We’ve recently tested Klipsch’s The One and The Three Bluetooth and WiFi speakers, the latest additions to the American manufacturer’s Heritage range. It thus comes as no surprise that the compact, portable Bluetooth speaker The One and its WiFi-enabled big sister The Three have inherited their esthetic codes from the Klipsch Heresy III speakers. Klipsch The One: presentation Klipsch’s The One speaker is equipped with a Bluetooth 4.0 receiver as well a line-level input to enable wireless playback (audio files, online radio programs, Deezer, Spotify, etc.) once paired with a smartphone, tablet, portable computer or even certain DAPs. According to...
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...
“No one to ring, no one to talk to – Retailers struggle with increasing violent crime… https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/no-one-ring-talk-retailers-struggle-increasing-violent-crime The industry says they’re losing more than a billion dollars to offending ranging from petty theft to smash and grabs. Source: 1 NEWS Other links: Abtec Petone gets robbed again 29 MAY 2015 Abtec Petone Robbery Makes News 28 November 2014
Well it’s that time again, time for the V 4 & Rotary Jamboree Sounds Alive & Extreme Bass Battle Sound Off March 2017! Well it was great day and a big thank you to for everyone supporting us at V 4 & Rotary Jamboree Sounds Alive & Extreme Bass Battle Sound Off event! This years 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...
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,...
Want to rip vinyl to hi-res? This entertaining turntable has that unique ability… Reviewed on 17th May 2016 by What Hi*Fi? Our Verdict An entertaining turntable unique in its ability to rip vinyl to hi-res files For… Rips vinyl to hi-res WAV or DSD file Simple set-up Lively and transparent sound Big, spacious soundstage Against Doesn’t look all that special No one loves the vinyl revival more than us – well, perhaps other than Sainsbury’s, which is probably raking it in after recently becoming the biggest vinyl retailer on the high street. But the good ol’ record wasn’t brought back...
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...
Our Verdict – 5 Stars Building on the beloved range’s sterling reputation, the Wireless is the best Zeppelin yet For: Large spread of sound Precise soundstage Expressive mids Stays composed at higher volumes Seamless control and design Good functionality Against: No Android app Midrange could be more authoritative Reviewed on 17th March 2016 B&W has cemented its commitment to the wireless speaker market in the last few years with the five-star premium A5 and A7 AirPlay models, and the portable T7 speaker. However, the brand’s Zeppelin line is perhaps its biggest success story. It all started eight years ago. The...
THE GOOD The Sony STR-DN1070 proves itself a worthy all-arounder with a dynamic performance in both music and movies. Its six HDMI ports offer compatibility for the latest 4K sources. Useful features include multiroom streaming, three separate powered speaker zones and wireless support for AirPlay, Google Cast and Spotify Connect. THE BAD Unlike many receivers at its price, the Sony doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround formats. Sony’s wireless multiroom system isn’t as compelling as Yamaha’s. THE BOTTOM LINE Lack of Atmos is more than eclipsed by excellent sound quality, making the Sony STR-DN1070 one of the best receivers...
