So far, as part of my quest to find good affordable box loudspeakers, I have reviewed 16 models, in the August, October, and November 1987 issues of <I>Stereophile</I> (Vol.10 Nos.5, 7, &amp; 8). This fourth group of loudspeakers expands the price range covered, down to $329/pair and up to $1349/pair, and includes one model from California (Nelson-Reed), one from Canada (Paradigm), and one, Monitor Audio's "flagship," the R952MD, from the UK.

Meeting strangers at social events, I've learned not to say that I write about hi-fi for a living. It's generally a conversation killer&mdash;unless your idea of scintillating repartee is "People make a <I>living</I> doing that?" (Short answer: Not many, and not really.)

Meeting strangers at social events, I've learned not to say that I write about hi-fi for a living. It's generally a conversation killer&mdash;unless your idea of scintillating repartee is "People make a <I>living</I> doing that?" (Short answer: Not many, and not really.)

Meeting strangers at social events, I've learned not to say that I write about hi-fi for a living. It's generally a conversation killer&mdash;unless your idea of scintillating repartee is "People make a <I>living</I> doing that?" (Short answer: Not many, and not really.)

Meeting strangers at social events, I've learned not to say that I write about hi-fi for a living. It's generally a conversation killer&mdash;unless your idea of scintillating repartee is "People make a <I>living</I> doing that?" (Short answer: Not many, and not really.)