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JBL Authentics 200

The classic JBL speakers of the 70s came with a distinctive front fabric, known as Quadrex because of the pattern of cut-out squares in the foam. The new Authentics series has the same pattern in the grille, but otherwise there are few similarities. The Authentics series consists of three wireless table speakers. They boast stereo …

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Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8

Bang & Olufsen are faithful to their own recipe. Which should be seen as a good thing. Models don’t change with random fashion fads, but are continuously updated for years – or even decades. Beolab 8, however, is brand new. So new that we are one of the first media outlets globally to have had …

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JBL Authentics 500

JBL wants to get nostalgia buffs tingling over their new Authentics wireless speaker series. With the largest Authentics 500 sitting at the top. It’s significantly larger than the second largest, portable Authentics 300, which is probably why they didn’t even bother to fit the 500 model with a battery. Granted, it’s not as huge as …

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JBL PartyBox Ultimate

The huge JBL speaker can raise the dead and scare the Devil out of Hell. It is not for nothing that they call it Ultimate. The recipe is the same as for all JBL’s party boxes, but with even more yeast added to raise the sound level so the windows pop out of the walls. …

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Sharp SumoBox CP-LS100

It looks like something a roadie dragged onto a stage, ready for an overenthusiastic vocalist to put a mark on with his Dr. Martens boots that never fade. I suspect it could withstand that, for Sharp’s SumoBox seems like it will survive a long life on stages around the world. But that would be a …

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UE Epicboom

The Logitech-owned Ultimate Ears has had great success with its portable Bluetooth speakers under the name Boom. The latest addition is the UE Epicboom, which we review here. Calling a two-kilo portable speaker with a wrist strap epic is ambitious, bordering on hubris. But what to do when there’s almost no effect word in the …

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Sonos Move 2

When Sonos suddenly introduced a portable speaker in 2019, moving away from multi-room and indoor TV speakers, it opened up new possibilities. Not only could you take it from room to room, but you could also use it in the garden or, for that matter, in the bathroom when you took a shower because it …

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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5

If you’re finally going to treat yourself to a portable speaker for great sound on holiday, why not do it properly? The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is unlike any other speaker. Be it in terms of sound, looks or functionality. It’s based on the beautiful Beolit 20, which is already a speaker that costs …

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Beosound 2 3rd. generation

Bang & Olufsen doesn’t change models over and over again. In some cases, products from as far back as the 1970s can find their way back onto store shelves. But even the “new” models can be sold for years. Beosound 2 was originally introduced in 2016 and a second-generation version was released in 2019, featuring …

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Audio Pro A15

We’ve already tested the A38 floorstanding and A28 bookshelf speakers from Audio Pro. Both are true stereo speakers with in-built amplifier and extensive multi-room capabilities. Audio Pro A15 is in a different and lighter weight class, namely a table speaker that can be used in places where you just need a little background music for …

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Audio Pro A38

Floorstanding speakers have an undeserved reputation for being large, impractical – and associated with permanent bachelor status. Which is a shame, as floorstanding speakers often actually take up less space than compact speakers on stands. The Audio Pro A38 is a floorstander so humble in scale and design that it should be able to fit …

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Dynaudio Focus 30

It shouldn’t really be possible for something this small to play so loud and clear, and with a bass reproduction that you can feel in your body. You look around to see what beast of an amplifier is driving the modest speakers, and where is the subwoofer? The new Dynaudio Focus 30 look like most …

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Audio Pro A28

Swedish Audio Pro has more than 40 years of experience in building active speakers for home use. We have tested many, and very often with good results. The Audio Pro A28 is an ultra-compact two-way speaker with built-in streaming and multi-room functionality. In fact, they’re even smaller than the legendary compact Rogers LS3/5A. The speakers …

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Apple HomePod 2

It’s bigger, more powerful and plays with more energy and richness than the tiny HomePod mini. For Apple users, it’s close to the perfect speaker, and since it can be used for both music and movies, HomePod can replace both your music system and your soundbar. With two of them, you can get both stereo …

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Zone Bluetooth

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 …

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