Edifier G2000 2.0 Computer Speakers Review – Decent compact, affordable 2.0 computer speakers aimed at gamers
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Edifier G2000 2.0 Computer Speakers Review – Decent compact, affordable 2.0 computer speakers aimed at gamers

I have never been a fan of headphones for long days in the office or gaming, I just find them a bit uncomfortable after a few hours.  I always use speakers when possible, but computer speakers can be physically large and often expensive. The Edifier G2000 is neither of those; these small 2.0 active speakers…

Creative T60 2.0 Speakers launched with SmartComms for £70 – Ideal for a work from home set-up with better connectivity & features vs Gigaworks T40 Series II
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Creative T60 2.0 Speakers launched with SmartComms for £70 – Ideal for a work from home set-up with better connectivity & features vs Gigaworks T40 Series II

It looks like Creative plans to upgrade most of its audio products with access to the new Creative App and its SmartComms kit. The latest is the Creative T60 speakers, which are more advanced than the existing T40 and T20 series by using USB-C connectivity rather than a 3.5mm aux in (though they still have that)….

Best 5.1 Speakers for PC Gaming in 2021 – Slim pickings means a home theatre soundbar or receiver may be better
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Best 5.1 Speakers for PC Gaming in 2021 – Slim pickings means a home theatre soundbar or receiver may be better

Page 2 has alternative options including soundbars Following my recent review of the Creative Sound Blaster X4 external soundcard, which has 5.1 output, I thought I would look into the best surround sound speaker options for PC gaming. In recent years, the trend has shifted away from 5.1 surround for PC gaming. Creative is the…

The best passive speakers for a PC for use with an amplifier & DAC [vs active computer speakers]
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The best passive speakers for a PC for use with an amplifier & DAC [vs active computer speakers]

Following on from my previous post covering budget amplifiers for the PC that can drive passive speakers. Let’s look at the various passive speaker options out there. The beauty of passive speakers is that the range of options is extensive. They cover all price points and physical dimensions. Used speakers are also a viable option…

Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers Review
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Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers Review

Edifier appears to have become one of the dominant brands on Amazon for speakers in recent years. Offering well-specced speakers at an affordable price point, as I write this, they are listed 9 times out of 15 on the first page of Amazon for active bookshelf speakers. Pricing ranges from just £89.99 for the R1280T,…

Anker Soundcore Icon & Icon Mini Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Anker Soundcore Icon & Icon Mini Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

Anker has recently introduced some new portable Bluetooth speakers into their line up in the form of the Soundcore Icon and the Soundcore Icon Mini. Priced at £54.99 and £29.99 respectively these new speakers are designed to be ultra-portable and rugged, perfect for taking out on adventurous days, camping and holidays. Soundcore Icon The larger…

Tibo PLUS 2.1 Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers Review
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Tibo PLUS 2.1 Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers Review

Bluetooth speakers tend to come in the form of a single unit either a small compact portable speaker or soundbar. If you are looking for something more suitable as a desktop speaker that can take audio from your PC or laptop as well as giving you the freedom to stream via Bluetooth then the Tibo…

Denon Envaya Bluetooth speaker range for music on the move, in any situation

Denon Envaya Bluetooth speaker range for music on the move, in any situation

Denon, a leading manufacturer of home entertainment products with over 100 years of audio expertise, announces the launch of its new Envaya Bluetooth speaker range. The perfect speakers for music lovers with a passion for quality sound on the move, in any situation. The collection comprises of three models: Envaya, Envaya Mini and Envaya Pocket….

Braven Ready Pro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Review

Braven Ready Pro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Review

Having previously reviewed the fantastic Ultimate Ears Megablast I have recently been reviewing the more affordable Braven Read Pro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. At the time of writing there does not appear to be any UK availability but it is $149.99 direct from Braven and on Amazon. Braven does have listings on Amazon but this specific…

Logitech MX Sound Bluetooth Computer Speakers Review
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Logitech MX Sound Bluetooth Computer Speakers Review

The Logitech MX Sound speakers are an affordable pair of computer speakers that offer Bluetooth connectivity as well as the usual AUX. Priced at £74.99, they are in the same price bracket as our recently reviewed Edifier R1010BT speakers and offered the same peak volume of 24 W peak/12 W RMS. The design between the…

Edifier E25 Luna Eclipse Bluetooth Speakers Review
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Edifier E25 Luna Eclipse Bluetooth Speakers Review

Following on from my review of the Edifier R1010BT Powered Bluetooth Speakers, I have also been testing the Edifier E25 Luna Eclipse Bluetooth Speakers. Priced at £149.99 the Luna Eclipse speakers deviate from the traditional design of the previous Edifier review; these have a much more modern design consisting of a sort of alien looking…

Edifier R1010BT Powered Bluetooth Speakers Review
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Edifier R1010BT Powered Bluetooth Speakers Review

Edifier offers a vast range of speakers that are available on Amazon that suit every budget and almost any need. I have previously reviewed several of their models before, with them primarily being 2.1 based systems. The Edifier R1010BT powered Bluetooth speakers are a more traditional bookshelf style design in a 2.0 format. These are…