FOR Passive noise cancelling, great at low volumes
AGAINST Forward sounding, fiddly buttons, bass can be overbearing
The WF-XB700 is aimed at the younger group of music lovers who like to “feel” the bass as much as hear it, and helping that cause is a massive 12mm dynamic driver. It’s the biggest transducer Sony has installed in any of its TW in-ears and it promises to make for a fun listen. The claimed battery life is 9hrs for the earphones and another 9hrs on the case, giving you an all-day power, if your ears can take the bass. But that’s not to say the sonic signature is meant only for those who’ve been bred on a diet of EDM and hip/hop. They offer a secure and snug fit with ambient noise blockage that can trick you into believing that you’ve bought yourself ANCs! On Honne, No Song Without You, the
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The slim, not shady soundbar
Shaking up the category and its nomenclature, Sony is pulling no punches with the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9.
New world charm
The Music System (Gen 2) doesn't mince words, does it? It does exactly what it says on the wrapper play music. Simple.
Singing the verse
One of the most hallowed Indian hi-fi brands, Sonodyne has been making speakers for virtually every kind of application for decades now.
Radio Ga Ga
FOR Build quality, retro design, natural sound, simple controls
Maximizing on Mini
FOR Bright panel, calibrated modes, great picture quality
Vertere Dark Sabre
Details matter in audio design.
INDOOR PLANTS IN FULL BOOM
These premium wireless speakers are designed for use in the home - where they will raise the roof
RAISING THE BAR
Elevate your home cinema sound with this trio of convenient soundbar packages
I SPENT 24 HOURS IMMERSED IN DOLBY ATMOS MUSIC - THESE ARE 8 KEY THINGS I LEARNED
What Hi-Fi? UK deputy editor Andy Madden gained some interesting insights from the world of immersive audio on a visit to a Dolby Atmos studio
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
From pumping dance music to grand orchestral heft, these pillars of strength will deliver in spades
