Tag: hi-fi
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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Want to get into vinyl? 3 great beginner turntable systems to get you started
There are lots of reasons to love vinyl records. There’s the sound of a good quality LP, of course. But there’s also the joy of crate digging, which is when you rifle through the racks in the hope of finding a lost classic, an obscure curio or an absolute bargain. …
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Jumpin’ Jack Splash! The Rolling Stones just launched a range of Bluetooth speakers
You can’t always get what you want, but with prices starting at just $40 / £35, you can probably afford at least one of The Rolling Stones’ new Bluetooth speakers. Dartford’s finest just announced a collaboration between their own fashion and lifestyle brand, RS No.9, and Californian audio brand Speaqua,…
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Ultimate Ears’ new Bluetooth speaker is super-tiny, super-light, and has an adorable name
As Oasis almost sang, if you’re looking for a cute portable speaker with Auracast compatibility, you gotta Miniroll with it. The new Ultimate Ears Miniroll is a go-anywhere portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker from one of the best-known audio brands, and unlike an Oasis ticket, it’s not going to treble in…
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Roberts’ trio of new Rambler DAB radios are brand new retro and I want one
There’s something deeply lovely about the design of a Roberts radio: my family had one in the kitchen when I was growing up, and I remember it as much for its gorgeously retro looks – it wasn’t that different from the very distinctive Roberts R66 of the 1950s, even though ours…
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Should you buy a Bluetooth turntable? The advantages and disadvantages explained
Bluetooth turntables have been getting more and more common over the last few years, so you might be wondering if it’s a good idea to buy one. For a very long time, there have been two kinds of turntable. The first kind is the all-in-one, the record player that comes…
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