Tag: hi-fi
These gorgeous and weird ultra-modern wooden wireless speakers are serious competition for Bang & Olufsen in the style stakes
Pent Audio launches three speakers: Aurora, Chiara and Gulia 1.0, 2.0 and 2.1 configurations with extensive streaming support From $4,400 / £3,550 Pent claims to make “the most luxurious fitness equipment in the world”, and now the brand has moved into the audio business with Pent Audio and three very…
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KEF’s new Bluetooth speaker is shaped like a Sonos Roam, but promises higher-end sound
New KEF Muo Bluetooth speaker announced for $249 (about £180 / AU$375) Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast and aptX Adaptive 40W amplification, 24-hour battery life KEF has unveiled a new generation of its portable Bluetooth speaker, the Muo, with Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Adaptive and a 24-hour battery. The Muo retains its…
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The funky JBL Go 4 is back to its lowest price this year
Need a speaker you can take with you on the go? Right now, you can get the cheap but convenient JBL Go 4 at Amazon for $39.95 (was $49.95). The JBL Go 4 doesn’t cost much to begin with, so this discount is more like the cherry on top of…
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Want to upgrade your Sonos’ style? I just discovered these speaker and soundbar covers in funky colors, and I love them
Sonos‘ speakers are well-designed, but not in that ‘striking, stand-out aesthetics’ way – they’re designed to pretty much blend in with a neutral, rounded, black or white look (with the occasional color option thrown in for certain models). But that means sometimes you wish they could be a bit more…
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Edifier ES300 vs Sonos Move 2: my testing reveals which Wi-Fi speaker offers substantially better sound
Edifier ES300 Not only does the Edifier ES300 sport deliciously retro-styled good looks, but it also offers great connectivity. You can play tunes via Bluetooth, hook up external sources via USB or a 3.5mm jack, or even stream hi-res audio at up to 24bit/96kHz. And with discreet lighting and a…
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I’ve used HomePods since launch, and here’s what I want to see from a HomePod mini 2 – and what we actually expect
Apple’s next big iPhone event is coming up on September 9th, and we’re expecting a wave of new products – the iPhone 17 in multiple flavors, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3… but there have also been rumors of a new HomePod mini 2, and perhaps a new larger…
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