Best Bookshelf Speakers 2023

Best Bookshelf Speakers 2023

Speakers are an important part of any home audio setup. But not everyone has the budget and room space for those big and expensive floor-standing speakers. Enter the bookshelf speakers. They’re larger than portable speakers but much smaller than floor speakers. Thus, they offer a good balance between size and performance. They’re placed on an elevated surface…

Best Bookshelf Stereo System 2023
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Best Bookshelf Stereo System 2023

Bookshelf stereo systems used to be a popular option for audio enthusiasts, offering a compact system that would normally include radio and CD. They have slowly fallen out of fashion due to the popularity and affordability of excellent Bluetooth speakers or more advanced WiFi smart speakers that include Alexa or Google Home built-in. However, there…

Edifier QD35 Speaker Review – Bluetooth LDAC High Res Speaker with RGB & USB charging
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Edifier QD35 Speaker Review – Bluetooth LDAC High Res Speaker with RGB & USB charging

Edifier is one of those brands with consistently good products, and I think they excel with their active bookshelf speakers. I personally use the Edifier S3000 Pro for my office, which is one of the best speakers I have ever reviewed. They have recently been launching some slightly different products. This time last year, I…

Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker Review – One of the best mid-sized portable Bluetooth speakers
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Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker Review – One of the best mid-sized portable Bluetooth speakers

I have previously reviewed the excellent Marshall Emberton II. It is a beautiful speaker (as far as these things can be), durable, waterproof and has an impressive sound for its diminutive size. The new Marshall Middleton builds up that and takes things to the next level with a larger body that allows Marshal to have…

Best Center Channel Speaker 2023

Best Center Channel Speaker 2023

The centre speaker is the most important speaker within a surround sound configuration as it shoulders the majority of the workload. The center channel carries roughly 70 percent of the entire soundtrack, and even more in specific moments. In movies, a significant portion of the action and dialogue unfolds prominently at the forefront of the screen,…

Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Review – Hi-Res Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Spatial Audio
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Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Review – Hi-Res Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Spatial Audio

The Soundcore Motion X600 was announced earlier this month and will go on sale on the 6th of May. There is an excellent pre-order bonus where if you pay a £1 deposit (not refundable), you will be emailed a voucher between the 9th and 24th of May for £50 off. You then have 14 days…

Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Portable High Fidelity Speaker with Spatial Sound Announced for £200 – Pre-order to get it for £150
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Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Portable High Fidelity Speaker with Spatial Sound Announced for £200 – Pre-order to get it for £150

Soundcore, by Anker, has announced a new portable high-fidelity speaker called the Motion X600. The speaker features what they call a “Sky Channel” providing spatial audio, something that has become increasingly popular with headphones and earbuds, including the Soundcore Liberty 4. Motion X600 Highlights Soundcore’s engineers have designed the Motion X600 to be the company’s…

Creative Stage SE vs Stage vs Stage V2 Soundbars – A new affordable under-monitor soundbar
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Creative Stage SE vs Stage vs Stage V2 Soundbars – A new affordable under-monitor soundbar

Yesterday, Creative announced the Stage SE soundbar, which is designed to be small enough to fit under a monitor. It is on the affordable end of the spectrum, priced at just £70. Only the Creative Stage Air V2 is cheaper. Looking at the specification and price, it seems like a bit of an odd fit….

Sonos Era 300 vs Era 100 vs Sonos 5 Compared – Choosing the best speaker for surround sound
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Sonos Era 300 vs Era 100 vs Sonos 5 Compared – Choosing the best speaker for surround sound

Earlier this week, Sonos announced two new speakers, the Era 300 and Era 100. The Era 100 is a replacement for the Sonos One, with the One only being available until stock runs out. The Sonos Era 300 appears to be a new product or a replacement for the long-dead Play:3. The Play:3 was discontinued…