Tagged: floorstanders

Listening distance changes which speaker format actually works. Here's how near-field, mid-room and far-room seating should shape your standmount vs floorstander decision.

Choosing between standmounts and floorstanders isn't about budget or looks. It's a room-shape and listening-distance decision, and I've watched it wreck good systems.

A large floorstander in a small room doesn't deliver more — it delivers worse. Sofia Laurent explains when to walk away from the flagship and why.

Valve amps are unforgiving of a bad speaker match. Priya Anand explains the real rules — impedance, sensitivity, topology — for getting the pairing right.

Sensitivity ratings, room volume and amplifier watts are all connected by maths, not magic. Here's how to work out what you actually need.

When your speaker budget sits between $800 and $3,000, the choice between a used standmount and a new floorstander isn't obvious. Here's how to think through it.

B&W's fifth-generation 801 D5 debuts at $65,000/pair, unveiled at High End Vienna on 4 June 2026. Here's why it matters for serious Australian listeners.

JBL unveiled the 237kg, US$159,990 Summit Everest at High End Vienna 2026, completing its Summit Series on the brand's 80th anniversary.

Klipsch marked its 80th year at CES 2026 with Project Apollo, a flagship horn-loaded tower concept that hints at a serious push into high-end audio.