufactured from SMC (Stone Mineral Compound), a material popular and widely used for manufacturing professional loudspeakers. A downgrade from the somewhat expensive Klipsch HD and extra-expensive Klipsch CS models, the Klipsch Quintet II sports four satellite speakers and one center channel piece. The satellites each sport a 3.5” woofer and a .75” Neodymium magnet dome compression driver with a patented Klipsch Tratrix horn. The center channel speaker, however,... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:37:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-quintet-ii/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-atom/ Don't be fooled by the size of these things (they only stand 10.8" high) they can deliver great sound from their 5.5" polypropylene speaker and 0.75" dome tweeter. These are an entry level pair of bookshelf speaker offered by Paradigm. Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:30:59 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-atom/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ns-10m/ The Yamaha NS-10M studio reference monitor speaker (aka NS10M) is widely popular amongst audio professionals, and is notorious for its very flat frequency response even to the point that they are not pleasant to listen to. The wants and needs of the audio engineer are different than the typical consumer, so this is a welcome thing as the NS-10M monitors will reveal the truth of mix.  The NS-10M studio monitors are almost an industry standard for mixing and are easily recognized by their standout white mid-range driver. Features 2-way studio reference speaker mid/woofer: 18 cm (7") sheet-formed white-cone tweeter: 3.5 cm... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:07:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ns-10m/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor-50/ The Monitor 60 speaker is part of Polk's Monitor series speaker that is a throwback to their 1970s era Monitor speaker line. These speakers are designed to provide a balance of performance and value whilst maintaining a simple, sturdy construction.Mid/Woofer 2 - 5-1/4" Diameter (13.34cm)Dynamic Balance Bi-laminate composite cone driver, magnetically shieldedTweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)Dynamic Balance Silk/polymer composite dome, magnetically shielded Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:22:35 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor-50/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5b/ The Intimus 5B is at the middle of Aperion's current (2008) bookshelf lineup, between the 4B and 6B. It is available in two finishes: a high gloss black lacquer (shown), or cherry veneer. Frequency Response (+/- 3dB): 75Hz - 20kHz Impedance: 6 Ohms Sensitivity: 84dB Tweeter: 1" silk Woofer: 5.25" fiberglass Enclosure: 1" HDF, rear ported Dimensions: 12" H x 6.75" W x 8" D Weight: 14lbs Aperion offers free shipping, and free return shipping within 30 days of purchase. Note: Price is per speaker, not per pair. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:54:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5b/ http://www.productwiki.com/svs-pb13-ultra/ The SVS PB13-Ultra is a high performance 13" powered box subwoofer and is SVS' flagship model from their Ultra box series, intended to compete with in-home theater and media room subwoofers.  The subwoofer is designed with a 13.5" die-cast aluminum frame which houses a high-excursion SBR rubber surround with an integrated top gasket, dual linear 9" spiders, and a 3" aluminum voice coil.  It includes a flush-mounted 750-watt BASH amplifier which adjusts to the room size and utilizes a high efficiency linear circuit for powerful sound without cost penalties.  The enclosure of the PB13-Ultra is computer designed with three 3.5" high-flow front-firing flared ports with CURVE venting to allow for... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:55:41 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/svs-pb13-ultra/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-sw315/  www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html Product website "Yamaha's YST-SW315 is a very solid performer, with a sound that is full and strong, yet very accurate. The YST-SW315 features a substantial 270-watt amplifier powering a ten-inch driver, and it can easily be adjusted for movie or music playback. The amplifier has a continuously variable crossover filter to let you use the subwoofer only for the necessary frequencies, and a phase switch makes sure that the signal is in phase with the rest of your speakers. Unlike many subwoofers, the YST-SW315 is magnetically shielded, letting it be placed close to a television monitor. The ten-inch long-throw driver is... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:31:06 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-sw315/ http://www.productwiki.com/orb-audio-mod2/ The Orb Audio Mod2 Home Theater Speaker System includes 5 Mod2 satellite speakers and an acoustically matched Super Eight sub-woofer. While many satellite systems have been notoriously plagued by acoustic imperfections at the expense of the aesthetic design, this system is designed to provide a balance of audio quality and aesthetic appeal at a reasonable price point. Each Mod2 satellite speaker consists of a pair Mod1 "orb-like" satellite speakers hooked up in parallel with maximum rated power output of 110W. Because of the parallel setup, the speakers have 4 Ohm impedance, but remain compatible with 6-8 Ohm receivers. The satellite speakers... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:36:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/orb-audio-mod2/ http://www.productwiki.com/soliddrive/ SolidDrive is a sound transducer that transmits acoustical energy through almost any solid surface. By converting audio signals into vibrations, walls (including drywall), windows, tables are transformed into speakers. Each transducer can be equipped with an optional passive equalizer module that will adjust the EQ to match the surface material that the SolidDrive transducer is mounted to.  The main selling point of the SolidDrive is that you can completey hide your audio source from view. By attaching a SolidDrive transducer to a large surface area, the listener is immersed in an omni-directional sound field. A pair of SolidDrive transducers cost about... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:45:28 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/soliddrive/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ht-is100/  The Sony BRAVIA HT-IS100 features a compact design, with exceptionally small satellite speakers. The 5.1 surround system has 450 RMS watts of output power and supports Sony S-AIR technology  (sold separately) for wireless rear speakers. The receiver features 3 HDMI inputs for disc media players as well as a dedicated Digital Media Port for use with DMP-compatible accessories that can connect with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices. As a Sony BRAVIA product, it also features BRAVIA Sync, which allows it to interface quickly and simply with any Sony BRAVIA HDTV, with easier set-up and playback. The HT-IS100 also features Sony’s Digital... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ht-is100/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-studio-100/ Paradigm Studio 100 are the flagship model of Paradigm's Studio lineup of high-end speakers. At $2200 / pair, they are expensive, but offer considerable savings over comparable quality speakers. They feature a 5-driver, 3-way crossover design with 1 tweeter, 1 dedicated mid-range driver, and 3 bass drivers. They are able to reproduce fairly deep bass down to 28 Hz (3dB cutoff), so a dedicated sub-woofer is not necessary. They have a stated in-room sensitivity of 91 dB, and are suitable for an amp/receiver rated between 15 - 350 Watts. As for impedance, according to Paradigm they are "compatible with 8 ohms",... Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:42:05 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-studio-100/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5t/ The Aperion Intimus 5T are mid-sized tower speakers released in mid-March 2008 to replace the 553-T model as part of the updated 5-series line of Aperion speakers. Sold individually for $495 ($990 / pair), each speaker includes two 5.25" mid-range woofers made of woven fiberglasss and a 1" silk-dome tweeter. Though technically a 2-way speaker, Aperion refers to it as a "2.5-way" design, because the second mid-range speaker is designed for extended bass response. The cabinet is made of 1" high density fiberboard (HDF), is magnetically shielded for placement near your video monitor, and is available in real cherry wood veneer... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:54:50 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5t/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-4b/ The Aperion Intimus 4B are small 2-way bookshelf speakers at the low-end of the Aperion lineup. They feature a 4" woven-fiberglass mid-range woofer and 1" silk-dome tweeter. They are sold individually for $130 each with the step-up models Aperion 5B ($225 each) and Aperion 6B ($345 each) featuring larger mid-range woofers (5.25" and 6.5" respectively) and, thus deeper bass response. The frequency response form the 4Bs only go as low as 120 Hz (+/- 3dB), but not much more can be expected from a speaker of this size; it only measures 8.75" H x 5.33" W x 5.5" D. They are... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:39:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-4b/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-htm61/ The B&W HTM61 is the larger of two center channels available in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) affordable high-end 600 series of home audio speakers. This speaker is designed to compliment either the 684 or 683 floorstanding speakers for home theatre sytems in medium to large sized rooms.  There is a 6.5" woven Kevlar cone for bass, and a 6" woven Kevlar cone for midrange frequencies, which feature a fixed centre bullet that helps smooth the response into upper frequencies.  The 6" midrange cone also features FST technology, which essentially uses a foam ring allowing the cone to float freely for an... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:40:36 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-htm61/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-sw216/ The Yamaha YST-SW216 is an entry-level front-firing subwoofer that provides up to 100 watts of dynamic power.  The subwoofer features Yamaha's advanced YST II technology in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel impedence and provide a high level of performance.  It is designed with a 10" long-stroke cone driver and a high-density MDF cabinet for reduced vibration and resonance.  The YST-SW216 offers a frequency response of 25 to 180 Hz and includes a selectable high cut filter of 40 to 140 Hz.  It also features a linear port for reducing extraneous noise and is magnetically shielded, allowing it to be... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:23:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yst-sw216/ http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-cs480/ The JBL CS480 is a complete 6-piece home cinema speaker package that sports four 100w satellite speakers, a 100w center speaker, and a powerful 125w subwoofer. Each speaker (satellites and center) includes a ½” extremely thin, yet extremely rigid titanium-laminate high-frequency dome tweeter reinforced with a foil laminate to ensure accurate, undistorted audio responses even at a loud volume. Furthermore, the satellite speakers come equipped with one 3-1/2” video-shielded midrange driver. The center speaker, on the other hand, features dual midrange drivers for extra power and clarity. The CS480 also boasts a self-powered subwoofer with a powerful 8” bass-reflex low-frequency driver... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:21:45 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-cs480/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi300/ The Polk Audio TSi300 are high performance floorstanding speakers from Polk Audio's TSi series with a power output of up to 150 watts.  The speakers feature dual 5.25" bi-laminate composite dynamic balance drivers and a 1" fabric/polymer composite dome tweeter with a Neodymium magnet to deliver high efficiency, detailed high frequency response, and powerful bass.  They are designed with a non-resonant all-MDF enclosure with a 3/4" baffle for clearer sound quality and have a critically tuned flared ported design to minimize to minimize port noise.  The TSi300 are available in either black or cherry wood grain finish, and come with a 5 year warranty.  The speakers are the... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:31:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi300/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-mini-monitor/ The description on this report is copy and pasted marketing material. The description should be rewritten to provide the facts from a neutral point of view, as per ProductWiki policy and guidelines. Paradigm® Monitor Series speakers provide sensational performance along with unprecedented value in full range, compact and floor standing speakers. These outstanding models exemplify Paradigm®'s relentless pursuit of superior high-performance sound in speaker systems that provide the absolute best sound/value in their class! Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:20:44 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-mini-monitor/ http://www.productwiki.com/energy-rc-10/ The Energy RC-10 is a compact bookshelf speaker that fits in the middle of those offered by Energy.  Although this speaker stands only 13" tall, it is capable of delivering an incredibly big, accurate sound for movies, music or your favorite video game.  It can handle up to 175 watts RMS which is used to drive the 1" aluminum dome tweeter and 5-1/2" kevlar ribbed elliptical surround woofer for crisp, accurate mids/highs and deep bass.  The stylish black ash veneer finish will look great anywhere whether it is wall mounted or sitting on a shelf.  Included with the speaker is a... Wed, 13 May 2009 21:08:22 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/energy-rc-10/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-millenia-200/ The Millenia 200s are floor-standing speakers as part of Paradigm's new Millenia line of speakers designed to integrate well with your home theater, specifically to match your flat panel display. The speakers cost $599 each ($1198 / pair) and are designed to be used as front (left / right) speakers as part of your home theater configuration. The Millenia 20 speakers are a 6 driver, 2-1/2 way, magnetically shielded speaker that can handle up to 130W. They include a 1" (25 mm) satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, two 4.5" (115 mm) mica loaded co-polymer mid-range drivers, and three 4.5" (115 mm) mineral-filled... Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:47:07 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-millenia-200/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-bravus-8d/ The Bravus 8D is Aperion's entry level sub in the Bravus line, below the 10D and 12D. It features a digital amplifier, with a remote control, adjustable crossover, gain controls, and three programmable settings for music, games, and movies. Woofers: Two, 8" aluminum cones Amplifier: 150 watt digital Enclosure: 3/4" HDF, with high gloss black lacquer or cherry verneer Inputs: Pre-amp sub line in, or L+R amplified line in Power Supply: Switchable 110 / 220 volt The box includes a comprehensive user manual, plus adjustable metal and rubber floor spikes. Aperion offers free shipping, plus free return shipping and a... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:26:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-bravus-8d/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw505/   Big 12 inch Long Throw Driver for longer excursion and better linearity This can go with entry-level fronts to audiophile level of fronts. Clean deep sound   Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:07:29 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw505/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor30/ The Polk Audio Monitor 30 is a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker that is a member of the special Polk Audio Monitor series. The original series was produced in the mid-1970s and set a high standard for value and performance, making Polk Audio a well known member of the audio community. The Polk Audio Monitor 30 has a variety of features including a 1-inch fabric/polymer composite dynamic balance dome tweeter to add realistic touches to vocals and instruments, a neodymium magnet which is standard in many stereos, a 5 1/4 inch bi-laminate composite dynamic balance driver which is lightweight and stiff for high... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:00:16 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-monitor30/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-r150/ The Polk Audio R150 is a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker that is designed for a home theater environment. It includes many of the same features as the Polk Audio M10 such as Polk Audio's Dynamic Balance drivers and tweeters which increase the range of the response and minimize distortion, front mounted bass port that creates a deeper, more solid bass, a high effciency design, a high effciency design, 5-way binding posts, and wide dispersion drivers. The Polk Audio R150 is magnetically shielded which allows it to placed near other electronic equipment without fear of distortion or damage to equipment. The size of the Polk... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:39:35 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-r150/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5c/ Aperion Intimus 5C is a three-way center channel part of Intimus 5-series of speakers from Aperion Audio. The Intimus lineup has been redesigned for 2008, with the 5C replacing the 533-VAC in early March 2008 retailing for $350. It features a re-engineered 1" silk dome tweeter, a 4" mid-range driver, and 2 x 5 1/4" mid/woofers (one active, and one passive radiator). The manufacturer recommends a 50 - 150 Watt power rating for the amplifier. It is available in woodgrained cherry finish, or glossy piano black. Features recommended power: 50 - 150 Watts 2 x 5.25” Woven fiberglass mid-woofer (one passive,... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:02:26 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-5c/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rti8/ Polk's RTi series of speakers are their best-selling and fit as better speakers in their good (R), better(RTi), best (LSi) labelling scheme. The RTi products feature all-new drivers and tweeters and contemporary cosmetics.Mid/Woofer 2 - 6-1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Cones with Rubber SurroundsTweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)Silk/Polymer composite dome Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:34:58 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rti8/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw125/ The Polk Audio PSW125 is a 12" home audio subwoofer from Polk Audio's PSW Series.  The subwoofer features a dynamic balance composite woofer driver for handling up to 150 watts of continuous power and 300 watts of peak power.  It is designed with a downward firing port for more powerful bass and compression circuitry to decrease distortion.  It also features controls to adjust the low-pass crossover, phase, and subwoofer volume to its environment and has line and speaker level inputs for wiring compatibility.  The PSW125 has a non-resonant MDF construction with internal bracing for accurate bass and is available in a black or cherry finish.  The subwoofer is designed for... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:15:11 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw125/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-6b/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:14:50 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-6b/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-iw60t/ The Pioneer S-IW60T is a low-end in-wall speaker unit designed to enhance or add to an existing home entertainment system. The S-IW60T is a 2-way unit that includes dual 4 1/2" conce woofers and a 3/4" adjustable soft dome tweeter. The entire unit can handle a total of 70 watts maximum and weighs a mere 6.4 pounds. The exterior of the S-IW60T is outlined in a plain greyish-white matte finish that is designed to match any type of interior wall or ceiling. Pioneer also boasts that installation of the speaker is simple and quick. The Pioneer S-IW60T outputs at a frequency... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:29:43 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-iw60t/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-xf-48/ The Klipsch XF-48 is a high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker that falls at the top of the Icon X series offered by Kilpsch.  These speakers also have a built in 100W amplifier, eliminating the need for an A/V receiver. This allows you to plug these speakers directly into your TV or iPod with the line-level RCA jack.  There are also conventional high-level speaker binding posts. The other key feature is the round Tractrix horn, which is connected to a 0.75" titanium diaphragm compression driver to give a smooth and precise high frequency response.  For bass frequencies, there are dual 5.25" fiberblass cone woofers,... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:36:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-xf-48/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ss-b1000/ The Sony SS-B1000 consists of a pair of standalone, performance bookshelf speakers designed to work alongside a surround-sound system. Each speaker features a 5-1/4” H.O.P. cone woofer with a 1” Nano-Fine balanced dome tweeter that both work together to reproduce high-resolution audio up to 50kHz. Once connected to a home-theater or surround-sound system, the SS-B1000 can handle up to 120W of power, quite striking considering its ridiculously low price. The final aspect to consider is the unit’s low weight of only 6 lbs per speaker, making it easily moveable for young and old users alike. Features Standalone, Performance Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:43:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ss-b1000/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p162/ The Infinity Primus P162 are entry-level 2-way bookshelf speakers at the top of the Primus line from Infinity systems. They feature a 3/4" tweeter and 6 1/2" mid-range woofer. Both the mid-range and high frequency drivers are made from Metal Matrix Diaphragm material (MMD) found in Infinity's flagship Cascade series. MMD features a stiff aluminum core, anodized on both sides for increased strength and rigidity. Compared to paper, polypropylene, and kevlar drivers MMD conduct faster, removing unwanted resonance frequencies. The P162s retail for around $100 / each ($200 / pair), although they have an MSRP of $120 / each. The P162... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:13:37 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p162/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-cs2/  The Polk Audio CS2 is a center channel loudspeaker that sprung out of the original Polk Audio "Monitor" series produced in the mid-1970s. The CS2 is a slightly more expensive version of the CS1 with only slight differences in terms of power. For example, the max power output of the CS2 is 175 watts per channel, where the CS1 is capable of 125 watts per channel. The CS2 center speaker can work with with any Monitor Series speakers in a multi-channel system. A neodymium magnet, a standard for most sound devices works with a 1" Fabric/Polymer composite dynamic balance dome tweeter which... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:45:46 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-cs2/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p152/ Infinity Primus P152 are entry-level bookshelf speakers at the middle of the Primus P1x2 lineup from Infinity Systems. They feature a 3/4" tweeter and 5 1/4" mid-range woofer. Both the mid-range and high frequency drivers are made from Metal Matrix Diaphragm material (MMD) found in Infinity's flagship Cascade series, and are magnetically shielded. They are sold individually for about $100 / each, with the P142 @ $90 / each and the P162 @ $120 / each. Features 2-way bookshelf speaker with bass-reflex port tweeter: 3/4" MMD mid-range: 5.25" MMD crossover: 3.3 kHz with 24 dB/octave rolloff frequency response: 58 Hz -... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:15:28 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p152/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-pc350/ Infinity Primus PC350 is a 3-way center channel in their Primus line of speakers retailing for around $220. The PC350 is comprised of dual 3" mid-range drivers, dual 5 1/4" bass drivers, and a single 3/4" high frequency tweeter. Each driver makes use of Infinity's proprietary Metal Matrix Diaphragm (MMD) magnetic shield technology, and has an aluminum core for a stiffer response. The speaker is rated to handle up to 150 Watts of power. It is available in a black, woodgrain finish with either a black or silver grille. Speaker connectors are a 5-way binding post design. The other center channel... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:01:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-pc350/ http://www.productwiki.com/athena-as-p4100/ The Athena AS-P4100 is a sub-woofer with a 10" downward facing driver powered by a 100 W amplifier with a peak power rating of 400 W. It has dual vented ports: one facing downward, and the other facing outward. It has a variable low-pass cut-off point set between 40 - 120 Hz and the sub-woofer itself has a reported frequency response of 23 - 120 Hz (+/- 3 dB). There is a auto-on/auto-off convenience feature that powers the sub-woofer automatically in the presence (or lack of presence) of an audio signal. Features / Specifications Down-firing subwoofer with built-in 100-watt amplifier 10"... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:31:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/athena-as-p4100/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-cinema-10/ The Klipsch Cinema 10 is a compact and stylish home theater system designed to deliver “all the power, detail, and emotion of your favorite music and movies.” The first of three Klipsch Cinema theater systems, the Klipsch Cinema 10 sports four RSX-5 bookshelf speakers, an RCX-4 center channel, and one RWd-10 powered subwoofer. Both the RSX-5 and the RCX-4 are two-way, magnetically shielded speakers outfitted with a 1” titanium-dome compression driver coupled alongside a Klipsch’s MicroTractrix horn. Whereas the RX-5 employs one 5.25” woofer, the RCX-4 boasts dual 4” woofers. All the woofers are long-throw units powered via Neodymium motor structures.... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:30:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-cinema-10/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm7400t-rm40t/ Polk Audio RM7400T/RM40T are sleek-looking, shielded floor-standing left/right speakers designed to be used together as part of a home theater surround setup. The speakers feature a titanium or pewter metallic finish. Each speaker has two 4.5" (11.43 cm) mid-range range shielded drivers  made from a polymer composite, and one 1" (2.54 cm) silk/polymer composite dome tweeter. The enclosure is made from a heavy-duty aluminum that is curved to fit well with your home theater setup and flat-panel display. Features magnetically shielded two 4.5" mid-range drivers a singled silk/polymer 1" tweeter available in a titanium or pewter finish curved aluminum enclosure designed... Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:29:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm7400t-rm40t/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-studio-20v3/ Paradigm divides their speakers into their standard line and their reference line. Paradigm's reference line is further divided into their studio and signature lines (the signature being higher end). The Studio 20v3 is the third-generation version of the entry speaker into the studio line. Features Design : 2-driver, 2-way MagneShield optional (Black Ash) Crossover : 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver : 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome, ferro - fluid damped/cooled. Die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT Midrange Driver : Bass / Midrange Driver(s) : 178-mm (7 in) MLP mica-polymer cone, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coil. AVS die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT... Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:35:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-studio-20v3/ http://www.productwiki.com/martin-logan-stage/ Designed primarily to serve as the center in a home theater incorporating other XStat™-based MartinLogan electrostatic speakers, Stage™ handles left-, right-, and surround-channel duties as well. It's dual 6.5-inch aluminum-cone woofers and  Vojkto™ crossover integrate the bass with its midrange and treble produced by its XStat panel. A single-pivot bracket/stand facilitates set-top, shelf, on-wall, or on-floor placement. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:05:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/martin-logan-stage/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-703/ The B&W 703 is the largest floor-standing main speakers available in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) near top of the line 700 series of home audio speakers. One feature common to the lower model 704 and 705 is the single piece sloping top and front baffle. This produces a stronger cabinet and also eliminates a sharp edge, which would cause sound diffraction from the sound driver. The two 6.5" paper/Kevlar cones have a very stiff mushroom design which work in parallel with a Flowport-tuned cavity to handle bass frequencies. These speakers are designed to be setup free from walls, but if they... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:27:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-703/ http://www.productwiki.com/boston-acoustics-vs-260/ The Boston Acoustics VS 260 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker that sports a 6.5” OCCM subwoofer and a 1” super wide bandwidth tweeter. The second speaker in the Boston Acoustics VS series, the VS 260 is in fact an upgrade from the VS 240. It offers a larger subwoofer (6.5” versus 4.5”), a superior frequency response (45Hz-30kHz versus 70Hz-30kHz), a greater sensitivity (87dB versus 86dB), and a reduced crossover frequency (1900Hz versus 2000Hz). Much like its predecessor, the VS 260 also competes with its weaker competitors from the Boston Acoustics HS series. Although the VS 260 doesn’t offer as many functionions... Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:26:41 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/boston-acoustics-vs-260/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-iw851-lr/ The Pioneer S-IW851-LR is an 8" in-wall speaker that is a part of Pioneers mid-line CST speaker line. The Coherent Source Transducer (CST) driver ensures direct sound arrives at the same time to the listening position as reflections from the room, giving a coherent and smooth sound. This gives a larger sweet spot for home cinema and stereo listening.  The two-way full range design incorporated a 1.5" aluminum tweeter and 8" mica-filled IMPP woofer.  This design gives a very large frequency response of 28-40,000 Hz, with little distortion or coloration.  The treble and bass contour controls allow each speaker to be... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:08:19 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-iw851-lr/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rti12/ The flagship speaker in Polk's RTi series. This speaker features a 1" silk/polymer composite tweeter, 2 - 5.25" mids, and 3 - 7" woofers. Offered in black and cherry oak veneer finishes. Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:31:50 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rti12/ http://www.productwiki.com/athena-ls-50/ The Athena LS-50 is designed to be used as a satellite speaker in your home theater setup, but it can also serve as a front speaker for a smaller setup. It features a 3" fiberglass cone and a .75" soft dome tweeter encased in a 7" tall curved cabinet with a black ash finish. The LS-50 speakers have a sensitivity rating of 84 dB, and are rated up to 100 Watts. Each speaker has a built-in keyhole bracket for mounting on the wall. The Athena LS-50 is available as a 5.1 package along with the Athena AS-P4100 sub-woofer and the Athena... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:31:31 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/athena-ls-50/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm8000t-rm50t/ Polk's RM line of speakers are designed to be used together as part of a home theater surround setup. The speakers feature a titanium or pewter metallic finish. Th RM8000T/RM50T are the upgrade to the RM7400T/RM40T. Each speaker has 4 x 4 1/2" mid/woofer drivers, and a single 1" silk/polymer tweeter (the RM7400/RM40T have only 2 mid drivers). The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference, allowing you to place these speakers close to you TV. The curved back to the speaker's case is designed to increase the amount of dispersion from the resulting sound creating a more even volume... Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:27:25 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm8000t-rm50t/ http://www.productwiki.com/bose-301/ The Bose 301 speakers are a Direct/Reflecting® bookshelf stereo speaker system. These Bose speakers are widely acclaimed for their Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, which Bose claims one can enjoy balanced stereo sound from almost anywhere in the room.One of the biggest advantages of the 301'sis their versatility. Able to fit on a bookshelf or in an entertainment center, reviewers agree that advanced Bose technologies convey much of the power of a live performance. The design of the speaker cabinet is sleek and stylish and comes in two colors, black and cherry. Features Flared slot port design to reduce air turbulence Home... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:46:15 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/bose-301/ http://www.productwiki.com/psb-imagine-b/ Part of the higher end Imagine series, the Imagine B are full range bookshelf speakers from PSB. Featuring a beautifully crafted enclosure with a Black Ash or Dark Cherry wood finish, the Imagine B features 1" titanium dome tweeters with 5 1/4" clay/ceramic filled polypropylene cone woofers. With a frequency range of 55-20,000 ±1.5dB each speaker weighs 17.2 pounds. The US MSRP is $1,000/pair. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:54:47 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/psb-imagine-b/ http://www.productwiki.com/harman-kardon-hks-6/ The Harmon Kardon HKS-6 is a pair of 2-way surround channel speakers from Harman Kardon's HKTS Series.  The speakers are meant to be used along with any 5.1 channel speaker system, such as Harman Kardon's HKTS-15, to upgrade the system to 7.1 channel surround.  The speakers feature a 3" midrange driver, a 1/2" dome tweeter, and are capable of producing up to 80 watts of power.  They are magnetically shielded allowing them to be placed near video monitors.  The HKS-6 come with colour-coded speaker cables for easy installation of the speakers in the rear surround speaker positions as well as wall-mount brackets and leatherette coasters.  Compared to Harman... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:10:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/harman-kardon-hks-6/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-xt4/ Part of B&W's XT speaker line, the XT4 will provide great sound from it's contemporary, floor-standing design. A one-piece extruded aluminum enclosure with a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter, 130mm Kevlar cone midrange driver and twin composite paper/Kevlar bass drivers.Added from www.bwspeakers.com Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:43:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-xt4/ http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-l8400p/ Amplifier Power (RMS) : 600 WattsPeak Dynamic Power : 1200 Watts;Bass Driver : 12" (300mm) PolyPlas™cones with rubber surround, cast-aluminum chassis, HeatScape™ motor structure, Symmetrical Field Geometry™ (SFG™), oversized fiberglass voice coil, magnetic shorting ringFrequency Response (–3dB) : 22Hz – Low-pass crossover frequencyLow-Pass Crossover Frequencies : 50Hz – 150Hz, continuously adjustable (150Hz when using speaker-level connection)Inputs : Gold-plated 5-way binding-post speaker-level; left and right line-level, switchable to LFEOutputs : Gold-plated, 5-way binding-post speaker-levelEnclosure Design : SealedBaffle : Low-diffraction, IsoPower™Dimensions (H x W x D) : 16-1/2" (15-1/2" without feet) x 15-1/2" x 15-1/2" (419mm 394mm without feet x 394mm x 394mm)Weight... Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:23:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-l8400p/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-millenia-20/ Paradigm has created a new line of speakers designed to accent your decor just as well as deliver great sound for your home theater system. The Millenia 20 speakers are sold individually for $499 apiece and can serve as front, center or surround channels. There are many ways to incorporate these speakers into your home theater, including matching them with their floor-standing counterpart, the Millenia 200. In an extreme case you can use them for fronts, centers, and surrounds. The Millenia 20 speakers are a 5 driver, 2-way, magnetically shielded speaker that can handle up to 110W. They include a 1"... Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:29:28 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-millenia-20/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-monitor-7-v-5/ The Paradigm Monitor 7 v.5 are floorstanding speakers as part of the v.5 Monitor series of speakers. This v.5 lineup began appearing in Canadian and US dealers in November of 2006, and while Paradigm pricing is guarded, these speakers have been selling between $550 and $800 for a pair in both the United States and Canada. The Monitor 7s are 2 1/2-way speakers with 4-drivers. The high-frequency driver is a 25-mm (1 in) H-PTD ferro-fluid cooled dome tweeter; it features a single 5 1/2" mid-range/bass M-ICP cone, and 2 x 5 1/2" polypropylene dedicated bass drivers. These speakers are rated up... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:45:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-monitor-7-v-5/ http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-6t/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:32:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/aperion-intimus-6t/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ns-777/ The Yamaha NS-777 is a 3-way, bass reflex, and STANDALONE tower speaker not tied to any specific Yamaha series. It utilizes a bass-reflex design that allows it to be used for main channels. Behind its sophisticated cabinets lie dual 8” Polymer-Injected Mica Diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers, a 5” midrange cone driver, and a 1” aluminum dome tweeter. Both the midrange and tweeter utilize Yamaha’s exclusive waveguide horns, which ensure that sound waves reaching one’s ears are coming directly from the unit, rather than being reflected off the walls. Additional features of the Yamaha NS-777 include an internally-wired ‘Monster Cable’ that ensures... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:18:59 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-ns-777/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-cm7/ The B&W CM7 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker from B&W's CM Series that can handle up to 150 watts of power.  The speaker features a 1" Nautilus tube loaded aluminum dome tweeter, 5" woven Kevlar cone FST midrange, and a 6.5" paper Kevlar cone bass driver to provide a frequency response of 62Hz - 22kHz.  It is designed with high quality components and includes B&W's Flowport technology which minimizes turbulence to produce crisp sound.  The CM7 is available in real wood veneer finishes of Wenge or Rosenut and also in a glossy black painted finish to match household decor.  It comes with a black cloth... Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:10:19 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-cm7/ http://www.productwiki.com/audiosource-as5c/ AudioSource AS5C are value-priced ceiling speakers with a 5.25" polypropylene mid-range driver and a 0.75" silk dome tweeter. They are the entry-level speakers in the ASxC line priced at $50 / pair, with step-up models AS6C and AS8C featuring 6.5" and 8" mid-range drivers, and priced at around $65 / pair and $85 / pair respectively. The frequency response of the AS5C is limited by it's small speaker size and bottoms out at 70 Hz @ 3 dB roll-off. They are suitable for a receiver or amplifier with 25 - 100 Watts per channel of output power. AudioSource is a speaker... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:09:38 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/audiosource-as5c/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rvx-42-lcr/ The Klipsch RVX-42 LCR is part of the Reference Series, sold individually and meant to offer a high-fidelity complement to LCD and plasma televisions. The RVX-42 holds dual 4-inch Cerametallic woofers and a 1-inch Tractrix titanium dome compression driver. It features keyhole mounts and threaded inserts for an optional pedestal base or wall mount. Klipsch has outfitted the RVX-42 with a bass compensation switch which can be used to get the possible sound whether the speaker is positioned on- or off-wall. The RVX-42 can be combined with many other Reference Series models to create 5.1-channel surround sound. Features Dual 4-inch... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:39:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rvx-42-lcr/ http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-monitor-v-5-series/ The Paradigm Monitor v.5 lineup of speakers are the latest version of the popular Monitor series of speakers offered by Paradigm, the Canadian speaker manufacturer. This is the fifth generation of Monitor speakers and include newly designed bookshelf, floorstanding, center channel, and surround speakers. They first started appearing in Paradigms dealer stores in November 2006. The Monitor product line is an entry-level speaker in Paradigm's catalog. The step-up product lines are the Studio Series and Signature Series and are marketed under the Paradigm Reference brand Monitor v.5 Lineup Atom Monitor ($249 / pair) - 4-driver 2-way bookshelf: 5-1/2" M-ICP mid/bass, 1"... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:02:46 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/paradigm-monitor-v-5-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p362/ The Infinity Primus P362 (supercedes the P360) is a 3-way floor-standing speaker at the top of Infinity's Primus line of speakers. The Primus line is given a "value" or "step-up" designation by Infinity in terms of cost. Above Primus is the Classia and Cascade series and below are the Total Solutions series of speakers. The Infinity Primus P360 has been updated and now is referred to as the Infinity Primus P362, with only minor cosmetic changes over the 360 version. They currently retail for $250 per speaker (they are sold individually), with a pair costing $500. Features Dual Ceramic metallic 6.5"... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:39:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p362/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-lsi15/ Polk's LSi15 are another entry in their LSi product line. These speakers are 2 - 5 1/4" Polyproelyne mids, a 1" shielded tweeter, and feature an 8" powered subwoofer. The LSi15 is available in cherry and ebony. Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:26:13 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-lsi15/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-685/ The B&W 685 is the larger of two bookshelf/stand mountable main speakers in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) affordable high-end 600 series of home audio speakers.  These smaller sized speakers are ideal for a hi-fi or home cinema system in a small to medium sized room. These speakers can be wall mounted, shelf/table mounted or are also designed to mount on the B&W's FS-700/CM stand (not included). The 6.5" woven Kevlar cone handles all bass and mid frequencies, and the incorporated fixed centre bullet helps smooth the response into upper frequencies. The 1" aluminum dome tweeter, which handles all high frequencies, is... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:18:37 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-685/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-804s/ The B&W 804S is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker from B&W's high end 800 Series that handles up to 200 watts of power.  The speaker is more narrow and compact than B&W's 803S and is designed with a curved cabinet that includes Matrix interlocking bracing for rigidness and stands on a heavy cast aluminum plinth.  It has a 1" aluminum dome tweeter that is positioned on top of the unit and a 6" Kevlar cone FST midrange driver.  The 804S also has two 6.5" cone bass drivers with front-firing Flowport technology compared to the larger 7" bass drivers in the 803S.  The speaker is available in real wood veneer finishes of Rosenut, Black Ash, or Cherrywood and comes with a black... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:21:09 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-804s/ http://www.productwiki.com/harman-kardon-hkts-15/ The Harman Kardon HKTS-15 is a 5.1 channel home theater speaker system comprised of 4 satellite speakers, 1 center channel speaker and 1 subwoofer.  The included satellite speakers all feature 3" midrange drivers, 1/2" high-frequency drivers, and produce up to 80 watts of power.  The voice-matched dual-midrange center channel speaker has a 3/4" dome tweeter and also produces up to 80 watts of power.  The 10" subwoofer that comes with the system features a built-in 100 watt amplifier for strong bass.  All drivers and tweeters on the HKTS-15 speakers are magnetically shielded allowing them to be placed near video monitors.  The system comes with wall-mount... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:53:45 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/harman-kardon-hkts-15/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-pc250/ Infinity Primus PC250 is a 2-way center channel speaker with dual 5 1/4" bass drivers and a 3/4" tweeter retailing for around $150. Each driver features an aluminum core for a stiffer response and is magnetically shielded using Infinity's Metal Matrix Diaphragm (MMD) technology. It is available in a black woodgrain finish with either a black or silver grille. The step-up model, Infinity Primus PC350 ($220), is a 3-way design and adds dual 3" mid-range drivers situated below the tweeter. It is rated to handle up to 150 Watts of power. Specifications video-shielded frequency response 80-20,000 Hz (±3dB) 8-ohm impedance sensitivity... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:16:43 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-pc250/ http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p142/ Infinity Primus P142 are entry-level 2-way bookshelf speakers at the bottom end of the Primus line from Infinity systems. They feature a 3/4" tweeter and a 4" mid-range woofer. Both the mid-range and high frequency drivers are made from Metal Matrix Diaphragm material (MMD) found in Infinity's flagship Cascade series. These speakers are magnetically shield and can be placed near a video display without adding distortion. The P142 models with an MSRP of $90 / each sold individually (but usually reatils for around $70 / each) is the least expensive in the Primus line with the P152 (MSRP $100) and P162... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:15:39 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/infinity-primus-p142/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rb-61/ The Klipsch RB-61 are bookshelf speakers sold as pairs for around $450 as part of the Klipsch Reference line. They feature a 6.5" Cerametallic cone woofer with an inverted copper dust surface to the increase stiffness-to-mass ratio and a 1" Titanium diaphragm mated with a 90 x 60 square Tractrix Horn for the high frequency driver. It also features a front-firing port designed to reduce turbulent noise, and not limit the speaker placement inside cabinetry or next to a wall. The step-up model Klipsch RB-81 retails for $700 (sold as a pair, but can be often sold individually so be aware)... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:27:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rb-61/ http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bp7004/ The Definitive Technology BP7004 model is an expensive, mid-grade floor standing speaker pair that is part of the Definitive Tech Bipolar audio equipment series. This mid-level speaker set is designed to compliment an elegant and luxurious lifestyle; thus the pair is specifically targeted for a more mature audience. The BP7004 cabinet stands 42.25" tall and is surrounded in a glossy and professional finish that is only available in a glossy Piano-Black color. Each 7004 speaker unit includes a built-in 10" subwoofer that is powered by a 300 watt class D amplifier and two additional pressure coupled 10" low bass radiators. Definitive... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:41:17 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bp7004/ http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bp6b/ Definitive Technology BP6B are the entry-level model Definitive Technology's Bipolar Tower line of floor-standing speakers that retail for about $400 per speaker. Unlike most of its competitors, the BP6B is a bipolar speaker, meaning that they have speaker drivers facing both to the front and the rear in the same phase creating a more broad soundstage as sound is reflected off of walls and is difficult to pinpoint where it's coming from. Unlike dipolar speakers, which feature drivers that are in reverse phase, that create a cancellation pattern, bipolar speakers actually create a bass boost from the constructive interference patterns. The... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:15:17 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bp6b/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-dsw-micropro-4000/ The Polk Audio DSW microPRO 4000 is a 12" subwoofer with a 12" x 12" quadrilateral bass radiator for more radiating area than the traditional round design.  The subwoofer features a vented cast aluminum basket, inverted dustcap, and rubber surround for rigidity and stiffness and has double stacked magnets making the subwoofer very powerful.  The cabinet is extensively braced with a 1" thick MDF front and has rubber feet to prevent the subwoofer from moving.  The DSW microPRO 4000 includes an advanced digital amplifier which allows for high efficiency and reliability while handling up to 1200 watts of continuous power.  It features AutoPRO technology (Automatic Polk Room Optimizer) which uses a microphone to take samples of its environment... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:46:29 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-dsw-micropro-4000/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi200/ The Polk Audio TSi200 are high performance bookshelf speakers from Polk Audio's TSi series with a power output of up to 150 watts.  The speakers feature dual 5.25" bi-laminate composite dynamic balance drivers and a 1" fabric/polymer composite dome tweeter with a Neodymium magnet to deliver high efficiency, detailed high frequency response, and powerful bass.  They are designed with a non-resonant all-MDF enclosure with a 3/4" baffle for clearer sound quality and have a critically tuned flared ported design to minimize to minimize port noise.  The TSi200 are available in either black or cherry wood grain finish, and come with a 5 year warranty.  According to... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:14:32 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi200/ http://www.productwiki.com/pure-acoustics-dream77-set/ The Pure Acoustics Dream77 Set is a high-end 5 piece speaker set designed to compliment a stylish and elegant body design. It is specifically targeted to be part of a home theater system, Pure Acoustics claims the package will "pump out incredibly deep and rich bass, as well as crystal clear high frequencies". The set includes a pair of 250 watt floor-standing loudspeakers, a pair of 150 watt surround speakers and a single 150 watt center speaker. The individual speaker cabinets (bodies) are all designed with a stylish piano gloss finish which is available in Black, Silver, and Bordeaux colors. The... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:12:16 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pure-acoustics-dream77-set/ http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bpx/ The Definitive Technology BPX model is an expensive mid-grade surround/satellite speaker that is part of the Definitive Tech Bipolar audio equipment series. This mid-grade speaker is designed to compliment an elegant and luxurious lifestyle; thus the unit is specifically targeted for a more mature audience. The BPX is more particularly a compact, bipolar surround speaker meant to be used with related DT Bipolar series units. The BPX cabinet stands 17-1/2" tall; and is surrounded in a professional finish that is available in a glossy Piano-Black color. Each BPX speaker unit includes four cast-basket 5-1/4" bass/midrange drivers, and two 1" pure aluminum... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:04:53 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-bpx/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ss-b3000/ The Sony SS-B3000 consists of a pair of standalone, performance bookshelf speakers designed to work alongside a surround-sound system. Each speaker includes three primary components: an 8” Kevlar woofer, a 3-1/4” mid driver, and a 1” Nano-Fine balanced dome tweeter. And not only do the pair allow for an extra-wide frequency range, but in fact output up to 120W of power—ideal for home theater use. The only notable drawback to the SS-B3000 is its cumbersome size (compares to its peers), what with each speaker weighing almost 15 lbs and being up to 20” tall.  Additional Information The Sony SS-B3000 is a... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:44:21 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ss-b3000/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-w601/ The Pioneer S-W601 is a front firing, 12" powered subwoofer, and is the largest size available in Pioneers mid-line set of sub-woofers.  This ENERGY STAR certified woofer has a 30cm driver that puts out 180 watts (RMS) of power using its AB class amplifier, which serves audio and video software playback such as Dolby Digital audio with a wide dynamic range. There is a variable crossover frequency range of 50-200 Hz, allowing contol over the highest frequency sent to the woofer. There is a front vent for air flow, and a visible front LED power indicater.  The rear panel controls include... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:17:08 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-w601/ http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-cs6100/ The JBL CS6100 is a complete 6-piece home cinema speaker package that sports four 100w satellite speakers, a 100w center speaker, and a powerful 150w subwoofer. The CS6100 is essentially an upgrade from the weaker JBL CS480 system. Unlike the CS480, each satellite in the CS6100 system contains dual 3-1/2” video shielded midrange drivers (versus one) in addition to a ½” extremely thin, yet extremely rigid titanium-laminate high-frequency dome tweeter reinforced with full laminate to ensure accurate, undistorted audio responses even at a loud volume. Furthermore, the CS6100’s satellites support a lower frequency response (100Hz-20kHz versus 110Hz-20kHz) and a greater sensitivity... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:22:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/jbl-cs6100/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm7/  The Polk Audio RM7 is described as "single-packed satellite loudspeaker for front or surround channels in RM 2008 series system". What this means is the Polk Audio RM7 was designed to complement the rest of the RM 2008 series and works very well with the Polk Audio RM7 center speaker.  It comes with a black or white high-gloss non-resonant composite enclosure. The structural design is a three-sided cabinet created specifically to minimize its visual impact on walls and shelves keeping it from standing out. The goal of the the RM7 design is for it to be unobtrusive and hidden. It comes with... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:16:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-rm7/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi100/ The Polk Audio TSi100 are high performance bookshelf speakers from Polk Audio's TSi series with a power output of up to 100 watts.  The speakers feature a 5.25" bi-laminate composite dynamic balance driver and a 1" fabric/polymer composite dome tweeter with a Neodymium magnet to deliver high efficiency, detailed high frequency response, and powerful bass.  They are designed with a non-resonant all-MDF enclosure with a 3/4" baffle for clearer sound quality and have a critically tuned flared ported design to minimize to minimize port noise.  The TSi100 have built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets, are available in either black or cherry wood grain finish, and come... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:01:51 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi100/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi500/ The Polk Audio TSi500 are high performance floorstanding speakers from Polk Audio's TSi series capable of handling up to 275 watts of power.  The speakers feature four 6.5" bi-laminate composite dynamic balance drivers and a single 1" fabric/polymer composite dome tweeter with a Neodymium magnet to deliver high efficiency, detailed high frequency response, and powerful bass.  They are designed with a non-resonant all-MDF enclosure with a 3/4" baffle for clearer sound quality and have a critically tuned flared ported design to minimize to minimize port noise.  The TSi500 are available in either black or cherry wood grain finish, and come with a 5 year warranty.  The speakers are the flagship model... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:45:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-tsi500/ http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yas-71/ The Yamaha YAS-71 is a front surround sound audio system consisting of a central receiver and a large 6-1/2" subwoofer. The central receiver hosts an FM tuner, iPod connectivity (YDS-10 adapter required), Bluetooth connectivity (TBA-10 adapter required) for A2DP audio streaming, and four 3” woofers. For connectivity, the YAS-71 includes digital optical, digital coaxial, and analog audio in. Once connected, the YAS-71’s receiver can process Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II audio, eventually unleashing it with 110 total Watts of power across 4 interior channels—plus the subwoofer). The Yamaha YAS-71 basically functions as a 4.1-channel system by providing a... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:20:51 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/yamaha-yas-71/ http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-uiw-rcs-ii/ Definitive Technology UIW RCS II are high-end, in-ceiling speakers designed to give you high quality sound while being neatly tucked away in the ceiling. At 15 1/2" square, the UIW RCS II's will fit snuggly between the standard 16" on-center ceiling joists. They include two 5.5" polypropylene bass/midrange drivers, a single 1" aluminum dome tweeter, and two passive 6.5" low bass radiators. The drivers and tweeter are angled at 45° with the sound-waves passing over a contoured, ribbed waveguide to improve dispersion. This creates an effect that the sound is coming from the front of the room instead of the ceiling.... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:25:48 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/definitive-technology-uiw-rcs-ii/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw10/ The Polk Audio PSW10 is a 10" home audio subwoofer from Polk Audio's PSW Series.  The subwoofer features a dynamic balance composite woofer driver for handling up to 50 watts of continuous power and 100 watts of peak power.  It also features controls to adjust the low-pass crossover, phase, and subwoofer volume to its environment and has line and speaker level inputs for wiring compatibility.  The PSW10 has a non-resonant MDF construction with a 3/4" baffle and internal bracing for deep bass and accurate, detailed sound.  It is available in a black or cherry finish with titanium faces and is designed for use with Polk Audio's Monitor speakers.  The PSW10 is smaller and less powerful than Polk Audio's... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:23:36 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw10/ http://www.productwiki.com/canton-dm-2/ The Canton DM 2 is a three component, virtual-surround sound system composed of an external subwoofer and two satellite speakers. The subwoofer houses a 350 watt amplifier and an RDS FM tuner and the entire system can be operated with the included remote control. This is similar to the DM 1, which uses the same subwoofer but instead of a soundbar, two satellite speakers are included. Advanced features include a bass adjustment setting on the subwoofer, 20 memory locations in the FM tuner, as well as a power-on volume setting and maximum volume setting to avoid any sudden volume surges. The... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:49:01 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/canton-dm-2/ http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-ic851-lr/ The Pioneer S-IC851-LR is an 8" in-ceiling speaker that is a part of Pioneers mid-line CST speaker line. The Coherent Source Transducer (CST) driver ensures direct sound arrives at the same time to the listening position as reflections from the room, giving a coherent and smooth sound. This gives a larger sweet spot for home cinema and stereo listening.  The two-way full range design incorporated a 1.5" aluminum tweeter and 8" mica-filled IMPP woofer.  This design gives a very large frequency response of 28-40,000 Hz, with little distortion or coloration.  The treble and bass contour controls allow each speaker to be... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:42:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pioneer-s-ic851-lr/ http://www.productwiki.com/atlantic-technology-system-4200/ The Atlantic Technology System 4200 is a high-end speaker system that is THX select certified for medium to large rooms.  The system comes with a pair of 2-way left and right channel speakers, each with two proprietary Graphite Loaded Homopolymer 5.25" midrange woofers and one 1" silk dome tweeter.  It also comes with a center channel speaker with the same drivers as the left and right speakers for accurate reproduction of a multi-channel sountrack.  The center channel speaker is designed for wide horizontal coverage and has its own dedicated base which allows the speaker to be tilted for sound optimization.  The center and left/right channel speakers also include... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:30:21 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/atlantic-technology-system-4200/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rf-52/ Klipsch RF-52 are 2-way floorstanding speakers in the lower half of the Klipsch Reference Series. They feature a 1" titanium tweeter for high frequencies situated behind, what Klipsch calls, a Tractrix horn and dual 5.25" mid/bass driver made of a composite ceramic and copper material that Klipsch calls Cerametallic. The 2-way crossover is set at 1900 Hz, and the speaker has reported frequency response of 34Hz to 23kHz (+/-3dB). They feature a rear-firing port to eliminate vibration and use magnetically attached grilles. The RF-52 speakers are sold individual for around $300 each or ($600 / pair) and are only available in a... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:17:20 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rf-52/ http://www.productwiki.com/svs-pb12-plus/ The SVS PB12-Plus is a high performance 12.4" powered box subwoofer from SVS' mid-range Plus box series.  The subwoofer is designed with a composite/fiberclass layered cone with a proprietary injection-molded SBR surround and gasket, 3" aluminum voice coil, and composite layered linear roll spider.  It includes a flush-mounted 525-watt BASH amplifier with a Parabolic equilizer that utilizes a high efficiency linear circuit for powerful sound without cost penalties.  Both the woofer and amplifier are identical to SVS' PC12-Plus cylinder subwoofer. The enclosure of the PB12-Plus is computer designed with three 3" high-flow front-firing flared ports for proper air flow and has a low center of gravity with floor mounts to keep the sub in... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:34:08 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/svs-pb12-plus/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rf-83/ The Klipsch RF-83 is a high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker that falls at the top of the Reference Series RF speakers offered by Klipsch. The key feature of the RF series is the exclusive, critically acclaimed Tractrix horn. This technology has been refined for the RF-83 to include an improved throat geometry for more genuine, lifelike sound.  Behind the horn is a professional grade 1.25" titanium diaphragm compression driver to give precise and clear sound. Below the horn there are triple 8" Cerametallic woofers with inverted copper dust caps.  These woofers have a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and feature superb damping.  The cabinet... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:24:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-rf-83/ http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-wb-14/ The Klipsch WB-14 is a bookshelf speaker and part of the Icon W Series modelled after similar floorstanding models. It is equipped with a 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver coupled with a 3.75-inch round Tractrix horn. The low frequency driver is a 4.5-inch high-output fiberglass cone woofer and the speaker is built of MDF wood. The WB-14 maintains a frequency response of 87Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB) and a 2,400kHz crossover frequency. Features Bookshelf loudspeaker 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver 3.75-inch round Tractrix horn 4.5-inch high-output fiberglass cone woofer Frequency response: 87Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB) Crossover frequency: 2,400kHz Available in 'Cabernet' or 'Espresso' furniture grade wood veneer Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:42:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/klipsch-wb-14/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-vm10/ The Polk Audio VM10 are high performance satellite loudspeakers from Polk Audio's VM series of individually sold speakers.  The speakers feature two 3" mid-woofers with dynamic balance mineral-filled polypropylene drivers and butyl rubber surrounds along with a single 1" aluminum dome tweeter for accurate and detailed performance through a wide frequency range and power handling of up to 150 watts.  They are designed with a high-grade extruded aluminum enclosure and narrow baffle design geometry to produce a broad dispersion sound field and have a satin gloss hand-polished finish.  The speakers come with an easy to install wall mount bracket to add flexibility in positioning... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:07:06 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-vm10/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-csw100/ The Polk Audio CSW100 is a 10" subwoofer from Polk Audio's CSW Series.  The subwoofer is designed to be placed inside the floor, ceiling or furniture and outputs bass through the included 4.5" x 14" grille.  The subwoofer features a long throw woofer driver in its rigidly braced MDF enclosure for rattle-free performance.  It utilizes Polk's patented high-velocity Compression drive bandpass alignment with slot load bass venting for powerful bass response.  The CSW100 is designed for use with Polk Audio's SWA500 amplifier for up to 500 watts of power handling.  It comes with all required mounting hardware as well as anti-rattle isolation pads and a 5 year warranty. Features/Specs Long throw 10" subwoofer driver... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:35:25 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-csw100/ http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw111/ The Polk Audio PSW111 is a compact 8" home audio subwoofer from Polk Audio's PSW Series.  The subwoofer features a dynamic balance composite woofer driver with a powerful motor structure for handling up to 150 watts of continuous power and 300 watts of peak power.  It is designed with a downward firing port for more powerful bass and compression circuitry to decrease distortion.  It also features controls to adjust the low-pass crossover, phase, and subwoofer volume to its environment and has line and speaker level inputs for wiring compatibility.  The PSW111 has a non-resonant MDF construction with internal bracing for accurate bass and is available in black finish.  The subwoofer... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:03:07 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/polk-audio-psw111/ http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-803d/ The B&W 803D is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker from B&W's high end 800 Series that handles up to 500 watts of power.  The speaker is designed with a curved cabinet that is narrower than most other 800 Series speakers and includes Matrix interlocking bracing for rigidness and stands on a heavy cast aluminum plinth.  Unlike the 800D, 801D, and 802D models, the speaker's 6" Kevlar cone FST midrange driver that is housed by itself and the 1" diamond dome tweeter is positioned on top of the unit.  The 803D also has three 7" cone bass drivers with mushroom diaphragms and re-inforced by a front-firing Flowport.  The speaker is available in real wood veneer finishes of Rosenut, Black Ash, or Cherrywood and comes with a black cloth grille.  It retails for approximately $4500 each. Features/Specs... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:47:23 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/b-w-803d/