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Dynaudio Heritage Special Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: AU$11,000 per pair

Website: www.dynaudio.com

Edgar said: In my opinion, its beautiful, simplistically-Nordic aesthetic coupled with driver and crossover technologies resulting from sophisticated engineering has produced an extraordinary communicator.

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The gist: Edgar thinks this model will be a classic.

Focal Aria K2 936 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000
  • Reviewers Choice

Price: $5990 per pair

Website: www.focal.com

Doug said: This fairly large speaker was easy to drive to high volume levels, and could deliver a big, bold, effortless sound without ever sounding strained.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: A little bright, but plays plenty big.

Harbeth SHL5plus XD Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: AU$9990 per pair

Website: www.harbeth.co.uk

Vedran said: In many aspects, they are truly timeless.

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The gist: Classically beautiful, both sonically and physically.

Heavenly Soundworks FIVE17 Active Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: $10,000 per pair

Website: www.heavenlysoundworks.com

Gordon said: . . . what stood out far more was these speakers’ impressive dynamics, lively sound, revelatory detail, and deep, authoritative bass.

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The gist: Good first effort from a new manufacturer.

JBL 4349 Studio Monitor Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: AU$14,999 per pair

Website: www.jblsynthesis.com

Edgar said: JBL’s 4349 Studio Monitor is a timeless high achiever embellished by modern technologies.

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The gist: Get your retro looks and excellent sound quality here.

Paradigm Founder Series 100F Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000
  • Reviewers Choice

Price: $5199.98 per pair

Website: www.paradigm.com

Doug said: If the other Founder models offer similarly formidable combinations of sound, appearance, and price, I suspect that this series will become the sweet spot in Paradigm’s entire range of speakers.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: The best Paradigm has to offer.

Sony SA-Z1 Active Nearfield Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: $7999

Website: www.sony.com

Gordon said: Throughout my listening, I admired their bold, effortless dynamics; their wide, deep soundstages; their precise imaging; and their wonderful microdetail.

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The gist: When Sony decides to do something really cool.

Theory Audio Design sb25 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Price: $5200 per pair with control unit

Website: www.theoryaudiodesign.com

Vince said: Although the Theory sb25 is designed to be part of a home-theater system, this stereo-only review of the system proved to me that anyone with space constraints need not miss out on the high-end-audio experience.

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The gist: Wall-mounts that behave like good bookshelf speakers.

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