Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One Compared: Sonos One to be phased out, how is Era 100 better, and is it worth the extra £50?
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Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One Compared: Sonos One to be phased out, how is Era 100 better, and is it worth the extra £50?

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….

Audio Pro A15 Water Resistant Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Multi-Room Speaker Review – How does it compare vs Sonos Move
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Audio Pro A15 Water Resistant Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Multi-Room Speaker Review – How does it compare vs Sonos Move

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…

Audio Pro A48 Multi Room Floor Standing Active Speaker Review vs  Sennheiser AMBEO – Is it a soundbar killer?
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Audio Pro A48 Multi Room Floor Standing Active Speaker Review vs  Sennheiser AMBEO – Is it a soundbar killer?

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…

Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Review- Are these the best budget studio monitors?
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Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Review- Are these the best budget studio monitors?

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…

Cleer Scene Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Cleer Scene Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

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…

Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Competition
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Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Competition

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…

Audio Pro C5 MKII Speaker Review – A multiroom Sonos alternative with an attractive design
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Audio Pro C5 MKII Speaker Review – A multiroom Sonos alternative with an attractive design

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 Pebble Pro Announced for £66

Creative Pebble Pro Announced for £66

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 S1000W Announced for £400 – An Updated S1000MKII with WiFi, AirPlay & Hi-Res Tidal

Edifier S1000W Announced for £400 – An Updated S1000MKII with WiFi, AirPlay & Hi-Res Tidal

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…

Airpulse A100 Active Speaker Review vs Edifier S3000 Pro
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Airpulse A100 Active Speaker Review vs Edifier S3000 Pro

I have worked my way through most of the excellent Edifier active speakers, and more recently, I have been checking out the premium Airpulse range. Similar to Klipsch, the defining feature of these speakers is the horn-loaded tweeters which helps the speaker produce a wide dynamic range producing detailed highs and low distortion. When I…

Marshall Emberton II Review – A Small but mighty portable Bluetooth speaker
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Marshall Emberton II Review – A Small but mighty portable Bluetooth speaker

The Marshall Emberton launched a couple of years ago and has been a universally well-reviewed speaker thanks to its attractive retro design and excellent sound quality. The Marshall Emberton II has some small but useful improvements, and this continues to be a superb choice for anyone looking for a premium but small portable speaker. Specification…

Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Review

Following on from my Tronsmart Bang Mini review, I have been checking out the affordable Tronsmart T7. This is a 30W portable outdoor speaker that you can buy on Amazon UK for around £35. Specification Audio Codecs: SBC Bluetooth Version: 5.3 Bluetooth Range: Up to 18m/59ft (Open Area) Input Power: 5V/2A, via Type-C port Output…