Best of 2024: Nemo Propaganda HiFi Awards!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Glad you are feeling better after the surgery. Man, you film this one take, incredible. Thanks for the shout out for the Galion TS34

[@MidFiGuy]

Thomas when are you making a preamp?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@MidFiGuy It is actually in production right now, should come to market in 3 months.

[@marcusmcmurray77]

@@ThomasAndStereo tube preamp?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@marcusmcmurray77 yes

[@MidFiGuy]

@@ThomasAndStereo awesome. Reading this as I am literally holding my new ChiFi tube preamp on my lap lol. Can't wait to see what you build 👍

[@johndonovan9234]

Got my choco emei today!! Can’t wait to fire it up. You putting it on your list makes even more exciting. It’s built like a beautiful tank.

[@themarklar8759]

Great awards video! I l owe Nemo Propaganda everything for that Cabasse Murano video. The Murano Alto towers have made my audiophile dreams come true! I listen to them for hours on end, pure joy. I should also add, I noticed you have the Cabasse Abyss integrated amplifier behind you Nemo. I bought that little guy too and enjoy it! You planning on a review of that bro?

[@NemoPropaganda]

glad you're loving the alto!! I'm not sure yet, I might cover the amp and the 2 cheaper speakers in a single video.

[@lrdmagoo4754]

Can you give me your impression of the Abyss? Can’t find reviews.

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

My eyes see an Abyss there 🤩

[@edwarddiogu6377]

And the awards for best HIFI reviewer of the year goes to Nemo Propaganda 👏👏👏👏👏

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you for the kind words my bro!

[@eng-lokchua7819]

Ha ha...😅

[@lrdmagoo4754]

I’ll second that!

[@spliff001]

Glad you are recovering well my friend.. keep up the great content.

[@robk5745]

You’re one of my favourite reviewers and it is because of watching your reviews that I’ve ended up with certain products. I love them all a lot, so thank you so much for all your efforts and how you do it! ❤

[@NemoPropaganda]

hell yeah man!! I'm happy it's all worked out for you :)

[@BS513]

Waiting for that cabasse abyss review. How does it pair with muranos? Does cabasse presets for murano speakers make any difference?

[@NemoPropaganda]

I will never know, review samples are generally sent back the same week the video goes live which means I no longer have the Muranos here so you will have to rely on the advice from upscale audio staff, they should be able to answer this question.

[@BS513]

@@NemoPropaganda😢

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@BS513 yeah, I'm bummed too but everyone bought them so quickly, even my review sample was sold as open box, I know the person that owns them now, he loves them :)

[@crmnlyinsane]

Always my favorite video of the year, reliving the Nemo reviews!!! Those Muranos were a sick deal. Thanks for your honesty and dedication, Nemo!!!!! Ps, I have not heard back from Waterloo, yet :)

[@NemoPropaganda]

getting ghosted by waterloo, damn...

[@markhershberger9477]

Glad to hear you are on the way up Nemo. Thanks for answering my questions and for the tip on my beautiful Muranos!

[@Feliciano12v]

Yes, it definitely has been a great year especially because I resisted on purchasing not needed stereo equipment. But today… Because of your praise, I purchased the LV12M to replace Dual Elac 10" 1010. Thanks for all you do!

[@NemoPropaganda]

wooo! You are in for a nice upgrade!

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

I bought the Cabasse Murano in white after your review and some additional research including Steve Guttenbergs review. 1st grade build quality and they sound unbelievable in every aspect of sound. At low and even at very loud volumes which is very rare in a speaker to do both. Imaging and separation are out of this world as is the natural tone with every voice and instrument. And than there is this quick and lush bass 🤩 midrange and treble are sweet and transparent at the same time. The marvelous sounding amp I use is the Unico Primo by Unison Research 😎

[@michaelbaniak2903]

I have the Unico Primo as well. I was worried the Canada’s Murano might be to bright. Sounds you are very satisfied.

[@kempfand]

You do this year-summary review a bit different than others, and I mean it on the positive side. It makes one keen to listen and follow you through the categories. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you for the kind words!

[@s.daniel9224]

I WILL own a pair of Zu’s and ATC’s this year! Great video Nemo! Thanks and merry Xmas.

[@madsbuchardt7845]

Wow Nemo! Thank you SO much for this :) Really happy to hear the Sub10 impressed you that much.

[@Jamy4ya]

Good one Nemo. Loved this episode. Guess now we need to make a list of dark sounding (or warm ?) speakers vs bright sounding speakers vs lively sounding speakers of different price ranges. So that people can easily choose their cup of tea.. Let you recover soon bro 🕊️

[@NemoPropaganda]

that's a great idea, I can't say when but 100% will make a video like that sometime in 2025!!

[@lelandleard]

Great year-end recap! Thanks for honoring the ATC SCM11.

[@NemoPropaganda]

it was well deserved!!!!

[@eltonc1505]

Thank you for this epic video.... Loved it ! ❤ You look to be in great shape.... like your attitude... wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏

[@NemoPropaganda]

thank you good sir!!!

[@notstandingwithukraine9478]

Why no time stamps in description?

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

Hey Nemo. Do you have any info/ knowledge on earthquake sound gear? (particularly subwoofers)

[@NemoPropaganda]

I don't really pay attention to brands like that, they're known for crazy exaggerated specs. Some of their stuff is major junk, but some is okay.

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

@NemoPropaganda thank you. I had never heard of them till yesterday and was under that same impression. Thank you

[@zombielandiii2711]

Your healthy mode reviews are always great, but man, your post operative reviews, are just heroic 😊 You're very thoughtful about your reviews, always considering everybody budgets. Thanks for another great list. Hope your feeling better ❤

[@calvincurry8496]

Based on your Review of the Cabasse Murano( Which I Missed) I picked up The Murano Alto. Love them ,All you said about the Murano Plus Wider soundstage, More Bass ( Tight- Deep) and Gorgeous!! Thanks Bro👍👍👍

[@JR-ho5qm]

Good picks! Very cool seeing some of the different stuff on the list that deserves recognition like RBH and CerwinVega! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing

[@adamton7274]

How would the Hsu VTF-2 Mk5 compare to the LV12M torn on which one to get.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Rythmik makes the best vented subwoofers in the world. There are other brands that make good vented subwoofers too, but this is a rare situation where there actually is a best for a category and it's Rythmik.

[@2madamimadam290]

Happy Holidays! Love the content here.

[@Hexonlee]

So does the new choco emei better than kinki studio em1 ?

[@NemoPropaganda]

it's not like that, the sounds are total opposite.

[@vmmotors1580]

Memo. You need to review. Those. Micca s. Gen 2

[@spinachhandsjklolsmh9053]

Is that Vincent audio in the bottom left?

[@NemoPropaganda]

no, i wish, been meaning to check out vincent but been too busy.

[@marcusmcmurray77]

Another great review! Enjoy the holidays… see you next year

[@NemoPropaganda]

You too! Thanks for watching!

[@fletchermunson6225]

Thanks Nemo. It's been a great year of your reviews. You have challenged my visa card and it responded. I did snag the lovely Cabasse Muranos and now a pair of Fritz speakers that land Monday. FYI. Fritz is having a cyber sale. Retail $2800 knocked down to $2200. That's a fetching discount and it was serious catnip for me. Interesting stuff for next year. a MkIII version of the Billie amp coming out and the new "Shadow" Zu bookshelf that it not gargantuan. Keep up the great work.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Fritz is a fantastic brand, congrats on the pickup!

[@riccitone]

Man! Congratulations on your excellent recovery! Bravo 👏🏼 🎉

[@CC-bg8gf]

Thanks for a great year of reviews Nemo. Are we keeping the Spendor Classic 3/1 for the 2025 awards? ;)

[@NemoPropaganda]

I havn't reviewed it yet, that's another one that got delayed beacause of my surgery. I've given the Choco a lot of airtime and people already know enough about it but the Spendor deserves it's own dedicated video first.

[@michaelwright1602]

Sitting here listening to my Cabasse Murano speakers... Thank you Nemo!

[@NemoPropaganda]

glad you're enjoying them, such a winner!!!!!!

[@Birmingham_racing]

Glad you're feeling better

[@JohnScheppler]

I'm glad you are doing better health wise now, go kick that cold. Great list of products and great reviews.

[@Novilicious]

Bro, what about the Arendal 1528s. I didn’t see it on your list for best high end/price-no-object. But I hear you on the cabasse…it is amazing. If price were NOT an object, are the arendals better than the cabasse or vice versa? Thanks and looking good despite the cold! Get you some chicken ramen 🍜it’s my go to!

[@NemoPropaganda]

I can give 10+ reasons why I chose the products I chose and 10+ reasons why I didn't choose something else but truth be told when I made this video I promised myself I would not answer the myriad of question surrounding why product x, y, or z, didn't make my list. I just don't enjoy that kind of conversation. It makes me feel like I have to defend my decisions or explain myself and that's just not fun for me. Hope you understand.

[@Novilicious]

@ I got you my bro. Makes sense

[@Sly_fox379]

Nearly got the 1528's but looking at the sierra lx's now, hope they get reviewed.

[@AdiMaco]

I really enjoyed watching you!

[@myquietreviews]

I'm glad you doing great my Brother & it's because of you I got the Klipsch R50M Speakers & i love them so much that I got another set this past Thursday for the same price I paid for the first set which was $199 on Amazon so Thank You again my Brother 👍🏿

[@NemoPropaganda]

oh nice dude! That's still a crazy great option at it's sale price!!!

[@carlbrown3634]

Very good content Nemo! Thanks for sharing.

[@harrisarp3841]

Thanks for the video Nemo!!!ATC scm11 is in my sort list for new pair of speakers!!Do you think that they will be ok for nearfield listening (aprox 5 feet) and also their bass wiil be enough in a small room 129 sq feet (some treated 3 acoustic panels)?🎵🎶

[@NemoPropaganda]

I don't listen nearfield but I don't think 5ft is too close, as far as bass, hmmm, it really depends on your taste. It's a sealed speaker and sounds great but I think most people would like to use a subwoofer with it but it also really depends how it interacts with the room. Some rooms will really support the speakers bass more while other rooms may reduce it further. If you like bass you will always want a subwoofer but I do know a lot of people that use bookshelf speakers without any subwoofer, to me that's crazy but everyone is different :)

[@harrisarp3841]

@@NemoPropaganda Thank you so much for your reply and your help!!!! My other option is Revival Atalante 3 this has a great bass and sound quality.Check them out if you want this guy was engineer in Focal and Dynaudio!!!The thing is that i don't have a dealer to have them both for audition.Generally in Greece there is a big problem with audition speakers the customer service especially in hifi sucks!!!Have a great day my friend!!!

[@Arthax83]

Will not be able to chime in live, but I'll watch it afterwards 👍🏻🙂

[@ElCid_86]

Thanks for listening products at various price points and sizes. I can’t go big and expensive on a sub for several reasons.

[@AlexanderG-mi7ip]

My speakers of the year are the mighty bookshelf Heco Aurora 200 from Germany. Those are the only speakers I bought this year, and I still cannot believe the sound and build quality I got for the money. I bought them a week ago, they are still on the black friday sale for around 190 bucks instead of the original 400 ( 54 percent discount, believe it or not). I just couldn't ask for more...

[@NemoPropaganda]

You must be outside of USA, they have been discontinued and impossible to buy for almost 2 years now.

[@AlexanderG-mi7ip]

@@NemoPropaganda Yes, I am from Europe and I'm sorry to hear that. Every honest music lover should get a chance to own and hear them...

[@notstandingwithukraine9478]

And the Heco Celan Revolution?

[@vmmotors1580]

Nemo. They only cost. $99 Sounds like a $1000. Speakers bro

[@Roddy451]

I have Rythmik F18s in my stereo system. I bought them after watching Nemo's review. I have zero complaints. Once you get them dialed in, these (two in my system) become invisible. Why two? The system is in a rather large area, so Rythmik recommended a pair.

[@NemoPropaganda]

love to hear that!! I'm happy you're happy :)

[@Roddy451]

@@NemoPropaganda The fact is I watched several of your reviews more than once. You were instrumental in making it easier for me to decide which way to go. I thank you for that. Again, prompt recovery! 👍👍

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@Roddy451 woooo! that's awesome to hear man, my goal is always to help people stop obessing over the purchase and just get it done so they can get back to enjoying the hobby, I used to obsess big time before a purchase lol, anywho that's awesome man!!

[@ChihuAudioMan]

Great 2024 round up!

[@Skipow10]

Nemo, so great! I've been waiting for this one. Btw, I totally agree with pulling in from last year. Well done, sir! 👏

[@NemoPropaganda]

Thanks man! Glad you like it!

[@seanb3303]

When i hear someone saying they are post op i think they are transitioning. Language is funny like that

[@NemoPropaganda]

I am transitioning... to being a badass lehs goooooo!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sparklepony]

WE POWER THROUGH!

[@R2D2-V2D2]

Thank you for the video, can you also review Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2? It’s difficult to find now but I have heard it sounds same as more expensive $10000 Sonus Faber

[@bengleason508]

Feel better soon!

[@michaelcuellar59]

You were so right about the choco thank you it was worth the buy 🎉

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

I hope you can review Airpulse sw8 subwoofer. It's a compact powerful one. Happy 2025!

[@NemoPropaganda]

I've never heard of them, seems to be an AU brand and it sells for $699 aud, considering RSL now has a stocking warehouse in AU I think the RSL 10E would be the easy choice for everyone out there.

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

@NemoPropaganda it's supposed to be the more premium brand from Edifier. The sub as well as some of the brand's speakers were developed by a well known guy in the audio world. I can find it for sale in the eu for under 400 euros.

[@JMang101]

Rsl ftw

[@nc3419]

13 mini was a highly desirable phone.

[@NemoPropaganda]

I rocked the 13 mini until the battery couldn't last more than a few hours, I loved that little thing!! I only upgraded this year to the 16 pro.

[@nc3419]

@@NemoPropaganda Same here, 16 pro

[@progrock3603]

I ordered the cerwin’s why not for how dirt cheap they sell for. I wonder how much better they can perform with my Audiocadabra jumpers and lined with some No Rez. Rock on! Thanks!

[@NemoPropaganda]

while I'm generally not into tweaks the cabinet certainly is underdamped compared to more expensive speakers so adding some damping material certainly could be an inexpensive way to provide some improvement :)

[@aceofspades6667]

Solid year from the Nemo propaganda channel. 🙌

[@marklloyd4153]

Nemo I heard the Totems in Jax’s Fl . I am going to listen to to the Cabasse Murano alto little tower . I know you heard the murano bookshelf . How did the totem and murano compare I’m guessing the alto murano little tower may b better . But what did you get from totem and Cabasse ?? Man I hear this in your voice I hope you are doing better u are so dedicated to us . Thank you . ❤

[@NemoPropaganda]

doing much better my bro thank you! I don't have anything to say about the Murano Bookshelf versus any other $2.5k ish speakers outside of what I said in my review which was "none of them come close". The Murano Bookshelf is a $4400 speaker, it was just on sale. A few people I know bought the towers since the bookshelf sold out and they really love them but it's not fair to compare a tower that MSRP for $7200 against a little bookshelf that retails for 1/3rd the price.

[@marklloyd4153]

@ yes I no what you mean . We are so lucky to be in this era of home audio . You take care I’ve been worrying about you . Hot bevs hot soup t and coffee don’t drink cold things which is difficult for me but it works 👍

[@Birmingham_racing]

The rel is my dream sub

[@Alambe727]

Nemo the amp selection. The first amp was 20 W. Are you talking about? That thing is powerful high is 20 W channel powerful and who will pay $5000 for an amp that only puts out 20 W and then a second amp you brought up 25 W are you talking about? It’s powerful. I don’t know man and then it’s $3000. There’s no way of paying $5000 or $3000 for 20 W amp or a 25 W amp it’s not gonna happen.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Those are both Class A amps, that's actually a lot of power for Class A. The Pathos will put out as much as 38w into 4ohm in class A and the Galion TS34 puts out 25w in class A and can be switched to AB going up to 40w. You can buy a 100+ Watt class A amp if you want but they generally weigh upwards of 150lbs. When you get into higher end amps it's not about the watts total, it's about the quality of the watts. If you just want big power you have a lot of other options.

[@michaelbaniak2903]

Ask Joe

[@NemoPropaganda]

who is Joe and what am I supposed to be asking this random man?

[@HenriqueDidaCarlos]

👩‍👧😍❤

[@alphanumeric1529]

Poor people to the back of the video?

[@NemoPropaganda]

??? literally first item mentioned was $290, every category had a budget pick.

[@Taffy84]

Yay for ATC. I also own the SCM-11.

[@NemoPropaganda]

great choice!