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All speaker reviews, guides, and advice at Aphrodite Sound.

Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 review: A bargain at just over $300

The Elac’s Debut series was released in 2016 to critical acclaim. The original B5 is an excellent speaker with the right punch and vibrancy; however, many noticed how it lacked the neutrality most audiophiles look for.

Enter the Debut 2.0 B5.2, a bookshelf speaker that offers impressive sonic neutrality and a balanced sound that will enrich your listening sessions without breaking the bank.

Subwoofer placement: Everything you need to know

Placing your subwoofer in the right position has a massive impact on the quality of your audio system. Unfortunately, most of us have to leave it in a place that’s practical and aesthetically pleasant, neglecting whether or not we’re making the most of our subwoofer.

Speakers vs soundbar? What should you go for?

While in many ways it’s great that TVs are becoming thinner and thinner, there’s no doubt this is having an impact on the audio quality they deliver. Luckily for us, there are a few ways to upgrade the sonic performance of our television by connecting it to dedicated speakers or soundbars.

Klipsch R-41M review

Since its inception in 1946, Klipsch has made a name for itself in the world of loudspeakers with a series of products that showcase flat frequency response and an immersive sound without breaking the bank.

Following the same philosophy, their R-41M proves once again that high-quality audio doesn’t always require huge investments.

KEF Q350 review: Pristine audio without breaking the bank

With a history spanning over six decades, the British producer KEF has become a household name in the production of reliable and affordable hi-fi.

Despite the fact that quality hasn’t always been their calling card, in the last 10 years the company has delivered rock-solid bookshelf speakers, from the 2011 KEF Q300 to its successor, the KEF Q350.

What is a subwoofer, how does it work, and do you need one?

If you have just started your journey in the world of high-fidelity sound, you might wonder why it’s crucial to add a subwoofer to your audio system.

After all, perhaps you just spent hundreds of dollars on professional bookshelf speakers, so why investing more and adding a subwoofer to your system?

Polk Audio T15 review

Gone are the days when you had to spend a fortune to get a good-quality hi-fi system, and the Polk T15 is the epitome of affordable bookshelf speakers that can deliver more than they should.

What is hi-fi audio, and how to get started on any budget

There’s a lot of confusion as to what “high fidelity” means nowadays. The streaming industry has changed the game once and for all, but also the technologies used to reproduce audio faithfully keep evolving, transcending what we know about accuracy and immersiveness in sonic reproduction.