Tag: audio
I doubt this retro-style vertical turntable and speakers combo is a good idea, but doesn’t it look incredible?
One of the minor annoyances about vinyl, particularly fancy vinyl, is that you can’t really show it off while it’s playing – so if you have an LP with a particularly great color, or one that creates a zoetrope effect as it’s playing, it’s only visible if you’re looking directly…
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I didn’t care for Dolby Atmos music, but this one mind-blowing experience made me a believer
Dolby Atmos is a phrase you’ll come across when you’re shopping for a new TV, soundbar or home theater speakers. An extension of the more traditional 5.1-channel surround sound, Dolby Atmos aims to create a more immersive experience by adding height channels to mixes, creating a ‘dome’ effect that envelops…
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Your Samsung Buds 3 Pro will get a free upgrade with audio and reliability improvements
We’ve just reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and we’re very impressed: they deliver great-sounding audio quality, top-notch ANC and a premium, though derivative, design. But there’s always room for improvement, and there are often little irritations that only emerge after a product launch. Which is why Samsung has…
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The iPod Shuffle is now obsolete but remains an amazing hair clip
Pour one out or better yet, braid a French twist for the iconic iPod Shuffle. Once the world’s smallest digital music player, Apple‘s iPod Shuffle is now relegated to the tech giant’s growing scrap heap, officially joining countless other “obsolete” gear that will no longer receive service or support from…
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Dali’s new hi-res noise-cancelling headphones are for audiophiles who like a bit of style
When we reviewed the luxurious Dali IO-12 headphones we loved their looks, we loved their sound, and we tried to forget that they cost a colossal $1,499 / £999, which is roughly AU$1,870. But now they have a more-affordable sibling that promises the same combination of style and substance along…
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Bose’s new Bluetooth speaker looks stylish and portable
Bose was one of the very first firms to make a hugely impressive portable Bluetooth speaker, the 2013 SoundLink Mini: I had mine for the best part of a decade and it consistently outperformed its newer rivals with its surprisingly powerful and deep sound. Its bombproof construction meant it shrugged…
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