News

Expect ‘nape-tingling’ experiences from Opera’s Prima V2 stand-mounts says David Vivian at the-ear.net. “Serious hi-fi speakers usually fly or dive according to a sensitive balance of attributes, and this is where the Prima V2 is nothing short of masterful. Voices sound palpably authentic, textures rendered with convincing body and presence (with) tonal beauty, natural vocal reproduction, expansive imaging and effortless musical flow. At the price, it doesn’t get much better than that.” REVIEW HERE PRODUCT

The idea of adding a subwoofer to music systems is gaining traction, especially when it comes with size-defying bass and control, as Mark Craven confirms in July’s Hi Fi Choice. He says: “Used in 2.1-channel setups, the compact Perlisten is brilliant at filling in the low octaves, but even more deep-reaching towers enjoy greater bass slam and control…The R8s latches onto every bass element, delivering them with speed, attack and definition scoring brownie points right

Opera’s Mezza V2 speakers major on speed, tonality and vocal transparency as Martin Virgo discovers for audiograde.uk. It’s “what these speakers do with voices, which I love whatever the genre”. This is a speaker “that I could listen to for many hours, and I’m sure many readers will too. A night at the Opera? I had quite a few, and enjoyed every one.” PRODUCT HERE REVIEW HERE 

Martin Dew at AVForums is the latest reviewer to shower Primare’s Allt-i-Ett all-in-one system with positives. It offers balanced and detailed music, authoritative and articulate bass, dazzling design profile, precision manufacturing and class-leading automated room EQ: “if focused, pleasing sound is what you’re after – and space is at a premium – then the Allt-i-Ett is a wonderful addition to any living room, bedroom or office…I could easily have been listening to a pair of

The irrepressible Giancarlo Massironi at The Speaker Shack says: “The new Opera Prima V2 speakers are among the most beautiful standmounts I’ve had (and) they sound every bit as good as they look. The tweeter and top end are among one of the best I’ve heard from a standmount speaker…They deliver impressive scale and bass for their size and…need to be at the top of your audition list, a true Italian beauty.” PRODUCT HERE REVIEW