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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
KEF LS50
LS50 passive studio monitor speaker
The LS50 monitor delivers a rich, multi-dimensional 'soundstage experience' that is out of all proportion to its size. Patent-pending acoustic designs, together with state-of-the-art technologies from KEF's latest flagship Blade loudspeaker, provide the ultimate studio experience - even in the smallest of spaces.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
SONY BDP-S550
The Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player is an attractive deck with a tempting price tag – it's another Sony stunner Tested at £240.00
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Cambridge Audio S30
The S30s are classy-looking, sound superb, and offer an intriguing alternative to the established favourites at this level Tested at £120.00
Our Verdict
This clever design has an air of quality that extends from its build to its soundFor
- Crisp, punchy
- decent bass from so small an enclosure
- beautifully built
- fine value
Against
- Styling won't be to every taste
- deep cabinet might not suit some users
This isn't the first time Cambridge Audio has made speakers: some 30 years ago its R50 and R70 speakers were well-respected designs.
However, those were nothing like the new speakers: the S30s are small, standing just 22cm tall and 16cm wide. Much smaller and it would have been hard to fit the 10cm woven composite mid/bass unit and 25mm soft-dome tweeter into the front baffle.
As it is, the faceplate of the tweeter is cut away to bring the two drivers closer together for better integration. The design of the drivers allows a simplified crossover to be used between them, and the speakers are biwirable for even greater definition and control.
Cabinet volume is maintained by making the S30s quite deep from front to back, and to the rear a single component combines the biwirable terminal block and bass reflex port, the loudspeakers being designed to be used at least 8cm out from a rear wall.
Winning punch and detail
These are highly accomplished speakers, with a winning mix of punch and detail. The bass isn't seismic, even if extension down to 59Hz is impressive, but entertains by being fast and precise, powering music along whether with crashy rock or dramatic classical pieces.
Basslines are easy to follow, and drums sound reasonably substantial and are well defined.
But it's in the midband and treble that the S30s really shine, and we suspect this has a lot to do with the minimal crossover used. Voices are open and detailed, and instruments – from acoustic to electric – have excellent character and real bite when required.
Get these speakers on some decent heavy stands, toed-in slightly toward the listening position, and you also get a well-focussed, precise soundstage with a really good sense of ambience.
The S30s live up to the familiar Cambridge formula: they're classy-looking, sound superb, and offer an intriguing alternative to the established favourites at this level.
Cambridge Audio One+ DX1
Cambridge Audio One + review
For
- Nice build
- bundled iPod dock
- smooth, fluid and controlled delivery
- good bass depth
Against
- Lacks the excitement and organisation of the best
- DAB+ doesn’t benefit UK buyers
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Cambridge Audio Minx Xi
Digital Music System
With a Wolfson DAC and a class AB amplifier, the Xi will stream an unlimited selection of music including Spotify Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and make it sound crisp, detailed and powerful.
The Minx Xi handles just about any format of music, from many different sources. It will wirelessly stream music from a network or hard drive via UPnP in lossless formats such as ALAC, FLAC, AIFF or WAV, all up to stunning 24-bit/96kHz studio quality. The Minx Xi’s streaming capabilities also include Spotify Connect and internet radio giving you access to a virtually unlimited music selection and over 20,000 internet radio stations.
Connect the optional BT100 to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, so you can enjoy music stored on your phone or listen to your favourite music services such as Apple Music or YouTube. The BT100 is aptX ready, meaning you can enjoy high resolution streaming from supported devices.
Featuring a high quality 24-bit/96kHz compatible Wolfson WM8728 DAC (digital to analogue converter) means that sound from any source is delivered in sparkling detail. The Xi also uses an oversized toroidal power supply for improved audio and bass quality across the volume range and outputs 40 watts per channel. The end result is room filling power and stunning detail drawn from all sources. Wherever your music comes from, Minx Xi will make it sound amazing. Other audiophile grade components include:
- Class AB amplifier for less acoustic distortion
- External clocking for minimised jitter in digital audio streams
- A low resonance, acoustically-dampened metal chassis to eliminate vibration
Monday, August 7, 2017
Camper Morrys K100088-002
- Description
- Morrys is a modern wardrobe staple that blends a smart shape, rich materials, and a lightweight outsole.
Camper Pelotas XLite 18304-024
Color: black
Lightweight.
Removable anatomical insole
Rubber outsole
Lining: 42 % Leather, 36 % Polyester, 12 % Polyester, 10 % Fabric
- Description
- Our Pelotas XLite men’s shoes are just like our original iconic Pelotas but with a wide variety of uppers and an airy feel thanks to an extra lightweight sole.