ABA AWARDS | Best Speakers of 2024

[@Hartnad]

Thanks for another great year of reviews! I’m very happy with my monitor audio speakers, purchased after having the British Audiophile seal of approval 👌

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Hartnad thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍

[@columbiaforte876]

Well organized and outstanding review as usual. You are my reference standard for online audio reviews. Happy Holidays!

[@mariafernandez902]

Merry Christmas Tarun. I got myself a pair of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7g speakers based on reviews from you and others. I'm very happy with them. 😊

[@leewilcox4044]

Thanks Tarun for some really fascinating reviews over 2024. Given the way Monitor Audio speakers have floated your boat this year, I'd be very interested to see what you make of MA's new Gold 100 6G 3-way designs.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@leewilcox4044 thank you. I would like to do that 😊

[@miketex]

Keep up the great reviews Tarun!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@miketex thank you Mike 😊👍

[@willbrink]

Always my favorite vid from the channel. I purchased two speakers due to reviews from this channel.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@willbrink thank you. Much appreciated. I hope you enjoy your new speakers 😊👍

[@DaveMartin-l3y]

Thanks great year of reviews Tarun.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@DaveMartin-l3y much appreciated Dave 😊👍

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Thanks Tarun great reviews 😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Ricky-cl5bu you are most welcome Ricky 😊👍

[@davids2214]

Really enjoyed this format with a synopsis of each review followed by your favorite in each price category. Thanks!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@davids2214 thank you David. That was what I was aiming for 😊👍

[@jos5067]

You have been awarded on iiWi reviews too. A shared number one position together with iiWi. The shared position is because of hair and accent too. 😊

[@markharris2798]

Yes, both give detailed reviews.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@jos5067 that is great 👍

[@fanlaz959]

​@@abritishaudiophile7314 i d like your opinion for spendor speakers classic 2/3, 100 and d9, especially the acoustic differences while is almost impossible to audition them,even a review d be nice in the future,than you

[@funkychicken2119]

I always enjoy your speaker reviews. You describe the sound, build, and characteristics whereas other reviewers always analyze charts, diagrams, and spec sheets half the time. It’s all much appreciated! I would love to see the hyped up PS Audio FR5 or the Revival Audio atalante 3 if you get a chance. The Epos ES7 or 14 would be nice as well. I look forward to 2025!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@funkychicken2119 Thank you kindly 😊

[@johnshepherd708]

Thank you for your work here and sharing your passion. We appreciate it and look forward to what your journey will turn up next year. Have a pleasant Holiday Season.

[@donnowak4304]

Dude, I wish you were my neighbor.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@donnowak4304 thx buddy 😊

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

Brilliant sir the reviews, loved the vid, you and your family enjoy xmas, respect m.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@MichaelIrons-d5v thank you Michael. Merry Christmas to you and your family too 🥳👍

[@andrewyorke2194]

Thank you Tarun. I would love to see the Wharfedale Aura 2 reviewed.

[@NosTubes58]

Merry Christmas | A Happier New Year to you and your loved ones my dearest younger brother.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@NosTubes58 thank you kindly brother. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you too 😊👍

[@newfguy1826]

how about reviews of open baffle speakers like Pure Audio Project, Clayton Shaw etc?

[@johncallaghan3097]

I've asked Tarun several times for a review of open baffles. To my ear, my DIY Decware Zen Master full range ZF15M's blow away any closed box speaker I've heard including my Quad Revela 1's and the Dali Menuet SE's I used to own before I sold them. What's more, if one builds one's own (dead easy -- no soldering required), they cost less than either. I can but hope that one day he'll oblige us.

[@traviswilke6051]

Would love to see you review the Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2, and get your input on how they measure up to the Altas.

[@cruise2023]

Yes I agree, add the new Buchardt E50 to that list, both about 4,000eurs ( about 3,300 gbp ) delivered !

[@philipmcadam5339]

Thank you, always informative and well presented.

[@mikecampbell5856]

Thank you for all the hard work Tarun! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@timothymoorman7437]

Very comprehensive and interesting reviews. Most enjoyable! The last speaker reviewed had that sinister Darth Vader vibe going on. Happy Holidays!

[@paulklepinger]

Merry Christmas Tarun.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@paulklepinger merry Christmas to you too Paul 🥳

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Thank you for all the reviews this year. Happy Christmas and happy new year!🎆 🎊

[@peddie1972]

You should have many, many more followers! Great work you do. Merry Christmas from Sweden

[@petergraves3086]

Thanks again Tarun for your considerable efforts on our behalf in reviewing a substantial amount of equipment in 2024. Always good to here the mention of the abilities of transmission line speakers - something close to my heart . My audiophile journey in 2024 was to discover a way to play the handful of SACDs I have . I will not detail their obvious strengths but repeat what one long established reviewer said of SACDs "that the format remains the best implementation of digital playback outside of a studio ." I would have to agree . Have a good festive period Tarun.

[@adrianconti5718]

Great end of year review as always! Love to see you review some spendor speakers next year, purely because the A1s are on my shopping list!

[@markjohnathanappleton8642]

another excellent video,simply the best audio reviewer on any social media platforms,love to see reviews on spendoraudio speakers ,fully uk built

[@RanTausi]

I love my Silver 100 6g great speakers with very good build quality. Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@josephbennett5384]

Thanks for a great year of content Tarun - unbiased, evidence based, un-emotive and very clear language. I hang out for all your posts as they help me stay across the market. Of your best of 2024 speakers I love the look and the whole story of Kerr acoustics. I’ve seen Jess Kerr on Hifi Riff and he and his company come across extremely well. He does not seem to have an outlet in Australia yet - which is Ok, perhaps he will in 2026 when I hope to be shopping. Thanks again, have a great Xmas etc, and see you in 2025.

[@randyp7072]

Tarun, Thanks for a year of incredibly interesting & informative reviews. IMHO you are the best Hifi reviewer on KZbin. Happy Holidays!

[@MaxMustermann-u7k]

Please review the Canton Reference 9 stand mounts released last year, thanks!

[@cobar5342]

Thank you for a very good summary of your 2024 speakers

[@johnbrown4568]

Great job as always 👍

[@dimitriskontos858]

Merry Christmas Tarun. I think you should try to test a Revival Audio speaker, the Atalante 3 bookself , or even better the Atalante 5.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@dimitriskontos858 Merry Christmas to you too Dimitris. The Atalante 3s are on my radar 🥳

[@MidFiGuy]

​@@abritishaudiophile7314 awesome! Is the Kudos Titan 505 on that list too? 😁

[@CButti-x1s]

Thanks for all your great reviews this past year. How about a review of a Rosso Fiorentino speaker, in particular the Elba 2. Would love to get your take on that one having read good things about it. Happy Holidays!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@CButti-x1s thank you. I appreciate the suggestion and happy holidays to you too 🥳👍

[@johnami]

Thank you sir. Enjoy the festive period. For your information the Alta audio speakers are not sold in France. In fact the only dealer selling this brand in the EU is located in Poland according to A A's dealership listing on their webpage... Atb for 2025.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@johnami thank you. I hope they find more distributors in Europe 😊

[@brown-eyedman4040]

Well done as always Tarun. Must say I really did enjoy those early reviews. I found it obvious from the start that you were something unique amongst the YT reviewer set. I really enjoy the look of the Altas. Glad to hear (!) that they sound as good as they look. Another speaker that I find really cool looking is the Vivid Kaya S3. Those look like 1960s sci-fi. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

You mentioned the pricing differences when items cross the pond. You mentioned the Quad Revela's were £1,800. That would translate to roughly $2,250 as of today. The MSRP in the US is $3,250, though they are currently on sale for $2,995.

[@andrewbrazier9664]

American major brands usually cost more on the UK side of the pond too ie subwoofers & AV recievers

[@amirhashim7441]

Great reviews. Am chuffed that you shortlisted the AE500 which I have.

[@connorduke4619]

Excellent summary to an excellent year of loudspeaker reviews Tarun. My tip for next year would be more Dynaudio reviews. e.g. Contour 20i (or variants) as that is a direct competitor to your upper segment here. And Dynaudio for many people has been the benchmark or very close to the benchmark of standmount loudspeaker design for many years. There is a German language hifi demo channel in which various Dynaudio speakers routinely dispense with the price competition: Dali, B&W, Monitor Audio, Q Acoustics, Canton, etc. So it is hard for me to believe any standmount is the "best": in its class unless it has defeated the price competitive Dynaudio model.

[@MadViking82]

Exactly what I was about to say. The Contour Legacy is supposed to be an outstanding speaker.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I remember when I first heard the rel t9x it was a game changer when it came to my perception of home subwoofers

[@scotchgod8478]

Great overview! I like your sober ,no-nonsense attitude. I think I would go for the Kerr ,if i were in the market for a new pair of speakers.

[@shaymcquaid]

Thanks Tarun for some really fascinating reviews over 2024.

[@SGTOldSchool96]

@5:15 the quoted $799 price is per speaker correct? Monitor Audio 100

[@kevinstarski1598]

Hoping to hear about Borresen X1's on your channel

[@Johnd3s]

Hi Tarun, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional videos over the years. I particularly appreciate your insightful reviews and informative content that enhance my listening experience. Although I have resided outside the United Kingdom for several years, I fondly recall the vibrant high-fidelity audio scene in Cambridge. I am currently considering purchasing the Quad Revele Speakers to complement my Atoll SDA300 amplifier.Given that I primarily use the KEF LS50 (non-meta) speakers, I would value your opinion on whether the Quad Revela 1 would be a suitable addition to my setup. Your insights would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, John

[@milagroscaviglia5034]

Another great year reviewing hi fi gear Tarun!! Can you review some Dynaudio or ByW's speakers?? thanks and cheers from Argentina

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@milagroscaviglia5034 thank you. I hope to get to them at some point 😊👍

[@RedSinter]

Tarun, we the always interested, regardless of if we ever can or will. Because curiosity drives us and idea holds some weight. Someone said, when you enjoy or love what you do it isn't work at all. Well, as always curious and the ability to indulge in the joy of one's work is worth my time when available. So, Thank You for being you and taking the curious with you.

[@rhphotocdn]

Fabulous reviews, I really want a pair of the ALYSSA's... They work great in my space and very review I've seen spees very highly of them. Thanks again for the great reviews.

[@johncallaghan3097]

Have a merry Christmas, Tarun. 🙂

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@johncallaghan3097 thank you. Merry Christmas to you too 🥳

[@jassisingh7644]

Another great video, would love to see your review for Elac 3.0 B6.2

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Your right the silver 100 are amazing

[@omgmmm3]

I'd love for you to review the new Sonus Faber Sonetto G2 speaker range preferably the V and/or II. Thank you for a year of great content!

[@sjohnston1487]

Watching your 2024 videos can be summed up with Glad I Did.

[@eddietours3728]

The Wharfedale Super linton

[@TriAmpMyFi]

. I'll raise ya, the Wharfedale Dovedale. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass🔈🔉🔊

[@gdwlaw5549]

Merry Xmas 😊

[@thomasandersen1784]

Long time since i checked in here. Love the channel. I noticed you reviewed a pair of Fyne Audio Classic series (can´t remember the model)...VIII? X? Anyway, i just want you to know, that i´m getting a pair of Fyne Classic VII, and can´t wait to hook em up with my Lavardin amps. Btw, i had a pair of Dali 40 (bigger model up their range at the time), in the 90´s. Try look em` up. They were beautiful looking and very potent and big sounding "high-end". I loved them, too death. Dali have been making great speakers for decades. Proud to represent my country, in that manner. Merry Christmas. Love from Denmark.

[@lsaideOK]

I love how you often review less than universally known speakers. The only drawback? Really hard to demo, let alone buy many of these speakers in many parts of the United States. Oh well. A very nice rundown nevertheless.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I like to sometimes draw attention to the underdogs. If the products are worthy of merit, hopefully my reviews will be a small step to those brands gaining wider recognition and distribution 😊

[@lsaideOK]

@abritishaudiophile7314 that is one thing that makes your channel unique! Who needs another cookie cutter review of a cookie cutter product? I love the craftsmanship you see in many of the products you review. Looking forward to more in 2025!

[@Veerajgg1]

thanks!!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Veerajgg1 you are most welcome 😊

[@rvbsoundfactory]

Oh yeah, some beauties there. Those American floor standards/ towers. $3,000 you've got to love a sale! You know, I am one of those guys who likes the looks. I think it came in second place at your £3000 + which play down to a solid 35 HZ and retail price 6,300 quid. Damn seriously they've got some nerve. Finish looked exquisite.

[@fletchermunson6225]

Great review overview, Tarun. I may have to get over my Darth Vader phobia and try to rustle up some used Alyssas. For the money saved, I'd even go for the dreaded gloss black. I recently had a pair of Cabasse Murano speakers to audition. They were exceptional in my opinion. I passed on ownership because distribution in the US is spotty and my email to Cabasse in France went unanswered. I am concerned about owning an orphan pair of speakers and indifferent customer service. Thanks again and I look forward to your adventures in 2025. My Visa card is sequestered in an undisclosed location with a time lock.

[@majorclanger7475]

love your addictive videos very usful for Audiophile news , have your heard the Canor CD 2.10 Tube CD player / DAC , the product of my year.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@majorclanger7475 thank you. I hope to review some Canor products in 2025 😊👍

[@Patrick-vl2gx]

Thank you for your great reviews. Next year, could you take a listen to the PS audio FR5?

[@trevorharrison29]

Tekton Design speakers sold direct from the manufacturer in the US, with no distributor margin nor dealer margin. Wide choice of speakers to suit all tastes and budgets. Fantastic value for money IMHO.

[@carlesjuliavallmajo3812]

Hi again , very interesting speakers : - audiovector r1 arreté +/- 6k - triangle magellan duetto 40th 6k - radiant clarity 6,2 4k - mon audio Platimon 6k thanks for your thoughts , looking forward ... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thanks

[@Larstig81]

May I suggest a loudspeaker brand to review for next year? Closer Acoustic is worth to listen.

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Nice! Curious to know your impression of the DALI Oberon 5. Thx! 🇨🇦

[@stephenhall3515]

In some of your reviews I notice room reverb, especially when you get the microphone settings a bit low. The room appears to have quite a high ceiling and the house might be Victorian or Edwardian. Lower ceilings were a feature post-WW2 brick building in England and Wales when central heating was starting to render coal open fireplaces obsolete. The Clean Air Act was passed in 1956. I could be totally wrong but another clue is how often you mention speakers not sounding good at home having better performance in other rooms. Acoustic treatment is often lampooned as being a fad of self-styled "audiophiles" but the total cubic capacity of a given room has to be considered in relation to floor area then the maths reveal how much air space is sometimes "dead" at sitting level with loudspeakers pointing at average sized human beings. Given that sound is air in motion and its speed is not all that fast [Doppler and Helmholtz] it is important to consider what air is doing what in a listening room. Fancy and expensive materials which might look like something from an anechoic chamber should not be necessary, nor lowering a whole ceiling and fabric hangings can both mitigate oddities and look attractive. Every room is its own case and because rooms in houses serve many purposes, all needs should be taken into account.

[@hamidrezahabibi8111]

Even the nominees are magnificent loudspeakers 📢💎🫡 Let alone the winners 🌞🥇

[@elbebe1000]

Thanks to his recommendation I got a pair of those Alta Audio Alyssa. I am lucky to live in Bridgeport Connecticut where distribution center is located. What else say? Nothing Almost perfect speaker because the perfect speaker does not exist. Thank Tarun. Great job my friend.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@elbebe1000 thank you. The Alyssas are a bit special. Glad you are enjoying them 😊👍

[@MidFiGuy]

@elbebe1000 were you able to get a deal on them? I'm near you and these look appealing

[@carlesjuliavallmajo3812]

Hi there , very interesting overwiew, what do YOU think of MON AUDIO PLATIMON and RADIANT ACOUSTICS 6.2 ( Dalí ) , thanks and nice regards !!!🎉

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@carlesjuliavallmajo3812 thx. I have only briefly heard the Platinums 😊

[@garoldpowell863]

If available to you, your opinion and review of the following would be greatly appreciated. Speakers: Acora, Audience, Joseph Audio, Marten and Qln. Amps: McGary Audio and Audio by Van Alstine. Pre-amps: SPL, Backert Labs and maybe a TEAC. Thanks for your work and have a Happy New Year.

[@stevengarner8524]

I like your shirt 😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@stevengarner8524 thx 😊

[@michaelcorlet2998]

Tarun the big question for 2025.will the tom evans ref phono stage be reviewed.and will it be worth the pricetag.

[@johnmcdevitt9797]

Aperion Grandis GR8 speakers currently selling for $2899 new.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@johnmcdevitt9797 thx 😊

[@yvesboutin5604]

Hi Tarun !! As usual, your videos are the best, sincerly !!! The only thing that is missing is the bitchin' and moanin' that so many channels have. I am serious. So many channels thrive because people like to comment and try to destroy the author for some fault they find in him ( or her, but let's be honest, there is only a couple of them ). To a fault, your reviews are so great that people couldn't find anything derogatory to say about them !!! Damn !! The comments are so polite and positive, my blood sugar rise 2 points just reading them !!! I hope my stab at irony made you smile because you deserve it !!! Best wish for 2025 to you and your family and also 100k subcribers !!!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@yvesboutin5604 thank you my friend. I am very proud of the community of viewers that have built around this channel. They are great. Thank you for all your support my friend 😊👍

[@MC-bg7ro]

Great video, thank you. I wonder what the "Worst (commercial) Speakers of 2024" might be?

[@istvanpisti]

I have a Roksan Attessa amplifier. Can anyone recommend a speaker that would compensate for the fact that the amplifier is strong in the mid and high frequencies but lacks sufficient bass?

[@andrewbrazier9664]

What about a good pair of stand mount speakers like the Monitor Audio 100 Silvers featured above + a Rel Subwoofer 🎶👍

[@damianduandyer]

I bet you the wavtech bass restorer is up there with the DD.

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Suggest reviewing the Arendal 1528 monitors or their smallest speaker in 2025. The towers are much too big for your listening room. Thanks.

[@DeMorcan]

Enjoy your holidays

[@rytismucinskas727]

What about sibelius speakers?

[@stewartmala6520]

Oh, and while we're at it, could you take a crack at the Wharfedale Elysian 1 stand mount. Ta muchly.

[@RennieAsh]

19:19 Darth Vader approves

[@MisterJDee]

So will you buying a pair of Alta Audio Alessa speakers?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@MisterJDee I don’t need to at the moment. The distributor has loaned me a pair 😊

[@Tonysia-y]

Wish I could make my Monitor speakers sound tighter and sweeter. Maybe my room is too small. I was surprised to see them on your list. I got a subwoofer thinking it might let the Monitor be free to sound sharp and sweet. Hope some clever person can share some advice

[@GiancarloBenzina]

Not everybody has a chance to get a decent Hifi-Dealer in the region that provides the room and the pre-selected gear, instead of stuffing all brands into every room, with an already filled stock. No hearing or consultation possible there. So for a first screening this channel is very helpful and decent enough to keep things realistic. Last year I listened to the 3way Wuffdells, did not impress, they sound just like they look, as dusty heritage 3way as it can be. The US has nothing to show the UK about Coax, look at Tannoy, Fyne, … the Studio 89s seem to be the rage… The Quad Revela are interesting, not too ugly I think. The Avela, too. Didn‘t see these before, and the Studio89s only recently, tooo stylish for me and if they struggle on Loud, they‘re not the Alternate Pair I‘m looking for to my Wideband Dipol

[@dgdave2673]

Those Monitor Audio speakers though! Still going strong with the Silver RX6 and RX1 bookshelf, none yet to beat them in terms of separation and clarity. Just pair it with a warm sounding gear if they sound too clinical for some. Great review Tarun. Happy Holidays 😊

[@christiantessier1661]

Like you test Totem Speaker

[@stewartmala6520]

A speaker to review in 2025, Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th Anniversary.

[@is3commander]

Please have a look at Elac FS 407.2

[@Kukkema]

Lets go!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Kukkema where? 😉

[@christiantessier1661]

Alta 👍

[@MustangBoss1973]

The words “compact “ and “speaker” don’t fit into my room😂let alone my headspace.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@MustangBoss1973 understood 😉

[@rikardekvall3433]

And the winner is Alto Darth Wader…😀

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@rikardekvall3433 😉

[@lold6130]

FROM WHAT HI-FI.......The Quad Revela 1 leave us feeling frustrated. As a pair of speakers for listening to certain genres - namely small-scale classical pieces alongside jazzy or bluesy numbers - we can see some appeal to their undemanding personality. Sadly, though, the Revela 1 feel too limited to warrant a proper recommendation. Most, if not all genres require a sense of energy and authority if they’re going to be conveyed with full effect, and these Quad speakers don’t deliver that. SCORES Sound 3 Build 5 Compatibility 4

[@mrpmj00]

Nice review. in 2024 I upgraded my already great GoldenEar BRX (AMT tweeter) with PS Audio FR5 (planar tweeters) speakers. My video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2m8pKCPg7F1mLs I also upgraded my already great Parasound 2125v2 amp with the NAD C298 (Purifi Eigentakt like the NAD M23) amplifier. My video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTadKKmo619p6M ----- source=Apple Music lossless quality

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@mrpmj00 thx for sharing 😊

[@pkal244]

Seemed like you trashed the Audio Note speaker instead of praising it. Wondering why it made this list haha

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@pkal244 i was reflecting on the speakers I reviewed this year. The Audio Note speakers are okay but didn’t win an end of year award 😊

[@Ylojaketz]

I end up wanting to own the top pick in each price category given your descriptions. I have always been a victim of speaker lust. You are no help at all managing this vice.