Of course, a 50th anniversary is something to celebrate, and Monitor Audio does it with style. They could do like many others who celebrate themselves, and make something insanely expensive that no one would afford – or make a signature series, with a brass plaque affixed, to the applause of, well, no one. Instead, they’ve …
The HT-A5000 is the middle model in Sony’s portfolio of soundbars: it sits between its little brother the HT-A3000 and the flagship HT-A7000, which we tested a year ago. With a price tag of around €1000, this is an exciting challenger to recognised premium soundbars like the Sonos Arc, Harman Kardon Citation 1100 and Bose …
It’s getting cold, so for some it’s time to go to the sauna. And while sauna temperatures are not for the faint-hearted, it’s still possible to have a party with music and cold drinks while winter rages outside. At least that’s how the Finnish manufacturer of the Zone portable Bluetooth speaker has thought. Because of …
Denon’s most economical Atmos soundbar, the DHT-S517, is also the only one so far with dedicated top speakers. Moving the height channels to the top of the soundbar means that the drivers send sound up towards the ceiling and then reflect it down towards the listeners on the sofa. This gives the impression that the …
When we tested Argon Audio’s Forte speakers a few years ago, this reviewer had a hard time keeping his arms down. This was especially true of the Forte A4, the smallest model, which in most areas could give larger and several times more expensive hi-fi speakers a run for their money. The floorstanding model, the …
We see lots of new Danish speakers – and new speaker brands for that matter. Denmark is probably the country in the world with the most speaker manufacturers per capita. But most of the new products we are presented with are either reasonable compact speakers or wildly expensive high-end models. Vestlyd (meaning “west sound”) is …
We’ve been waiting for a Sonos subwoofer at a more reasonable price. Their only subwoofer so far, simply called Sub, at a price of €699 is too expensive for the average user of soundbars like Beam or Ray – and especially the small multi-room speaker One – to ever consider it. Sonos Sub, on the …
Harman Kardon’s Citation series is a family of speakers, both small and large, portable and desktop. They are all upholstered in fabric from Danish Kvadrat, which gives a softer look than several competitors. Including the Sonos Arc, which must be the closest competitor to the tested Citation MultiBeam 1100. Where Sonos and others use proprietary …
French Devialet has since the early 00s grown to be one of the Hi-Fi world’s most recognized brands. The French manufacturer impresses us time and time again with its luxurious and innovative amplifiers, which can be tailored to get the best out of any speaker. Nor should we forget the small but potent Phantom speakers, …
Investing in something that costs a lot of money is often a long process that can cause distress and perhaps sleepless nights. You’re actually excited, but subconsciously, doubts can creep in. This is when most people have trouble sleeping. It could be an imminent car purchase with a lot of money involved. Or it could …
Danish company Lemus has in a short time made a name for itself in the lifestyle speaker segment. Their products are a kind of cross between traditional speakers and a soundbar. With a large wooden cabinet and proper loudspeakers built in, Lemus products provide fuller sound without the need for an external subwoofer. Most also …
Shortly after I got total goose bumps from Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship, the pig-headed and dizzyingly good 801 D4, a pair of the slightly more sensible 803 D4 have entered the test room. But only a little more, because even though the price has almost halved, it’s still possible to buy a new car at …
Most people associate wireless speakers with Bluetooth and a democratic price range that the majority can identify with. That doesn’t mean there are no wireless speakers for a narrower market and in a completely different price range. Just look at Bang & Olufsen’s superb Beolab 28, which impressed in our test. The heavy price tag …
No soundbar can beat a pair of stereo speakers for realistic music production. And neither can Bluetooth speakers. Not even the unique Naim Mu-so 2. Two speakers add an extra dimension to music that soundbars and desktop speakers lack. This becomes very clear when you plug in KEF’s new LSX II, which looks very similar …
Two active – and wireless – speakers with everything built in is really all you need. Even if you have audio sources you need to connect with cables, like a TV or a turntable. They come in all price ranges, from the very budget-friendly Argon Audio Fenris A5 to the amazing KEF LS60 Wireless. Somewhere …