In the golden age of vinyl, not every audiophile could splash out on exotic exotica—but Max Townshend changed the game with the Townshend Rock turntable, transforming a pricey prototype into a bulletproof powerhouse of engineering that put elite sound within reach of the masses. As Jonathan Gorse details in The Ear’s riveting head-to-head showdown, “Rock […]
The debate over speaker cables—do they really sound different, or is it all placebo?—just got a fresh jolt from Headphonesty’s September 2025 article, “Standard Tests Have Been Hiding What Makes Cables Sound Different for Decades,” where veteran engineer Joakim Juhl (of OePhi Cables) dismantles the myth that frequency response (FR) and total harmonic distortion (THD) […]
The difference wasn’t trivial.”
In a world where hi-fi headlines scream about six-figure behemoths, it’s downright rebellious to celebrate the underdogs—those vintage turntables that, according to thousands of audiophiles polled by Headphonesty, still smoke today’s high-tech platters in sheer musical magic. Alexandra Plesa’s freshly updated roundup, “20 Best Vintage Turntables That Still Outperform Modern Decks” (dropped September 30, 2025), […]
The Internet Is Buzzing: Happy Customers Rave About Townshend Seismic Podiums! Audiophiles worldwide are sharing their joy on audio forums and review sites, raving about the transformative power of these vibration-busting platforms under their prized speakers and separates.These podiums eliminate phase distortion by decoupling speakers from room constraints, delivering punchy, distortion-free sound that’s got everyone […]
Coherence, timing, and drive are as good as any I’ve encountered
The Definitive Guide to Vibration Control in Audio Excellence
There are few audio products that are truly revolutionary, that can legitimately claim to have redefined the state of the art.
Coherence, timing, and drive are as good as any I’ve encountered, while transient response (‘speed’ as some audiophiles prefer) is outstanding (i.e., percussion instruments sound like the real thing).”
Townshend bases working wonders with Kerr Acoustics to deliver a “crisp, immersive sound experience.”
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