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.

[@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 :)

[@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]

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.

[@s.daniel9224]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Immersive-r4c]

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

[@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 ❤

[@spliff001]

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

[@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👍👍👍

[@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...

[@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!!!

[@madsbuchardt7845]

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

[@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

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

My eyes see an Abyss there 🤩

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@riccitone]

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

[@JasonStar-oj4us]

Dear Nemo: Thank you so much for your generous sharing on audio product knowledge and experiences accumulated while handling them. I've benefitted a lot from them. I have a living room of 18ft by 12.5 ft. Is a single Rythmik F18 already a over kill for a room of this size? I'm a 80% music and 20% HT user 😊

[@NemoPropaganda]

I think that room size could make a lot of people happy with a variety of sizes, the topic of how much bass is enough is like asking a person how much salt they like with their food, there is no right answer as preference & personal habits will be most important. That room can handle an F18 for sure though, but some guys might be just as happy with an E15hp2.

[@JasonStar-oj4us]

I'm grateful to you for you sharing your opinion with me, Nemo 🙏 You've certainly helped boost my confidence in my hunt for a first subwoofer 😁 Please take good care of yourself and have lots of rest ❤

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@JasonStar-oj4us thank you!

[@2madamimadam290]

Happy Holidays! Love the content here.

[@edmundgil6008]

Happy New Year bro! Excellent list ! Love the different price points. Thanks for powering through your current cold! Would you consider reviewing the full size, 6.5” Ultra Evolution Bookshelves at $1,200 a pair? I bet you already have a bunch of gear in-line for review, but I thought I would ask, especially because the 5.25” Nano’s at $900 a pair were such a rave! Thank you for all of your great work in 2024! 🙏🏽🎶💪🏽

[@NemoPropaganda]

damn bro you're really hurting my feelings now, I already reviwed that one and you didn't even notice 😭kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKjVkpxredmCba8si=0T_tvVzS86lU35Et

[@edmundgil6008]

Oh, damn! I am so sorry, bro! You can take away my OG status for two months as punishment!

[@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!

[@marcusmcmurray77]

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

[@NemoPropaganda]

You too! Thanks for watching!

[@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!!

[@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!!!

[@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 :)

[@JohnScheppler]

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

[@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?

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@notstandingwithukraine9478 answered in you rother comment, and I don't put time stamps because I took my time to make the whole video, I expect people to watch the whole video, if that is too much to ask I prefer those people don't watch any of my videos. I don't cater to people who want to jump around and don't subscribe to the body of my work. My work is designed to be consumed as a full video, nothing less.

[@AlexanderG-mi7ip]

@@notstandingwithukraine9478 The almighty Celan Revolution is out of my financial reach. Never had a budget for such excellence...

[@carlbrown3634]

Very good content Nemo! Thanks for sharing.

[@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.

[@alexbpm2]

Love this year end video Nemo! Question, I'm in a 13'x17' room and all I want is dual subs to hear double bass, toms and snares from metal and rock to. be punchy and dynamic. Do you like the S/510 for this purpose or do you recommend Rythmik F12 G, dual KEF KC62 or something else? Some Agon forum user said he "upgraded" from an S/510 to an F12 G and the F12 G provided all the same dynamics but dug deeper.. Open to any recommendations from my fellow metal heads!

[@NemoPropaganda]

What country are you in my bro and can you fit something bigger or do you need the small size? Everything you listed is small, lmk and I will answer.

[@alexbpm2]

@@NemoPropaganda I'm right here in California brotha...and I can fit just about any size I want. I just assumed that smaller 10 or 12" drivers were known for being faster and punchier and might give me more of that mid bass without killing my neighbors with super low frequencies. But I defer to your experience my brotha. I just want that SQ and to feel those drums...Think Limp Bizkit, Took and Sleep Token...you know what I'm talking about. Fun fact: My room is actually 13' x 32' but 15 feet of that is a kitchen and dining room so my listing area is 13' x 17'. Lame, I know. Oh and all my gear is high end $5k-$15k speakers, tube amps and various solid state and tube preamps. Thanks man!

[@alexbpm2]

@@NemoPropaganda Forgot to mention I bought a Rythmik E15HP2 and never even opened up the box after reading you and another guy preferred the REL S510. I was going to sell it and get dual REL s510’s or whatever you recommended for rock/metal. I can always pick up a second E15HP2 and call it a day if it really is a better option over the s510. Thanks man

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@alexbpm2 where is my response, this is crazy, I literally responded to that comment 2 days ago but it's not there anymore, did you see my second reply? I said to get a pair of LV12M or FVX12, if size is not a concern FVX12 is the better but hell if you have an e15hp2 pull that damn thing out of the box!! The E15hp2 is a world class subwoofer! Yes the S510 has slightly better naunce detail in the lower frequencies but the E15hp2 has superior extension & force in those same frequencies. These are two of the best sounding subwoofers period. Stop disrespecting that e15hp2 and unbox that thing, you won't regret it!

[@alexbpm2]

@@NemoPropaganda Dude thank you so much for making it easy! And no I never read your second response this is the first response I got but I’m stoked! I will do just that. I’ll be sure to thank you if I see you at AXPONA this year! Thanks a bunch for being so cool to your comments section, we all appreciate you and the content you create for us 👍🏼

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Arthax83]

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

[@vmmotors1580]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@ChihuAudioMan]

Great 2024 round up!

[@Sparklepony]

WE POWER THROUGH!

[@michaelcuellar59]

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

[@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

[@notstandingwithukraine9478]

Why no time stamps in description?

[@NemoPropaganda]

that video was published in july of 2023, featured on the 2023 products of the year video, a hidden gems video, and has since been discontinued. Why do you want me to talk about a speaker that is discontinued and already covered in 3 videos?

[@Hexonlee]

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

[@NemoPropaganda]

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

[@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.

[@spinachhandsjklolsmh9053]

Is that Vincent audio in the bottom left?

[@NemoPropaganda]

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

[@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!!!!!!!!!!

[@vmmotors1580]

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

[@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 👍

[@bengleason508]

Feel better soon!

[@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

[@aceofspades6667]

Solid year from the Nemo propaganda channel. 🙌

[@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.

[@JMang101]

Rsl ftw

[@michaelbaniak2903]

Ask Joe

[@NemoPropaganda]

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

[@Taffy84]

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

[@NemoPropaganda]

great choice!

[@alphanumeric1529]

Poor people to the back of the video?

[@NemoPropaganda]

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

[@HenriqueDidaCarlosAgeplay]

👩‍👧😍❤