Your Top Picks as an Audiophile 🎶

by OnWard PH July 26, 2022

Audiophiles tend to be picky with the equipment they use. If you are to utilize one of the sensitive senses, you will definitely be cautious about it. That is why we are rounding up some of the best brands to really tickle your hearing.

1. Mark Levinson № 5909 

This headphone is new to the headphone market but, the quality of this headphone really took it to the top. Mark Levinson is no beginner to delivering the best sound and now that they have translated this to the Mark Levinson № 5909, it is no doubt an effortless luxury.

Here are the highlights of this headphone:

1. Hi-Res Audio certified:
2. LDAC audio codec
3. Digital circuitry compatible with 24-bit/96kHz processing
4. Acoustic response up to 40kHz
5. Expertly tuned 40 mm Beryllium coated drivers acoustically optimized to the HARMAN Curve
6. Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, AAC and aptX™ Adaptive technologies
7. Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with three modes
8. Ambient Aware mode for situational awareness while on the go
9. Four-microphone voice array with Smart Wind Adaption
10. Available colors include Pearl Black, Ice Pewter, Radiant Red

The Mark Levinson № 5909 retails for Php 59,999.00. But if you pre-order now, you can get a Php5,000.00 discount! You can pre-order it here. 

2. Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar  

Your all-in-one home theatre experience in one sleek, state-of-the-art device can now be yours! It features five dedicated high-fidelity tweeters delivering studio-quality sound, six long-throw woofers producing extreme 30Hz bass, and midrange vocals recreated with breath-taking precision. AMBEO Soundbar delivers a 3D home audio experience like you’ve never heard before.

Here are the specifications:

Presets - Movie, Music, Sports, Neutral, AMBEO off, on (Light, Standard, Boost)

Number of channels - 5.1.4

Speaker type - 6x 4" longthrow woofer, cellulose sandwich cone

Total number of speakers - 13

Frequency response - 30 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB)

Weight - approx. 18.5 kg

Temperature Range operation - +10 °C to +40 °C; storage: -20 °C to +70 °C

Dimensions - approx. 126.5 x 13.5 x 17.1 cm incl. feet; approx. 126.5 x 12.5 x 17.1 cm w/o feet

Power consumption - 250W (Sinus), 500W (Peak) Standby Power Consumption: ECO Standby ON = 1.9W, ECO Standby OFF = 5.5W

Voltage - 100 – 240 V~ 50/60 Hz

Power plug - Country specific

Amplifier - max. 500W

Display - Graphic OLED with brightness sensor, status LED, AMBEO LED

App support - Sennheiser Smart Control App

Inputs - 3x HDMI In (v.2.0a), 1x HDMI Out (v.2.1 eARC); 1x Optical In; 1x AUX In (Stereo RCA); 1x USB (for Service/Update); 1x Ethernet; 1x Subwoofer Pre-Out (Mono-RCA, max. 2V); 1x Mic Input (2.5mm jack); Bluetooth; Google Chromecast; Media (UPnP)

WiFi Standard - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Network Services - Google Chromecast, UPnP

HDMI compatibility - 4K Video-passthrough; Dolby Vision-passthrough compatible

Bluetooth Version - 4.2, class 1, BR/EDR, BLE Supported Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC

Supported audio/surround formats - LPCM 2 Channel, LPCM 5.1 Channel, LPCM 7.1 Channel

The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar retails for Php 149,990.00. You can pre-order it here. 

3. Q Acoustics 3010i Compact Bookshelf Speaker Pair

 

If you are a fan of mid/bass drivers, the Q Acoustics bookshelf speakers are one to look out for. These speakers are slim-line & versatile designed to a shelf or stand mount to fit seamlessly into your chosen listening room with 25% increased cabinet volume from previous models delivering a larger scale sound and deeper bass.

Below are the specifications of this device:

1. Crossover Frequency - 2.6kHz
2. Dimensions - 250 x 150 x 235 mm (9.8 x 5.9 x 9.3 in) cabinet; 253 x 150 x 251 mm (10 x 5.9 x 9.9 in) overall
3. Enclosure Type - 2-Way Reflex
4. Frequency Response - (+3 dB, -6 dB) 65 Hz - 30 kHz
5. Impedance - 6 Ohm
6. Minimum Impedance - 4 Ohm
7. Power Input - 15 - 75W
8. Sensitivity - (2.83 V@1 m) 86dB
9. Tweeter - 22 mm (0.9 in)
10. Weight - 4.1kg (9 lbs)

The Q Acoustics 3010i retails for Php 17,500.00 but get it now on sale at Php 14,000.00. Buy here.

4. Q Acoustics 3020i Compact Bookshelf Speaker Pair

A versatile installment that you can put as bookshelf speakers or even a stand mount speaker, Q Acoustics speakers deliver beautiful sound and design into your homes using the latest technological advancements. These speakers have a 25% increased cabinet volume from previous models delivering a larger scale sound and deeper bass that tops the market.

See the in-depth specifications of these speakers below.

1. Enclosure type: 2-way reflex
2. Bass Unit: 125 mm (5 in)
3. Treble Unit: 22 mm (0.9 in)
4. Frequency Response (+3 dB, -6 dB): 64 Hz – 30 kHz
5. Nominal Impedance: 6 Ω
6. Minimum Impedance: 4 Ω
7. Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms@1 m): 88 dB
8. Stereo Amplifier Power: 25 - 75w
9. AV Receiver (2 ch. driven): 50 - 75w
10. Crossover Frequency: 2.4kHz
11. Effective Volume: 6.1 L (372 cu in)
12. Dimensions H/W/D: 278 x 170 x 282 mm (11.0 x 6.7 x 11.1 in)
13. Weight (per speaker): 10.59 lbs / (4.8 kg) per speaker

The Q Acoustics 3020i retails for Php 20,500.00 but get it now on sale at Php 16,400.00. Buy here.

Expand your audiophile equipment with the great selection we have in store. Check it out!

 

How do I pre-order?

It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. Click the pre-order links we provided for each product, input your contact details, and wait for our pre-order confirmation within 1-2 weeks to discuss how you can get theses products here at OnWard PH.

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