Category: Home audio
IFA 2011 VIDEO: Jean-Michel Jarre AeroPad One and AeroPad Two Apple dock preview
French electronic music maestro Jean-Michel Jarre had one of the most space age stands at this year's IFA 2011, showing off his latest range of Jarre Technologies Apple docks. Though the star of the show was the gigantic AeroDream…
IFA 2011 VIDEO: Panasonic HDB15 transforming 2.1 soundbar
2.1 speaker systems aren't always the most exciting of ventures when it comes to home cinema gear, but Panasonic have a nifty little unit heading to stores before Christmas in the shape of the HDB15 2.1 soundbar. The HDB15…
INTERVIEW: Electro legend Jean-Michel Jarre on his 11ft AeroDream iPad dock
Tech Digest got a little starstruck at this year's IFA 2011 conference, as we got to meet electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre. The electro star's presence caused quite a stir at the show, not least of all thanks to…
REVIEW: Orbitsound T12 v3 soundbar
UK audio specialists Orbitsound return with their latest re-vamped T12 Soundbar, the T12 v3. Have they perfected the "spatial stereo" wizadry to kill off audio sweet-spots for good? Read on to find out.
Bose launch Companion 20 PC speakers
Bose are once again bringing their much-lauded audio expertise to the PC market with the Companion 20 multimedia desktop speakers. Offering "lifelike, natural sound", the stereo speaker set up uses a proprietary electronics and amplifaction system to deliver deep…
Onkyo offer Android app for networked receivers
Onkyo have revealed that they've have produced a free Android app to control their 2011 range of networked home cinema receivers. The Onkyo Android app will touch down in August, available for tablets and smartphones, and will allow users…
PREVIEW: Sonos Play:3 hands-on
Sonos, the wireless home streaming speaker maestros, are staking a claim at smaller wallet sizes than usual with the launch of the the Play:3, set to cost £259.99. An entry level system, it not only offers bang for your buck but also introduces a new playful, simplified branding scheme for Sonos. As such, the popular premium S5 speaker gets renamed the Play:5 for instance. We went hands on with the Play:3 to see whether it can match the quality of its renamed sibling.
Sony AirPlay-ready G series micro hi-fi unveiled
Sony lift the covers on their latest micro hi-fi line today, announcing the launch of their AirPlay-compatible G Series range. Starting with the CMT-G2BNiP (pictured), the hi-fi features a solid aluminium build with gloss black speakers and an LCD…
Sony reveal wall-mountable CMT-CX5 hi-fi
Those looking for a new hi-fi system but are stretched for space on their surfaces and shelves should take a look at Sony's latest home-audio system, the CMT-CX5. Perfectly happy to sit as a conventional desktop or shef speaker,…
REVIEW: Teufel Concept D 500 THX PC speakers
PC speakers come in many shapes, sizes and price brackets. While most of the time we'll be happy to sift through our iTunes catalogue with a respectably priced and spec'ed set of desktop noise makers, the audiophile in everyone sometimes wants a little bit more class to go along with those lossless tracks. Enter then the Teufel Concept D 500 THX PC speakers; massive in both physical size and pricing and packing THX certification, does more dough equate to more sonic bang for your buck?
