Category: Home audio
Billionaire inventor Ray Dolby, Founder of Dolby Labs, dies aged 80
Very sad to hear about the death of Ray Dolby, Founder of Dolby Labs, and sound pioneer. Ray had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years and was diagnosed with leukaemia this summer. Born in Portland, Oregon, he grew…
REVIEW: Otone Audio Soundship Micro Bluetooth speaker
Can a novel design and an affordable price tag elevate Otone Audio's Soundship Micro above the bigger names in the speaker industry? Read our full review to find out!
REVIEW: Orbitsound airSOUND Base
Orbitsound's march into your living room continues with the SB60 airSOUND Base system, a speaker box designed to accompany your flat screen TV. Neither surround sound system nor sound bar, can this intriguing speaker find its niche among home cinema enthusiasts? Read our full review to find out!
HANDS-ON REVIEW: Sol Republic Deck Bluetooth speaker
Enjoying the rare summer heatwave that Britain is currently luxuriating in, my pals and I have decamped more or less entirely to London's great parks, picnic baskets in hand, summer playlists carefully prepared. However, even the most carefully curated of…
Logitech Z600 Bluetooth PC speakers switch playback device as tracks are paused or playing
If hassle-free audio playback is as important to your desk space as good looks are, Logitech's Z600 speaker set may be worth a look. A pair of cone-shaped Bluetooth speakers, the Z600 wirelessly pair with Bluetooth-enabled computers (or any Bluetooth…
Onkyo iPhone 5 compatible CS-255DAB Hi-Fi mini system announced
Onkyo have just announced their latest mini Hi-Fi system, the CS-2555DAB. Reasonably priced, it's one of the rare mini Hi-Fi systems to offer certified connectivity with Apple's lightning connection-equipped iPhone 5 smartphone. Packaged with a pair of two-way speakers (each…
Colourful AQ Audio SmartSpeaker A2 brings AirPlay tunes to your home
AQ Audio have taken the covers off their latest SmartSpeaker model, the A2. The follow up to the A1, lowering the price to just £129 by swapping out the rechargeable battery pack for a main-only power supply, the A2's headlining…
WIN a pair of Sennheiser David Bowie inspired headphones and book worth £259
To celebrate the V&A’s unique ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition (23 March – 11 August), event partner and headphone specialist Sennheiser has created 500 pairs of ‘MOMENTUM Special Edition’ headphones. These closed-back ‘around-the-ear’ headphones have been created for music lovers wanting…
McIntosh Laboratory unveil 'cut price' version of iconic MT10 turntable
OK it's the price of a pretty decent second hand car and despite a resurgence there's still not that much vinyl around these days. But then this turntable does look absolutely stunning – and so it should do for just…
Panasonic channel Rude Dog in new neon SC-MAX650 home stereo
Sure, I get that we're in the grip of a 1990s revival period at the moment, but Panasonic must seriously be having a laugh with the look of their new SC-MAX650 home stereo. Calling it "the ultimate party system" its…
