KEF Q11 Meta Review

YAY! We finally got in our new speakers and had a chance to cook up the KEF Q11 Meta review! We LOVED the old ones (KEF Q950) and weren't quite sure what to expect with this new design. Wondering how these sound or who wins the battle of KEF Q11 Meta vs KEF Q950? Read on!

Martin Logan Foundation Speakers in 2025

Martin Logan has some new stuff and we're here to tell you about it! Their new Foundation speaker line-up seeks to provide that Martin Logan sound signature that has been present in the Motion line for a long time BUT at a fraction of the price. Do they succeed? Read on! 

Martin Logan outdoor speaker on stake

Martin Logan vs Monitor Audio - What is the best outdoor speaker in 2025?

Rancho Santa Fe Outdoor Audio installation

We live in San Diego, CA for a number of reasons. One of these should be that we love not having to shovel snow for 6 months of the year. Our weather also allows us to enjoy our outdoor spaces more than friends in, let’s say Nunavut, Canada where it averages -3.5 F year-round. At Aire Theater Designs, we love celebrating the outdoors with great sound! Here’s our take on the best outdoor speakers in 2025 under $1000/pair.

Many of these models are the same as we featured in our "Best Outdoor Speakers 2024" article as they are still current models. We have one new entrant and some pricing has changed. Our contestants are: