EARGASM for Audiophile Home Sound Systems with SuperMon Mini Speakers & REL T9i Subwoofers !

[@Jayiyagi]

Hope y 'all have a great day today filled with joy and music. Please don't forget to take a second to like the video if you liked it ! It helps my channel out and doesn't cost you anything. SuperMon Mini Speakers: monacoustic.us/product/the-supermon-mini/ Relevant Content (recommended Components for the SuperMon Mini): Stake Sound AD4 Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnPbpH56lN1jZ5o NAD C298 Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHavaYeqetalrpY Fiera4 Measurements: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoKVi4xvgd2FnKs Line Magnetic Tube Integrated: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppupc5R-aMhso9U Willsenton R8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mwoX6pp6uLfMU Willsenton R800i: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZDUdZygfZ11Y7s Denafrips Thallo & Hades: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjQkKGIq6pkbc0 Denafrips Apollo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIWkYmqEi9aVg6M Audiophile tweaks (isoacoustics): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWiclayJlM6HmNE Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzbin.info/aero/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 *My Daily Components (All Tested And Proved To Work in Blind Tests)* Fancy speaker stands I use: shop-links.co/choe8oQHC9w Speaker stands I use (budget): amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Desktop Speaker Stands I Use: shop-links.co/chofc1R7mpT acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM Speaker Isolation Feet I Use: shop-links.co/choffy3csSK Turntable Isolation I Use: shop-links.co/chofgeNORJP Component Isolation I Use: shop-links.co/chofhTC3wc7

[@iheartwindshields9770]

Suprised I didn't see more comments on that beautiful REL sub, or a link to that component...Everything else and not the sub 🤯🙃

[@johnhughes9193]

I think the reason it doesn't sound like a typical AMT driver is that it crosses over at almost 7k. The brightness and resonances of AMTs are typically around 3k. So that is not in play. I have a full range speaker with a ribbon super tweeter crossed over at 14 khz. You can't tell it's a ribbon either.

[@Jayiyagi]

great observation

[@navinadv]

True. I also prefer to use ribbons over 5k. Which full range did you use?

[@englishsteve1465]

14khz eh ? from your picture you're the wrong side of 50 like me. Have you ever tested your hearing ? all of my friends, even the ones in their 40's, not a one could hear over 12.5 or 13.5khz ! came as a shock to me but there you have it. (tested with a steady tone on an Akai sampler)

[@JoeJ-8282]

@@englishsteve1465 Well, I'm almost 50 myself, but I can still hear up to about 17.5KHz. When I was a kid and teen I could hear up to 27KHz! But I think it's only because I've always taken great care of my ears, always wearing earplugs during any live music events or concerts, (not too many of those either), and also during loud work like using a hammer drill or air compressor, etc. I am an audiophile myself, and I also design, repair, improve, and build speakers for a hobby, and I install home theater systems in high-end homes for a living, plus I enjoy listening to most all types of music, so I really appreciate my excellent hearing and I always will as long as I have it!

[@johncallaghan3097]

These (8.27" x 4.72" x 6.69") are slightly smaller than the Dali Menuets (9.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"), which also go down to 60 Hz. I have the SE version and run them with a REL T0 subwoofer. The Menuet SEs completely belie their size and their midrange and top-end extension is outstanding. I was lucky to get a brand new pair a few months ago for £999 (they're now £1499 in the UK and, the last time I looked, $1999 in the US) -- and hence, comparable in price to the Supermon minis. From your description, I suspect that the two speakers sound quite similar. I run my SE's in a 19' x 11'6" listening space. They're about 4'6" out from the wall across the short axis to one side of the room. I like them there rather than near to the wall for a similar reason to yours with the Supermon minis: Bass might decrease, but the imaging and clarity is amazing. Besides, the sub helps if I listen to anything particularly bassy. It'd be fascinating to hear your take on the Menuet SEs if you ever get a pair to listen to, and see how you think they compare with the Supermon minis. The British Audiophile (a KZbin reviewer), also interestingly drew parallels between the Menuet SE's and the BBC LS3a's and hinted they might be better. As regards stuff to listen to, if you aren't already familiar, I'd suggest: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Pentatonix Naturally 7 Ruth Notman Bert Jansch Stephen Fearing Gangstagrass To mention just a few.

[@brambruijnzeel]

Now playing: Peter Cincotti; Sway. Nicely recorded and kept small. Warm greetings from the Netherlands and please keep doing your stuff, Bram

[@quant2011]

the reasons it sounds that good: 1. isobaric woofers 2. aluminum body 3. high crossover of AMT

[@pureblood662]

Piega speakers are aluminum made too and just don't sound good.

[@speaktome4778]

Glad to see someone bringing up speaker rake angle! It can really make all the difference if you want to hear a life sized vocalist. Have you listened to "Dogs" off the 2018 remaster of Animals yet? It's on Qobuz already and it rocks pretty hard! A lot of good imaging going on and you'll definitely hear the dogs barking from DIRECTLY behind you 😁

[@njansen54]

Love Your channel. I think "In The Game" from Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill is one of the most beautiful man/woman duet albums I have ever heard!

[@jclee9319]

6moons blue award !! , best interesting speaker in 22 axpona!! this is supermon mini !!! REally, I love it!! it's small but bigger musical inspiration.

[@henrychan6982]

Jay, another great review those speakers sound impressive. A few song that I loved to listen to on my system is Pat Metheny-And I Lover Her, Tingvail Trio -Beat, and Cassandra Wilson- The Weight. Enjoy

[@jasonme3557]

Jay dude Holy Diver. I was in high school when that came. I know I know I'm old now what a great album.

[@johnshore3095]

In my office near field I have a pair of mk1 LS50s Blacks with their ports closed and a pair of MJ Acoustic pro 50 mkii subwoofers driven by a class A Musical Fidelity A1 from the 80s. About £900 in total second hand... It sounds absolutely fantastic!!

[@Jayiyagi]

great set up !

[@johnshore3095]

Thanks it is @@Jayiyagi Try this 1st track for a subwoofer work out 😃 kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_mx87G6mnSLswUooHU31Nka9VwAyaWrDys

[@martinnewton2495]

Have you ever come across the Townshend Glastonbury II speakers? A very similar concept (and similar looking) , but a much larger floorstander, weighing in at 40kg. I bought mine in 1989 and have heard nothing I prefer since, though it has to be said I stopped looking long ago. Like the Supermon the cabinet is a very rigid aluminium and steel construction, filled with plaster of paris. It has a leaf tweeter and a spun aluminium main driver (designed by the legendary Ted Jordan) operating from 25Hz to 14kHz, gently crossing over above 7.5kHz. The cone, coil and rod weigh just 11 grams. There's also a front loaded bass reflex port...no subwoofer required;) They're easily driven at 88db/metre, so my Musical Fidelity A370-2 is probably overkill! Max Townshend, the designer (he of the Rock turntable fame), died last Christmas. EDIT: The Mark Fenlon driver is so reminiscent of the Ted Jordan driver in my Glastonbury's (the flexible roll surround is identical) that I did some research; this is a quote from Mark Fenlon taken from HI-Fi Pig Magazine, "I worked with Doreen Bance (Bandor) and Ted Jordan (E.J. Jordan) on a project basis. E. J. Jordan was sold to a Swedish interest, giving me the “push” to go-it alone and make my own driver designs." The Pearl Acoustics Sibelius single driver speakers also use the Mark Fenlon (Markaudio) drive unit. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIDRZoukpLNlp6s&ab_channel=PursuitPerfectSystem

[@crazydwarfer]

Cool. Thanks for the Holy Diver. Did not know you were into that kind of music. I loved how they incorporated Dio's song into the last Thor movie installment. Thanks for the video as always :)

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

My go to small speakers are GR Research LGKs (little giant killers) Amazing value and will crush the competition at any price!

[@Csnumber1]

And by the way, in response to your question, I’m listening to Jia Peng Fang(some of the most beautiful music ever!), Andreas Vollenwieder(Electric Acoustic Harp), suites of movements that are sublime. And a new to me artists, Nicolas Cole(Pianist, Jazz). Enjoy!!!

[@jeanclaudelavallee4919]

ahhhhh caverna magica and kryptos

[@juliangst]

I recommend checking out genelec. They also have aluminium cabinets and sound pretty insane for their price. And you don't even need an amp for them

[@Jayiyagi]

Big fan of genelec speakers. Used them multiple times in my studio days but I don't think they come close in terms of musicality or the tone of the mon acoustics here... just my opinion from experiencing both

[@simoSLJ89]

@@Jayiyagi Even the Neumann are insane for the price, did you listen to the KH 120?

[@lukedermott1589]

Would love to see these contrasted with the “mini” version of your beloved SF Electa Amator III, the Minima II.

[@stephenschmitt8630]

Hi Jay, your skill at reviewing is getting better and better! You wanted us to leave a comment on what music we are playing now. Well I am 70, I listen to just about anything that is high quality recording. Favorites: Steely Dan Gaucho ( or anything Steely Dan), anything Dire Straits. ELO, Talking Heads, Roxy Music Avalon etc. System: GR Research NX Studios (ask Danny to try a pair of these bookshelf , killer) PS Audio Gain Call DAC and 2 M 700 monoblocks. Chesky records has great recordings like an artist Paloma, fabulous voice.

[@jeanclaudelavallee4919]

royal scam such a dam good album also the classic aja

[@quantumchang4410]

It looks like this speaker was inspired by the ELAC BS 312. They're very similar except I think the Elac has better specs. It'd be interesting to compare the two in a review.

[@newdevilman1167]

Actually very different speakers, physical size is different, chamber isolation is different, dampening philosophy is different :) most importantly sounds totally different.

[@rvaillant]

Add a pair of fast, high frequency playing, subs and roll off the speakers at 120 to 180 hz sharply. Then they could play in a bigger room, have greater dynamic range, and play cleaner in the mids.

[@logotrikes]

I'm keen on these little buggers. Using fairly low priced Mark Audio drivers means that if you blew one, it would be an easy and cheap job to replace... I have the REL T9I which I inherited from my late brother in law, so I'd be set up....

[@chasandreae4178]

I am looking for an Left Center Right combo for my bedroom system and they have to be under 9 inches to fit under my wall mounted tv. Any thoughts on using three of these speakers as home theater speakers with a sub? I know this is kind of insane but i am curious to do something different than a Sonos ARC.

[@veroman007]

Great review. Always interested in the stuff coming out of Asia. The perfect dorm room speaker for the rich kids

[@HowieHaigh]

Currently listening to 'Kingdoms In Colour' by Maribou State 😎

[@mnmlist1454]

Cold Little Heart (acoustic) by Michael Kiwanuka. Perfect by Fairground Attraction

[@sudd3660]

interesting speaker, but with full dsp control you can have those in large rooms. just up the highpass frequency. but you need dsp early in the chain so you can apply highpass to main speakers and preferably time delay to help your with subwoofer integration. i also recommend using dual stereo subwoofers and they should be able to play up to 200hz. this is a complete system, and no one reviews that only, seperate parts. but in the end that is what we end up with.

[@jamesbrotherton5487]

The woofer was designed by Mark Fenlon who also designed the driver for the Sebelius. Easy to see the family resemblance.

[@navinadv]

Wow did not know that. Thanks.

[@richardclarke1693]

Nice review, I love mini monitors such as the LS 35as. How do your review speakers compare to the Harbeth 3PSRs ?

[@jacobdorfman1468]

Damn!! I have saved for a year and was going to buy the Buchardts. Now you mess me up with these Supermon minis. I want the sound signature you say they possess: smooth, holographic, super detailed, but most importantly realistic, the sense of the performer being in the room with you. Great for vocals and acoustic guitar. Also, I have a very small room, 12’ x12’. The trouble is I am worried because I don’t know this company. They told me they have a 15- day return policy with a 10% restock fee but I worry about them allowing any returns if I don’t love them. Also, I do like all kinds of music- can you tell me how they are with rock and roll? I understand they need a subwoofer. I wish I could hear them! Not sure what to do… JD

[@simoSLJ89]

Same. I am seriosuly considering them as a second system for the desk/bedroom. Probably next year though. Please let me know if you buy them first :D The problem is that there are only a couple of reviews around..

[@newdevilman1167]

Try the new PlatiMon from Mon Acoustic…

[@raspucin70]

Some stuff from my current playlist: "K" by Cigarettes after Sex (nice and slow, kinda haunting); if you liked Dio, Pellek does some amazing vocal covers of the old metal stuff, He did cover "Holy Diver", but his other covers are VERY impressive (especially Iron Maiden) - do NOT listen on Focals lol; "GOAT" by Polyphia for some guitar trickery (no vocals); Armin van Buuren & Sharon den Adel "In And Out Of Love" (for female vocals, laid over classic 90-ies house); Christian Gray did fantastic covers of Elena Siegman's stuff ("115" and "Abracadavra" are amazing), "Echoes" by Pink Floyd (Medle album); "Faded" by Alan Walker but a piano cover by Toms Mucenieks. Some more pop stuff: "Common people" by Pulp; Halestorm - "Break In" (with Amy Lee); "Popular Monster" Falling in Reverse; "Throne" by Bring me the Horizon...just a few. Eclectic list, I know ;)

[@toddhupp]

looks like they have set the amt back for correct phase alignment. very sharp metal cabinet. wonder if they have a larger model.

[@Jayiyagi]

They do… that costs 25k !

[@ChicagoRob2]

You would think that having the tweeter in that deep tunnel would cause some serious beaming.

[@stephanloper5740]

Hi Jay, very interesting little speaker. You asked about music, I like to listen at the moment F.S. Blumm & Nils Frahm, album is called 2x1=4 or Hundreds, album Wilderness, or Helmut Hattler, album Sundae.

[@kouichi4]

I'm listening to Luna Sea's PHILIA and Dir En Grey's Rinkaku. J-rock has changed my life.

[@fredsanke4070]

Hi-end casserole speaker....a chef's delight.

[@grungemax]

I'm listening to Black Dub's Black Dub, the one and only self-titled album from Black Dub. You should try them, a supergroup which consists of Daryl Johnson (bass), Trixie Whitley (vocals/drums/keys), Brian Blade (drums), and Daniel Lanois (piano, guitar).

[@robh9079]

There are quite a few DIY projects around those Mark Audio drivers like the 'Frugalhorn' and 'Pensil' that can be made very inexpensively. For your playlist; The Goat Rodeo Sessions.

[@Jayiyagi]

great designs if you are willing to put in the work, albeit different sounds/designs to the mon acoustic speakers in this video

[@AromaFrank]

Between this and Menuet SE ?

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

If you like Ronnie James Dio, you might like an album from Judas Priest called "Stained Class", or a Led Zeppelin album called Physical Graffiti. Two of my favorites. Great review btw Jay!!

[@thornwithin6195]

Hey Video Jay! Look anything from The Pretty Reckless. Amazing vocals and awesome guitar work.

[@donniedarko5529]

Is this a better option in terms of just sound, than the ls50ii?

[@RandySmith-iz1ml]

Music you might try from the 60's & 70's- The Rascal's Greatest Hits., Sly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits., Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Deja Vu., and there's so much more.

[@toddhupp]

Thanks!

[@Jayiyagi]

Thanks Todd. You didn’t have to but much appreciated

[@User_not_found_403]

Would the Burson Funk - Jay’s signature edition be a good pairing with these? Looking for a decent nearfield setup.

[@roberts3889]

Compared to GR Research NX Studio?

[@peterprimes497]

This for 2,200 or ls50 meta on sale for 2k a pair at the moment?

[@felipedantas4666]

Interested to learn about what qualifies a room size. In general terms, any inputs on dimensions for small, medium and large rooms?

[@Powerpickle68]

Great question. Something that audiophiles never actually quantify

[@rlowes]

Would love to see the measurements of these, since their design is somewhat novel. Any chance of that?

[@newdevilman1167]

Check audioholics review on these

[@DrBroncanuus]

their top of the range...The SuperMon Isobaric is $25,000 ?..Jay, can you review it ?...thx

[@Jayiyagi]

I plan to. Looks juicy

[@wen071020]

Hi Jay, how's the pairing with your signature Burson amp for a desktop setup?

[@Jayiyagi]

Amazing but take it with a big ass chunk of salt because the signature is my little baby creation and I’m definitely biased cuz of that

[@johnwoodard7274]

Thx for the informative review. Two questions, is there a return / audition time period? For a smaller bedroom system (near field / close to near field ) would you prefer the Mon or the S400 mk2? John

[@dajikbatarang1]

Im a big fan of mini monitors with subwoofers. They work exceptionally well in smaller rooms.

[@erics.4113]

Have you experienced a number of towers or floorstanders as well? I'm about a year into the hobby but have quite a collection right now lol. I'm in a smallish room (10x14' imperial units) and am torn. I have a pair of subs I run with floorstander and bookshelf of various make and price and performance. I get the monitor + subs argument. But I also feel like there is a scale or sense of truncated sound sometimes with bookies. Even though my subs can play high (up to 120Hz, pair of rel t7x).. I seem to prefer a mid tower. I get how my subs only like to be in ONE place in the room or it's sorta disaster, and they wouldn't be the ideal placement for full range floorstanders, but I am still torn between the two setups. I do like how my monitors seem more intimate, but the towers seem to give grander presence (as they should, I suppose)

[@dajikbatarang1]

@@erics.4113 I guess the solution to this problem is keep a pair of Towers you love and keep a pair of stand mounts you love. Each will have different strengths and weaknesses so based on mood or music you can change the speakers to taste.

[@englishsteve1465]

@@erics.4113 Suggestion - set up a blind A, B test with something with vocals and bass that's well produced and very familiar to you. That should settle it one way or the other : ) we humans often over compensate with our main sense (sight) and so we "get what we expect" by subconsciously filling in info that isn't really there.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Did you throw a sheet of No-Res in the cabinets with some tube connectors?

[@jowblow2171]

love the aluminum cabinet

[@User_not_found_403]

Wonder if these would be driven sufficiently by an Enleum 23R or Bakoon Amp13R. It can be a Korean combo for small spaces. Props to you Jay. Scrolling down I see some strange out of the blue comments. I would just ignore them, but you actually engage them head on.

[@ramondelgado6778]

Jay, great review as usual! I like to listen to the "MTV Unplugged - Alice In Chains" album, which always sounds great on my systems and "Piano Jazz by Stockholm Quartet". I keep coming back to those two quite a bit lately. My music taste is all over the place. Haha!

[@RigVader]

Being in a small room, I most definitely have prefered my more bass shy speakers combined with a sub, to something like the S400 - which are also great, but the other combo wins in the bass department every time. In the same room, but at my work desk, the KEF LSX paired horribly with the T/7i though 😱 I definitely want to try even smaller speakers with more subs 😍 Btw. these after taxes with a single T/9i would be double the price of the S400 over here.. 💸 Might be worth it though 😃 Fun/cute song: Keb’ mo’ - your love (Edited: un-spell-checked)

[@johncallaghan3097]

Just checked that track out (it's Keb' Mo' BTW) -- loved it! 🙂

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

I'm using the Closer Acoustics Ogy with a REL T5x and it's pure bliss.

[@johncallaghan3097]

And incidentally, since I last replied, I've been listening to lots more Keb' Mo' on KZbin and I must say have been very impressed, and will be ordering some of his CDs as a result. So thanks for the heads up. I love blues, even of the "got up this mornin'" variety, but old Keb' brings some thoughtful lyricism to the party as well as catchy blues riffs. Amongst blues artists, I think he's a poet par excellence.

[@japansh]

Great video Jay, look like these mini speakers might be what I am looking for. How do you think they would they pair with a low power streamer amp such as NAD C700 (80W at 8 ohms) or NAIM Unity Atom (40W at 8 ohms)?

[@John-wk8ig]

I have the kef kc62 subwoofer and was planning on getting the magnepan lrs to go with it. Do you think these speakers would be worth saving up the extra money for?

[@Jayiyagi]

different strides for different folks. I personally think that these speakers with a pair of sub is technically superior in performance and tone by far but Magnepan lovers will die before they change their speakers haha.

[@stephenserrato3482]

“The High” by Kelela, “narrow road” by dark side, “colomb” by Nicolas jaar, “de aqui no sales” by Rosalia Here are a few of my test tracks: These dig low in the bass but have tons of sound staging and spacious ness.

[@stephenserrato3482]

And for ethereal vocals “full moon in Gemini” by Vagabon

[@amazingworld2142]

what is their price today? $ Thanks

[@naorsamovich2120]

hi jay, can you specify the speakers stand you are using thx Naor

[@Jayiyagi]

Triangle boomerang stands. Got them 2nd hand since they don’t make them anymore

[@GarryChung]

Hi Jay how does speaker perform without isolation feet?

[@Jayiyagi]

it's fine without it but definitely elevation in performance when added.

[@xxsauron007xx]

Right now I like the song "Out of the blue" by OTE and Skylar quite much, but that would probably not be the first song I'd play on these. Hmm maybe "Sacred pool of tears" from the kung fu panda 1 soundtrack. It's a very good track, also mixed and made pretty good Imo.

[@puffdragon55]

i have ESS AMT 1c,s the clarity is great love them

[@brando8923]

That’s tough but I feel fade into you by maddy star would sound ethereal on these, I feel the heavy strings would sound so natural and just fall into place

[@Lobo243]

Very good looking speakers 😉👌

[@williammorales8204]

What speaker stands are those in the video?

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

"Best midrange and high frequency for the price". Have you tried Closer Acoustics Ogy? They cost a bit less. They're the smallest speakers with a fullrange driver + 1/4 wave transmission line. The highs and mids are so goood. I can't stop listening to them.

[@StevePilgrim2013]

Interesting mention of the LS3/5a. I'm not up for $10,000US for them, but might consider one of the modern remakes. I like that sound and am not a bass head. What would you identify as the top 3 strengths of the Mon or your Sonus Faber over the LS3/5a? Thanks for another excellent video. (Have you been to Texas, yet?)

[@kenwong9796]

it says isobaric. is there another bass driver inside?

[@robertmackinnon4853]

What are the speaker stands you are using in this video.

[@Jayiyagi]

triangle boomerang stands. bought them 2nd hand cuz they don't make them anymore.

[@stephanloper5740]

@@Jayiyagi they Look very good in your rooms setup

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Fyi.. I am just now watching this .. haha. So all that IG 'nonsense' really was from looks of the thumbnail. I am rightfully called out. 🎉🎉🙏🙏

[@williamcanada6195]

Hey Jay, interesting review. However, how can we determine whether or not this speaker is available in France ? Keep up the good work ! Bill from Northeastern France. Peace.

[@newdevilman1167]

They ship worldwide. Free shipping.

[@joshmcgowan4]

I have been listening to Lee Harvey Osmond, Kings of Leon and the new Lorde album lately.

[@PG-PCW]

You have to review the Guru Audio speakers, Junior or QM10, have a listen.

[@Dyndust]

Genelec 8330 will absolutely run circles around those speakers

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

I thought I was the only one who would literally pause a movie, just to see what kind of speakers I saw in the background 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jayiyagi]

HAHAHA. DUDE I ZOOM IT IN !

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

@@Jayiyagi prime example. “Elementary” with Lucy Liu and Jonny Lee Miller. He has a NICE set of speakers on his bookcase 🤣🤣🤣. Still didn’t figure out the brand 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ #TheZoomBrothers

[@Larwiz]

Hey Jay. I like a little bit of everything: soft/yacht rock, contemporary Christian, r&b, and hip-hop. But I have a song for you that highlights female vocals and horns. "Waiting to Die" by Zero 7 featuring Sia. This is one of my favorites, particularly the chorus. Sia's voice is just beautiful, and the horns are wonderful, and sound real. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

[@matsudakodo]

Everybody Knows by Sigrid

[@galevenosdel21]

Hi Jay. Holy Diver is good stuff. I recommend Heaven and Hell which has Dio singing for Black Sabbath. It is insanely good. That album is peak Ronnie James Dio / Black Sabbath. Iommi’s guitar is also mind blowing on that track. Thanks again for the great reviews!

[@Powerpickle68]

Check out Bruce Dickinson for a similar sound to Dio, also Rainbow

[@jaybowen2235]

Have you heard the REL Tzero MKIII ? would this be adequate to round out the bass in near field setting?

[@Jayiyagi]

in that price category, I think something from RSL is also a very good match

[@stephanloper5740]

I'm using the Tzero with my Raidho C 1.1 and i am very happy with it

[@johncallaghan3097]

I think so. It's not too expensive (I was lucky enough to get my T0 mk II new on sale for £249 [$302] a while back). Especially in a NF setting, it should be fine. I like it because it has a high-level input via a (supplied) neutrik cable that you attach to your amp's speaker outputs, thus preserving the sound signature of your amp into the bass. Hence it doesn't draw attention to itself, seamlessly integrating into your system's sound.

[@iheartwindshields9770]

That sub is soo beautiful, I can't stop looking @ it 🖤♥️🏁🙃 I dream of that sub with carbon cone 🥰

[@saltzine]

Those would look great with the HiFi Rose. Listen to Jean Luc Ponty.

[@TheKb117]

would love to hear a sound demo video... Pls.... :O

[@monkeypunker]

Great review, thanks. But first, Korea is not a small country, Slovenia is 😂. I’d bet the vintage Bang & Olufsen CX 100 were the inspiration for these speakers. They also amaze and blow your sox off. Actually they outperform many hi-end speakers. And cost like 200 bucks used. Until audiophiles finally discover them.

[@Jayiyagi]

well I am from Korea and all that comment meant was that there are not many houses, mostly condos or apartments without much room

[@reyiiteleco]

Jay, do a review of gr research nx-studio monitors please. Thank you for the good content though.

[@Jayiyagi]

Hi RS. I asked and gr said they don’t send that model out for review, not sure of the reason. I think it has to do with supply. I’ll just have to save up and buy it. Soon or later !

[@reyiiteleco]

@@Jayiyagi oh, now i undertand why there not a single review out there in KZbin. Thx.

[@210195111]

Try Bran Van 3000 . The first track will test your speakers

[@mnmlist1454]

The Fade Out Line by Phoebe Killdeer & The Short Straws

[@jeremyr722]

Check out “moving in stereo” by The Cars

[@jerryrich3816]

I like to use Bob Dylan Man in the long black coat to demo speakers

[@kenwong9796]

what speakers stands are those?

[@johnwoodard7274]

Great looking stands! I'd also like to know?

[@simoSLJ89]

vs Harbeth P3ESR XD ?

[@antwake]

A good test on high pitched vocals is Lana Del Rey - White Dress

[@galevenosdel21]

Hi Jay. Try Neil Young’s On The Beach album. Pick a song. Ha. Thanks for the great reviews!

[@TheTomryan123]

Pepper Adams - album '10 To 4 At The 5 Spot' - song "'Tis". And the rest of them. Sarathy Korwar - album 'My East Is Your West' - song "Hajj" Monty Alexander - album 'Preception' - song - "Shaft" Thad Jones - album 'Mean What You Say' - song - All of them Buddy Rich - album 'The Argo, Verve, & Emarcy Small Group Sessions' - song "The Monster". (Maybe the most intense drum solo of all time. Sound quality is not great, musicianship is other worldly.) By the way, do those speakers come in a nice woodgrain like, maybe, rosewood or walnut? (Just kidding.)

[@Csnumber1]

For a compact speaker system they appear to hit all the marks. Using high end crossovers, like KLH, particularly on the Kendalls, makes for more finesse in the mid and high frequency. Now you mentioned several other speakers the “Minis” sound better than, but you did not mention the Kendalls, which you preferred over those you did. So at 2,000 grand, compared to 1500, which do you think is the better value!!??

[@Jayiyagi]

great question. Given that the room is the same size; If imaging and sound staging is the goal, I'd pick the mini but if the full range-ish presentation was the goal (from bass to treble), the KLH is a better choice.

[@jeffkalina7727]

Eargasm is a brand of audiophile Ear protection. A good one.

[@toddhupp]

I like Josh Groban's recordings. Sarah Brightman's "classics" recording is nice .

[@SlotHits777]

SVS Ultra bookshelf or KEF LS50

[@아름드리-w1m]

Good👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brankocernik8384]

Hey Jay watch Good Casting , you might enjoy it .