Yamaha R-N1000A review
Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms … the same symmetrical layout principles as do all the top amplifiers; Yamaha refers to its ‘ToP-ART’ (Total Purity…
“A sky’s-the-limit modeling environment”: Two Notes Genome review
F rench gearmaker Two Notes is best known for creating hardware that processes digital simulations of speaker cabinets and, more recently, full guitar amplifiers. But the company …
“An excellent range of tones”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
There will always be a time and a place for big, powerful 100-watt tube amps, but for a vast majority of guitarists today a smaller amp is much…
Audio Equipment vs Music Quality: Which Is More Important for Hi-Fi?
Headphones, an amplifier and audio files are the three crucial links in the audio chain. But which one is most important?
“The essence of my tone in a portable, versatile amp”: Engl unveils Steve Morse signature tube head
This twin channel head is powered by a pair of EL84s, has switchable power, MIDI, and an onboard noise gate – and it’s blue to match Morse’s signature…
Quick! Get the original Spark smart amp at a super low price for a limited time in Positive Grid’s big Labor Day sale
Despite now being superseded it still delivers phenomenally realistic tube amp tones and with a huge swathe of practice tools, it’s a brilliant companion in helping to take…
“An inconspicuous, fantastically priced and great-sounding workhorse, the IRX ONE is an easy recommendation”: JBL IRX ONE review
For those on a budget looking for a convenient way to project high quality audio for small to medium locations … is comfortable and ergonomic. Yamaha Stagepas 1k…
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The Yamaha True X Bar 40A delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and impressive frequency response for under $500. Just don’t expect the best bass without a subwoofer.
2025 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride Review
Yamaha gave its flagship motocross bike some minor updates for 2025 that enhance its already-impressive performance.
Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review
Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review: What is it … have huge experience in the Pro Audio sector. Then there’s Yamaha’s Acoustic Design Technology (also used on the…