AXPONA 2026 - Best in Show - Benchmark & Aretai
"The Aretai Contra 200F loudspeakers were driven by two Benchmark AHB2 power amplifiers, paired with a Benchmark HPA4 pre-amp/headphone amp."
"It was clearly a successful pairing as the speakers presented a punchy and dynamic representation of everything from jazz to classical to EDM. And that 25 Hz bass extension made itself known, not just in your ears, but deep in your gut with visceral impact."
"Featuring a three-way design and a tweeter waveguide that looks like a horn instrument, the Aretei throws a realistic soundstage and can reach all the way down to about 25 Hz."
