I'm something of an audiophile, so it took me ages to settle on the Bluetooth speaker I actually wanted to buy. After all, this was going to be my boom-box, digital radio and shower companion all in one, so it had to be a good all-rounder. Research done, I was all set to go for a Bose model on the … [Read more...]
NaimUniti2 Review
The new Naim Uniti 2 is an all-in-one network music streaming system that has a 70W per channel amplifier for driving a decent pair of speakers. It comes with FM and DAB radio, internet radio, a CD player and various input modes, including USB to support your iPod, iPhone or other MP3 device. … [Read more...]
Edifier Spinnaker review: bluetooth speakers for your iPhone
These Edifier Spinnaker bluetooth speakers are a delight to look at and listen to. Not only are they good-looking and stylish, they are the first set of speakers that can truly call themselves ‘dock busters’, because buying a dock for your smartphone just went out of date. So if you’ve just got an … [Read more...]
Aves Digital Aqua portable Bluetooth speaker
This is a really neat portable bluetooth speaker solution for your musical, and other, needs. The Aves Digital Aqua (RRP £60) is part of a range of bluetooth products from Aves Digital. It represents their most portable product, for use on holiday, at your desk, and even at the office for the odd … [Read more...]
Musical Fidelity’s supreme EB-50 IEM earbuds
When it comes to music quality, there should be no compromise – notwithstanding the compression debate on iTunes etc. These EB-50 IEM "In Ear Monitors" from Musical Fidelity (ear-buds to the rest of us) are the no-compromise, quality proposition you should consider when you chuck your iPhone … [Read more...]
Music Angel friendz Review
Over in Norway, these little angels are selling like hot mince pies with brandy butter – and it's easy to see why. For quality stereo music from your smartphone this is the pie plate to finger first.These Music Angel friendz come in the usual array of fun, funky colours – some metallic – that always … [Read more...]
Sonoro Audio Troy: A stylish retro iPad Speaker that does a lot more
It's not usually that easy to get excited about what is essentially a speaker for iPods, iPads and iPhones, but the Troy from Sonoro Audio has charmed me. Open the box and you'll find a very nice looking single speaker that combines modern, Apple-ish white wood and plastic with a retro, felt fabric … [Read more...]
Hands on with Blue Microphone’s Mikey Digital for iProducts
I have been trying out the portable Mikey Digital iPhone, iPod and iPad microphone from Blue Microphones. What is the Mikey Digital? Mikey Digital (RRP £99.99) is a handy little device that records CD quality sound on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad sound clips and video. The Mikey Digital … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Audio Chi’s W-Series can headphones
Can-style headphones tend to be a bit huge for the average ladybonce, which is why it's nice to know there are some manufacturers out there worrying about our pretty little heads. Audio Chi's W-Series have been designed to maintain studio quality audio in a much smaller package than normal cans. … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Sonos BU250 wireless music system
Ah, wireless! One of the buzzwords of the noughties, mentioned in the tech world at every opportunity and held up as the ultimate goal for all gadgets. And rightly so. We've all lived under the tyranny of wires and cables for too long. Who hasn't spent 15 sobbing minutes of their life fighting … [Read more...]