Tag: hi-fi
I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I’m surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Oakcastle MP300: Two-minute review Okay, I’ll fess up: this Oakcastle MP300 review wasn’t meant to take a month. I…
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JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one’s big and powerful, and one’s cheap and portable
JBL drops two new rugged speakers JBL Go 5 is a pint-sized pocket speaker for $49 / £39 / AU$59 JBL Xtreme 5 is chunky party speaker for $379 / £329 / AU$499 We rank JBL’s outdoor speakers among the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, and one of our…
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After living with the Sonos Play, I think it’s the only speaker you need — here’s why
We’re not exactly short of options when it comes to choosing a wireless speaker to blast tunes out of either at home or on the go. But how often have you chosen what you believe to be a perfect speaker, only to eventually discover it doesn’t quite meet your evolving…
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‘Small enough to be tempting’: I need this award-winning turntable company’s new mini automatic vinyl-cleaning machine more than I’ll admit
Pro-Ject unveils the VC-E Mini It’s a vacuum-based automatic vinyl record cleaner Designed to use few moving parts My record collection isn’t mine, but an inheritance I try to take good care of. Or I thought I took great care of, but Pro-Ject’s new release has me thinking I could…
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‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’ — my afternoon with Denon’s ‘Sonos-busting’ trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried)
Denon just launched its 2.0 range: chic 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers HEOS; Dolby Atmos support (400 and 600) or Dolby Virtual (200) for height I heard them, and I really like them for the money (prices from $399 / $299) When an iconic brand such as Denon releases…
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Considering a complete wireless turntable setup? I’ve created 4 simple vinyl systems, featuring Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options
Seen a turntable complete with stunning vinyl collection and want to get in on that? I applaud you; records are beautiful things and sales of them help remunerate the bands we love much more effectively than meagre streaming royalties. But perhaps you looked at my getting started with vinyl feature,…
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