Press review
“If you want to experience the ultimate sound quality and comprehensive playback dynamics in a limited listening space, the Alumine Two.Five should undoubtedly top your shopping list.”
Chung-Hao Tao, Audio Art, 2025
“You’ll also grasp why I praise its lively sound and exceptional sense of ambiance, as well as how it can deliver a grand scale that defies its size, even capturing the weight and scale of a grand piano.”
Dai Tiankai, U-Audio, 2025
“Its captivating dynamics, infectious enthusiasm for playing, and well-defined, rich, and incredibly lively bass surprised me at first and then truly impressed me. At Stenheim, the joy of listening to music comes first!”
Dirk Sommer, Hifistatement, 2025
“The Alumine 5 and its SE version were speakers that could and would grow with your system and your musical ambitions. The A5-SX takes that further still.
Roy Gregory, GY8 Blog, 2025
“The Alumine Two SE redefines high-fidelity with its exceptional musicality and natural sound. Combining classic design with cutting-edge performance, this compact powerhouse delivers an immersive and dynamic listening experience like no other.”
Vincent Guillemin, VUmetre, January-February 2025
« …every element of the music is reproduced with remarkable precision and scale, making it a speaker for listeners who demand nothing less than the very best. »
Dai Tiankai , U-Audio, 2024
“… As it stands, the X-base upgrade to an existing U2 (or U3 for that matter) might be expensive, but boy is it worth it. It offers a new mechanical termination, new set-up opportunities and a new look. In fact, in performance terms, it’s a whole new speaker!”
Roy Gregory, GY8 Blog, 2024
”The Alumine Two.Fives are the single best pair of speakers I have ever auditioned in my listening room, regardless of price or system pairing.”
Eric Neff, HiFi+, 2024
“The degree of perfection in all areas of musical performance reaches dizzying heights.”
Bruno Castelluzzo, Haute-Fidélité Magazine, 2024
“Incredible performance from a modest-sized floor-standing speaker.”
Piero Gabucci, hometheaterhifi.com, 2024
“Majestic and awe-inspiring, absolutely worth the price”
Liu Hansheng, Audio Art, 2024
“I simply cannot overstate the way these speakers perform.”
Barry James Johnston, SoundStage Australia, 2023
STENHEIM wins 3 Best Sounds and is twice contender for Best of Show.
There isn’t a thing about this phenomenal loudspeaker I don’t like.
J. Valin : Feb 7th 2023
"The Stenheim Five SE is not just a great speaker; it is one of high-end audio’s greatest speakers.“
“These must-have speakers masterfully liberate the musical energy of the best recordings: they are real prodigies!”
” …extraordinary balance and precision while still forging emotional bonds with the listener. And it’s high-efficiency, too! An Editor’s Choice winner.”
“Up close and personal, the Reference Ultime Two is as impressive as it is attractive.”
“The Reference Ultime Two is soft, warm and comfortable, easily bringing out the music listening pleasure.”
“The first thing I noticed about the Alumine Three's basic sound character was how unusually smooth and well-articulated)they were.”
"The low-frequency control is excellent, and the cleanliness is unimaginable. The overall experience of listening to the Stenheim Reference Ultime Two was invaluable.
“The Alumine Three is a musical launchpad that explodes with life.”
“… a 2-way monitor with extraordinary balance and precision while still forging emotional bonds with the listener. And it’s high-efficiency, too! An Editor’s Choice winner”
"As expressive as possible, very dynamic, capable of an ultra-realistic soundstage, they are suitable for a music festival of all times. Well done."
“Simply an excellent balance of all criteria, and excellent sound.”
The Absolute Sound, US, April 2019, Jonathan Valin
“They capture all of the qualities I’ve pursued over the last 40 years, and I highly recommend them.”
The Part-Time Audiophile, July 2020, Marc Phillips
“At, or near the top of the finest compact loudspeakers available today.”
“(…) when I listen attentively , I find that the analytical power of the ALUMINE THREE is absolutely superior among the speakers of the same price.”
"You always can discover more from this pair of speakers"
“Reference Ultime Two SX, TAS REVIEW: Excellence, plus.”
“…the Stenheim Ultime Two SX is a must-audition. If you take a pair home, you may find yourself closing the listening room door, abandoning your inhibitions, and dancing.”
Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound, 2025