My Top Picks of 2023: Must-Haves Under $3000

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  • @ErinsAudioCorner
    @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +16

    Purchase (some may be affiliate links):
    Neumi Silk 4: amzn.to/3vdnCcZ
    Monoprice 4: amzn.to/3Rxlcxb
    Thomann Swissonic A306: shorturl.at/jtuyW
    ELAC DBR62: howl.me/ckaQ1BALXxL
    Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 V2: shorturl.at/gnJL1
    KEF LS50 Meta: howl.me/cieWOoWadSO
    KEF R3 Meta: howl.me/ck5H5EixFcY
    MoFi SourcePoint 8: howl.me/cleSP9AdFom
    Dynaudio Special Forty: dynaudio.com/home-audio/special-forty
    Purchases through these links can earn me a small commission - at no additional cost to you - and help me continue to provide the community with free content and reviews. Doesn't matter if it's a TV from Crutchfield, budget speakers from Audio Advice or a pair of socks from Amazon, just use the link above before you make your purchase. Thank you!

    • @cl65captain
      @cl65captain 11 місяців тому

      Thought the Warfdale Linton 85 was your favorite? 😀
      Bought 3x for L/C/R and then modified the crossovers with the same values but better caps and resistors... wow.! You thought they were good, you should hear it after the mods.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +3

      @@cl65captainI reviewed that one last year. So it’s not on my 2023 best of.

  • @kingtubbyleeperry
    @kingtubbyleeperry 11 місяців тому +125

    Erin, YOU are the best of 2023! Thanks for all the great reviews.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +16

      Well, that's a nice thing to say... and I will just kindly say "thank you". :)

    • @1337sim1
      @1337sim1 11 місяців тому +3

      💯% !!!

    • @katebloggs8243
      @katebloggs8243 10 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! Thank you, Erin.

  • @user-gb4np8it8o
    @user-gb4np8it8o 11 місяців тому +33

    Erin, I almost NEVER comment on the hundreds of utube sites I visit, but you deserve it. YOU and you alone have brought critical, needed audio info to us. That 'other' site could have, and should have been reviewing the speakers most of us can buy. He certainly has the funds to do so, and the contacts. On a personal note, you are the best, most kind, caring, loving guy out there. I wish I had you for a neighbor and friend. All of us out here care about you, and wish you to know that we are pulling for you. I wish for you to have a joyful and productive life.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +9

      That’s super kind of you to say. I could use more neighbors into this hobby. Would also be great to have extra help moving the heavy stuff around. 😂😂

  • @JosephTongret
    @JosephTongret 11 місяців тому +17

    I'm 42 y/o and I love life today, but man I miss the 90's! It was a different world and things were simpler in a lot of ways!

    • @larkop6504
      @larkop6504 8 місяців тому +2

      Amen, in the same boat. Miss the wild times of the 90s, escaped the West as it's in silly mode. You summed it up perfectly, life was a lot more simple and common sense was actually on tap.

    • @crk140
      @crk140 6 місяців тому

      90s were a great time to grow up for sure

  • @bearclaw5115
    @bearclaw5115 11 місяців тому +4

    I like that you don't seem to fall in love with particular speakers the way other reviewers tend to. You might indeed love them but you always seem to keep an eye on objectivity. All your analysis is deeply appreciated. Thanks for teaching me so much about speakers!

    • @shipsahoy1793
      @shipsahoy1793 9 місяців тому

      yeah you're thinking about the guy who in every review, he claims it's the greatest thing since the last greatest thing. he's basically just a salesman who tries to woo you with his enthusiasm; he doesn't really get into anything on a technical level, and honestly, he doesn't have the education. Erin, on the other hand, does the most comprehensive reviews, and covers the objective technical and the subjective.

  • @bmill7353
    @bmill7353 11 місяців тому +5

    Been on part of your journey Erin. Life gets better.
    I appreciate your efforts greatly!

  • @LifeAsISeeIt
    @LifeAsISeeIt 10 місяців тому +1

    Your efforts and contributions to this hobby are very much appreciated and I am sure many others agree. A thumbs up to you.

  • @sleepwait9613
    @sleepwait9613 11 місяців тому +2

    Elac dbr 62 cost 350 eur per pair in Italy/ europe They really are a no brainer. Compared them with the debut 5.2 and greatly preferred the dbr, much flatter and wider. Thanks Erin

  • @davidmojonnier1034
    @davidmojonnier1034 10 місяців тому

    Yep, I'm learning. Thanks Erin. 😊

  • @stevenma2010
    @stevenma2010 11 місяців тому +10

    Erin, you're the best at what you do, and the only reviewer i trust. I'm sticking with you to the very end, and I know I'll learn more from you in the years to come. Happy holidays!

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому

      Thelma & Louise style!

    • @stevenma2010
      @stevenma2010 11 місяців тому

      Yes! I'm firing up the Thunderbird as we speak....

  • @mariokolenko4322
    @mariokolenko4322 11 місяців тому +1

    Born in 1972, you tube just for fun watching, happy new year.

  • @Woot-Zee
    @Woot-Zee 11 місяців тому +3

    I understand, and from me you won't see a decline in viewership. :D
    We share the same passion, but I do not have the means (or the knowledge) to do what you do... I really respect this!
    Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :)

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +1

      I really appreciate the kind words. Merry Christmas to you as well!

  • @Douglas_Blake_579
    @Douglas_Blake_579 11 місяців тому +1

    Erin ... please know that your work is appreciated.

  • @IrenESorius
    @IrenESorius 11 місяців тому +3

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Erin,, ☀🌟💖❄☃🎄🎅🎄☃❄💖🌟☀

  • @jjchmiel78
    @jjchmiel78 11 місяців тому +9

    Your videos are great! You make very clear what is your personal opinion and let others judge for themselves. I appreciate that right after your measurements and explanation of them.
    ideas for new year. One video you spoke of budget friendly home theater. Maybe show some matching center channels to the bookshelfs? Another you spoke of getting the extension arm for towers. Maybe tower comparisons to bookshelfs? Especially in budget sphere where the tower is about the same or less than bookshelf and stand. Outdoor speakers and possible alternative applications like Atmos duties? As an example I recently saw OSD outdoor speakers that are Pendant style that hang from chain and claim 120 degree dispersion. I see that as a possible Atmos solution for living rooms with vaulted ceilings. Lastly SUBWOOFERS! Especially the big boys that fanboys like to bicker about. With Data-Bass not having updates in years, your truly objective style is missed in this area. Thanks for reading my Christmas wish list.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm actually measuring a few tower speakers at the moment. :)

  • @liamporter1137
    @liamporter1137 11 місяців тому +3

    Great sharing. Merry Christmas!

  • @John-ok8ts
    @John-ok8ts 11 місяців тому +4

    Love your channel Erin, glad to see life is getting better for you. Merry Christmas.

  • @yourchildrensghost9736
    @yourchildrensghost9736 11 місяців тому +3

    Merry Christmas Erin.

  • @zxobag
    @zxobag 3 місяці тому

    Erin, please make a top picks for near-field listening at different budgets 🙏🏼

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 11 місяців тому +2

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Excited to see what’s in store for the channel in 24. 🎄🎅🍻

  • @thorstenwieszniewski6875
    @thorstenwieszniewski6875 11 місяців тому +1

    You helped me more in 2023 than you can ever imagine! Thank you! So glad to hear that things become better and better for you every day after a not so good 2022. You are still at the beginning of your journey! Imagine how mighty a database like spinorama will become if we see 10 times more speakers objectively tested. The day will come, when speaker manufacturers can’t sell a single unit without sharing objective data with us!

  • @tvolkman88
    @tvolkman88 11 місяців тому +1

    Erin you are the man. Really felt for you after the divorce and selfishly I was concerned that you may not come back to the space. Really glad you are back and continuing to provide this service to the community. There are a ton of people offering subjective reviews but very few unbiased people giving objective data and subjective thoughts as they relate to the objective data. I do hope you continue to grow and generate more revenue thru this platform because you deserve it. Happy holidays!

  • @rippedgeek
    @rippedgeek 11 місяців тому +6

    Merry Christmas, Erin (and everyone else). I hope your channel grows even more and we genuinely enjoy your honesty and straightforward content. All the best for the new year too.

  • @jari121
    @jari121 11 місяців тому

    I'm just listening this through my Elac DBR62 speakers in my kitchen 🙂 Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @bherbo3943
    @bherbo3943 11 місяців тому +4

    Erin you're the 🐐. happy Holidays to you and all the fellow audiophiles out there!

  • @JosephTongret
    @JosephTongret 11 місяців тому +8

    Erin, I love listening to what you love doing! I drive all day for work and I play and replay your video's constantly. I really enjoy gaining a detailed understanding of things that interest me most and I've learned an incredible amount from your content over the last few years.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +3

      That’s cool! I do the same thing with a lot of my hobbies of interest. I listen to all sorts of podcasts and UA-cam videos.

  • @mnemonik61
    @mnemonik61 11 місяців тому +1

    Surprised no towers made the cut this year! BTW, love your approach to loudspeaker reviews; reminds me of the elder masters like Julian Hirsch (Stereo Review). Your in depth listening impressions backed up by rigorous testing is just what I want from a speaker review. 😃
    Doesn't hurt that your taste in response and dynamics largely mirrors mine! 😁

  • @ramondelgado6778
    @ramondelgado6778 11 місяців тому

    This hobby is just better with you and your work in it! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!!

  • @idc7305
    @idc7305 11 місяців тому +3

    Awesome video. Thanks. In terms of imaging capabilities, how would you rank the R3, LS50 and the Sourcepoint 8? Thanks

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому +1

      oof... I dunno... I just rememeber liking that factor about the LS50 Metas but it doesn't mean the others don't do it well, either. I just focused on other aspects that I really liked.

  • @FConstantino
    @FConstantino 11 місяців тому

    Hi Erin. Greetings from Brazil!
    Your greatness comes from your heart and your knowledge and we can feel it.
    Keep up the excellent work towards a fantabulous 2024.

  • @hassabsaeed9993
    @hassabsaeed9993 11 місяців тому +1

    Erin, we always wait your next video, your passion for sound shows in your effort, Also Knowing that you moving to new home means you are doing better in your life , wish you all the best and Merry Christmas

  • @Palindromeguy1
    @Palindromeguy1 11 місяців тому

    I only have a living room so that's why I chose monitor audio silver 300 in oak. I would love a video on the best living room friendly speaker.

  • @mgrmln
    @mgrmln 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for everything Erin! You helped me with my KEF LS50 Meta purchase. Regrettably, I bought them, from Audio Advice , ironically, before your review posted, but your analysis is spot on! I found some great PEQ settings that have made this my perfect desktop stereo pair. I always enjoy your mix of subjective and scientific reviews.
    Here’s to a wonderful 2024!

  • @nerdychefseb6197
    @nerdychefseb6197 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for your videos and help in the comment section. Happy holidays!

  • @BuffSquadBigBenni
    @BuffSquadBigBenni 11 місяців тому +1

    2024 will be Erins year, mark my words. Best hifi audio channel on youtube ❤

  • @youtube改名也太難了吧
    @youtube改名也太難了吧 11 місяців тому +1

    Merry Christmas! If the audio review had people like you earlier, it would have progressed much better.

  • @ChadAV69
    @ChadAV69 11 місяців тому

    Erin, you really help me learn more about speakers. Keep your head up, I'm glad you are doing better.

  • @BobbyBass-x6i
    @BobbyBass-x6i 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for all the reviews this year. Glad to hear this year was better for you. Hopefully 2024 will be even better! Merry Christmas!

  • @analogkid4557
    @analogkid4557 11 місяців тому +2

    They popped collars in the 50s too.

  • @UlTiReV
    @UlTiReV 11 місяців тому +2

    Merry Christmas Erin. Loved your videos and learnt more about measurement.
    Looking forward to more.

  • @chashint1
    @chashint1 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video.
    I really enjoy the way you present your reviews.
    Subjective opinions first and then objective data and discussion of the data second.
    I get no sense of salesmanship from your reviews, that is really appreciated.
    Glad to hear you have turned the corner from the divorce, it took me a while to get over mine too.
    As long as you make the videos I will watch them.

  • @yayhoo8848
    @yayhoo8848 11 місяців тому +1

    You are amazing in terms of your resilience. Thanks for your work!

  • @TruthHasSpoken
    @TruthHasSpoken Місяць тому

    Great review. I've narrowed down my choice to the KEF R3 Meta, the Ascend Sierra 2EX v2 or the Ascend Sierra LX (will buy a matching center). Using them for a 15'w x 19'L x 9'h family room with a listening position about 14' back. They will be sitting on a bookshelf. I've listened to the KEF R3 Meta's and really like them. Have a 15+ yr old 70w Denon AVR and will likely upgrade. Looking at the Denon 3800 or 4800 and Marantz Cinema 50 as with either I can get Dirac live. Listening use is a mix of TV and 80's and 90's soft rock. Open to any insights from anyone on the three speaker choices. :). (note, I assume the review on the Sierra 1 v2 is a good proxy for the Ascend speakers that I am looking at).

  • @pedroortiz9744
    @pedroortiz9744 11 місяців тому

    Happy Hollydays and Thank you for the reviews, have a great year

  • @SchmatzDieKatz
    @SchmatzDieKatz 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for all your content. I am not interested getting new speakers in the near future, but your videos are unique and very entertaining/interesting.
    Greetings from Germany and Happy Christmas to you and everybody else out there!

  • @matiaserp
    @matiaserp 11 місяців тому

    Erin, your work is awesome and we are very lucky to have you. Cheers from Brazil. Happy holidays!

  • @TheJanakev
    @TheJanakev 9 місяців тому

    Thanks buddy. Great video as always. I appreciate your efforts in testing speakers. I share your interest in sound reproduction. I do learn stuff from your videos.

  • @juicebox853
    @juicebox853 11 місяців тому

    Thanks, Erin.

  • @x-techgaming
    @x-techgaming 11 місяців тому

    Nice to see some larger speakers, and not JUST bookshelves.

  • @NosEL34
    @NosEL34 11 місяців тому +1

    What?? You weren't part of the popped collar crew?😂😂
    Great content this year. Your channel is unique and just friggin awesome. You seem like you are in a good place (mentally) and looking healthy. Not too long ago everything was upside down for you. I've been on that rollercoaster once as well. I'm glad you've found yourself again. Your channel was truly outstanding this year..I appreciate all the information and knowledge you kindly passed along to us. Happy Holidays, God Bless, and Rock on!

  • @mattholland315
    @mattholland315 11 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas Erin! All the best for 2024!

  • @m4nc1n1
    @m4nc1n1 11 місяців тому

    Two sets I just picked up. PSB Alpha P5 and Klipsch The Fives. Both really good (Only get The Fives on sale tho).

  • @MrRocktuga
    @MrRocktuga 11 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas, Erin.
    Wonderful channel all year long.

  • @Bobby12many
    @Bobby12many 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for all you do, Erin! Hoping 2024 is your best yet

  • @jazzbase412
    @jazzbase412 11 місяців тому

    I appreciate what you do for us. You really break it down and put it where everybody could get it.

  • @adamcfada5071
    @adamcfada5071 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for all your hard work. Merry Christmas Erin. 🎅 🎉

  • @supersportimpalass
    @supersportimpalass 11 місяців тому

    I came across your channel when trying to decide between the Klipsch RP-600M and mk2. I do like your style of review and measurement comparisons which dies help me have a better understanding of how speakers compare against each other. I would definitely say one of the best on UA-cam if not the whole wwweb. Thank You!

  • @philipvesterlund1253
    @philipvesterlund1253 9 місяців тому +1

    I really think its sad that people need to justify doing a job "not for the money", i dont really think it matters if you do or dont, as long as things you put out are high quality and the opinions you give isnt tainted by sponsors

  • @mikegoddard7354
    @mikegoddard7354 11 місяців тому

    Youre my santa claus! Glad to have you back and keep up the great work.

  • @davidcarr2216
    @davidcarr2216 11 місяців тому

    Recency Bias - Love it !!

  • @marksalamon619
    @marksalamon619 11 місяців тому +1

    According to Thomann, "The Swissonic A306 is regretfully no longer available" (at least this seems to be true for the United States...) I prefer active speakers, so I'm disappointed that this high-value model has already been discontinued. However, Thomann is still selling several other Swissonic monitors at very reasonable prices.

  • @armourine
    @armourine 11 місяців тому

    Have a good 2024!

  • @matthewfrazee3352
    @matthewfrazee3352 11 місяців тому

    I popped my mid woofer on my revel 126be Friday night. Using your link to order new 126s from Crutchfield. I was playing with my settings on my integrated and removed start up volume, had it maxed out. I will order a pair and use the extra 126 as a center channel. I think it might do a better job than my current center channel.

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  11 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear that. But I appreciate you taking the time to use my link. And, yes, it might just work better as a center channel (just make sure you stand it upright if you can) compared to what you have now.

    • @matthewfrazee3352
      @matthewfrazee3352 11 місяців тому

      I knew it will. I have and old klipsch center channel speaker that is horrible. I usually just shut it off and ghost the center but I wanted the revel be center but it is massive and expensive. Crutchfield has open box 126bes for $2950.

  • @tablameister
    @tablameister 11 місяців тому

    Great video - thanks for the service you provide to the community in measuring and reviewing these speakers.

  • @DearSX
    @DearSX 11 місяців тому

    Awesome year of reviews, thanks Erin!

  • @Lucasnxvii
    @Lucasnxvii 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for your hard work, Erin! I got some ls50 metas and a 10s mkII speedwoofer for my desktop/small room set up and I'm in love.

  • @ervinleblanc1757
    @ervinleblanc1757 11 місяців тому

    Idk if I commented but those speakers from thomman were a big surprise. That site sells a guitar brand that everyone talks about how good they are for the price. Harley Benton … when you said the site name It caught my ear. I almost bought a guitar to check it out. They’re the same as the speakers.
    Shipping and handling adds another 150 bucks or so.

  • @rainham1
    @rainham1 2 місяці тому

    picked up neumi silk 4 for small bedroom setup running fosi v3 48v power supply. sound is quite surpising.

  • @zefrog7482
    @zefrog7482 11 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.🙂

  • @Rene_Christensen
    @Rene_Christensen 11 місяців тому +1

    Merry Xmas, Erin.

  • @ChogTheGreat
    @ChogTheGreat 10 місяців тому

    Yeah, Klipsch Sevens weren't a "stand out"? I am interested in a pair. 😊

  • @cruzingrsx4484
    @cruzingrsx4484 11 місяців тому

    Thank you my brother all the best in the coming years, stay strong ✌🏻

  • @kevind4061
    @kevind4061 11 місяців тому

    ty for all you do to help us all!

  • @roberleiton
    @roberleiton 5 місяців тому

    Erin, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! Enjoy a Lot your content. Depending on your tastes, do you prefer R3 Meta or Mofi Sourcepoint 8?

  • @JC.LC.
    @JC.LC. 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for all your work bringing us great reviews!

  • @deanfisher1656
    @deanfisher1656 9 місяців тому

    Love Kef speakers…..their voicing matches my preferences and have a set (R5). Listening to my Dali Minuete SE right now……At 2500 retail they are so fun and blow me away with their bass output. Would love to get your feedback on them……just caught your channel and I like how you keep it real with a blend a subjective and objectivity. Thanks!

  • @xsamitt
    @xsamitt 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for all the work you do! God Bless!

  • @davidcarr2216
    @davidcarr2216 11 місяців тому

    Mery Christmas & Best Wishes for the New Year Erin and a big thanks for all you do - keep on telling it as it is Bro 🙂

  • @kenm724
    @kenm724 10 місяців тому

    I love cheap speakers, especially used and cheap. Give how inexpensive the Neumi pair is I just might have to give them a try at some point.

  • @middleearthltd
    @middleearthltd 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent reviews so thank you for putting out great content.

  • @TheJimmyjames8888
    @TheJimmyjames8888 11 місяців тому

    Great stuff as always. Looking forward to your reviews in 2024. Hope you have a Happy New Year!

  • @hartyewh1
    @hartyewh1 11 місяців тому

    Swissonic A306 is no longer listed on Thomann. 305 and 308 still are.

  • @harisjaved1379
    @harisjaved1379 9 місяців тому

    Hi Erin thank you! Could you please review MoFi 10 ?
    Thanks

    • @ErinsAudioCorner
      @ErinsAudioCorner  9 місяців тому +1

      Done. Here ya go!
      MoFi SourcePoint 10 Review
      ua-cam.com/video/DcYVu0TQtDs/v-deo.html

    • @harisjaved1379
      @harisjaved1379 9 місяців тому

      @@ErinsAudioCorner YO! Thanks man!!!

  • @ckra2001
    @ckra2001 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for all your content, but timestamps would be very helpful!

  • @GadgetyMV
    @GadgetyMV 11 місяців тому

    😀Great intro, and content. In Europe the Swissonic A306 is no longer available at Thomann. Replaced by the A308? It uses an 8 inch woofer instead of the 6.5, is larger and 25% heavier. BTW, your channel deserves about 20x subscribers.

  • @joei4ever
    @joei4ever 11 місяців тому

    for me its funny how all these recommendations from different youtubers NEVER overlap, which just tells me that who gets the better sponsorship money, will sing praise to whatever it is.

  • @deathbykungfu
    @deathbykungfu 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for all the content. Merry Christmas!

  • @dagreatstoney.5869
    @dagreatstoney.5869 11 місяців тому

    Erin well done, and keep going 👍

  • @timh6510
    @timh6510 11 місяців тому

    Very nice list! Merry Christmas 🎄!
    I'll be watching future reviews for sure.

  • @gaurd3
    @gaurd3 11 місяців тому

    "Extra information".... I like that.

  • @swizlstik
    @swizlstik 11 місяців тому

    I’m wearing that same Morel shirt

  • @MrNickdino
    @MrNickdino 9 місяців тому

    How about the Swissonic X-8 (3-way) monitor from Thomann?

  • @1337sim1
    @1337sim1 11 місяців тому

    Awesome choices! Just to make sure when you say: use a subwoofer, you mean to high pass the speakers and low pass the subwoofer?
    Or just adding a subwoofer with no signal processing also does the trick?
    Thanks 😎

  • @Johnny32156
    @Johnny32156 10 місяців тому

    Any chance of testing fyne audio F500SP speakers. Not much on youtube on them and they seem like very interesting speakers.

  • @adsph
    @adsph 11 місяців тому

    Appreciate all your efforts. You bring a great fresh take on things. Keep it up.

  • @rogue050
    @rogue050 11 місяців тому

    Popped collar trauma intro, dude is adorable. Appreciate your thoughts, effort and content

  • @gillesrobitaille634
    @gillesrobitaille634 11 місяців тому

    Hello: What electronics did you use to listen to the Dynaudio Special 40?

  • @XudenGroupLLC
    @XudenGroupLLC 11 місяців тому

    JTR speakers in 2024?? Love the channel and the website.

  • @Harrisongrey19
    @Harrisongrey19 11 місяців тому

    This channel reminds me of that one scene in The Wolf of Wall Street… “we’re not f**king leaving!”

  • @readyforencore
    @readyforencore 11 місяців тому

    Have you tested any of the Hivi Swans speakers that Zeos is hyping? Would love to see a technical approach to those speakers. Thanks for the reviews!