Speaker Reviews

This review was an exciting ride. But before I tell you why, let me introduce you to the KEF R700 Foorstanding speakers. These speakers are in the R-Series and are the middle child in a three-way tower line-up. They retail at $1800 each, so as you can...

7 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The blessing of having owned many of the best loudspeakers the world has known has been a lot of fun. The fact that I haven't owned Focals is somewhat of a head-scratcher. They belong in the discussion with the likes of Bowers & Wilkins, Revel, Wilson...

7 expert reviews

These might be cheaper than their closest rivals, but don?t discount them ? you really need to hear the Zensor 1s

7 expert reviews | 61 user reviews

Best traditional package £700-£1500, Awards 2012. This is a brilliantly realised set-up – and cracking value, too.

10 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

If you are looking for the best quality and performance in a...

8 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

Not without their flaws, but the Zensors offer an enjoyable, musical sound

7 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

An excellent all-in-one for films, assuming you have a Smart TV already

3 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

After doing an extensive coverage on latest 32 inch LCDs, it's only befitting that we shift the spotlight to pure audio, and just kick back and give our eyes a rest, with some melodies diffusing a

24 expert reviews | 146 user reviews

KEF's new T-Series range of home cinema speakers are definitely a sign of the times. They've been designed with a clear purpose in mind – to be an aesthetic match to newer, thinner, flatscreen TVs, enabling buyers to couple their hi-def movies with...

13 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

The panning and positional accuracy of the speakers was proven when I threw the infamous Normandy landing scene from Saving Private Ryan at it. The low end heft and imaging accuracy was evident in games such as Tomb Raider (2013) and Far Cry 3, both of...

4 expert reviews | 27 user reviews

These PSB Image B5s offer an exciting sound that has plenty of bite – it's just a shame that the top end retains its hardness

7 expert reviews

A step up from older models, the Yamaha YHT-S401 is one of the latest mid-level sound bar offerings in the market. Can it deliver on features, design, performance and value to convince us it is a worthy successor to the excellent YHT-S400?

9 expert reviews | 47 user reviews

Whether as a single unit or a stereo pair, in one room or many, no other network audio solution that we know of makes it this easy and this much fun to enjoy your favorite music. We can’t think of a higher compliment than that.

7 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

Well,we're not new to digital sound projectors, but maybe you are sohere's a quick - and I mean quick - summary. A traditional sound barhas several speakers that simply replace the speakers on your TV andgive you a bit better sound quality. Well, given...

11 expert reviews | 22 user reviews

Fine mid-to-treble neutrality and coherence, plus wide dynamic range, but sensitivity is below par

5 expert reviews

The AirPlay-enabled Pure Contour 200i Air's tendency to distort at high volumes makes its low price less of a bargain.

5 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

The Sony HT-CT60 is a basic 2.1 soundbar system with looks that might not suit your tastes. It's also lacking in standout features and physical inputs. However, the combination of its affordable price and surprisingly good sound quality make it a...

1 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

Yamaha's YAS-101 is a great budget sound bar, with an excellent design and a helpful feature for dealing with remote signals, although it's light on connectivity.

10 expert reviews | 127 user reviews

I have the NS-400 and enjoy the sound quality. I was really expecting that the next iteration of the speaker would incorporate bluetooth and was looking forward to purchasing the new model. Nope. No bluetooth. Looks like the big change is the addition...

1 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

I also briefly worked with the HS80M, big brother to the HS50M reviewed here. The HS80M produced significantly more bass and low mids compared to the HS50M, but both models had essentially the same bright top end. The HS50M produced better imaging,...

4 expert reviews | 52 user reviews

At £1299 we're not sure the slightly miss-named Cinemate 1SR is competitive. That said, there's nothing to dislike about its low profile design, the convenience of its easy to use set-up, and the clarity and subtle bass of its stereo results.

9 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

There's precious little to fault with the BX5 D2. They hold up well against the veterans in the category, from Alesis, Mackie (with their lower cost MR5 line), KRK, Fostex, and Event (which has since retreated back upmarket, and no longer sells a...

3 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Decent sound for something so portable

2 expert reviews

We can’t totally recommend the SMA3. We love its ease of use – and its portability – but it needs more excitement and punch to really seal the deal.

2 expert reviews | 1 user reviews