Listen "The Linkwitz LX521.4 Dipole Loudspeaker Review"
Episode Synopsis
From the mind of the late Siegfried Linkwitz, Tom Martin reviews the Linkwitz LX521. Thoroughly impressed, Tom believes it may be a true breakthrough; listen in as he details its dipole construction, its precise yet vast soundstage, and more...
Tom apologizes for the lighting errors; he filmed this right before surgery and couldn’t re-shoot.
00:00-05:05 What is a "Breakthrough"?
05:05-09:18 What is the Linkwitz LX521?
09:18-20:47 Why is the Linkwitz a Breakthrough?
20:47-24:26 Notes on Proper Set-Up
24:26- How Did it Sound?
About Tom Martin:
Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer.
What Is The Absolute Sound?
The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.
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Tom apologizes for the lighting errors; he filmed this right before surgery and couldn’t re-shoot.
00:00-05:05 What is a "Breakthrough"?
05:05-09:18 What is the Linkwitz LX521?
09:18-20:47 Why is the Linkwitz a Breakthrough?
20:47-24:26 Notes on Proper Set-Up
24:26- How Did it Sound?
About Tom Martin:
Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer.
What Is The Absolute Sound?
The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.
For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound
Substack: theabsolutesound.substack.com
#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound
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