B&W’s P7 over-ear headphones go wireless, with spectacular results… “2016 Award Winner” Our Verdict B&W’s wireless headphones meet the high standard that we’ve come to expect from the company For: Stylish design Good audio quality Easy usability Against: Nothing of note Reviewed on 13th September 2016 If you’re looking for over-ear Bluetooth headphones, you’re probably going to be making your selection based on four main factors: their sound quality, their aesthetics, their comfort and their price. These B&Ws have the same design as the stylish, wired P7s that won the What Hi-Fi? Award for ‘Best portable on-ear’ headphones in 2013. A case, it...
OUR SCORE: 5 Stars PROS: Light and comfortable Excellent noise-cancellation Superb sound quality Adjustable ANC level Excellent mic for calls Long battery life Cons: There’s a knack to the touch controls KEY FEATURES: Active Noise-Cancellation Bluetooth Capacitive touch controls Personal Optimizer mode Quick Listen mode Backup 3.5mm wired connection Hard carry case and airplane adaptor Manufacturer: Sony Review Price: £330.00 WHAT ARE THE SONY MDR-1000X? Wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation. This is hardly a new territory for a company of Sony’s stature, but nonetheless this is a decided move to dominate this end of the market. The Sony...
At less than 24 inches tall, the Klipsch Heresy III is the shortest floor-standing speaker I’ve ever tested. Don’t let its diminutive stature fool you. This speaker can outrun many a tower speaker — and outlast them. In an age of disposable tech, any speaker that sticks around for five years or more is noteworthy, but Klipsch’s Heresy has been in continuous production since 1957. And the Heresy III outshines most contemporary high-end speakers in a few key performance areas. Dynamic impact and bass “slam,” courtesy of the Heresy III’s 12-inch woofer, are extraordinary. Vocals have more “body” and fullness...
Best subwoofer up to £700, Awards 2011. The B&W ASW610 sounds bigger than it looks and more expensive than its price-tag Our Verdict – 5 Stars Best subwoofer up to £700, Awards 2011. Neat, well made and sounds great for the money. For: Fabulously agile and well-extended bass for its size good finish small and well-equipped Against: Nothing As reigning best Buy within its price class, the B&W ASW610 is the target its rivals have to aim for, but as we’ve seen in several tests of late, it’ s a difficult target to hit. That’s partially because it’s surprisingly small,...
What a HUGE day!!! We hit the road early to get to the showgrounds before 7:30am, (arrive around 7:45 go figure!), and who was there already to greet us? The one competitor that travelled the furthest to get there, Jody Green from Taupo in the infamous Yellow Honda City. This year saw a Lighter turnout than previous years, but oh what a turnout of amazing people!!! Although lighter on numbers this year, we still had an action packed and fun filled day. The day started off strong with 2 big hitters in the SPL scene in Joseph George, and Anthony...
Well it’s that time again, time for the V4 & Rotary SPL & Sounds Alive Sound Off South Island Champs Dec 2016! Well for our first ever Timaru event is was great day and a big thank you to for everyone supporting us at South Island’s dB Drag SPL & Sounds Alive Event! This year’s round up it was good to see more newcomers entering the events and taking part of the fun that is dB Drag. In the end of the day it is about two things, having fun and seeing how many dB’s you can squeeze out of your Car Audio Setup! The highlights of...
Vinyl is the format that just refuses to die. Back in the late 1990s its days seemed numbered, but since then, slowly but surely, sales have been building. And we’re glad. It’s a format we like, and it’s capable of a terrific sound, provided you take a bit of care – and this is where vinyl is different from other formats. Unlike the digital alternatives, a lack of care in installation can cripple the final sound. Now there are some great ‘plug and play’ turntables on the market, and for more complex decks, many dealers will help you set it...
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Built-In CD Player Digital AM/FM Radio Bluetooth with aptX, AAC, & NFC Support 1x USB-In, 1x Aux-In, 1x Headphone-Out 1x USB-Out for Charging Portable Devices Built-In Clock with IntelliAlarm Controllable via free DTA Controller App Includes IR Remote Control Listen to a powerful and versatile desktop stereo with the black Yamaha TSX-B235 Desktop Audio System. It outputs 30 total watts and has a built-in CD player to play your CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including MP3 and WMA files. You can store your 30 favorite AM and FM stations as presets for quick tuning. The system features a USB...
Equipment used: Headphones: Oppo PM-3, PM-2, HE-560, Aurisonics Harmony, UE900s, LZ-2A, Fiio EX1, RHA T20 Music used: From Röyksopp to Amber Rubarth, Diana Krall to Apoptygma Berzerk, Tom Jones to Sphongle, Yello to Camouflage, mostly FLACs 24/96 or 16/44.1 – some mp3 320kbps, some AAC 256kbps, some DSD files Depending on headphone high or low gain – no EQ Disclaimer: I received the Fiio E12a review unit from www.samma3a.com the local distributor of Fiio products. I have to return the unit, so there is no financial interest. I am not affiliated with Fiio or Samma3a.com Though I really highly appreciate...
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...
