Tag: hi-fi
I’m no pro sound engineer, but if I was, Focal’s Utopia Main would be the studio monitors for me
Focal Utopia Main 112 and 212 studio monitors have landed UM 112 is a three-way monitor; UM 212 is a 3.5-way design This is a high-end audio brand, and Utopia Main’s pricing reflects that French audio specialist Focal needs no introduction from me (but see the phenomenal Diva Utopia or…
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Lenco launches 3 budget turntables all perfect for beginners – plus a light-up disco ball ‘record stabilizer’
3 record players including one with integrated speakers and long legs A record stabilizer with built-in RGB lighting January launch for UK and EU; US launch will be in April Affordable audio specialist Lenco has not one, not two, but three well-priced turntables to show off at CES 2025 this…
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This tiny wireless speaker promises to sound like a big beefy stereo system using psychoacoustic tricks
Two 15W drivers in a very small cube-style case Digital signal processing adjusts speaker output to emulate distance Available from Japan for roughly $255 One of the key things about stereo sound is that to get it, you need decently spaced stereo speakers. And that’s a problem for small devices…
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This Yoto Mini ‘fire hazard’ children’s speaker has been recalled again due to its overheating battery
The Yoto Mini children’s speaker is being recalled again due to a fire risk The speaker was initially deemed a fire risk back in April Parents should take the speaker away from children and stop using it You should contact Yoto for a free battery replacement kit even if you’ve…
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Anker is recalling nearly 80,000 Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk, check to see if you own a potentially hazardous model
Anker is recalling its Soundcore and PowerConf Bluetooth speakers The company received 33 reports of the speakers’ lithium-ion batteries overheating and in some instances causing smoke Anker has said it will replace any speakers with affected SN codes In what has been a difficult month for overheating audio products, Anker is…
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The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for February 2025
Whether building a surround sound setup or simply investing in a quality home speaker, Sonos deals are essential to keeping costs low while securing excellent audio. It’s easy to get carried away syncing multiple speakers for a full surround sound experience, but such a luxury audio system is well within…
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