Indulgr Magazine

The other day, I was lucky enough to catch Rob Watts at one of my local Hi-Fi dealers in Atlanta, Hi-Fi Buys, where he was filming a video for the launch of the new Chord Electronics Quartet Scaler. He was kind enough to let me give the Quartet a listen! Being a former Chord dealer, now Hi-Fi publication owner and writer, I’ve had plenty of experience with the full Chord lineup both in-store and at home with a wide variety of 2ch and headphone systems.

Audio Advice LIVE is back, and after attending an exclusive (and enthusiastic) press-only sneak preview of the show, there’s a lot to be excited about in 2025. The three-day event offers consumers an exclusive opportunity to see and hear the latest in home theater and high-performance audio from the world’s leading high-end audio and high-end theater brands.

Aluminum Valley Over the Rockies and hundreds of miles from San Francisco’s Silicon Valley, tucked in a quiet Colorado town, is what I now think of as the Aluminum Valley of speaker manufacture. And much like Silicon Valley, there is a certain innovation and startup mentality at YG Acoustics. Gone is the old YG, and under new and very technically inclined leadership, the company is revising and improving the engineering of the product line from top to bottom. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Join audiophiles and music lovers from around the globe at the ultimate audio expo! April 11-13, 2025 | Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL Over three days, explore 200+ high-fidelity listening rooms, thousands of products in the Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience, with live performances, educational seminars, and cutting-edge audio demos.

Capital Audiofest 2024 is America’s premier east-coast audio show. It marks the end of the high-end audio show calendar, and also represents a brief opportunity to announce what’s to come in the new year. This year’s show, though smaller than previous years, still left us with plenty to be excited about, as it seems several of the brands we’ve reported on are experiencing their own golden-age.

What does it take for a two-way speaker to reach the heights of the world’s finest? The YG Acoustics Carmel 3 could be the answer. Let me start by getting one thing straight: I’m not here for anything less than the best. As the ultra high-end reviewer here at INDULGR, my goal is to find the absolute best gear irrespective of price. I’m here for the crème de la crème. I’m always looking for the next thing to surpass my own standards. Anything less isn’t worth my time, and really, is it worth yours?

The Soulnote A-3 comes from a high-end Japanese audio electronics brand. It was founded in 2004 by former Marantz director, Norinaga Nakazawa. Soulnote reentered western markets in 2022 with a bang, offering electronics boasting exceptional build across a wide range of price tiers.

Dive into the depths of pristine sound with TAD Laboratories‘ latest masterpiece—the TAD-CE1TX-K speaker system. This variant, encased in a sleek, mirror-like piano black finish, promises an extraordinary auditory journey. Experience accurate, natural sound courtesy of TAD’s proprietary CST Driver, which ensures clear, solid imaging and ultra-wide-bandwidth reproduction.

Porsche Design‘s Studio Collection introduces a fusion of technological finesse and urban nomadism, featuring luggage crafted from high-quality coated polyurethane air mesh with a striking honeycomb structure for a modern, urban aesthetic. Enhanced with rubberized leather trim, the collection exudes a cool vibe while ensuring durability with scratch-resistant, weatherproof materials.

Indulge in the VÉHICULE Reserve Kopi Luwak Cold Brew Coffee, a limited-edition delight for coffee aficionados. Encased in a 200ml glass bottle, this brew features 100% wild organic Kopi Luwak beans—among the world’s most exclusive coffees—harvested from the Sumatran rainforest and naturally fermented by wild Asian palm civets. Slow roasted in Berlin at 391°F, the beans preserve their rich aroma and diverse flavors.