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Taga TAV-607F Review: Floorstanders at Bookshelf Money

Jakub Charkiewicz — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A surprisingly capable three-way floor-stander with twin 6.5" woofers, an angled-top low-interference cabinet, and an articulate, energetic sound that punches above its budget.

Verdict: Recommended - 7.9/10. Price: €699/pair.

What's good

True three-way design with twin 6.5" woofers
Taga Low Interference Enclosure (2nd gen) with extra bracing
Angled top minimizes standing waves
1" silk dome tweeter with TWG-I waveguide
Heavy-duty aluminum spike feet included
91dB sensitivity - works with budget amps
44Hz-25kHz frequency response - solid extension
Vivid, forward midrange with great vocal presence

Worth knowing

Vinyl wrap finish, not real wood veneer
14kg per speaker is light for a floor-stander
Soundstage favors directness over width/depth
Bass isn't earth-shaking - midrange-focused tuning
Treble can lean slightly bright on the wrong amp
Cabinet, while braced, isn't as inert as heavier rivals

Read the full Taga Harmony TAV-607F review on The Audio Stuff

Taga TAV-500B v.2 Review: The Perfect Start to HiFi

Jakub Charkiewicz — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Active 6.5-inch bookshelf speakers with built-in Class D amplification, Bluetooth, USB, optical, and a 30Hz bass extension that punches way above their €249 price.

Verdict: Recommended - 7.9/10. Price: €249/pair.

What's good

Active speakers - no separate amplifier needed
Angled top reduces standing waves and resonances
Veneer finish in 4 colors - rare at this price
6.5" mid-woofer with rubber surround and large magnet
1" silk dome tweeter with concave-diffuser waveguide
30Hz-20kHz frequency response - serious extension
USB-A, optical, RCA, and Bluetooth inputs
Subwoofer output for future expansion

Worth knowing

Plastic finishes feel modest in hand
Non-magnetic fabric grills (mounted via posts)
Imaging precision is good but not pinpoint
Detail retrieval is medium - won't reveal everything
Sensitivity of 87dB is modest
Crossover at 3.5kHz - higher than some 2-ways

Read the full Taga Harmony TAV-500B v.2 review on The Audio Stuff

Triangle Australe EZ Review: Cheating a Massive Soundstage

Jakub Charkiewicz — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

French three-way floor-standers with a rear-firing DPS tweeter that 'cheats' a massive soundstage - lively, detailed, and demanding the right partnering gear.

Verdict: Recommended - 8.1/10. Price: $4,999/pair.

What's good

Real wood veneer (or high-gloss) finish in 6 colorways
Glass pedestal with rubber damping isolates the speaker from the floor
Premium copper/aluminum binding posts - bi-wire/bi-amp capable
Heavy at ~40kg / 90lb per speaker - solid cabinet
DPS rear-firing tweeter for huge soundstage width and depth
TZ2550 titanium horn tweeter with mirror-like waveguide
Fiberglass woofers with dual ferrite magnets
Audiophile-grade crossover with copper coils and MET capacitors

Worth knowing

Treble can become bright/fatiguing without careful system matching
Demands 100-200W of clean power - not for cheap amps
Impedance dips to 3Ω - not the easiest load
Midrange can be slightly shouty on some recordings
Punishing on poorly recorded or compressed music
Soundstage depth feels slightly stretched

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Diora Acoustics Chors 5 Review: Speakers That Break the Rules

Jakub Charkiewicz — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A 2-way closed-box floor-stander with ceramic-coated drivers, fast dynamic bass with no port, and uniquely smooth treble - one of the most distinct speakers in its class.

Verdict: Highly Recommended - 8.5/10. Price: $2,499/pair.

What's good

Closed-box floor-stander - rare design choice
Ceramic-coated drivers throughout for unified timbre
Beautiful gloss white finish with multiple options
Premium glass pedestal and razor-sharp spikes
Distinct, dynamic, hard-hitting bass
Smooth, ceramic-influenced treble
Wall-tolerant due to no port
Color-matched white drivers blend cleanly

Worth knowing

Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire
Soundstage isn't pinpoint sharp
Midrange slightly scooped - vocals step back
Best at slightly elevated volumes
Detail retrieval requires active listening
May sound bass-light to some at first

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Taga Harmony DIAMOND B-60 Review: Is Neutrality in a Speaker Boring?

Jakub Charkiewicz — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Bookshelf speakers with no parallel surfaces, neutral and organic tonality, and a midrange focus that's so inoffensive you'll listen for hours without noticing time pass.

Verdict: Recommended - 8.2/10. Price: $1,099/pair.

What's good

No parallel surfaces - curves inward toward the rear
2nd-generation 36mm titanium dome tweeter
Silver-wired voice coil with ferrofluid cooling
6.5" non-pressed paper cone with 2 layers CCAW
Multiple finishes - matte and gloss
Two pairs of binding posts for bi-wire/bi-amp
Magnetic grills for kid/pet protection
Frequency response 36Hz-33kHz - punches above size

Worth knowing

Initial impressions can feel boring
Doesn't have a stand-out 'wow' feature
Needs 100W+ to really open up
Tweeter not in separate sealed enclosure (also vented)
Sub-bass extension limited - sub recommended for HT
Won't appeal to those wanting V-shaped excitement

Read the full Taga Harmony DIAMOND B-60 v.3 review on The Audio Stuff

Triangle Borea BR09 Review: The Best Budget Tower Speakers

Jakub Charkiewicz — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Three-way French floor-standers with three bass drivers, neutral tonality, and a bigger-than-expected soundstage - balanced, distortion-free, and free of overdone bass.

Verdict: Recommended - 8.0/10. Price: $1,099/pair.

What's good

Clean, slim aesthetic - blends into any room
Three-way design with 3x 165mm bass drivers
Driver Vibration Absorption System reduces cabinet resonance
Cellulose midrange driver - natural vocals/instruments
Frequency response 35Hz-22kHz - good extension
92dB sensitivity - easy to drive
Wooden pedestal with rubber pads + spikes included
Surprisingly large soundstage for a budget speaker

Worth knowing

Single pair of binding posts - no bi-wire option
Can sound a bit dry - benefits from warmer source gear
Lacks soundstage depth
Bass needs careful placement away from walls
Treble is spicier on-axis than off-axis
Light cabinet (23kg) - some resonances vs heavy speakers

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