Elipson, Koss, Panasonic, NAD… The best reviews of the month!

The soundstage is quite remarkable. I’ve never had the chance to listen to €3,000, €10,000 or €20,000 speakers, but I’d be curious to hear the difference, because these Elipsons are a real pleasure, all the more so when you consider the price. […] Excellent speakers for this price, offering a very accurate reproduction of the recording, nothing is emphasized or “boosted”!

Review by Picky 3058, December 10, 2024

I’d say they’re a bit like the Koss Porta pro, but with a circumaural design. In terms of sound, I find them very clear, even very slightly warm on certain tracks, without sacrificing too much in the way of low frequencies. One good point is that they’re very light, and you almost forget you’re wearing them. They have very good dynamics and a lot of personality, requiring little power to be driven for 60 ohms.

Review by XaNaDuR, December 18, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Before this LG, I had the Philips OLED804. But despite that, what an improvement in picture quality and brightness, with 4 HDMI 2.1 ports too. I’ve gone from 55 to 77 inches and it’s amazing. Especially as I took the opportunity to buy a very good Blu-ray player, a good TV, one of the best soundbars and all the high-quality cables that go with it. So yes, it’s quite a budget, but I don’t regret it at all! As a 4K Blu-ray and video game collector, whether it’s for gaming or movie nights, it’s a real treat. My best purchase in all these years, and the best gear in 2024.

Review by Majin Gota, December 21, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

As an avid audiophile, I’ve had the opportunity to test many audio systems, and the Klipsch KD-400 have several remarkable features. With a power of 48W RMS, this system delivers a sound reproduction that should satisfy exciting music lovers. […] Conclusion: the Klipsch KD-400 are an excellent choice for those looking for an immersive listening experience and great flexibility when it comes to connections. […]

Review by L.Jonathan, December 06, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

I was looking for a convenient way to listen to Radio France channels via the dedicated app. Now I can do just that: the NAD CS1 supports AirPlay playback. Connected to a much more expensive DAC and a good power supply, the sound quality is very satisfying with both live classical music and jazz. Moreover, it’s possible to access Qobuz through mConnect.

Review by Corfran, December 06, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

The Astell & Kern HC2 is a very high quality Hi-Res micro-amplifier/audio converter that supports digital audio streams up to 24-bit and 384kHz, as well as digital direct stream. The voltage amplifier delivers 4 volts at an impedance of 1.5 ohms. As a result, it can power the most demanding planar magnetic and electrostatic headphones. […] A real pleasure that I can’t get enough of, as well as almost unbeatable listening comfort. A truly wonderful find, and very practical to carry around.

Review by Laurent Roger, December 05, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

My feedback after several hundred hours of listening sessions [with my Focal Aria 936], is that it’s a perfect match. To sum up, the Advance Paris A10 + Focal 936 is magic. The current reserve is incredible for these speakers, which require a lot of power (I previously used a Musical Fidelity amp to power them, but the Advance Paris takes them to another dimension).

Review by Vincent G, December 20, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

These are my first IEMs, they’re very light and easy to insert in your ears once you’ve chosen the right ear tips. The bass is deep and quite round. It’s as if I’m wearing headphones because the sound is very enveloping. The lows are slightly subdued on some tracks. The sound is generally quite spacious, with wideband recordings, the result is almost the same as with the Focal Elegia, which are semi-open headphones.

Review by Totto77, December 14, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

For me, Panasonic’s image processing makes a big difference. The “Filmmaker” mode (which I use with a standard white balance) is simply incredible on this television. I rediscovered Dune 2 and its scenery (desert, black and white scenes shot in infrared, etc.). This television is made for perfectionist like me, who believe that it’s essential to be able to reproduce the visual storytelling on a receiver. And this TV does just that! I’m ecstatic… […]

Review by PaTriceAF, December 19, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

I hesitated a bit at first, as it’s quite the budget, but after trying it out at Son-Video.com Bordeaux (thanks Audrey), I couldn’t go back! It was too late, I had to have it! I had a “4k” projector before, but I realize that there’s 4k, and then there’s 4K! The image is simply breathtaking.

Review by Daxou, December 20, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Now that I’ve had this screen for a year, I can tell you that the experience I’ve had with mainly single-player games is simply flawless. Whether it’s Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4 REMAKE and very soon Monster Hunter Wilds, this screen does the job, and more. At a price that’s accessible for me, its performance is nothing short of incredible. For console gamers, it’s perfect ad you’ve got HDMI 2.1, but for PC gamers like me, I’d recommend a high-end PC with a powerful graphics card because believe me, the GPU is going to suffer. One of the best monitors if you’re not bothered about OLED.

Review by Chūō Line, December 13, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5