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

ByTed Culshaw

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

ByJames Smythe

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

ByJames Smythe

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…

Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One Compared: Sonos One to be phased out, how is Era 100 better, and is it worth the extra £50?
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Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One Compared: Sonos One to be phased out, how is Era 100 better, and is it worth the extra £50?

ByJames Smythe

A couple of days ago, Sonos had one of its biggest product launches in a couple of years. They announced the Era 100 and Era 300, ditching the previous naming scheme they have used for years. The Sonos Era 300 is perhaps the most interesting of the two as it doesn’t really replace any speaker….

Audio Pro A15 Water Resistant Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Multi-Room Speaker Review – How does it compare vs Sonos Move
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Audio Pro A15 Water Resistant Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Multi-Room Speaker Review – How does it compare vs Sonos Move

ByJames Smythe

I have previously reviewed the attractive Audio Pro C5 MKII and the superb Audio Pro A48 floor-standing speakers. I have now been sent the Audio Pro A15. This is one of the few portable speakers on the market that uses both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is also IP-rated, making it suitable for outdoor use. It…

Audio Pro A48 Multi Room Floor Standing Active Speaker Review vs  Sennheiser AMBEO – Is it a soundbar killer?
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Audio Pro A48 Multi Room Floor Standing Active Speaker Review vs  Sennheiser AMBEO – Is it a soundbar killer?

ByJames Smythe

I reviewed the Audio Pro C5 MKII back in December. It is a superb multiroom speaker that I think makes an excellent alternative to Sonos products if you want something a bit more aesthetic than a black box.  During the review, I became aware of the impressive range of speakers available from the brand. I…

Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Review- Are these the best budget studio monitors?
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Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Review- Are these the best budget studio monitors?

ByJames Smythe

The Edifier MR4 was launched last year, and these appear to be the first speakers that Edifier classes as studio monitors. These are designed to be more accurate than other speakers, and they are normally used for production work. Specification Design The Edifier MR4 adopt a generic but attractive design for studio monitors. They are…

Cleer Scene Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Cleer Scene Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

ByJames Smythe

I have previously reviewed quite a few Cleer earphones and headphones. They have been a consistently good brand providing high-quality products at an attractive price point. I reviewed the Cleer Ally Plus II over a year ago, and I still use them quite frequently now. Cleer is now hoping to make a dent in the…

Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Competition
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Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Competition

ByJames Smythe

Following on from yesterday’s giveaway for the Edifier MP230 portable Bluetooth speaker, I am now giving away my review sample of the Tronsmart T7. This isn’t quite as refined as the Edifier MP230, but it is surprisingly loud. It’s IPX7, so it can handle getting wet, and its rubberized design makes it quite durable. I…

Audio Pro C5 MKII Speaker Review – A multiroom Sonos alternative with an attractive design
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Audio Pro C5 MKII Speaker Review – A multiroom Sonos alternative with an attractive design

ByJames Smythe

Speakers are not normally the best-looking pieces of technology in your home. This is fine by me, I value functionality over form, but every time I get a new speaker, I have to deal with my partners’ disapproval. She is not happy about my recent subwoofer purchase. For people who like things to look nice…

Creative Pebble Pro Announced for £66

Creative Pebble Pro Announced for £66

ByJames Smythe

Creative Technology today launched Creative Pebble Pro, the popular Pebble speaker series’ latest and best addition, which boasts a compelling mix of size-defying audio quality, minimalist elegance in form, and a subtle yet distinctive personable touch of RGB lighting to adorn any desktop setup.   Creative Pebble Pro lights up every desktop with its minimalist goodness. …

Edifier S1000W Announced for £400 – An Updated S1000MKII with WiFi, AirPlay & Hi-Res Tidal

Edifier S1000W Announced for £400 – An Updated S1000MKII with WiFi, AirPlay & Hi-Res Tidal

ByJames Smythe

Edifier has launched its new wireless bookshelf speaker -the S1000W. Looking at the specification, this takes the excellent S1000MKII and adds in WiFi and all the services you associate with a WiFi speaker, including AirPlay 2, Alexa, Spotify and Tidal Connect. The WiFi connectivity also allows this speaker to be grouped with other speakers in…

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