Speaker Reviews

I've heard a lot of extraordinary sound in my time. Niagara Falls' roar, the rumble of the geothermal heat release vent outside Reykjavik, and even a sonic boom from Concorde. All of which is why I adore REL, and the monstrous subwoofers it makes, so...

4 expert reviews

While the Impact 12 admittedly lacks some of the refinement that its $1,000+ brethren offer, it delivers seriously impressive performance at a price anyone can live with.

5 expert reviews | 32 user reviews

JBL’s SCS 200.5 speaker package is a very tough competitor for all of its competitors. It has experimental yet acceptable aesthetics and a sonic performance that will knock the socks off your feet. Its blunted highs was really the only thing I wished...

2 expert reviews | 178 user reviews

iPad speaker system that makes an artistic statement.

19 expert reviews | 24 user reviews

PMC's Pro-oriented standmount may look unfashionable, but it will show many speakers new tricks

6 expert reviews

Wishing attendees a “Very Sony Christmas”, the company had various products on display. These products were categorised as Home Entertainment, Imaging, Computing, On the Go and At Home. While the constriction of available space means I can not cover...

5 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

Loads of bass for its size, but that ability comes at a hefty price

3 expert reviews

Lava Subs are a relative newcomer to the consumer audio industry whose products are already attracting attention in various online forums for budget minded consumers serious about performance. The LSP12 is Lava's flagship subwoofer sporting a 12”...

2 expert reviews

Axiom Epic 80-600 Listening Tests cont.

2 expert reviews

Beyond that there are ongoing talks with laptop manufacturers – apparently cautiously interested – to put Orbitsound into future notebooks, as well as compact systems that could even fit into a cellphone. For now, however, the T12v3 is the Orbitsound...

20 expert reviews | 75 user reviews

Bobby Frasier is a digital audio product specialist, professional audio consultant and educator.

3 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

The price is high, but Creative's ZiiSound T6 Bluetooth PC speakers can wirelessly pump out quality audio at extremely high volumes.

23 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

The price of the Bose Lifestyle 135 in India is Rs.1,79,888. Clearly, neither is it a mainstream product, nor is it good value for money. While the design and aesthetics of the product are great, we expected more in terms of features from the control...

9 expert reviews | 13 user reviews

The Harman Kardon SB 16 is available in India at a MRP of Rs. 34,990. This is a speaker system that is designed primarily for those willing to own a speaker system from a big brand that is at a somewhat affordable price. The SB 16 is not highly priced...

12 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

Although the retail version of the product has yet to be finalised, we were certainly impressed by the pre-production model that we saw in action. As a standalone speaker, the SA-NS510 brings a lot to the table, but as part of a multi-room system with...

6 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

The Nuforce Cube is a cute little speaker, but it's too pricey and doesn't sound good enough to make its home on your desk.

3 expert reviews

Here's what I mean. The iW2 has a similar appearance to the AirZone, with rounded sides and slightly smaller dimensions. But it lacks a display and uses an App, iHome Connect, to setup the speaker on your network. That means you don't have to fuss with...

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Feature-packed wireless speaker let down by disappointing sound

3 expert reviews

Recently I have been coming across more and more speaker products that rely on Bluetooth technology as the main method for delivering audio content to them.

3 expert reviews

The monolithic Creative Sound Blaster Axx SBX 20 certainly has a unique look - as well as Bluetooth for phones.

4 expert reviews | 17 user reviews

It is 21x12x20cm and each side has cloth covering where the speakers sound emerges. At the base of the back is the power input, a 3.5mm Auxiliary input and the ‘Pair’ button. The top has a large circular volume button and behind this two small LED’s....

3 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The iHome D9 is an affordable, simple, and capable speaker dock. Take a look at our review to find out more.

2 expert reviews

Design in East Germany during the GDR was as marooned as the lizards on the Galapagos islands, the packaging of products like scouring powder remained the same for over forty years. Likewise the Trabant car was never changed because there was no need...

3 expert reviews

Since its founding in 1980, Sonus Faber has won consistent accolades for its products. True to the sort of craftsmanship we expect from Italy, the company's speakers invariably feature over-the-top cabinetwork using solid woods, high-quality synthetic...

12 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

A small but welcome improvement over the cheaper Consono 25 – for larger rooms, this is definitely worth the investment

3 expert reviews | 48 user reviews