PROS All the connectivity you could hope for Superb sound quality Can be used to boost TV audio CONS Speakers not included KEY FEATURES 2 x 65W power output; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, NFC, USB, Ethernet; CD player; DAB/DAB+/FM/AM radio; 2 optical inputs; subwoofer out Manufacturer: Denon Review Price: £349.00 WHAT IS THE DENON CEOL RCD-N9? The CEOL N9 is pretty much as connected a slice of hi-fi as you could hope for. It’s a micro system that marries the traditional functions of CD playing and radio receiving with new-fangled streaming tech. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay support, Spotify...
Amazing design puts these stereo speakers at the top of the pile Our Verdict – 5 Star Rating When it comes to levels of insight, little at this price even comes close For: Exceptional detail and dynamics Agile and articulate bass Seamless integration Against: Similar money buys bigger speakers that will go deeper and louder Pricey stands Spending almost eight thousand pounds on a pair of speakers, let alone standmounters, takes some justification. There’s only so much a wooden box – no matter how nicely made – and a set of drive units can cost… Yet, as we sit in...
My partner & I were looking for solution to play music in our 2 bedroom unit while waiting for our new home to be built. I’d recently sold my home and I had a really nice system professionally installed which consisted of a powerful Yamaha amp, Mirage nano sat speakers, Energy sub and Oppo disc player. So I was kinda used to a decent level of sound. All this equipment will be installed in our new home. That’s a long way off so we needed something now that sounded good and also we wanted to steam music to it via...
Epson has another winning projector on its hands Our Verdict – 5 Star Rating Performance-wise, the EH-TW6600 delivers everything but the kitchen sink. Another success for Epson For: Punchy, crisp picture Stable, smooth delivery Rich, solid colours Thorough features Straightforward menus Simple set-up Built-in speakers go loud Against: Remote is a tad large The EH-TW6600 is, like many an Epson to have come before it, a seriously competent projector. Its picture is rich, punchy and insightful, and the complete package when it comes to build and ease-of-use. Epson has been consistently winning five stars of late (and an Award), so...
WRITTEN BY GARRY SPRINGGAY | 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 The heartland of the USA is all abuzz with talk of the new DD Audio TS series of subwoofers. Built in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the TS series woofers are designed specifically for people looking for a high performance, sound quality oriented subwoofer. To see what all the fuss was about, we had them send us the 10-inch version known as a TS1510-D2. The woofer is rated for a maximum continuous power of 400 watts and has a suggested retail price in the U.S. of $289. Features The TS1510-D2 is a dual 2-ohm voice...
Well I’ve been wanting this amp for quite some time now and finally bit the bullet, and here it is. I must say I was impressed by the weight of the box and already starting to form a attachment to this product. Top opened and now reveals a glimpse of what’s to come… First impressions, well what can I say after 35 years in this industry this Marzantz was moving quickly to the top of my list. Time to connect some sounds via my iPhone 6. I played a whole host of music ranging from Alternative, Classical, Dance, Electronic, Jazz,...
With Record Store Day fast approaching, we’ve rounded-up a selection of the world’s most expensive turntables – and they’re quite a sight… We’ve seen plenty of different turntables pass through our test rooms over the years, from brilliant budget decks that deliver excellent performance per pound value, to high-end players that have us eagerly revisiting our record collection. But there’s still a world of super-high-end turntables that we tend not to get our hands on too often, preferring as we do to feature products that the majority of us are more likely to buy. The staggeringly-capable Kronos turntable is the...
They might not be cutting-edge tech, but for their look and feel – not to mention an exquisitely fluid analogue sound – you can’t beat vinyl. The only thing your record collection lacks is portability, but there is one way to take those LPs with you wherever you go… We love records. We adore almost everything about them – their look, their feel, the large-scale cover art and easily readable sleeve notes. Most of all, we can’t get enough of their wonderfully fluid analogue sound. There’s just something about an immaculate record played back on a good record player that...
Want to get the most from your iPhone? Then read our handy guide to playing hi-res music on your Apple device. It’s our long-held opinion that Apple iPhones have generally been among the best-sounding smartphones around. Newer phones may boast about natively playing hi-res music, but the likes of LG, Samsung and HTC haven’t been able to better the iPhone in terms of pure audio quality. But never mind the iPhone 7, we want to play hi-res music on our Apple portable right now. After all, who wouldn’t want that level of sound quality? Considering how many people now listen...
Introduction There’s nothing more satisfying than having your favorite music available to you throughout your house. Such seemingly complex, multi-room audio setups are often features of high-end homes. Yet, how cool would it be to have the audio from your main system playing in other rooms and speakers in your home? With a simple device called a speaker selector, you too can distribute audio to free standing, in-wall, or in-ceiling speakers across your home. What is a speaker selector? A speaker selector is a device that splits the audio signal coming from your receiver or amplifier and sends that same...
