KEF has had great success with compact speakers recently. The speakers in the LS50 series have received much praise, and especially the latest version of the LS50 Wireless II has garnered much praise in tests. But even brilliant speakers like this lack something important: Real deep bass. That’s exactly why the KC62, the latest subwoofer …
– My God, it is so incredibly lovely! These were the words of my wife when I came home with Lemus Home Artistic. A piece of stereo furniture that can best be explained as a cross between a traditional stereo system and a modern soundbar – with all the relevant inputs and power options. Takes …
As a hi-fi reviewer, you can sometimes get a little speed blind. Because while we test lots of speakers, most of them have four- or even five-digit prices. But cheaper solutions exsist. The Tangent Spectrum X4 belongs to a rare – and possibly extinct – breed: cheap passive speakers. Speakers in the very cheap price …
I almost fell off the chair when I first heard the Devialet Silver Phantom back in 2015. A speaker for style-conscious people who want comfort but also hefty sound. Incredibly loud sound. How was it possible that a speaker with a cabinet of only 6 liters could move such large amounts of air? The bass …
Bang & Olufsen is on a roll right now. Within the last few months, several wireless speakers and ditto headphones have come from them. We have recently tested Beosound Level, but now a little brother has appeared, in the form of Beosound Emerge. Beosound Emerge is a wireless network speaker in a design that even …
It was no big surprise when Sonos unveiled its first pocket-sized speaker, the Sonos Roam, in early March. Prior to the official launch, most of the details had been leaked. Which probably gave it more attention than if it had not been leaked. There are many small portable speakers – but secrets are always interesting. …
The smallest travel speakers have too flat a sound for them to be particularly engaging. My experience is that you have to get up to the size of JBL Charge 5 before the fun begins. The previous Charge models have worked perfectly for their purpose, and JBL knows how to squeeze out rhythm and dynamics …
Emberton is the smallest portable speaker from Marshall, and looks like a rather shrunk down guitar amp. A look many rock lovers will be familiar with, and one that almost require a beer nearby … Despite very compact dimensions, the weight is as much as 700 grams, which is 120 grams heavier than the physically …
If you need a smart speaker that is also portable, the JBL Link Portable may be right up your alley. It is docked on a charging plate, and can be moved out into the garden if you want relaxing music while reading a book or solving crossword puzzles. It can also be used as a …
With persistent restrictions on freedom of movement, it will probably be a home holiday for most of us at Easter. But there is no reason to get bored. Pack your backpack and put on your hiking boots. Take a walk in the woods in the local area, lend the swimming pool to the neighbor, or …
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 …
Monitor Audio Climate 60 is more square and feels more old-fashioned than the other outdoor speakers. On our pair, the white color has a yellow stitch reminiscent of the original Macintosh computer. Or that they come from a home where they smoke indoors. To help with the bass register, Monitor Audio has placed an oval, …
If you are going to have a party in the garden, a Klipsch speaker is the obvious choice. Few speakers play as loud and tough as a Klipsch, and the AW-525 outdoor speaker is no exception. It’s made mostly for fun, and hi-fi purists might want to choose something else. The Klipsch AW-525 is not …
The size definitely matters. Focal’s outdoor speaker plays tougher than most outdoor speakers, and is both waterproof and solidly built. The speaker, which is available in black or white polypropylene with Focals Polyglass elements, can be mounted on a wall or ceiling, and comes with an aluminum bracket that can be clamped to the speaker. …