Guest author: Kostas Chiotis from InnovateCar.com It often happens that while you’re driving down the road, you come across a car with an amazing bass beat and crisp sound coming from its stereo. Then you realize how dull and boring your car’s sound system is and desire for an instant improvement. Most people consider that…
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I was recently invited by Riva Audio to experience a demo of their two multi-room speakers: the Riva Arena, and Riva Festival. Let me tell you right off the bat, that both of these speakers sound incredible and I left the demo very impressed — the sound was so crisp and detailed — but more…
At the beginning of 2017 I would have recommended the UE Roll 2 as the go-to travel-friendly speaker. Considering how good it sounds, the Roll 2 is surprisingly small and can fit into just about any bag. Maybe even a jacket pocket! The decision of “best travel speaker” isn’t so clear-cut anymore. Ultimate Ears launched…
Just like TVs, computer monitors don’t usually come with the best of speakers — often producing flat and tinny sound. Speaker systems like the Edifier M3200BT are a great way to add some style to your desk setup without breaking the bank at just under £50. And what’s more, it’s packing 34 watts of power…
After reviewing the original UE Roll it earned itself the title of my favourite compact speaker. It’s the kind of versatile speaker I could use during my karaoke sessions in the shower, take away with me on holiday or use by the pool. Earlier this year Ultimate Ears launched the new and upgraded version of the…
The Good: The Stadium 120 soundbar packs good sound quality and a range of connectivity options. The Bad: It’s difficult to adjust the treble, bass and volume settings without any clear indicators or displays. The Bottom Line: The KitSound Stadium 120 packs in a lot of features for a reasonable price, and based on performance I’d definitely…
I’ve partnered with KitSound to give away a Malmo Bluetooth speaker (worth £100 / $140) to one lucky winner. It’s an international giveaway so anybody can enter, and it’ll be live for a month. About the KitSound Malmo With 30 watts of power, two 3 inch drivers and a very clean design, the KitSound Malmo could make…
The Good: KitSound MyJack has a small & compact size, is affordably priced and performs well. The Bad: Microphone could have better range — it isn’t great at picking up your voice unless you’re talking in its direction. The Bottom Line: If you’re stuck on CDs and cabled connections, invest in a MyJack to turn your car stereo…
A very distinctive eco-friendly design At first glance, House of Marley’s Liberate XLBT headphones (selling for under £140 on Amazon now) share many of the design characteristics you see on the older, wired Liberate headphones Mark reviewed back in 2014. You’ve got that signature eco-friendly design with FSC certified wood panels on the outside of the…
The Good: The UE Roll combines quirky design, solid build quality, and truly impressive sound quality for a speaker of this size. The Bad: Its rear flap could close a little tighter, but it’s never given real reason for concern. The Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a sub £100 speaker, look no further. The…