In recent years, IKEA has made rapid progress in smart homes and speakers. First with the smart lighting Wireless in competition with Philips Hue, then with the affordable Eneby speakers. And lastly the affordable multi-room speakers Symphonic, developed in collaboration with Sonos. Now they have collaborated with the Swedish design and technology company Teenage Engineering, …
For many years, Argon Audio was known as Hi-Fi Klubben’s “cheap brand”, offering relatively simple products manufactured in the Far East. Now Argon has become an independent company and their ambitions have been elevated. However, prices remain very accessible. We previously tested the Argon Alto 5 Active. The Forte series, comprising models A4 and A5 …
Bose SoundTouch 300 is the latest addition to Bose’s multi-room family, an easy-to-use soundbar, where one can also purchase a wireless subwoofer if you want, and even supplement with wireless back speakers. But it also works well on its own. The SoundTouch 300 has a HDMI output, but interestingly enough no corresponding input. This is …
We’ve previously tested Sony’s refined speakers with lighting effects in the ExtraBass-series. Like the travel friendly Sony SRS-XB30 and last year’s party speaker Sony GTK-XB5, which unfortunately lacked battery operation. This has been fixed in the Sony GTK XB60, which lasts up to 14 hours at reasonable levels and with the lighting effects turned off. …
Three years ago, we tested the updated Boom 2 and its new big brother Megaboom. They have since stood as benchmarks in our portable speaker tests. This is because they combined a practical format, good battery life and excellent sound. We also appreciated that over the years the speakers have been updated with new features …
We have previously tested JBL’s portable speakers with good results. Just as the practical JBL Charge 3 and the loud JBL Extreme, not to mention the power house JBL Boombox. Pulse 3 is as large as the small Charge, but JBL has covered most of the speaker with light panels instead of speaker drivers. It …
Danske Dynaudio is one of the speaker manufacturers that has embraced the digital development with skin and hair. Passive speakers are still being produced at the factory in Skanderborg, but the future is active and digitally controlled, they believe . Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is the new compact model in the company’s active Focus XD series. It is the …
Burmester is a high-end company from Berlin that is best known for its high-performance electronics in unmistakable cabinets in high-gloss polished chrome. You notice them. That the company is also perhaps the best organized I have ever visited is a completely different matter. All documentation, measurements, repair and upgrade history and more are archived about each individual product …
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. …
With clear references to the Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 6000 sound system, the Danes have launched another portable Bluetooth speaker on the market. The name is Beoplay P6, and it will replace the previously so popular A2. The price is, in the usual B&O style, high. Fortunately, so is the feeling of quality. The P6 is designed by …
Type: 2 1/2-way floor-standing bass reflex Sensitivity / Ohm: 88 dB / 4 ohms Frequency response: 42 Hz – 30 kHz ± 3dB Basement: 17 cm glassfiber membrane Intermediate tone element: 17 cm fiberglass membrane Treble: Ring treble Dimensions / weight: 105.6 x 20.4 x 39.5 cm / 34.8 kg Other: More colors to order
There are not many soundbars with the length of the LG SK10Y. It measures a full 144 cm, the same as a 65-inch TV. The benefits are obvious. First, you have to place the speaker elements far apart, to create the widest possible sound image. Second, a larger cabinet volume will provide fuller and more powerful sound. The …
The Kygo B9 / 800 is the first portable smart speaker on our test bench. The battery should last for eight consecutive hours, and the speaker has both Bluetooth for mobile connection and Wi-Fi to connect to the Google Home system. For outdoor use, it benefits from being waterproof (IPX7), and can be soaked to …
Libratone has previously produced portable speakers, such as the excellent Zipp Mini. However, that one was not particularly robust, and was best suited for home use. Libratone has now released real travel speakers. The slightly more expensive One is in book size, while Too is the size of a small feeding bottle. If your backpack …
We previously tested the Bose Soundlink Mini II, which is a fantastic travel speaker. However, the Micro is a better speaker for the beach, as it is both waterproof and has a better price. It also feels very sturdy and well-built. The rubber strap on the back also makes it easy to attach to a …