Soundbars vs. Soundbases

Last Updated: January 25, 2017

If you’re curious about the differences between soundbars and soundbases but still unacquainted, let’s delve into their features, similarities and differences - and give you everything you need to choose between them.

Rant: Frequency Ranges Need To Die

Last Updated: April 19, 2016

Let’s take a look at the HIFIMAN HE400S headphones. Really solid pair of cans, these. They also contain a little piece of marketing information that is complete and utter nonsense.

Best Tabletop Radios of 2024

Last Updated: February 6, 2024

At a time when audio equipment is geared towards the future, when wireless speakers, phone docks and surround sound are ubiquitous, you might think that the humble tabletop radio is extinct. Not even close.

Best In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) of 2024

Last Updated: October 11, 2023

A good pair of in-ear monitors (IEMs) can be a revelation. They can take your music to truly incredible places, far beyond what regular earbuds can do.

Best Blu-ray Players of 2021

Last Updated: May 3, 2021

Even in a world bursting with streaming content, Blu-ray players are still going strong. Technology has exploded over the past few years, bringing better and better picture options to the table. In this guide, we’re going to break down this year’s best.

Review: Marantz SR7011

Last Updated: April 24, 2018

Sometimes, you just need to go big. Sometimes, you need to cash in the retirement savings, throw your neighbours’ concerns to the wind, and invest in a sound system that is going to blow your windows off. Step forward, then, the Marantz SR7011...

Best High-End Headphones for Audiophiles of 2024

Last Updated: October 12, 2023

Sometimes, you need to take a step back, look at how you’re listening to music, and improve it. Sometimes, you just need to break the bank.

Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) & CXA80 Double Review

Last Updated: March 5, 2020

This is going to be an unusual review. For the first, time, we're reviewing two products at once. Cambridge Audio's CXN (V2) streamer and CXA80 amplifier may retail as separate products, but we've never seen another pair that work so well together.

Best Bluetooth and Wireless Speakers of 2023

Last Updated: November 8, 2023

Wireless and Bluetooth speakers have changed the game. Whether you're using a portable Bluetooth speaker at the beach, or listening to music in the kitchen, you're virtually guaranteed solid sound quality and a great experience.

Best DACs of 2024

Last Updated: February 6, 2024

A simple DAC upgrade can do wonders for your audio playback, as for example, a 4K-capable TV might change your movie viewing experience. So why not take the jump?  We’ve gathered some of the most exciting converters currently on the market.

Best Soundbars of 2024

Last Updated: November 1, 2023

Soundbars are the easiest and most affordable way to improve the sound of your TV. They’re a single-box solution that can produce some truly stunning audio quality, and for less than half the price of a basic home theater system.

Review: Brainwavz B400

Last Updated: July 4, 2018

Every so often, companies will send us multiple bits of gear to review. We love this – it plays merry hell with our review schedule, but it gives us a chance to compare and contrast, and really get an insight into their strengths and weaknesses...

TAVES 2017 - Day 2

Last Updated: October 14, 2017

We saw EVERYTHING. Concrete speakers. Eight-foot-tall driver stacks. Turntables that look like something from the lair of a Bond villain. A torrent of wonderful noise, issuing forth from the rooms of the Toronto Convention Centre.

Review: Amazon Echo Spot

Last Updated: October 12, 2018

Every company in the world is putting out smart speakers. More often than not, they’ll attach a screen to them. At the time of writing this review, the best smart speaker with a screen, in our opinion, is still the tiny little Amazon Echo Spot.

Marjorie Baumert: Queen of Rocky Mountain

Last Updated: September 3, 2019

This will almost certainly be the only interview with Marjorie Baumert you’ll read this year. That isn’t just because she prefers to operate behind-the-scenes – we can’t even supply a photo of her with this interview...
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