When the third is superfluous: TOP-5 home front acoustics 2.0 that can surprise even without a subwoofer

The speaker system of the German brand HECO Victa Prime 702 is an excellent choice for a large living room where a home theater is installed, and can be used both separately and in a 7.1 set. The speakers cost about $500 for a pair, which is quite inexpensive for their quality.

The case measuring 105.2x20.3x31.5 cm is covered with a moisture-resistant PVC film with wood embossing, has a laconic design and is available in several colors - white, black, beech, and wenge. At the same time, the grills are black everywhere. The set includes 4 rubber feet, as well as adjustable spikes, thanks to which the speaker is firmly installed on any, even slippery and uneven floor.

Gold-plated Bi-wiring/Bi-amping terminals are provided for connection to the amplifier.

The 3-way system delivers a relaxed, light sound in the 25-40,000 Hz frequency range , driven by a 25mm tweeter, one midrange and two 170mm bass drivers.

Power of 170 W for each channel, 2 rear bass-reflex ports allow the compositions to open up to the full, form a transparent sound picture and give quite deep lows with a slight prevalence in the midbass. Speakers play easily, transmitting timbres as naturally as possible, which makes them universal for any genre of music.

In conclusion, it remains to add that HECO Victa Prime 702 has been produced since 2012 and remains popular among music lovers and audiophiles to this day. Better recommendations are not needed.

The Polk Audio RTi A5 is a great two-channel system for small to medium sized rooms. Acoustics from the American manufacturer are offered individually or in pairs, at a price of just under $500 per unit and are definitely worth the money.

The speakers, each measuring 102x21x40 cm , are made of MDF lined with natural veneer and are offered in classic black and vintage cherry colors. Thanks to four semi-circular legs, into which the complete spikes can be screwed, the cabinets are stable on any floor. The front part is completely covered by a black fabric grill, which makes the speaker look rather strict and solid.

The two-way system reproduces sound in the range of 30 - 27000 Hz using 1 tweeter with a diameter of 25 mm, and two mid-bass drivers with diffusers made of polymer composite with a diameter of 165 mm, made using Dynamic Balance technology. Two front bass reflex ports improve the transmission of low frequencies, one of which is through - Power Port +. This allows the bass to work out clearly and quickly, without delay. In general, it should be noted that the scene is highly detailed and dynamic in almost any genre, although when listening to orchestral music with a large number of instruments, there may be a lack of scale.

To swing the speakers to the fullest, you need a good amplifier with a power of up to 250 watts. But many people recommend replacing native Bi-wiring / amping terminals immediately so as not to lose the informativeness of the musical material, especially with a weak amplifier. However, it is not certain that you will need it. For us, personally, the sound was quite satisfied “out of the box”.

Polk Audio RTi A5 is made according to all the canons of Hi-Fi acoustics and fully corresponds to its sound. Yes, it's not cheap, but given the good low-frequency component, you can save on a subwoofer.

The Monitor Audio Bronze 5 speaker system will suit users who are looking for Hi-Fi acoustic options with a reasonable price-performance ratio. The British manufacturer estimated the quality of Bronze 5 at about $900 and did not lose. The system has been in great demand since 2015.

The speakers please with their small dimensions of 85x16.5x24.8 cm, thanks to which they can be installed in any room without violating the aesthetics of the interior. MDF cabinets with a beautiful woodgrain vinyl texture are available in white ash, black oak, walnut or mahogany. For floor mounting, a special anti- resonance stand with legs is provided, with the help of which the column becomes stable. Protective grills cover only the upper half of the front panel and are attached with magnets.

Acoustics is equipped with two 140 mm speakers, one of which is low-frequency from 37 Hz, and the second is a combined mid/high frequency. Both drivers work in compartments isolated from each other, having a bass-reflex design. The mid-woofer port is directed back, the woofer port is forward. The ports are made using HiVeII technology, in which a longitudinally threaded flare reduces airflow turbulence. The region of high frequencies from 2.8 kHz is voiced by a tweeter with a golden 25-mm dome Gold Dome.

All this provides good sound detail, especially in the mid/high ranges, which allows you to build a wide and contrasting scene. The middle sounds smooth and clear, the basses are collected, and the tops are bright and transparent without obvious sibilants. In general, the sound can be called close to neutral, but if you really find fault, you can notice a slight dissonance in the dynamic transitions between the mid/high bands.

The system supports two -cable Bi-Wiring/Amping connection, a terminal board with two pairs of gold-plated screw connectors is traditionally located on the rear panel of the case, and to pump the sound to the fullest, you need a small amplifier with a power of 120 watts per channel.

Despite the low-cost class, Monitor Audio Bronze 5 looks and sounds at a very decent level. For those who will not have enough, you should take a closer look at the next model of the line - Monitor Audio Bronze 6 . True, and you will have to pay almost $ 200 more for it.

The speaker system of the Danish audiophile brand Dali Oberon 7 will appeal not only to its excellent sound with elastic and soft bass, but also to its luxurious look.

Kit 2.0 includes two heavy speakers measuring 101.5x20x34 cm each. The MDF cabinet with vinyl finish is available in 4 colours: white, light oak, ash black and dark walnut. Depending on the color scheme, the speakers are protected by a gray or black fabric grille, while the front of the cabinet is finished in white or black. The beauty and conciseness of the design is emphasized by an aluminium stand on rubber legs.

High sound quality is provided by 3 speakers divided into 2 lanes : a 29 mm fabric dome tweeter and 2 7-inch paper cone woofers. For a dense and elastic bass response, a rather large phase inverter port is located on the rear panel, which is why the speaker should not be placed too close to the walls so as not to limit the air flow.

According to the manufacturer, he optimized the cabinet design for a wide dispersion pattern, which achieved a homogeneous and high-quality sound even outside the central listening area. And indeed it is. Dali Oberon 7 sounds quite homogeneous without significant harmonic and frequency distortion. The scene is clear, crisp, without blurring, the frequency response is flat over the entire range of 36 - 26000 Hz, and with a good amplifier, the system heats up to 360 watts without strain.

You will have to pay almost $1200 for all this splendor, but Dali Oberon 7 is worth it, as it captivates at first sight, and from the first notes it makes you fall in love with yourself forever.

The Klipsch RP-8000F speaker system was developed by American specialists, taking into account the needs of the most demanding users in terms of sound and appearance. The manufacturer estimated his efforts at almost $1,500. Let's see how fair this figure is.

RP-8000F attracts at first sight. The speakers turned out to be not only massive (109.5x27.7x44.6 cm), but also weighty - 54.4 kg for two, certainly not for a small room. The body of the cabinets is made of high-quality MDF boards in black or brown finishes in ebony, walnut and piano lacquer, and the entire front part is covered with a grill made of dense black fabric. For easy installation and aesthetic appearance, the speakers are equipped with strong aluminium stands on 4 supports.

We were pleased with the acoustics and remarkable power - for each speaker it accounts for as much as 150 watts. Two bands reproduce sound in the frequency range of 32 - 25000 Hz with crystal clarity, deep bass and impeccable detail. A horn tweeter with a titanium diaphragm and 2 ceramic-metal woofers with a diameter of 203 mm are responsible for all this.

The rectangular Tractrix reflex port at the rear of the cabinet greatly improves bass transmission, but it is better not to place the speakers too close to the wall so as not to restrict the airflow. The speakers support Bi-Amping/Bi-Wiring so each band gets enough power to increase speaker efficiency.

The Klipsch RP-8000F is a Hi-End speaker system that will definitely satisfy fans of cinematic sound and rich instrumental ensembles. It is powerful, efficient and effective. A real flagship, having which, you will no longer want to look back.