Sony has updated its portable Extra Bass speakers. The SRS-XB32 did win our group test of portable speakers last autumn, with its long battery life of 24 hours and good sound. But neither it nor its siblings had USB-C charging, this is in place in the new series. The XB33 has the same battery life …
The Sony SRS-XB23 is a speaker in a handy, portable format. It is large enough to get some volume and bass, at the same time the narrow cylinder shape fits well in the hand. A string sits on top, to hang it on a peg or rod. The speaker is completely dustproof, and is waterproof …
Do you find the sound from your TV thin, tinny and indistinct? Then it’s time to hit the bar. Or rather upgrade the sound experience with a soundbar! TV manufacturer have become good at giving their screens great design, but the sound experience usually comes second. The slim TV chassis leaves little room for decent …
Bang & Olufsen’s products enjoy a status like few others. Whether it’s a pocket speaker or a giant TV, you can count on design and build quality in a class of their own. And usually at a matching price level! Thus also the Beosound Level, which is a portable, battery-powered speaker slightly larger than an …
English Q Acoustics is known for their passive speakers with a nice price-quality ratio. We were particularly impressed by the top model, Concept 500, which won our title as the best of the year in its category. Now, however, the people of Woking have directed their attention to active wireless speakers. The first result is …
Reading the press release about how Geneva has deconstructed the hi-fi concept with the new DeCon speaker (hence the name) may bring on a smirk. But then you put on the first song, and after three bars the grin is dried from the face. What looks like a fancy dress up mono speaker is in …
We recently tested the Dali Oberon On-wall C , which is an active wall-mounted budget speaker. Now the turn has come for the compact speaker Oberon 1 C. The two belong to the same series, and Oberon 1 C is in many ways a tripod speaker of the same construction. Therefore, many of the same things apply as one …
Active stereo speakers for home use are fast becoming an alternative to the old-fashioned passive ones. But while it offers technological advantages to mount the electronics inside the speakers, the entrance ticket has mostly been expensive so far. Now, however, Dali has created “activated” editions of their budget series, Oberon. Dali Oberon On-wall C is, …
At LB Tech Reviews, we see it as our foremost task to be a buying guide for consumers. We test hundreds of products every year, and some go through with flying flags, while others are passed on with reservations. An example of the latter was the smart speaker Harman Kardon Citation One. It got praise …
One often hears from hi-fi producers – and we say so ourselves – that the goal is to render the music as unaffected as possible; from the audio source, all the way through the signal chain and out to the listener. To get closer to the artist and all that. But why then do all …
Speakers are one of the most popular product groups on our site. But in the actual living rooms they usually live a little on grace. Here they are required to sound good, but preferably not be seen. Dali Menuet SE should meet even the strictest size requirements. They are considerably smaller than shoeboxes, and they …
It’s exciting to test the latest super speakers. But no matter how groundbreaking high-end technologies may be, they are reserved for the few. Dali Spektor 2 is aimed at anyone who may need a pair of speakers. They are so compact and cheap that they can fit into any budget – and any living room or student dormitory. …
Some people might make the mistake of rejecting the Phantom Reactor as a dinky little designer piece best suited for showing off in a trendy home. But Devialet is the company behind some of the most technologically advanced hi-fi products on the market; with their first Phantom speaker they pushed the limits of what we …
You notice it pretty quickly. At first, there’s something indefinable that makes the speakers seem a bit special. It may be the design that first seduces, until your chin drops and you sit transfixed, like a numpty with an open mouth, just listening. After a while, you’re hooked. You can’t get enough, and start pulling …
Scepticism towards wireless speakers is understandable. In our tests, we have learned that there are often compromises in sound quality and usability. So if someone is disappointed with wireless speakers, we get it. There are always exceptions. Dynaudio’s Xeo-Series and ELAC’s AIR loudspeakers are examples of successful speakers with regards to sound quality. Unfortunately, the …