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LG SP11RA

Our Verdict It isn’t perfect, but the SP11RA is a refined, detailed and room-filling Dolby Atmos system For Large, well-spread soundscape Comprehensive feature set Detailed top end Against Looks don’t match the price tag Sub feels one dimensional Lacks a little punch It seems that LG can do no wrong when it comes to OLED… Read more

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL DDR4-3600 C18 2x8GB Review: Short On Height, High On AMD Performance

Our Verdict The Vengeance RGB Pro SL DDR4-3600 C18 is a great memory kit for AMD owners that don’t have the luxury of a lot of clearance space under their CPU air coolers. For + Great performance on AMD platforms + Competitive pricing + Only 44.8mm tall Against – Disappointing overclocking headroom – Poor performance… Read more

Sonos updates the One SL to make it more power efficient and recyclable

Sonos is refreshing its One SL speaker, which doesn’t have always-on microphones or integrated voice controls, to make it more power efficient and recyclable, the company confirmed to The Verge. However, the new model won’t have any additional features or functionality. The updated speaker first appeared in FCC filings published Monday. The primary change in… Read more

Sonos Roam vs Sonos One: Which should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – There are numerous speakers within the Sonos portfolio but if you’re looking at the smaller end of the range, the choice likely comes down to the Sonos Roam or the Sonos One, or One SL. You can read how all the Sonos speakers compare in our separate feature, but here we are focusing… Read more

Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam: Which soundbar is better for you?

(Pocket-lint) – Sonos added a new soundbar to its range in 2020 – the Sonos Arc – succeeding the then seven year-old Playbar. You can read how the two compare in our separate feature. Arc is a full-fledged, Dolby Atmos sound system, with HDMI eARC, Alexa and Google Assistant support, plus several other bells and… Read more

Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated

Our Verdict The Progression is a hugely capable and versatile integrated. Rarely have we come across an amplifier that offers such sonic insight and control For Staggering clarity and detail Superb build and finish Modular nature Against Headphone socket on the rear panel Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems (to use the company’s full name) only… Read more

Sonos Move review: Should you buy it over Roam?

(Pocket-lint) – Sonos offers multiple speakers within its portfolio, but as great as they are, none had been portable, none had been water-resistant, and none had offered Bluetooth audio support. The Sonos Move, however, changed all of that. While Sonos previously focused on offering speakers designed for the home that require mains power and use a… Read more

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Our comprehensive reviews help you buy the very best tech products for your money, from speakers to TVs, headphones to soundbars. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms. Our advice section gives you step-by-step information on what to buy and how to make the most of your… Read more

BBC iPlayer

Our Verdict With quality programmes, vast platform support and a great interface, iPlayer is the best video-on-demand catch-up TV service out there For Superb content Intuitive and slick interface Extensive platform support Against Still no permanent 4K offering It’s free (although you need a TV licence). It’s the home of superb TV shows. There are… Read more

Chord Ultima 5

Our Verdict If you’re after the last word in clarity and insight in a high-end power amplifier, we can’t think of a better choice than the Ultima 5 For Class-leading clarity Agile and articulate presentation Relatively compact design Against Not as muscular sounding as some rivals Mention Chord Electronics and there’s a strong probability that… Read more

Legendary Technics SL-1200 deck gets its MK7 release next month

Home News (Image credit: Technics) Technics will next month release the SL-1200MK7, the silver finish of its legendary DJ turntable with specs matching those of the SL-1210MK7 released two years ago. A club staple since being adopted by disco DJs soon after the deck’s initial release in 1972, the SL-1200 is one of those rare… Read more

Technics has a new entry-level turntable, the SL-100C

Home News (Image credit: Technics) Technics is adding an affordable turntable to its legendary SL range of decks, and it’s called the SL-100C. The new model inherits many features of the popular (not to mention five-star) Technics SL-1500C. It has the same iron-coreless direct-drive motor designed to avoid issues such as clogging and speed control,… Read more

VanMoof’s PowerBank is a range extender and problem solver

VanMoof S3 with PowerBank arriving at Castricum aan Zee from Amsterdam.Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge We put a new 2021 S3 model to the test on a three-hour ride VanMoof, maker of some of our favorite electric bikes, just announced the PowerBank, a range extender that also charges the internal battery of the… Read more

Nils Frahm: “When I like something I want to know why; I want to understand the principle”

Home Features (Image credit: Leiter Verlag) “I suppose you can’t have true respect for something unless you’re willing to challenge it,” we posit to Nils Frahm. “Exactly,” he replies. “Exactly.” It feels good to have Frahm agree with you. Not only because his music is as much part of our homes – and the What Hi-Fi?… Read more

Sonos Roam vs Sonos Move: how Sonos’ Bluetooth speakers compare

Home Advice (Image credit: Sonos) Sonos has just announced a new Bluetooth portable speaker. The Roam is only the firm’s second-ever, following the 2019-launched Sonos Move and marking another break away from its traditional at-home Sonos system. It’s smaller and consequently more portable than Move – cheaper, too. And it’s shaping up to be a… Read more