We keep going with more firepower, and the size of the specimen goes up. Now we have a pair of Samson near-field/main monitors, reinforced by a hard-hitting subwoofer. Resolv A6, in action
We open the carefully designed packaging and find a good-sized pair. A 6.5" woofer driven by a powerful 75 W and a 1.5" tweeter, driven by 20 W. You can see their pro character on the back, with a high-frequency response control via a 4-position knob (in 3 dB steps) and a variety of connectivity options. Both balanced and unbalanced, of course, with RCA, XLR and TRS 1/4" connectors.

But moving on from the tech specs, as I promised, let's focus on the practical result.

We ran the mix through the A6s without the sub at first. The sonic finish is a big contrast with the pairs tested earlier. These Samsons give us a powerful, rather dense mix. I have to say that to run all these tests objectively, you have to rest between pairs. The ear gets used to what it's hearing, and when you switch, it feels strange. So that is exactly what I did. I waited.

I came back the next day to hear the Samsons “fresh.” I adjusted their treble response, positioned them more correctly (relative to my ears) and... voilà.

A steady pair, in my opinion with less midrange presence than the Mackies, and a less aggressive presentation overall. I sincerely believe that for purely musical mixes, these A6s are more than ready to cover the entire frequency spectrum, without the subwoofer. If the idea is also to get into more textures, such as soundtracks, effects, film and 5.1 mixing, things may change. Anyway, I insist, this is a personal opinion.

The sub88
A complete component. Look at the connectivity on its back panel for inputs and outputs: RCA and XLR (unbalanced, balanced). The phase switch, its frequency control knob (from 40 Hz to 150 Hz) and so on...

We add the subwoofer to the test. I'd sum it up in two words, in the style of Jesulín (a famous Spanish bullfighter known for his way of speaking): pow-erful.

We can control its presence (output) through volume, phase change and frequency cutoff. What's guaranteed, as we raise its presence in the mix, is its sheer authority.

What Stands Out About the Package
For me, first of all, the price. It sits in a truly appealing price bracket for what it offers. Next, its finish: a well-built 2.1 system with carefully considered details. Then there's the system's remote control. Curious, isn't it? Don't crawl around on the floor to reach the back of the sub; do it like a gentleman, sitting at your workstation.

In short, I think it's a very interesting option as your first listening system (even without the sub). It's also attractive when combined with a slightly brighter pair with more defined mids, for example the Avantones or the Blue Skys. If you're comfortable with “punch,” this system is definitely yours.

Samson Resolv A6
Speakers: Woofer: 6.5" - Tweeter: 1.25"
Power: Bass 75 W – Treble 25 W
Dimensions: 2.6 x 32.4 x 25.1 cm
Weight (each): 8.2 kg

Samson Resolv Sub 88
Includes remote control
Power: 80 W
Crossover frequency: Variable 40 Hz-150 Hz
Dimensions: 34.7 x 31.2 x 31.2 cm
Weight: 10 kg