I have previously reviewed the excellent Marshall Emberton II. It is a beautiful speaker (as far as these things can be), durable, waterproof and has an impressive sound for its diminutive size. The new Marshall Middleton builds up that and takes things to the next level with a larger body that allows Marshal to have …
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The centre speaker is the most important speaker within a surround sound configuration as it shoulders the majority of the workload. The center channel carries roughly 70 percent of the entire soundtrack, and even more in specific moments. In movies, a significant portion of the action and dialogue unfolds prominently at the forefront of the screen, …
Apple iPhone speaker docks used to be incredibly popular. Originally these used the 30-pin connector, which allowed you to charge your phone and listen to your music on your phone at the same time. The 0-pin connector was last used on the iPhone 4 back in 2010 and was replaced with the Lightning 9-pin connector …
The Soundcore Motion X600 was announced earlier this month and will go on sale on the 6th of May. There is an excellent pre-order bonus where if you pay a £1 deposit (not refundable), you will be emailed a voucher between the 9th and 24th of May for £50 off. You then have 14 days …
Soundcore, by Anker, has announced a new portable high-fidelity speaker called the Motion X600. The speaker features what they call a “Sky Channel” providing spatial audio, something that has become increasingly popular with headphones and earbuds, including the Soundcore Liberty 4. Motion X600 Highlights Soundcore’s engineers have designed the Motion X600 to be the company’s …
Yesterday, Creative announced the Stage SE soundbar, which is designed to be small enough to fit under a monitor. It is on the affordable end of the spectrum, priced at just £70. Only the Creative Stage Air V2 is cheaper. Looking at the specification and price, it seems like a bit of an odd fit. …
Earlier this week, Sonos announced two new speakers, the Era 300 and Era 100. The Era 100 is a replacement for the Sonos One, with the One only being available until stock runs out. The Sonos Era 300 appears to be a new product or a replacement for the long-dead Play:3. The Play:3 was discontinued …
A couple of days ago, Sonos had one of its biggest product launches in a couple of years. They announced the Era 100 and Era 300, ditching the previous naming scheme they have used for years. The Sonos Era 300 is perhaps the most interesting of the two as it doesn’t really replace any speaker. …
I have previously reviewed the attractive Audio Pro C5 MKII and the superb Audio Pro A48 floor-standing speakers. I have now been sent the Audio Pro A15. This is one of the few portable speakers on the market that uses both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is also IP-rated, making it suitable for outdoor use. It …
I reviewed the Audio Pro C5 MKII back in December. It is a superb multiroom speaker that I think makes an excellent alternative to Sonos products if you want something a bit more aesthetic than a black box. During the review, I became aware of the impressive range of speakers available from the brand. I …
The Edifier MR4 was launched last year, and these appear to be the first speakers that Edifier classes as studio monitors. These are designed to be more accurate than other speakers, and they are normally used for production work. Specification Design The Edifier MR4 adopt a generic but attractive design for studio monitors. They are …
I have previously reviewed quite a few Cleer earphones and headphones. They have been a consistently good brand providing high-quality products at an attractive price point. I reviewed the Cleer Ally Plus II over a year ago, and I still use them quite frequently now. Cleer is now hoping to make a dent in the …
Following on from yesterday’s giveaway for the Edifier MP230 portable Bluetooth speaker, I am now giving away my review sample of the Tronsmart T7. This isn’t quite as refined as the Edifier MP230, but it is surprisingly loud. It’s IPX7, so it can handle getting wet, and its rubberized design makes it quite durable. I …
Speakers are not normally the best-looking pieces of technology in your home. This is fine by me, I value functionality over form, but every time I get a new speaker, I have to deal with my partners’ disapproval. She is not happy about my recent subwoofer purchase. For people who like things to look nice …
Creative Technology today launched Creative Pebble Pro, the popular Pebble speaker series’ latest and best addition, which boasts a compelling mix of size-defying audio quality, minimalist elegance in form, and a subtle yet distinctive personable touch of RGB lighting to adorn any desktop setup. Creative Pebble Pro lights up every desktop with its minimalist goodness. …
Edifier has launched its new wireless bookshelf speaker -the S1000W. Looking at the specification, this takes the excellent S1000MKII and adds in WiFi and all the services you associate with a WiFi speaker, including AirPlay 2, Alexa, Spotify and Tidal Connect. The WiFi connectivity also allows this speaker to be grouped with other speakers in …