David Price spends some time with a re-imagined iconic standmount that’s anything but a seventies throwback. Read our WHARFEDALE LINTON Review. Plenty of audiophiles have a fondness for retro design, but many would agree that it’s modern technology and fresh thinking that shapes our world. This is true up to a point, but plenty of … Read more
Its ecology and 360° omnidirectional sound is impressive, but is this a multi-room all-rounder? Read our R5 Wireless 360 Review. [wpsm_toplist] DETAILS – R5 Wireless 360 Review PRODUCT: Samsung R5 Wireless 360 ORIGIN: South Korea/China TYPE Wireless multi-room speaker system WEIGHT 2.7kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 166 x 313 x 166mm FEATURES Quoted power output: Not specified Up to 24-bit/ 192kHz playback Bluetooth … Read more
This cylindrical speaker sports an impressive set of features, but how does sound quality measure up? [wpsm_toplist] DETAILS PRODUCT Libratone ZIPP Copenhagen ORIGIN Denmark/China TYPE Wireless multi-room speaker system WEIGHT 1.5kg DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 122 x 261 x 122mm FEATURES • Quoted power output: 100W • Up to 24-bit/96 kHz playback • Apple AirPlay; AptX Bluetooth wireless connectivity • Streaming … Read more
The market-leading multi-room brand offers extensive streaming service options and adds voice-control tech Having been the dominant force in multi-room for some time, Sonos has created an unrivalled portfolio of wi-fi-equipped speakers, soundbars and subwoofers that allow you to create the perfect system for your home. The latest addition is the One, which is essentially … Read more
A compact bookshelf speaker combining hi-tech features with surprising power and performance As a starting point for Harman Kardon’s Omni multi-room speaker range, the Omni 10+ is compact and eye-catchingly spherical. It’s competitively priced and that compact design – available in either black or white finish – makes it ideal for sitting on a shelf … Read more
A versatile multi-room speaker that proves adept at handling more delicate, atmospheric sounds We first saw the original HEOS 5 as part of a full multi-room setup in HFC 395 and it’s still on sale on a number of online stores. This is the up-to-date HS2 model, which now includes Bluetooth and support for hi-res … Read more
It might be short on stature, but this mini multi-room offering certainly doesn’t lack ambition or features Despite being one of the most compact speakers in our group, the Pulse Flex is a sophisticated piece of kit packed with the latest technology. Standing at just 183mm tall, 125mm wide and 100mm deep, it’ll easily sit … Read more