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You guys really cover a lot of ground during the course of a year. Great work. I liked the Yamaha A-S3200, Decware Zen and Klipsch and Magnat speakers from your reviews. In fact I ordered the Yamaha A-S1200 because it is more my budget. Should arrive Tuesday. I like that it is all analog and won't have an out dated dac or version of bluetooth to deal with in the future. Also that I can switch the speakers off and use the pre amp out to feed my tube amp giving me flexibility. I also ordered the Decware Zkit1 kit version of the zen and will put that together after the first of the year.
My product of the year…… I am shy to say it…. ☺️ Dali Oberon 1, I bought it and enjoy it, together with another wonderful product you didn’t, may be not yet reviewed, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS…..
My nominees are the Kanto YU Passives and the Samsung Q950A sound bar. And the winner is….. The Samsung Q950A!! Your advice and reviews made me cancel an order for the Klipsch Cinema 1200 and am I ever glad I did. The Samsung is a relentless monster that’s got me seriously thinking about selling my main AVR system and replacing it with a second Samsung. The convenience and the full 11.1.4 Atmos system are a steal at its price. It only has two faults. The damned display on the top and not having the controls that display oversees on the app. Other than that, I love the thing. Bravo, Samsung.
Thank you for the product reviews. Thank you doesn't feel like enough but it is all I have for now while I recover from lower back fusion. You mentioned that this audio thing is a hobby, perhaps; however, maybe it's a part of life where we can find true enjoyment, all the while chasing after that perfect sound!
As a young person that's new to audio and the audiophile world this year, I wanted to thank you for having such a wonderful and informative channel that is so easily accessible to people that are new to the hobby!
Thanks Andrew and Kristi for all you do to support this hobby. I have found that my hearing has reduced to the point that it is hard to hear the sounds that I once enjoyed. My product of 2022 will be new hearing aids, lol.
I built my system last year based largely on your recommendations on the Technic SU G700 and Monitor Audio Silver series. Thanks for the reviews Andrew!
@@chrisveltman1795 Never heard it, but it is definitely beautiful. I have my father's vintage SA-700. I feel that it would, somehow be fitting to buy the SU-G700. It was in the plans earlier this year but I got impatient and bought the Outlaw RR2160 and a Tonewinner Power Amp.
@@Boxkerp if you're buying the G700 make sure you get the Mk2 version updated in 2021. It's closer to the R1000 in its hardware minus the brilliant phono stage.
My favorite product was Sony's HT-A9. Reason being, while looking for a new house and having to take into account room dimensions/layout with the HT-A9 none of that really matters. Set it up, and it just works. I'm also a diehard Sony fan so that plays a factor no doubt.
The HTA9 gives a great experience to people who have neither the time nor inclination to learn how to research or set up a home theatre set of components properly. That's amazing really. Not everyone wants to put in the work and if they have the money it's the product for them.
@@sdemosi Once I hit 30, I became lazy lol. I still have some dedicated equipment for music listening, but in the family room whatever gets me to the experience I want, or deem adequate, with little hassle or time makes it a great personal experience for me.
I, for one, AM surprised by Kristis pick for product of the year!! So nice to hear a reviewer choose a budget minded product, purely on how it sounded! If we are going to encourage a new generation of audiophiles, we must have products that are VERY affordable to get them in to the hobby. I haven't heard them personally, but of the products that I have heard, that you guys compared them to, I can tell that they are something that WOULD appeal to new folks to the hobby! Thank you guys for all thst you do! I have taken your recommendations on some products, and I don't know what I would Do if I hadn't listened to your review of the Crown XLS drivecore amp...it just brought my Maggie's to life! Look forward to you guys with my Sundsy morning coffee. Thank you. God bless you both! Wishes for a prosperous New Year! Peace ✌
The audiolab 6000 A play was my pick for the year, followed by the Heco Auora 700. I appreciate the effort put into the production of each video. Great job! 👏🏽
This video really showcases just how far this channel has come. By no means did it suck, but you both have come a long ways in content, presentation style, editing, and overall package delivery. Great job!
I just bought a home this year and was eagerly waiting to buy some updated A/V equipment. Once I saw your review of the RZ50, I immediately bought one. I can say this receiver drives my all KEF 5.1.4 system perfectly. I appreciate your reviews and look forward to the new year!
So glad I found this channel, it's so refreshing to hear your take on Home AV and all things in this crazy space. I started with a youtube search of "what's the best soundbar in 2022" that lead me to your channel and I havent stopped watching. So real, so candid, so honest, and so much knowledge. It's so hard to find good content that is real and cuts through the bs, isn't trying to sell something, and just speaks to the tech. I luv it, I'm learning lots... Favorite video so far is your most recent MISTAKES video
There have been a couple “silver linings” in the COVID-19 cloud for me and getting into HiFi audio and finding this channel are 2 of them. Thank you Andrew AND Kristi (honestly I think I look forward to Kristi’s opinions as much as Andrew’s and her importance to this channel shouldn’t be under appreciated) for such thoughtful intelligent and honest reviews. My product of the year is absolutely the Beolab 28’s that I serendipitously got to demo in NYC last week. I wrote a lengthy comment on that video last week but I’ll just say those speakers were like none I’ve seen or heard and they literally moved my wife to tears. I often roll my eyes at audio gear that is cost of a used car but these speakers were such a revelation that my wife and I are actually considering buying them.
Thank you both for all your knowledge and info throughout the year. I appreciate you both! So far my favorite product of the year is my Forte iv's but I finally get my Anthem MRX1140 in a week so we'll see I hope you both have a wonderful holiday season!
I purchased a decent amount of gear this year... But I bought the Heco Aurora 700s a day after the review you posted. They just work in my space and they sound so wonderful that I'm loving going through all of my vinyl and so much music that sounds SO much better than I've ever heard.
As a resident of Kentucky, I'd like to thank you for using your platform to support the communities and families impacted by the tornados in Kentucky and surrounding states. My family was directly in the path of the storm, but thankfully it ran out of steam about 75-100 miles west of our home.
Great work guys as always! I think you have give the whole hifi scene a big boost with your videos. 👌🏽 Product of the year for me is the powernode. Now i have the powernode 2i and want to make the upgrade next year. Cheers!💯
Love your reviews this year Andrew and Kristi, may there be many more to come. You've brought so much happiness to so many people's lives by directing us to the best products out there, so we can enjoy the music too! Merry Chrissy and hope the New Year is a happy one!
Mine would be there Cambridge Audio AXR100 - I bought it based on yours (and others) review to replace a dead NAD 3155 and could not be happier. Great job in 2021, good luck in 2022.
I pre-ordered the Sony ht-a9 based on your review and I can say it totally transformed my enjoyment of watching movies and TV shows at home. Pair it with the A80J and the PS5 and it really has become an outstanding all around performer for gaming and movies. Keep doing what you do! Thanks for the great reviews this year, looking forward to many more in 2022!
I was able to get the Cambridge AXR100 as my first ever amplifier for $500 at the recommendation of my local audio store. Could not be more happy with it!
Thank you both for your reviews, they have been very helpful. You pushed me over the line earlier this year to get the wood finish Beosound Stage, and I really love it sonically and aesthetically. You kept calling it pleasant to use and listen, and it comes through. It feels like a Swiss army knife: not perfect at any one thing but it makes everything sound exceptional in its own, pleasant way. Now I need to look at Audiolab for my hifi setup...!
I found your channel recently and the only thing I can say is that you have earned my trust. I deeply appreciate how you review things and how non snobbish you are. So objective which is REALLY hard to find in this area -
Clearly I don't have access to gear like yall have, but the polk r200's are my product of the year. They really have made me fall in love with music all over again. Just a beautiful sounding speaker.
Andrew and Kristi, I'm thrilled that I found this channel, and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning from your video's! As for my favorite product of the year, hands down, my Monolith 12in THX Ultra Subwoofer is an absolute BEAST! The guttural low's that come out of this thing are addicting. I'm also following your recommendation, and going to purchase an RZ50, as soon as one is available. Great job guys! I hope you have a Merry Christmas!!
My personal favorite product of the year, as a guy that didn't buy too many things that were released in 2021, is the iFi Zen Phono stage that replaced a comparably priced but not near as pleasant sounding preamp. Made every cartridge I threw at it sound markedly better. Super simple setup, lowered the sound floor, just clean and crisp. Great product for the price.
I can see why you like the La Scala's so much. They are just that good. I've had the opportunity to hear them in a local movie theater which I did some repair work at. Three La Scalas for LCR, and four Heresy speakers for surrounds. Oh and also two double 15" Klipsch MWM horn loaded subwoofers. Talk about huge sound!
I love this! Greats picks! Also I love the Audiolab 6000a Play You got me to buy 2 months ago.. 2 weeks later my Lintons showed up and I LOVE them! Glad to hear You do as well. I just rock Spotify all the time and it sounds so great to me, 320 kbps or not.
I bought the Sony HT A9 with the sub after your review and I would like to award 🥇 you guys for showing and articulating a lot of great products and creating a great desire for audio!
My Product of the year, was a broken pair of beolab 8000, that I repaired with one of my closest friends. They sound and look beautiful and created some nice memories.
My products of the year are my Klipsch Cornwall iv’s! I too have an emotional connection to them as you both love the LaScalas. I have yet to hear a pair of LaScalas in person but that will happen eventually. I need my bigger house first though. Thank you for all the great videos this year. Happy Holidays to you both.
This video was so peaceful for me. No loud noise or crazy background music - It was a lot to take in, but you guys did a great Job in the description, links, and overall general information about some of the products that was nominated & ultimately seelected as the winner. Thank you for all that you do.
Hey Andrew, thanks for the amazing content in 2021. I'm always in awe of the in depth analysis you do on these products and how long it must take to write out a script. You and your wife are absolutely great at what you do and marriage goals! Wishing you both a much more successful 2022 ✌🏽
Thanks so much for another spectacular year of reviews! I can't believe it's almost 2022, but to be fair I can't really believe it's 2021 either 😂 To answer your question though, my product of the year goes to the Audeze LCD-5 with the Dan Clark Audio Stealth as a close runner-up.
Watching this video on my 77" Sony OLED and my Sony HT-A9 surround system. Delighted with my purchase and I give this channel a lot of the credit. Thanks guys! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations Kristi & Andrew on giving us, your viewers, a kick ass 2021 !! Thank you for everything you both do in front of and behind the lense…and for always keeping it real !! All the best for 2022!
Thanks for a great year of reviews! I love the quality and production value of these videos. My personal product of the year is the Emotiva B1+ bookshelf speakers, it's an amazing sounding speaker for $250.00 a pair!
Thanks both Andrew and Kristi for the 2021 list; I´ve a lot of reviewed products in my shopping carts but definitely will go with: Cambridge AXR100 + KLH Model 5´s
absolutely wonderful video! I was honestly surprised to have seen the Linton's pop up here and am excited to see your review! Ever since getting the Denton 80th I fell in love with wharfedale's sound and I've been eyeing the Linton's as my eventual "endgame" speakers once I can afford them and have the space for them!
I agree on the Lintons. I bought a pair two weeks ago after listening to Monitor Audio, the KLH and a couple others. I am blown away how good they are.
Nice one Andrew. Great to hear your recommendations and so nice to see your lovely smiling happy face...and both of your happy voices. I've bought a whole brand new hi fi system, none of which were in your shortlists but I enjoyed this video none the less. All the best dear friends. David
Forte IV is my number one! Your recommendation pushed me to drive 100 miles to listen to them at an audio store, and I absolutely love them! Now I use them to watch your videos every Sunday! And listen to music of course!
I had to rebuild my setup earlier this year but I was very impressed with the sound quality from the Topping E50 DAC. And the screen that shows the current sample rate is the cherry on top.
I've been trying to get a pair of Sonus Faber Lumina II's since your review (along with numerous similar reviews from others). Finally got an open box pair for $945 delivered. Worth every penny with my McIntosh MX130/Parasound A23. Thanks to you and Kristi for leading me to these. And a belated birthday wish to Kristi.
It’s been a great year for Hi-Fi. Been looking at the Audiolab 6000Aplay to replace the front stage of AV system ( no room for separate systems ). Already have the Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, which is awesome. Thank you for an amazing Products of the Year Video. Can’t wait for the Linton review :-)
You guys do great reviews. Thank you and keep up the great work in 2022. I appreciate how you consider what emotionally moves you as that is really what this hobby is all about in the end.
That was a fantastic POTY, really well done! Thank you for a great year of reviews!!! Cheers :-) As a viewer, and for what I’m going to say, a consumer. I would like to extend my thanks to the manufacturers who’ve sent gear to reviewer for putting it out there. I value insight and reviews like this, but perhaps most importantly I buy what I like whether someone else thinks it’s ’best’ or not.
As far as product of the year. For me it would be the Klipsch Forte's . I dont even own a pair, but a friend of mine does, and those things absolutely rock. I would love to be able to afford a pair. Thank you for all the hard work you both put in. You do a fantastic job reviewing a product without drowning us in specs that only a engineer can understand, lol. Looking forward to next year. Keep up the awesome work, happy holidays!😎
Makes me happy to see the Q950A as soundbar of the year, as I went with it for my Christmas gift to me. Love the channel! Thanks for all the content as it really has helped me get into the hobby.
I bought the Cambridge AXR 100(off your recommendation)and Cambridge cd player and must say I enjoy them very much! I got the fluance xl8f also! I'm completely satisfied. I can't afford the big boy stuff but appreciate your reviews and live through you both! Thanks!
Thankyou Andrew & Kristi for another wonderful year of great content. You make my week that much more enjoyable. Have a great Xmas. Has anyone had any experience with the Audiolab 8300A? how does it compare to the 6000A sound wise?
And Kristi, your enthusiasm for the Magnat is really making me contemplate stacking away some pennies in the next couple months. I bet they would play nice in my upstairs stereo.
My product of the year is the KLH model 5. I’ve had them for a little over a month, and although they are probably a bit too big for the room they are the perfect look (I really considered the Linton’s but the KLH win on aesthetic - the walnut was worth the wait!) and the sound is so amazing. They just provide so much incredible sound in such an effortless way. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Thanks for the video, guys! Really enjoyed the banter, and of course the products mentioned. Thanks for helping me dive in a little deeper into this hobby, and get inspired. As to the QOTD: MB Quart QL C604 loudspeakers. I found these towers in a flea market here in Northwest Arkansas, brought them home, and then learned not only how fantastic they sound, but how incredibly rare they are. Made in Germany before MB Quart was bought out in 2006, these things are nearly impossible to find anywhere on the internet. So I think I scored quite well!
Thank you both for such a great channel. My personal product of the year is the Klipsch RP-600M. I just got them from a Black Friday sale and love them. It is my mini La Scala for my small room. :)
This represents your hardwork in 2021, congrats guys! I really appreciate and enjoy your remarkable contents! Hope in 2022 there will be more awesome products available, thank you!
This is wonderful addition Team. Happy for the Technics, AXR100 and Transpulls, Klipsh of course notwithstanding them being outside of my reality of things, I had hoped the Monitor Audio 100 will get more nomination but its cool. Great year for me more so because of this channel. I love you guys. I do! Your proficiency, how you take what you do so seriously it shows, top quality. Well done Andrew
Magnat Transpulis. Had never heard of it until your review and boy, you were right on the money with your thoughts and review. Kudos. Please keep ‘em coming. Much love to both of you from Columbus OH.
Product of my year is the Q Acoustics Concept 500. Yea you reviewed it last year but I bought them this year and I love them. Thanks for pointing me in their direction. PS. I’d love to see a Hegel review from you guys this year. Love to hear your thoughts
The Q Acoustics Concept 500 are phenomenal. I listened to them 2 years ago and was so impressed (I think in combination with a Hegel amp). During Black Friday these were sold for 2900 Euro / 3300 USD a pair in Germany. I think its hard to get better sound for the money. I think next year I will buy them, too.
What I love above this channel is the expert, critical ear of Andrew and the more “normal person” response from Kristi. I think of you two as two sides to the same coin. As a professional musician, I tend to listen to things more critically and your coin fits this approach beautifully. Now, I just need to decide between a Musical Fidelity M series, 3 or 5, and your Audiolab recommendation.
Andrew and Christy thank you for the fun, fun, fun review! So engaging! I smiled, laughed almost through the whole review. My personal favorite product of the year is the Emotiva amp and preamp. For under $1,000 best I’ve heard. I have them paired with the Klipsch Heresy IVs and love the combo. Thanks again for the fun review!
My pick of the year? It’s an real hard choice between my AXR100 or Sumiko Moonstone. And while the margin is razor thin, the Sumiko gets the nod from me. The Ortofon 2M Red that came on my ProJect Debut Carbon Esprit was bright bright bright. And since I put the Sumiko in there, I’ve hardly ever played digital music. It absolutely revolutionized my listening experience. Thanks again to both of you for helping in my choice to buy the AXR100, it was definitely the right purchase for me 🤝
Your reviews influenced me to buy the Leak 130 int amp and Wharfdale Denton speakers. I then went to a local hi-fi dealer to test out the KEF LS Metas after watching your review. I ended up discovering the dealer had Sonus Faber speakers and fell in love with the Sonus Faber Olympics Nova II - amazing design and sound. A close runner-up for me for my POTY would be the Buchardt A500 speakers - amazing sound and perhaps exemplifies the future of hifi.
Andrew and Kristi, You guys are the best I have ever heard1! Kristi is very articulate! You guys make my day everytime! You guys are like an instant High! I want more everytime I hear you guys!
Hello Dear friends. I've just bought a whole new hi fi system from a brilliant specialist shop in Grimsby England ( The Audio Room). None of the separate items were included in your review but I really enjoyed your video...it was great to see and hear you so positive and happy and it was lovely to witness. Have a great Christmas and here's to you both in 2022. David
The AudioLab 6000a gets high praise indeed. However I enjoy listening to more than one set of speakers. I suppose I could switch out sets but I'm lazy. Their 8300a is probably a better fit for me. Thank you for your content!
Hi Kristi and Andrew thanks for a wonderful episode. Interestingly, I was able to pick quite a few alongside you. Have a blessed and enjoyable holiday 😊
Absolutely awesome video! So my personal product of the year (even though just new to me) are the Klipsch rp8000f speakers. They may not be the greatest or newest but I found a pair brand new for $800. They have totally transformed my home theater/listening room. The other product of the year for me is a 9’ x 4.5’ acoustic panel wrapped in black velvet and mounted on ceiling above my projector screen. It enhanced my audio and image contrast beyond belief. Totally custom made and installed on drawer sliders so I can move it to get behind my screen.
Wonderful work, you have made this year more enjoyable thank you to you both, sadly I want to buy everything there like many others and will probably lose my job in a couple months due to all the restrictions still in effect and having to help family as well so I wonder if I will still upgrade, its hard to know how much of a difference it would make but you have been really helpful and thanks for keeping the dream alive with La Scala and the rest. There is only one review of the Audiolab Omnia so far, cant wait for yours! happy holidays!
Thank you for all these great reviews. Inspired from your reviews, i’ve bought the sonus faber lumina I and the bluesound powernode. And I‘m very happy with them!
Thank you for everything this year. I've really enjoyed the Klipsch journey so I'm glad to see them get some love here (but no RF-7 III or Cornwall reviews yet, maybe something for 2022? 🙂). My product of the year was finally nabbing my first OLED, a 65" LG CX. It took over four months of down payments, but it's mine now! Happy holidays to you both.
I know you don’t like listening to headphones but when you a not so good sounding room headphones can be the answer. For me the product of the year although it’s on the market for a long time is the Hifiman Sundara headphone. They are not to expensive but the sound is so to my taste: detailed, neutral, great soundstage. If I would buy an amplifier it would be the Audiolab that you liked so much. I love your reviews and the fact you have the guts to give a bad review ( the Bower and Wilkins 607’s). Keep up the good work. Kind regards Ludo Belgium
I would have to say the Cambridge Audio AXR100. I bought one to replace my HK AVR7000 and I have no regrets. As a matter of fact the Cambridge is audibly superior in every way. Great job you two on growing the channel. You put your hearts and souls into it and it shows. Happy Holidays and I can't wait for the new year.
Excellent show!!! Always love the content you two bring to us! Any chance you'd consider bringing in some stand alone or integrated DAC info? Some of us weirdos have vintage kits that long for good content on tying in the digital age... Happy Holidays ya'll!
Pretty spot on content guys, as always,,,love your style,,and I was delighted because I actually have the audiolab 6000Aplay)) love it,,here in the UK where I live, it's a lot cheaper then in the US, so even better deal,,,tbh I'm like Kristi, I like to find the best product for the best price,, I just can't afford the real high end stuff,,, I'm in the hunt for a new pair of speakers for the audiolab,,,thx for your dedication and wish you all the best for 2022,,,
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You guys really cover a lot of ground during the course of a year. Great work.
I liked the Yamaha A-S3200, Decware Zen and Klipsch and Magnat speakers from your reviews. In fact I ordered the Yamaha A-S1200 because it is more my budget. Should arrive Tuesday. I like that it is all analog and won't have an out dated dac or version of bluetooth to deal with in the future. Also that I can switch the speakers off and use the pre amp out to feed my tube amp giving me flexibility. I also ordered the Decware Zkit1 kit version of the zen and will put that together after the first of the year.
My product of the year…… I am shy to say it…. ☺️ Dali Oberon 1, I bought it and enjoy it, together with another wonderful product you didn’t, may be not yet reviewed, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS…..
My nominees are the Kanto YU Passives and the Samsung Q950A sound bar.
And the winner is…..
The Samsung Q950A!!
Your advice and reviews made me cancel an order for the Klipsch Cinema 1200 and am I ever glad I did. The Samsung is a relentless monster that’s got me seriously thinking about selling my main AVR system and replacing it with a second Samsung. The convenience and the full 11.1.4 Atmos system are a steal at its price. It only has two faults. The damned display on the top and not having the controls that display oversees on the app. Other than that, I love the thing. Bravo, Samsung.
I'm really excited about the magnat. Can't wait to experience a pair.
Thank you for the product reviews. Thank you doesn't feel like enough but it is all I have for now while I recover from lower back fusion. You mentioned that this audio thing is a hobby, perhaps; however, maybe it's a part of life where we can find true enjoyment, all the while chasing after that perfect sound!
As a young person that's new to audio and the audiophile world this year, I wanted to thank you for having such a wonderful and informative channel that is so easily accessible to people that are new to the hobby!
So glad to have you!!
Get out before you start defending $10,000 speaker cables.
Hear, hear. I’m in just the same boat!
Thanks Andrew and Kristi for all you do to support this hobby. I have found that my hearing has reduced to the point that it is hard to hear the sounds that I once enjoyed. My product of 2022 will be new hearing aids, lol.
I built my system last year based largely on your recommendations on the Technic SU G700 and Monitor Audio Silver series. Thanks for the reviews Andrew!
Thank you for watching and enjoy your system!
Yeah. These videos are so great just to bounce ideas around. Hearing someones real world experience is so helpful.
@@chrisveltman1795 Never heard it, but it is definitely beautiful. I have my father's vintage SA-700. I feel that it would, somehow be fitting to buy the SU-G700. It was in the plans earlier this year but I got impatient and bought the Outlaw RR2160 and a Tonewinner Power Amp.
@@Boxkerp if you're buying the G700 make sure you get the Mk2 version updated in 2021. It's closer to the R1000 in its hardware minus the brilliant phono stage.
My favorite product was Sony's HT-A9. Reason being, while looking for a new house and having to take into account room dimensions/layout with the HT-A9 none of that really matters. Set it up, and it just works. I'm also a diehard Sony fan so that plays a factor no doubt.
The HTA9 gives a great experience to people who have neither the time nor inclination to learn how to research or set up a home theatre set of components properly. That's amazing really. Not everyone wants to put in the work and if they have the money it's the product for them.
@@sdemosi Once I hit 30, I became lazy lol. I still have some dedicated equipment for music listening, but in the family room whatever gets me to the experience I want, or deem adequate, with little hassle or time makes it a great personal experience for me.
I, for one, AM surprised by Kristis pick for product of the year!! So nice to hear a reviewer choose a budget minded product, purely on how it sounded! If we are going to encourage a new generation of audiophiles, we must have products that are VERY affordable to get them in to the hobby. I haven't heard them personally, but of the products that I have heard, that you guys compared them to, I can tell that they are something that WOULD appeal to new folks to the hobby! Thank you guys for all thst you do! I have taken your recommendations on some products, and I don't know what I would Do if I hadn't listened to your review of the Crown XLS drivecore amp...it just brought my Maggie's to life! Look forward to you guys with my Sundsy morning coffee. Thank you. God bless you both! Wishes for a prosperous New Year! Peace ✌
The audiolab 6000 A play was my pick for the year, followed by the Heco Auora 700. I appreciate the effort put into the production of each video. Great job! 👏🏽
This video really showcases just how far this channel has come. By no means did it suck, but you both have come a long ways in content, presentation style, editing, and overall package delivery. Great job!
I just bought a home this year and was eagerly waiting to buy some updated A/V equipment. Once I saw your review of the RZ50, I immediately bought one. I can say this receiver drives my all KEF 5.1.4 system perfectly. I appreciate your reviews and look forward to the new year!
I took your advice and bought an audiolab 6000a Play to power my Cornwall IVs and couldn't be happier. Excellent pairing. Love you guys
Awesome video! I really thought that you could have used some fake applause though. Really enjoyed this. Have a great holiday!
Thank you! You too!
So glad I found this channel, it's so refreshing to hear your take on Home AV and all things in this crazy space. I started with a youtube search of "what's the best soundbar in 2022" that lead me to your channel and I havent stopped watching. So real, so candid, so honest, and so much knowledge. It's so hard to find good content that is real and cuts through the bs, isn't trying to sell something, and just speaks to the tech. I luv it, I'm learning lots... Favorite video so far is your most recent MISTAKES video
There have been a couple “silver linings” in the COVID-19 cloud for me and getting into HiFi audio and finding this channel are 2 of them. Thank you Andrew AND Kristi (honestly I think I look forward to Kristi’s opinions as much as Andrew’s and her importance to this channel shouldn’t be under appreciated) for such thoughtful intelligent and honest reviews. My product of the year is absolutely the Beolab 28’s that I serendipitously got to demo in NYC last week. I wrote a lengthy comment on that video last week but I’ll just say those speakers were like none I’ve seen or heard and they literally moved my wife to tears. I often roll my eyes at audio gear that is cost of a used car but these speakers were such a revelation that my wife and I are actually considering buying them.
Worth every penny!
Thank you so much @Phil Torretto. And we loved your B&O story. Thank you. Stay tuned, there is one more B&O video this year.
The way you constantly smile when you look at Kristi 😍😍
Thank you both for all your knowledge and info throughout the year. I appreciate you both!
So far my favorite product of the year is my Forte iv's but I finally get my Anthem MRX1140 in a week so we'll see
I hope you both have a wonderful holiday season!
I purchased a decent amount of gear this year... But I bought the Heco Aurora 700s a day after the review you posted. They just work in my space and they sound so wonderful that I'm loving going through all of my vinyl and so much music that sounds SO much better than I've ever heard.
As a resident of Kentucky, I'd like to thank you for using your platform to support the communities and families impacted by the tornados in Kentucky and surrounding states. My family was directly in the path of the storm, but thankfully it ran out of steam about 75-100 miles west of our home.
We are so glad you were spared. The devastation is heartbreaking. Just trying to help any way we can.
Great work guys as always! I think you have give the whole hifi scene a big boost with your videos. 👌🏽 Product of the year for me is the powernode. Now i have the powernode 2i and want to make the upgrade next year. Cheers!💯
Andrew and Kristi just wanted to say thank you for a great 2021 on your channel! Looking forward to 2022 (and that Linton review 👀)!
Love your reviews this year Andrew and Kristi, may there be many more to come. You've brought so much happiness to so many people's lives by directing us to the best products out there, so we can enjoy the music too! Merry Chrissy and hope the New Year is a happy one!
Mine would be there Cambridge Audio AXR100 - I bought it based on yours (and others) review to replace a dead NAD 3155 and could not be happier. Great job in 2021, good luck in 2022.
I pre-ordered the Sony ht-a9 based on your review and I can say it totally transformed my enjoyment of watching movies and TV shows at home. Pair it with the A80J and the PS5 and it really has become an outstanding all around performer for gaming and movies. Keep doing what you do! Thanks for the great reviews this year, looking forward to many more in 2022!
I was able to get the Cambridge AXR100 as my first ever amplifier for $500 at the recommendation of my local audio store. Could not be more happy with it!
Thank you both for your reviews, they have been very helpful. You pushed me over the line earlier this year to get the wood finish Beosound Stage, and I really love it sonically and aesthetically. You kept calling it pleasant to use and listen, and it comes through. It feels like a Swiss army knife: not perfect at any one thing but it makes everything sound exceptional in its own, pleasant way. Now I need to look at Audiolab for my hifi setup...!
I found your channel recently and the only thing I can say is that you have earned my trust. I deeply appreciate how you review things and how non snobbish you are. So objective which is REALLY hard to find in this area -
Clearly I don't have access to gear like yall have, but the polk r200's are my product of the year. They really have made me fall in love with music all over again. Just a beautiful sounding speaker.
I love Andrew and Kristi’s back and forth. It’s really what makes this channel special and worth coming back to over and over again.
Andrew and Kristi, I'm thrilled that I found this channel, and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning from your video's!
As for my favorite product of the year, hands down, my Monolith 12in THX Ultra Subwoofer is an absolute BEAST! The guttural low's that come out of this thing are addicting. I'm also following your recommendation, and going to purchase an RZ50, as soon as one is available. Great job guys! I hope you have a Merry Christmas!!
My personal favorite product of the year, as a guy that didn't buy too many things that were released in 2021, is the iFi Zen Phono stage that replaced a comparably priced but not near as pleasant sounding preamp. Made every cartridge I threw at it sound markedly better. Super simple setup, lowered the sound floor, just clean and crisp. Great product for the price.
Best hifi channel bringing us the best gear reviews. Keep it going!
I can see why you like the La Scala's so much. They are just that good. I've had the opportunity to hear them in a local movie theater which I did some repair work at. Three La Scalas for LCR, and four Heresy speakers for surrounds. Oh and also two double 15" Klipsch MWM horn loaded subwoofers. Talk about huge sound!
I love this! Greats picks!
Also I love the Audiolab 6000a Play You got me to buy 2 months ago.. 2 weeks later my Lintons showed up and I LOVE them! Glad to hear You do as well. I just rock Spotify all the time and it sounds so great to me, 320 kbps or not.
I bought the Sony HT A9 with the sub after your review and I would like to award 🥇 you guys for showing and articulating a lot of great products and creating a great desire for audio!
My Product of the year, was a broken pair of beolab 8000, that I repaired with one of my closest friends. They sound and look beautiful and created some nice memories.
My products of the year are my Klipsch Cornwall iv’s! I too have an emotional connection to them as you both love the LaScalas. I have yet to hear a pair of LaScalas in person but that will happen eventually. I need my bigger house first though.
Thank you for all the great videos this year.
Happy Holidays to you both.
This video was so peaceful for me. No loud noise or crazy background music - It was a lot to take in, but you guys did a great Job in the description, links, and overall general information about some of the products that was nominated & ultimately seelected as the winner. Thank you for all that you do.
Hey Andrew, thanks for the amazing content in 2021. I'm always in awe of the in depth analysis you do on these products and how long it must take to write out a script. You and your wife are absolutely great at what you do and marriage goals! Wishing you both a much more successful 2022 ✌🏽
I appreciate that! Happy New Year to you and yours!
Thanks so much for another spectacular year of reviews! I can't believe it's almost 2022, but to be fair I can't really believe it's 2021 either 😂
To answer your question though, my product of the year goes to the Audeze LCD-5 with the Dan Clark Audio Stealth as a close runner-up.
Watching this video on my 77" Sony OLED and my Sony HT-A9 surround system. Delighted with my purchase and I give this channel a lot of the credit. Thanks guys! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations Kristi & Andrew on giving us, your viewers, a kick ass 2021 !! Thank you for everything you both do in front of and behind the lense…and for always keeping it real !! All the best for 2022!
Thanks for a great year of reviews! I love the quality and production value of these videos. My personal product of the year is the Emotiva B1+ bookshelf speakers, it's an amazing sounding speaker for $250.00 a pair!
Thanks both Andrew and Kristi for the 2021 list; I´ve a lot of reviewed products in my shopping carts but definitely will go with: Cambridge AXR100 + KLH Model 5´s
absolutely wonderful video! I was honestly surprised to have seen the Linton's pop up here and am excited to see your review! Ever since getting the Denton 80th I fell in love with wharfedale's sound and I've been eyeing the Linton's as my eventual "endgame" speakers once I can afford them and have the space for them!
I agree on the Lintons. I bought a pair two weeks ago after listening to Monitor Audio, the KLH and a couple others. I am blown away how good they are.
Nice one Andrew. Great to hear your recommendations and so nice to see your lovely smiling happy face...and both of your happy voices.
I've bought a whole brand new hi fi system, none of which were in your shortlists but I enjoyed this video none the less.
All the best dear friends.
David
Well done! Your channel is so good that I go back and re watch older reviews just for fun.
I’m going to watch your La Scala review again right now!
Thank you!!
Forte IV is my number one! Your recommendation pushed me to drive 100 miles to listen to them at an audio store, and I absolutely love them! Now I use them to watch your videos every Sunday! And listen to music of course!
That's so great! We absolutely love ours! Appreciate you tuning in each week!
I had to rebuild my setup earlier this year but I was very impressed with the sound quality from the Topping E50 DAC. And the screen that shows the current sample rate is the cherry on top.
I've been trying to get a pair of Sonus Faber Lumina II's since your review (along with numerous similar reviews from others). Finally got an open box pair for $945 delivered. Worth every penny with my McIntosh MX130/Parasound A23. Thanks to you and Kristi for leading me to these. And a belated birthday wish to Kristi.
Thoroughly entertaining Andrew and what a list of drool worthy AV loveliness! Have a great Christmas 🎄
Thanks, you too!
It’s been a great year for Hi-Fi. Been looking at the Audiolab 6000Aplay to replace the front stage of AV system ( no room for separate systems ). Already have the Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, which is awesome. Thank you for an amazing Products of the Year Video. Can’t wait for the Linton review :-)
The Audiolab 6000CDT CD transport is awesome. I hated CDs before but this has change my position on that.
You guys do great reviews. Thank you and keep up the great work in 2022. I appreciate how you consider what emotionally moves you as that is really what this hobby is all about in the end.
That was a fantastic POTY, really well done! Thank you for a great year of reviews!!! Cheers :-)
As a viewer, and for what I’m going to say, a consumer. I would like to extend my thanks to the manufacturers who’ve sent gear to reviewer for putting it out there. I value insight and reviews like this, but perhaps most importantly I buy what I like whether someone else thinks it’s ’best’ or not.
Great vid. What a terrific vintage vibe to the products!
As far as product of the year. For me it would be the Klipsch Forte's . I dont even own a pair, but a friend of mine does, and those things absolutely rock. I would love to be able to afford a pair.
Thank you for all the hard work you both put in. You do a fantastic job reviewing a product without drowning us in specs that only a engineer can understand, lol.
Looking forward to next year. Keep up the awesome work, happy holidays!😎
Makes me happy to see the Q950A as soundbar of the year, as I went with it for my Christmas gift to me.
Love the channel! Thanks for all the content as it really has helped me get into the hobby.
I bought the Cambridge AXR 100(off your recommendation)and Cambridge cd player and must say I enjoy them very much! I got the fluance xl8f also! I'm completely satisfied. I can't afford the big boy stuff but appreciate your reviews and live through you both! Thanks!
Thankyou Andrew & Kristi for another wonderful year of great content.
You make my week that much more enjoyable.
Have a great Xmas.
Has anyone had any experience with the Audiolab 8300A?
how does it compare to the 6000A sound wise?
Happy holidays to the channel and viewers !! Happy new year 🎉
Same to you!
You do a great job with these best of year reviews. Direct and to the point
My two favorites are the AXR100 and Lintons, bought both this year and I’m impressed for the money I spend. Thanks for the reviews!
And Kristi, your enthusiasm for the Magnat is really making me contemplate stacking away some pennies in the next couple months. I bet they would play nice in my upstairs stereo.
My product of the year is the KLH model 5. I’ve had them for a little over a month, and although they are probably a bit too big for the room they are the perfect look (I really considered the Linton’s but the KLH win on aesthetic - the walnut was worth the wait!) and the sound is so amazing. They just provide so much incredible sound in such an effortless way. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
They are fantastic speakers! Good choice on the walnut!
Appreciate your personal take on the Model 5s! They're great speakers for sure!
I like your channel Andrew its very clear you guys have a particular taste with your speaker preference and I'm glad you're open about it. Good video!
Thanks for the video, guys! Really enjoyed the banter, and of course the products mentioned. Thanks for helping me dive in a little deeper into this hobby, and get inspired.
As to the QOTD: MB Quart QL C604 loudspeakers. I found these towers in a flea market here in Northwest Arkansas, brought them home, and then learned not only how fantastic they sound, but how incredibly rare they are. Made in Germany before MB Quart was bought out in 2006, these things are nearly impossible to find anywhere on the internet. So I think I scored quite well!
Best👌 honest review ever!
The results were obvious in a fair way.
Thank you both for such a great channel. My personal product of the year is the Klipsch RP-600M. I just got them from a Black Friday sale and love them. It is my mini La Scala for my small room. :)
The 600Ms are great!
This represents your hardwork in 2021, congrats guys! I really appreciate and enjoy your remarkable contents! Hope in 2022 there will be more awesome products available, thank you!
This is wonderful addition Team. Happy for the Technics, AXR100 and Transpulls, Klipsh of course notwithstanding them being outside of my reality of things, I had hoped the Monitor Audio 100 will get more nomination but its cool. Great year for me more so because of this channel. I love you guys. I do! Your proficiency, how you take what you do so seriously it shows, top quality. Well done Andrew
Magnat Transpulis. Had never heard of it until your review and boy, you were right on the money with your thoughts and review. Kudos. Please keep ‘em coming. Much love to both of you from Columbus OH.
So glad you’re enjoying them!
Product of my year is the Q Acoustics Concept 500. Yea you reviewed it last year but I bought them this year and I love them. Thanks for pointing me in their direction.
PS. I’d love to see a Hegel review from you guys this year. Love to hear your thoughts
The Q Acoustics Concept 500 are phenomenal. I listened to them 2 years ago and was so impressed (I think in combination with a Hegel amp). During Black Friday these were sold for 2900 Euro / 3300 USD a pair in Germany. I think its hard to get better sound for the money. I think next year I will buy them, too.
Audiolab 6000a play. Trusted your recommendation, used the nice links below and love it! I’m glad it was the product of the year
What I love above this channel is the expert, critical ear of Andrew and the more “normal person” response from Kristi. I think of you two as two sides to the same coin. As a professional musician, I tend to listen to things more critically and your coin fits this approach beautifully. Now, I just need to decide between a Musical Fidelity M series, 3 or 5, and your Audiolab recommendation.
You two are my favorite people on CZcams. You kind words me there are still nice humans on earth!!!
😍😍😍
Andrew and Christy thank you for the fun, fun, fun review! So engaging! I smiled, laughed almost through the whole review.
My personal favorite product of the year is the Emotiva amp and preamp. For under $1,000 best I’ve heard. I have them paired with the Klipsch Heresy IVs and love the combo.
Thanks again for the fun review!
It's Kristi. :)
My bad, sorry Kristi.
My pick of the year? It’s an real hard choice between my AXR100 or Sumiko Moonstone. And while the margin is razor thin, the Sumiko gets the nod from me. The Ortofon 2M Red that came on my ProJect Debut Carbon Esprit was bright bright bright. And since I put the Sumiko in there, I’ve hardly ever played digital music. It absolutely revolutionized my listening experience.
Thanks again to both of you for helping in my choice to buy the AXR100, it was definitely the right purchase for me 🤝
Your reviews influenced me to buy the Leak 130 int amp and Wharfdale Denton speakers. I then went to a local hi-fi dealer to test out the KEF LS Metas after watching your review. I ended up discovering the dealer had Sonus Faber speakers and fell in love with the Sonus Faber Olympics Nova II - amazing design and sound. A close runner-up for me for my POTY would be the Buchardt A500 speakers - amazing sound and perhaps exemplifies the future of hifi.
In my humble opinion, I would love to own the Sony HT-A9 system along with the Sony SW5. I can't wait.
Andrew and Kristi, You guys are the best I have ever heard1! Kristi is very articulate! You guys make my day everytime! You guys are like an instant High! I want more everytime I hear you guys!
Hello Dear friends.
I've just bought a whole new hi fi system from a brilliant specialist shop in Grimsby England ( The Audio Room).
None of the separate items were included in your review but I really enjoyed your video...it was great to see and hear you so positive and happy and it was lovely to witness.
Have a great Christmas and here's to you both in 2022.
David
I bought the Audiolab 6000A and it's everything you guys said it was. Everything sounds amazing. Thank you, thank you thank you!
Great to hear!
The AudioLab 6000a gets high praise indeed. However I enjoy listening to more than one set of speakers. I suppose I could switch out sets but I'm lazy. Their 8300a is probably a better fit for me. Thank you for your content!
Hi Kristi and Andrew thanks for a wonderful episode. Interestingly, I was able to pick quite a few alongside you. Have a blessed and enjoyable holiday 😊
I was curious how many of our picks would be viewer picks too. Thanks so much for watching!
Absolutely awesome video! So my personal product of the year (even though just new to me) are the Klipsch rp8000f speakers. They may not be the greatest or newest but I found a pair brand new for $800. They have totally transformed my home theater/listening room. The other product of the year for me is a 9’ x 4.5’ acoustic panel wrapped in black velvet and mounted on ceiling above my projector screen. It enhanced my audio and image contrast beyond belief. Totally custom made and installed on drawer sliders so I can move it to get behind my screen.
Nice to see the audiolab 6000a play get an award 👌😎 When I get around to eventually using some speakers I know I’ll get a good sound 🤗
My personal product of the year has been the KLH Model 5s. I have owned them for 8 months now and I just love them.
The Model 5s are fantastic!
Sony HT-A9. Buy it, set it, forget/don’t obsess over it, and enjoy it. Amazing product.
I just bought my HTA9 from Best Buy.I am looking forward to setting it up with my A90j tomorrow. I was very interested in the Ark .
Wonderful work, you have made this year more enjoyable thank you to you both, sadly I want to buy everything there like many others and will probably lose my job in a couple months due to all the restrictions still in effect and having to help family as well so I wonder if I will still upgrade, its hard to know how much of a difference it would make but you have been really helpful and thanks for keeping the dream alive with La Scala and the rest. There is only one review of the Audiolab Omnia so far, cant wait for yours! happy holidays!
Thank you for all these great reviews. Inspired from your reviews, i’ve bought the sonus faber lumina I and the bluesound powernode. And I‘m very happy with them!
I own the AXR85. Spatial sound is not that great. How could u say the 100 is all that great?
All right! Back to back sunday videos. Coffee in hand, slice of pie on the plate. Lets f’n go!!!!
Here we go. Wait, did you say pie. Yum.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews yeah im a David Lynch / Twin Peaks guy
This video shows all the amazing products we had this year. Thanks for the great content.
So much goodness! Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for everything this year. I've really enjoyed the Klipsch journey so I'm glad to see them get some love here (but no RF-7 III or Cornwall reviews yet, maybe something for 2022? 🙂). My product of the year was finally nabbing my first OLED, a 65" LG CX. It took over four months of down payments, but it's mine now! Happy holidays to you both.
I know you don’t like listening to headphones but when you a not so good sounding room headphones can be the answer. For me the product of the year although it’s on the market for a long time is the Hifiman Sundara headphone. They are not to expensive but the sound is so to my taste: detailed, neutral, great soundstage. If I would buy an amplifier it would be the Audiolab that you liked so much.
I love your reviews and the fact you have the guts to give a bad review ( the Bower and Wilkins 607’s).
Keep up the good work.
Kind regards
Ludo
Belgium
I am super glad that there are so very many different options. Wasn’t like this when I was young
So so many!
Great Channel Andrew & Kristi! Keep it up!
I would have to say the Cambridge Audio AXR100. I bought one to replace my HK AVR7000 and I have no regrets. As a matter of fact the Cambridge is audibly superior in every way. Great job you two on growing the channel. You put your hearts and souls into it and it shows. Happy Holidays and I can't wait for the new year.
I’m considering the 85. Do you have any issues with the fan? Is it loud?That’s my only reservation.
Excellent show!!! Always love the content you two bring to us! Any chance you'd consider bringing in some stand alone or integrated DAC info? Some of us weirdos have vintage kits that long for good content on tying in the digital age... Happy Holidays ya'll!
Ok this is totally off topic but I love the vibes your partner and you give off. The videos always feel warm and cozy.
I appreciate that!
One of my favorite channels!
Pretty spot on content guys, as always,,,love your style,,and I was delighted because I actually have the audiolab 6000Aplay)) love it,,here in the UK where I live, it's a lot cheaper then in the US, so even better deal,,,tbh I'm like Kristi, I like to find the best product for the best price,, I just can't afford the real high end stuff,,, I'm in the hunt for a new pair of speakers for the audiolab,,,thx for your dedication and wish you all the best for 2022,,,