Most discussions about speaker cables focus on materials. Copper or silver. Thick or thin. Expensive or affordable. At Townshend Audio, we have spent decades looking at a different question. What if the most important property of a speaker cable is not the metal it is made from, but its characteristic impedance? Our latest video explores […]
In June 2025, researchers Aleksandra Sawczuk and Bartłomiej Chojnacki published “Mitigation of Structural Vibrations in Sensitive Audio Devices
Discover the remarkable BAYZ Audio Courante 2.0 loudspeakers, expertly partnered with Townshend Audio’s Seismic isolation, F1 Fractal speaker cables and Allegri Reference preamplifier to create an immersive, natural and truly unforgettable musical experience.
Cryrus, Kerr Acoustic and Townshend Podium at the Bristol HiFi show 2026
At Townshend Audio, we’re thrilled to share the latest review of our Allegri Reference preamplifier by renowned audio critic Jonathan Gorse, published in SoundStage! Ultra. This in-depth analysis highlights what makes the Allegri Reference stand out in the world of high-fidelity audio, emphasising its innovative design and exceptional performance. As Gorse notes, “The Townshend Audio […]
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
