Jam Rhythm Review – Among decent wireless speakers under £200, most are based on Bluetooth and increasing numbers offer multi-room operation (whereby sound from a single source plays to several speakers) all controlled from your phone or tablet. The Rhythm is at the lower end of the price range, but it also does multi-room, albeit … Read more
Monitor Audio Airstream S150 Review – This wireless speaker from a famous British hi-fi company isn’t new, but its price has recently fallen to a very reasonable level, is a low-tomiddling budget for a quality Bluetooth box, and in this case it buys you something that both looks and sounds distinguished. The 10-inch pillar, in grey, white … Read more
WITH ITS DISTINCTIVE barrel shape and the cross on the front, the UE Wonderboom looks a little like a modern interpretation of Monty Python’s Holy Hand Grenade. Rather than physically blowing things up, the Wonderboom portable Bluetooth speaker offers an explosion of audio. The design is tough and practical, too, with the Wonderboom IP67 certified. … Read more
SAMSUNG HW-MS750/SWA-W700 Richard Stevenson discovers Samsung’s Atmos-free soundbar still hits the high notes with his BD collection Smart system ready to rumble Fitting somewhere in the middle of Samsung’s burgeoning range of upper-market soundbars, the HW-MS750 is a mid-sized offering festooned with features and connectivity. As with the flagship K950 and MS650 tested previously, … Read more
Edifier r12u review – When it comes to buying a set of speakers, most people have three things in mind, the size, application and price. For example, you wouldn’t buy a pair of 3ft high speakers for your laptop, and you probably wouldn’t get a pair of 3″ high units to accompany your 60″ plasma … Read more
Speedlink Xilu Speaker Review – Speedlink is quite famous now for its line of mobile, Bluetooth speakers. The Portajoy, Playawave and Amparo range are all considered as some of the best portable speakers for your phone or tablet. This time round, we have the company’s newest portable speaker on test, the Xilu. This miniature cuboid speaker … Read more
The Continuum cone of B&W’s 607 S2 Anniversary Edition brings great clarity says Noel Keywood. Read our B&W 607 S2 ANNIVERSARY EDITION Review. The B&W 607 S2 Anniversary Edition I’m reviewing here, is a relatively small ‘speaker intended for a stand or book shelf. Small loudspeakers are not known for performing sonic miracles; getting a … Read more
KEF’s Wireless Wizards – The new LS50 wireless active loudspeakers from KEF are an all-in-one solution that take up little space but pack a mighty punch, says Jon Myles. A decent hi-fi system can take up a lot of space in your living room, with source components, amplifier, loudspeakers and the like. But need it be so? … Read more
Now that Mágico is in its second decade, it’s time to both extend and redefine its lines. This can be a difficult task: the company’s S and Q lines have crossing points and products like the new S7 can cause some ‘which is better’ confusion. This is understandable because the Mágico S7 is a damn … Read more
Edifier M1360 Review – Edifier produces quite a wide range of speakers. From simple (and inexpensive) USB powered units, designed specifically for those on the move to top-of-the-range surround sound systems that rival anything in the market. Yet in my experience they all have one thing in common: a realistic price for a stylish quality product. This … Read more
DALI Opticon 8 review – The flagship Opticon is a big deal in every sense and claims to offer the ultimate in power and precision If not quite the loftiest tower in this group (just pipped by the Revel), the Opticon 8 is certainly the most strapping with comfortably the largest footprint. It’s an awful lot of speaker … Read more
Dynaudio Emit M10 – As the entry model to its range, Dynaudio understands the importance of making a good first impression [wpsm_toplist] Having largely ditched its wilfully wacko designs, Dynaudio’s Emit MIO is a smart, well-finished box with nicely chamfered edges at the front that’s only slightly larger than the DALI, though once you’ve pulled away … Read more