Cheap portable sound that resonates with our reviewer I recall the first Bluetooth speaker I reviewed and it cost. These days, you can find them much cheaper, like Gear4’s new Soundwave. It’s one of many Bluetooth speakers Gear4 makes, but it’s at the most affordable end of its extensive range. While not exactly feature rich, … Read more
A no-brainer for novices, and handy for more experienced users, too. by samuel axon Adobe Premiere Elements 2018 offers most of the same basic video-editing features you’d find in other consumer packages, but it separates itself from the pack with tutorials and automatic curation and content-creation features that very nearly (but not quite) do all … Read more
We wake up to modern connectivity and our own choice of music Soundfreaq exactly a household name in the UK, but it is popular among audiophiles the world over, and for good reason, if the Sound Rise Wood is anything to by. This is a modern spin on the radio alarm clock and one that … Read more
We were somewhat conflicted prior to testing the Pure Evoke C-D6. On one hand, we want to be able to recommend it – we don’t see many decent one-box systems at this price, so it would be nice if this could fill the gap. On the other, perhaps we don’t want a one-box system at … Read more
Anyone drawing up a mid-range/premium soundbar shortlist will no doubt be intrigued by Yamaha’s YSP-1600. It shares some of the DNA of the brand’s higher-end models (the YSP-2500 and YSP-5600) but leaves more cash in the bank for Blu-rays. There are plenty of other prospect at this price, however, so can the soundbar do enough … Read more
Of 3D audio’s your thing, then this Denon AVR is where you want to be. It’s a tempting time to upgrade your AVR. With a rising tide of 4K content requiring HDCP 2.2 copy protection, UHD 2,160p displays and object-based audio formats, the stars are aligning for those eager for a movie theatre makeover. And … Read more
The Mu-so Qb is Naim’s most affordable system yet. Ed Selley finds out if its small dimensions can produce a big sound It’s fair to say that Naim’s product development over the last few years has taken the company in directions it would have been hard to imagine back at the start of the millennium. … Read more
Leema Acoustics has reworked its classic speaker into the Xen 2. David Price finds out how it compares with the original Once upon a time, two former BBC engineers decided to form a hi-fi company. Prior to starting Leema, Lee Taylor was the recipient of BAFTA and Palme d’Or awards for his work in recording … Read more
Like the rest of us, headphones have dreams and aspirations. They know they have to start out small with whatever phone, computer, or AVR comes to hand. But they dream of something better—of an amp and DAC tailored just for their needs. In short, they long for their dream home. If you’ve invested in a … Read more
What could be more logical than for a famous headphone manufacturer to offer an audiophile headphone amp? Still, the AT-HA5050H offers surprises on various fronts Hybrid electronics are nothing new in high-end audio, but products which mix valves (tubes) and transistors remain rare enough that this new flagship headphone amp from Audio-Technica is the first … Read more
The latest member of KEF’s EGG family updates the iconic speaker design. Ed Selley enjoys some over-easy beats As the revival in the fortunes of two-channel audio looks set to continue, we’re seeing companies adapt products that were originally intended for multi-channel use to more traditional stereo-orientated designs. In the case of KEF, the … Read more
A powerful portable and rechargeable Bluetooth speaker from Edifier The latest trend for Bluetooth speakers has been smaller and smaller sizes, to the point where some of the units are about as much use as a bean can and a length of string. (If the analogy escapes you, ask your parents). Yet this latest offering from … Read more