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PRODUCT REVIEWS

We want to share some of our perspectives on the products we currently sell and have sold over the years.

These audio-video product reviews were created to provide an overview of the product and a profile of its capabiities, performance and context within the audio video marketplace.

JL Audio E Series Subwoofer Review

JL Audio has established itself as simply one of the best subwoofer manufacturers in the world today. They products have earned awards from around the globe. Until now, JL Audio was an unattainable price for many audio enthusiasts, until the release of the E-Series subwoofers. This is a review of the E-Series subwoofers.

Control4™ Review

Technology can be both a freedom and a frustration. The unprecedented amount of programs, channels, apps, formats, devices call for control solutions that work for you, putting you in control. This review is an overview of what Control4 delivers for you and your family.

Control4™ Review

SONOS provides a unique niche in the audio video marketplace, coupling reasonable sound quality with minimal fuss for hookup and maximum control from a Smartphone. This review is an overview of the SONOS advantages and shortcomings.

Revel F208 Speakers Review

Paradigm® Performa3 systems combines the most advanced speaker research and engineering of any speaker manufacturer in the world. Revel’s Northridge CA research and design facility is one of the most advanced in the world. This review is our impressions of the Performa3 Series speakers.

Anthem M1 Review

The Anthem M1 is a bold amplifier design direction from an accomplished Canadian manufacturer. The Anthem M1 is all out assault on building an amplifier with over 1,000 watts per channel yet still delivering an accurate and refined sound. This amplifier has almost limitless power reserves and delivers this power into almost any impedance without breaking a sweat. This Anthem M1 review showcases its capabilities and worldwide reviews.

SONOS Speakers Review

Paradigm is another Canadian manufacturer who has delivered decade after decade, award winning products. The MilleniaOne series delivers big performance from the smallest cabinets without performance compromises. The review covers the scope of speaker options in the MilleniaOne.

Paradigm Sub Two Review

Paradigm’s Sub Two must be experienced to fully appreciate what they have accomplished. This is a subwoofer that will play FLAT to 12 Hz! While that may seem just like another spec, you should know it is unprecedented in the entire era of subwoofers. This folks is a World Record Holder for subwoofers. And yes, it will shake the house plus the neighborhood. Why? Because we can! Read our review of the Paradigm Sub Two.

Nordost Blue Heaven Review

Genesis Audio has been a dealer for Nordost for over 20 years, and everyone who works here uses Nordost cables in some capacity. We use them, we believe in them, and believe you should too. They are for many of us enthusiasts and reviewers, their personal reference. Take home a set for yourself and discover the difference that quality speaker cables and interconnects bring. Nordost provides a clearer window into the musical event. Highly Recommended.

Clarus Cables First Review

Genesis Audio was the first dealer in the United States for Clarus cables. We carried their sister product, Tributaries cables for years prior and were familiar with the product build and sound quality for the dollar. Clarus cables provide the listener a very even handed and natural presentation of the music. CLARUS has two levels of performance, Crimson and Aqua. Highly recommended.

Paradigm Defiance Subwoofers Review

Paradigm’s line of Defiance Subwoofers is a complete line from the small but mighty 8″ to the largest size at 12″. The Defiance X Series of subwoofers deliver deep, powerful and accurate bass performance with Paradigm’s own proprietary ARC management system. ARC provides the user an acoustic software that analyzes the room and then balances the output of the subwoofer to acoustically optimize for room dimensions. ARC has been an industry gold standard since its introduction on the Anthem flagship processors years ago.

Nordost Valhalla Review

Genesis Audio has been a dealer for Nordost for over 20 years, and everyone who works here uses Nordost cables in some capacity. We use them, we believe in them, and believe you should too. They are for many of us enthusiasts and reviewers, their personal reference. Take home a set for yourself and discover the difference that quality speaker cables and interconnects bring. Nordost provides a clearer window into the musical event. Highly Recommended.

Anthem MRX Series Gen2 Review

(Discontinued – visit Anthem for Anthem MRX Series Gen3) Designed, engineered, and crafted in Canada, Anthem Gen2 receivers provide innovative and sensible solutions to home theater proceessing and amplification solutions on the market today. This review is for the – Gen2, with a design philosophy, engineering and craftsmanship embodied in the latest Gen3.

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Paradigm Millenia Speakers

Paradigm Millenia™ speakers offer sophisticated state-of-the-art Paradigm Reference technology wrapped in a sleek lifestyle design to complement any home.
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Revel Performa3 Speakers

How well do the Revel Performa3 deliver over the well loved Performa2 speakers? Our own Don Schmitt provides the analysis and perspective.

Beginners Guide to Hi-Fi Systems
by Cambridge Audio
How To Series

A Guide to Hi-Fi & More

Building a hi-fi system? Buying a set of speakers? Are you not quite sure where to start? That’s ok, building your sound system can be a daunting task. Visit our "What the Tech?" page for insightful and informative videos.