Klipsch Rebellion vs KEF LS50 Meta: What I'd Want to Hear
Klipsch's new Heritage bookshelf is 95 dB sensitive and $2,599 a pair. I own LS50 Metas, not Rebellions. Here are the specs, the amp question, and what I would actually listen for.
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Chord Anni + KEF LS50 Meta: I Swapped Out My Naim Atom to Find Out
Can a 10 watt desktop amplifier drive the KEF LS50 Meta? I pulled my Naim Uniti Atom out of the rack, put a Chord Anni in its place, and listened. It works. Here is exactly what it costs you, and the two settings you have to get right.
Audyssey vs Dirac Live: Is the Upgrade Worth $349?
Audyssey came free with your receiver. Dirac Live costs $259 to $349 on top. Here is what the money actually buys, which rooms need it, and when Audyssey XT32 is already enough.
UMIK-1 vs UMIK-2: Do You Need the $195 Measurement Mic?
The UMIK-2 costs 2.5 times more than the UMIK-1 and handles 8 dB less SPL. I measure with a UMIK-1. Here is what the extra $116 actually buys, and when it is genuinely worth it.
WiiM Pro Plus vs WiiM Ultra: Which One Actually Fits Your System?
The Ultra costs $110 more and drops a feature the Pro Plus keeps. I own the Ultra. Here is the honest split between WiiM's $219 streamer and its $329 one, and which one belongs in your rack.
WiiM Ultra vs Bluesound Node (and Node Icon): What $420 More Buys
The Node costs $749, the Node Icon $1199, the WiiM Ultra $329. I own the Ultra. Here is what Bluesound's extra money actually buys, where the WiiM closes the gap, and who should still pay up.
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