Master List of New Speakers

[davidgale]

Wharfedale Super Linton https://www.wharfedale.co.uk/super-linton/
Visually very similar (if not identical) to regular Lintons. However what is promised here is better driver technology. Price-wise expect a significant increase. In Europe around EUR 2000/pair (compared to EUR 1000-1200/pair for regular Lintons). Available starting mid-November.

 

[VintageFlanker]

(compared to around EUR 1200/pair for regular Lintons)

It was more around 849€ the pair (without stands) for months, now...

Price with stands is now 2299€.

 

[goat76]

Visually very similar (if not identical) to regular Lintons. However what is promised here is better driver technology.

Let's say the Super Linton’s measures pretty similar to the regular Linton’s which are already considered to be measuring well, what does the better driver technology do for the sound of the speakers?

 

[cavedriver]

Let's say the Super Linton’s measures pretty similar to the regular Linton’s which are already considered to be measuring well, what does the better driver technology do for the sound of the speakers?

according to Wharfedale's pretty thorough sales documentation they've put out, better tweeter performance and tighter, deeper bass from the new drivers and perhaps greater detail (less distortion?) from the new crossover:

SUPER LINTON - WHARFEDALE

www.wharfedale.co.uk

 

[beagleman]

Let's say the Super Linton’s measures pretty similar to the regular Linton’s which are already considered to be measuring well, what does the better driver technology do for the sound of the speakers?

According to Erin, ability to be placed close to wall without boomy bass, and a bit better deep bass, a somewhat smoother response, and better distortion measurements and lack of compression at high levels.

Stuff that is hard to "See", but a good bit of improvement. Took it from very good to great I guess?

 

[cavedriver]

Unfortunately Wharfedale chose to use a shelved bass approach similar to Revel and some others, which is great when you will have the speakers within a foot or so of a wall, but which results in rather poor bass performance if they are 3-4 feet from the wall. This was probably a good decision for 90% of their customers since these are large standmounts or bookshelf speakers that are great for smaller to medium sized rooms, but for at least one of the rooms where I was using them it doesn't work.

 

[MoreWatts]

Dynaudio Confidence 20A. Active speaker. Info from SoundStageHiFi.

"The 20A, an active version of Dynaudio’s passive Confidence 20, employs a 400W amplifier for the midrange-woofer and a 100W amplifier for the tweeter, both amps supplied by Denmark’s Pascal Audio. The amplifiers and digital circuitry are integrated into its bespoke stand.... a two-way design featuring only a 1.1″ tweeter and a 7″ midrange-woofer....

The Confidence 20A won’t be available until the first quarter of 2025. The projected price is $24,000 a pair in the US (€20,000/pair in Europe, including VAT). This price includes the bespoke stands, which are integral to the design. Prospective buyers should be mindful that the built-in electronic circuitry does not include streaming capability or full-blown room correction, though there are dials on the stand to adjust for room placement and overall tonal balance."

The stand appears to have balanced inputs (could be digital AES also?) and either a USB or Ethernet port. The description makes it sound like these speakers are an all analog system, however.

A testament to the wonder of sighted-listening evaluations: "...they sound amazing, like they have three subwoofers attached."

 

[thewas]

Totem Acoustic KIN One

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KIN ONE - Totem Acoustic Loudspeakers

The NEW KIN ONE was created to provide a simple yet remarkable audio solution. When paired with the KIN AMP it will ensure a musical, lifelike performance. The KIN ONE doesn’t follow in the steps of its predecessor as it’s blazing ahead of virtually every small speaker made today. Taking...

totemacoustic.com

EAC review and measurements is now online:

As often with such brands rather good drivers but mediocre engineering/tuning.

 

[VintageFlanker]

As often with such brands rather good drivers but mediocre engineering/tuning.

Quite a mediocre brand overall, indeed.

 

[Bleib]

MOONDROP M4P-MTM Professional Speaker Series​

Their own measurements looks impressive apart from just 60hz, not very deep for 2 drivers per speakers

MOONDROP M4P-MTM Professional Speaker Series

shenzhenaudio.com: professional headphone, earphone, amplifier, dac, decoder, hifi player, cable supermarket. you will find good price here.

shenzhenaudio.com

 

[thewas]

Their own measurements looks impressive apart from just 60hz, not very deep for 2 drivers per speakers

Because they cherrypick and just show the horizontal directivity and not the vertical one which is problematic on such configurations.

 

[Bleib]

Because they cherrypick and just show the horizontal directivity and not the vertical one which is problematic on such configurations.

Yes, but generally I think tons of speakers are rather poor vertically

 

[kimmosto]

Because they cherrypick and just show the horizontal directivity and not the vertical one which is problematic on such configurations.

Maybe but not necessarily. MTM enables more than one possibility to design vertical plane. Especially as active 2.5-way with FIR. For example this could be "Aalto 3.2 Active Pro" with Purifi 6.5X-NLA woofers. This is just theoretical show but certainly possible.

 

[thewas]

Maybe but not necessarily. MTM enables more than one possibility to design vertical plane. Especially as active 2.5-way with FIR. For example this could be "Aalto 3.2 Active Pro" with Purifi 6.5X-NLA woofers. This is just theoretical show but certainly possible.
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Sure, I have also made some not too shabby DIY 2.5-ways myself, but the above example is a passive 2-way.

 

[kimmosto]

Sure, I have also made some not too shabby DIY 2.5-ways myself, but the above example is a passive 2-way.

This is equalized passive MTM 2.5-way with the same drivers and dimensions.

I'm still questioning assumed conceptual problems in vertical plane - especially if design target is to increase vertical directivity.

 

[VintageFlanker]

Dynaudio The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Natural harmony

Legendary Danish sound meets devoted Japanese craft.

dynaudio.com

 

[thewas]

Dynaudio The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Natural harmony

Legendary Danish sound meets devoted Japanese craft.

dynaudio.com

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It was presented 8 months ago and still doesn't seem to be available anywhere which is quite weird. Anyway without grilles it seems to have quite some unnecessary edge diffraction issues just for design reasons and have a feeling it won't be cheap either, guess for people who prioritise design and exclusivity.

 

[VintageFlanker]

New high end monitoring range at Focal, "Utopia Main" :

Utopia Main 112 :

Utopia Main 212 :

Utopia Main - Enceintes de monitoring Focal Professional | Focal

Les moniteurs de studio Utopia Main de Focal offrent une précision ultime, une puissance exceptionnelle et des fonctionnalités avancées pour révolutionner l’expérience d’enregistrement, de mixage et de mastering.

www.focal.com

 

[JustJones]

New high end monitoring range at Focal, "Utopia Main" :
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Utopia Main 112 :
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Utopia Main 212 :
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Utopia Main - Enceintes de monitoring Focal Professional | Focal

Les moniteurs de studio Utopia Main de Focal offrent une précision ultime, une puissance exceptionnelle et des fonctionnalités avancées pour révolutionner l’expérience d’enregistrement, de mixage et de mastering.

www.focal.com

Price to match as well.

These new products can be found at the brand's retailers, at the manufacturer's announced price of €26,000 per pair for the UM 112, and €46,000 per pair for the UM 212.

Focal dévoile les nouvelles enceintes Utopia Main, les UM 112 et UM 212 - NAMM 2025

À quelques jours du NAMM, Focal largue une petite bombe avec la série haut de gamme Utopia Main.

fr.audiofanzine.com

 

[jeffme]

doesn't seem to be available anywhere which is quite weird

Is it as weird as calling the speaker "The Bookshelf" and then showing it on a tripod stand? ; )