Tag: hi-fi

Sonos casually launches the Roam 2 with easier Bluetooth pairing, but confirms our fears about the stamina

Yes, after countless rumors, Sonos formally announced its entry into the world of headphones this morning. Ace looks to rival the likes of Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000XM5 at $449, but the audio brand also quietly and casually launched the Sonos Roam 2.  That’s right, Sonos’s second-generation portable Bluetooth…

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Fyne’s SuperTrax ‘super tweeter’ wants to make your speakers go above and beyond

Fyne Audio was one of many hi-fi exhibitors at this year’s High End Show in Munich, but the Glasgow UK-based firm’s otherworldly SuperTrax super tweeter deserves a special piece all of its own. First teased at the Bristol HiFi Show in February (see also the January-issue special production floorstanders and…

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The leaked Beats Pill speaker may have just showed up again in iOS 17.5

Thanks to some not-so-subtle leaking by various celebrities in recent weeks, we know that a Beats Pill speaker is most probably on the way – and new images spotted in the upcoming iOS 17.5 software all but confirm it. Some digging through the iOS 17.5 test code done by the…

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Dali’s five-strong Rubikore speaker series is here to bring high-end sound to your home

Looking to level up your hi-fi system – or to add some serious speakers to your TV for a superior movie experience at home? Dali’s all-new Rubikore loudspeaker series should be on your radar. Last year, I heard Snoop Dogg on Dali’s exciting Epikore 11 speakers at High End Munich (skip to…

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The leaked Sonos Roam 2 speaker design looks awfully familiar

The Sonos Roam 2 has long been expected to launch this year, with rumors pinning its release down for some time in June. That hotly anticipated announcement is looking even more likely with the appearance of the audio gadget’s first leaked images. This leak comes via The Verge, which was…

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The new Sonos app is available as a free update now, but not everyone loves it

The latest big update to the Sonos app is now available to download worldwide on iOS or as a new web app, and it’s a great-looking upgrade if you’ve got any of the best Sonos speakers.  Update: or is it so great-looking? While it’s much nicer in appearance, a lot…

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