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(2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

Loudspeakers reviewed on the SoundStage! Network in 2009 in the context of a stereo system. All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted and are accurate at the time of the review.

The entries are shown alphabetically by company name.

Aperion Audio Intimus 4T Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice
  • Great Buy

Price: $650 per pairaperion_4t_300h

Website: www.aperionaudio.com

Ron said: The 4T asks little in terms of space, watts, or money, but play through them your favorite but imperfectly recorded LPs or CDs and they’ll make the most of the good that’s there while downplaying the bad. In a world of cynical hi-fi gear, the Aperion 4T is a true optimist.

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Read the GoodSound! review.

The gist: Mini-floorstander with monster sound, direct to your door.

Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

aperion_6t_300h

Price: $1390 per pair

Website: www.aperionaudio.com

John said: I had to keep reminding myself that these wonderful-sounding speakers are affordable by almost anyone’s standard, not just an audiophile’s. And these speakers always brought me closer to the music played through them.

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The gist: Aperion’s flagships are only $1390 a pair and sound terrific. Refreshing.

Dynaudio Excite X12 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice
  • Great Buy

dynaudio_x12_220h

Price: $1200 per pair

Website: www.dynaudio.com

Doug said: But it’s the Dynaudio Excite X12’s considerable strengths that make it special, even unique -- I don’t know of another small speaker that plays quite like this one.

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The gist: The Danes make another great little speaker.

EgglestonWorks Dianne Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice
  • Select Component

eggleston_dianne_300h

Price: $2500 per pair

Website: www.egglestonworks.com

Jeff said: If you’re tired of the razor-like highs prominent in many of the home-theater-slotted speakers that cost between $2000 and 3000/pair, or you’re weary of speakers that seem designed more for extreme sound-pressure levels than for reproducing a recording’s finer details, or you don’t want a thin-sounding bookshelf model that’s unlistenable without a subwoofer, then the Dianne might be the speaker for you.

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Read the Ultra Audio review.

The gist: Audiophile with $2500 to spend, meet Dianne.

Focus Audio Signature FS8 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice
  • Great Buy

focus_fs8

Price: $2990 per pair

Website: www.focusaudio.com

Doug said: Focus Audio’s Signature FS8 is a killer speaker by almost every measure: It looks fantastic, it sounds wonderful, and its price is something many can afford.

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Read the GoodSound! review.

The gist: Not exactly cheap, but hits all the right buttons.

Harbeth Monitor 30 Domestic Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

harbeth_m30_250h

Price: $4995 per pair

Website: www.harbeth.co.uk

Doug said: The Monitor 30 Domestic is a pleasing speaker that has a rich character with generous bass, extremely refined highs, and liquidity through the mids that is intoxicating

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The gist: Continuing the storied tradition of excellent Harbeth sound.

Infinity Primus P252 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999
  • Reviewers Choice

infinity_p252_300h

Price: $400 per pair

Website: www.infinitysystems.com

He said: Before hearing the Infinity Primus P252s, but knowing that they cost only $400/pair, I wasn’t expecting much. But I was so blown away by the experience of listening to them that I felt almost compelled to purchase a pair.

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Read the SoundStage! A/V review.

The gist: Whatever your expectations, the Primus P252 will probably exceed them.

LSA Group LSA1 Statement Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Stereo Loudspeakers Up to $4,999

lsa1_250h

Price: $2599 per pair

Website: www.thelsagroup.com

He said: Imaging and convenience are their long suits, lack of bass their short. The LSA1 Statement is the finest minimonitor I have heard, and they would be quite satisfying in a smaller room.

Read the SoundStage! A/V review.

The gist: Good speaker, but lots of competition, too.

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