Yamaha WXAD-10 Review

KEY FEATURES Yamaha MusicCast multiroom enabled Wi-Fi, Apple Airplay and Bluetooth streaming 24-bit 192 kHz High Res Audio compatible Services: Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Napster, Juke, Qobuz DLNA support Burr Brown DAC Manufacturer: Yamaha UK Review Price: £149.00 Hands-on with Yamaha’s new music streaming system WHAT IS THE YAMAHA WXAD-10? The Yamaha WXAD-10 brings streaming and multiroom audio skills to offline music systems. It works with anything that has an analogue input: if you have an old stereo that you don’t fancy throwing out in place of online music, then this is the solution. The WXAD-10 is the latest entry in...

Klipsch Reference Headphones Review

  Klipsch is an American Company that provides the highest sound quality to it’s users at an affordable price. Busted Wallet had the opportunity to test the Klipsch R6I On Ear Headphones in 2016 with an outstanding review. Klipsch steps up its game with The Klipsch Reference Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones in a variety of ways. With it’s over the ear memory foam comfort,  Klipsch’s Balanced Dynamic (KBD) driver to deliver the purest bass possible, and high definition bluetooth technology, The Reference delivers. Let’s jump in! Key Features: Unique 40mm Klipsch Balanced Dynamic Drivers Up to 20 hours of battery life Integrated mic with cVc® aptX and...

Orbitsound ONE P70 Review

OUR SCORE: 4.5 Stars  PROS Clear, expansive sound anywherre in the room Plenty of bass for its size Robust build quality Easy to install and operate CONS Deep cabinet Bass no match for an external sub Limited connectivity KEY FEATURES Single-box soundbar with airSOUND 4 x 2-inch custom rivers & internal 5.25-inch subwoofer Bluetooth, optical & 3.5mm analogue inputs Remote learning Bass and treble adjustments Optical boost Manufacturer: Orbitsound Review Price: £299.95 WHAT IS THE ORBITSOUND ONE P70? Single-box soundbars are seemingly back in fashion, with recent models from Samsung, Bose and Q Acoustics successfully beefing up TV sound without...

Yamaha MusicCast CD-NT670D Review

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the yamaha CD-NT670D was nothing more than a typical hi-fi CD player, albeit one with a rather slim profile and compact dimensions. But looks can deceive, as is the case here. Packed inside that tiny (314 x 70 x 338 mm) chassis is not only a highly specified CD player, but also a fully fledged music streamer and a DAB/FM tuner, with support for Yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room audio system. It comes as part of the MCR-N670D and MCR-N870D mini hi-fi systems, but it can also be purchased separately and connected to any hi-fi system...

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Review

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...

Sony MDR-1000X review

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...

Klipsch Heresy III speakers Review

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...

B&W ASW610 Powered Subwoofer Review

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,...

KEF Porsche Design SPACE ONE Noise-Cancelling Headphones Review

When it comes to prestigious audio brands, KEF may not be the first to come to mind. Companies like Bose and Sony have a large range of products for both budget-minded consumers and audiophiles alike. KEF, on the other hand, prefers to cater to a specific audience. Just one quick look at their website and you’ll realize that this is a brand for people who take audio seriously. With some of their products priced upwards of $100,000, it’s clear that they offer more than just fancy marketing. Recently, they’ve begun to pivot a little. With the GRAVITY ONE, KEF teamed up...

Klipsch Palladium P-39F Loudspeaker Review

It ain’t the stuff you don’t know that trips you up, it’s the stuff you know that ain’t so. When, at the 2007 CEDIA Expo, I encountered Klipsch’s startlingly new Palladium P-39F loudspeaker ($20,000/pair), I was impressed by its looks. Tall (56″), as beautifully contoured as the prow of a canoe, and clad in striking zebra-stripe plywood, the P-39F is possibly the best-looking speaker Klipsch has ever made. The Klipsch rep, too, was enthusiastic: “This is a loudspeaker that PWK would have approved of!” (Yes, seven years after the death of Paul W. Klipsch, employees still refer to the founder...