![]() ![]() It’s really noticeable in “This Is America” by Childish Gambino and “Devastated” by Joey Bada$. Instead, I can just tell you that the bass on these new speakers hits hard without killing the rest of the track. Compared to the original Runwell bookshelf speakers, these new speakers have been re-worked entirely and, according to the company, deliver wider dynamic range and better bass extension.Īs I haven’t listened to the original Runwell speakers, I can’t accurately compare the two. The Shinola Bookshelf speakers actually mark the first time that Barefoot Sound has worked on a speaker pair that wasn’t exclusively designed for music professionals. The clarity of the audio is a credit to Shinola Audio’s collaboration with Barefoot Sound, makers of some of the best reference studio monitors out there. Shinola’s latest all-in-one speaker system doesn’t have the same power or wi-fi connectivity (or modern/intimidating aesthetic), but still sounds accurate and can still make the room - even large rooms - tremble. I know that’s a different beast, being a dual-powered speaker system instead of the one-active-one-passive speaker system, like the Shinola Bookshelf Speakers (and many other powered monitors), but I was still pleasantly impressed. Review: To be fair, right before reviewing Shinola’s new Bookshelf Speakers I had been listening to what may be the pinnacle of stereo sound in an all-in-one speaker system - the KEF LS50 Wireless speakers. Each speaker has its own power amplifier and is able to handle 230-watts per channel, so it’s a step up from Shinola’s offering, but it’s not that much more expensive. If you’re looking for the ultimate speaker system, check out the KEF LS50 Wireless ($2,200). ![]() They aren’t as powerful as these Shinola Bookshelf Speakers, but they sound terrific and are only $500. ![]() Take the new Audioengine A5+ Wireless ($499+). Update: According to Shinola, the above-mentioned “pop” was a known bug with early review units and it has been fixed for production units.Īlternatives: Powered bookshelf speakers with Bluetooth streaming are en vogue right now. It could be an issue that specific to our review units, but there’s a pop/thud/boom sound every time the speakers would power on or connect to an audio source, which was frustrating and made me feel like I was going to blow them out. There’s no app or wi-fi connectivity, so the only to wireless stream music is via Bluetooth. Watch Out For: Like Shinola’s other audio products, these speakers blend reference-quality audio with premium materials and therefore they aren’t cheap. If you have a turntable, especially Shinola Audio’s Runwell turntable, these wooden speakers look and sound great with that, too. They’re really optimized for people who are just getting into high-end audio as they’re basically plug-and-play speakers. Who They’re For: These are beautiful lifestyle speakers, designed to bring high-resolution sound into your home while also matching the rest of your interior decor. The speakers look great and are entirely made and assembled in the US. There’s also a USB Type-C audio port, which is rare and an ideal option for those who have Android smartphones that have ditched the traditional headphone jack. The speakers have numerous inputs and ways to connect, including Bluetooth, so pretty much anybody can walk up to the speaker and figure out a way to play music. The Good: This is powered active speaker system so you don’t need to connect them to a receiver/power amp play music - it’s hi-fi made easy. Like Shinola’s first bookshelf speakers, these have numerous analog inputs. The new speakers are designed to sound even better than the older Runwell speakers, while also having built-in Bluetooth. The company is now replacing its original active bookshelf speakers with new ones, simply called the Shinola Bookshelf Speakers, which have been re-engineered from the ground up with the help of Barefoot Sound, a leading manufacturer of pro-audio recording monitors. ![]() Since then, it’s released the Runwell active bookshelf speakers and a series of over-ear and on-ear headphones. Shinola’s audio division - Shinola Audio - has been slowly building out its product line since it announced the Runwell Turntable back in 2016. ![]()
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