Everyone who loves music and good sound has a relationship with JBL, whether they realise it or not: the American manufacturer has been around since 1946 and is a legend in speakers for PA systems, cinemas, music production and home hi-fi. The most exquisite hi-fi products come from JBL Synthesis, the company’s high-end division behind …
Argon Audio Fenris A55 is the largest model in the new Fenris series, which is (even) more affordable than the same company’s other active speakers. While the Fenris A4 and Fenris A5 models are compact speakers, the Argon Audio Fenris A55 is a full-size floorstander. Like the two smaller models, the Fenris A55 is available …
We recently tested the Argon Audio Fenris A4, and now it’s the turn of the next model in the series, the Argon Audio Fenris A5. The family resemblance between the two models is obvious. You almost have to have the two speakers set up next to each other to spot the difference. Which is that …
Bose SoundLink Flex is designed to withstand harsh weather, and if you lose it in the spa or pool for a few minutes, it’s fine. The same goes for shallow water at the beach, as it’s also dustproof and can therefore withstand salt and sand. It has a nice, rounded shape, and while it’s not …
When we tested the Argon Audio Forte A4, it set a new standard for how cheap a successful active speaker could be. Now the Argon folks have come up with a brand new and even cheaper speaker series, called Fenris. And this time we’re testing the series’ smallest model, the Argon Audio Fenris A4. The …
British Q Acoustics has for many years made a name for themselves as a manufacturer of interior- and wallet-friendly speakers. We have tested several of them and they have usually offered really good sound for the price. Q Acoustics M20 has the same design with strongly rounded edges, which we are used to from i.a. …
Sony SRS-NB10 is a set of small wireless speakers integrated in a neckband. You wear it around your neck and can thus carry the sound with you on your shoulders. It must be said to be a concept that has quite a lot in common with headphones, but the difference is that you must also …
When you want a simple and practical upgrade of the TV sound, the choice often falls on a soundboard. Unfortunately, even the best soundbars have a rather monotonous and flat sound image compared to a traditional stereo system – especially when it comes to music. Modern audio formats and DSP technology do not quite mask …
It is unlikely to win any design competitions, and will probably not find a place among Scandinavian, minimalist furniture. But put it in the right environment, turn up the volume and prepare to be blown over. Sony MHC-V73D, is a huge speaker that is aimed specifically at karaoke, parties and places where a regular Bluetooth …
Samsung’s largest party speaker looks like it would be able to compete with a concert venue for sound volume. With a full 1500 W of power, one would think that would be the case as well, but as we shall see, it is a claim that does not hold up. The floor-standing MX-T70 is among …
Actually, it is a little too big to fit in the shoulder bag. Maybe that’s why the JBL Xtreme 3 comes with a shoulder strap. In any case, the medium-sized Bluetooth speaker is a perfect companion for anyone who likes to take music on a trip. The portable JBL speakers are hugely popular, bringing JBL …
Although Danish DALI is best known for its speakers for home use, the people in the small Jutland town of Nørager also make portable equipment. One of the products is the Katch Bluetooth speaker, which has just come in a revised version. The DALI Katch G2 is similar to its predecessor for confusion: a super-elliptical, …
What offspring do you get if you cross a furniture giant with a manufacturer of wireless speakers? Of course, you get a speaker that blends into the furniture. IKEA Symfonisk is a multi-room wall speaker designed to pass even the most stringent access control. In fact, it is virtually invisible in a “modern home”. Sonos …
When the holidays come, we would like to have the sound with us on the trip. And if it is to be shared with everybody in the vicinity – whether they want it or not – wireless speakers are needed. Beosound Explore is the smallest and cheapest Bluetooth speaker from Bang & Olufsen so far, …
One of the best things about the smart home is that you get the opportunity to feel a bit like a James Bond villain when the appliances in the house obey your slightest hint. All that is needed is a wall filled with control screens to watch with satisfaction as the plans for world domination …