Review: Klipsch Heritage The Fives
From HDMI to phono input to app, the Klipsch Heritage Fives offer a coherent overall package. Playful sound with fun factor.
Yamaha WS-B1A review
Rather grippy and direct sound competing with B&O and Marshall
The Yamaha WS-B1A is one of the fanciest mini Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever tested. But how does the B&O rival sound?
JBL Pulse 5 review
Fascinated by light: The lamp that also wants to impress with its sound
The JBL Pulse 5 scored with great light effects, good operation and app in the review. Sonically, however, his concept takes a certain toll.
Tribit Stormbox Blast review
The Blast & the Furious: Plenty of party power for less than 200 dollars
The Tribit Stormbox Blast is a heavy device for its price range. In review, it heated us up with powerful bass and a light show.
JBL Boombox 3 review
The party classic still grooves impressively in 3rd generation
The JBL Boombox 3 proved stamina and tight power play in the review. At the same time, the party box can be not only loud, but also cultured.
Klipsch Heritage The Sevens with HDMI review
The magnificent Sevens: maximum dynamics, no additional components required
An active speaker handling various sources such as HDMI or record player. It sounds full-bodied and dynamic, suitable for large rooms.
Valco VMK25 review
Finnish but not the end - the Valco story continues
Valco VMK25 had to face the comparison with the fabulous VMK20 in our test. Is the new top model from the Finns worth the surcharge?
JBL Quantum 910 review
One for all? This gaming flagship offers top-notch connectivity
JBL´s top-notch gaming headphones offer a bunch features such as head-tracking and ANC. Soundwise, one has to take tought decisions…
Yamaha TW-E7B TWS review
Classic hi-fi gear in a nutshell open for EQ tweaking
These NC TWS offer pretty extended dynamics, rich bass and natural NC. If you experience somewhat brittle mids: use the powerful in-app EQ.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
Finally: audiophile sound plus Noise Cancellation
The Gen 4 of Sennheiser´s wireless traveler´s headphones offer excellent noise-canceling and audiophile natural sound, but less effects.
Logitech G935 review
Add some sci-fi style taillights to your gaming experience!
Logitech´s G935 gaming headset is a bit outdated in terms of battery life but offers premium surround sound, software and some lightshow.
Skullcandy PLYR review
Call it a comeback with really unique design
Skullcandy´s multi-platform wireless headset turned out to offer outstanding wearing comfort and great software but is also versatile.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review
As cheap Dolby Atmos can be: Can that really be from Bose?
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is capable of Dolby Atmos. It showed many strengths in review. Only the 3D sound fell short of expectations.
JBL Bar 1300 review with Dolby Atmos
Is it a bar-gain? JBL-Soundbar with sub and true 3D surround
JBL´s latest soundbar JBL Bar 1300 offers true Dolby Atmos, detachable wireless rear speakers and plenty of bass.
Sonos Era 100 with Bluetooth review
Big sound and surprising features for everyone
Review: The Sonos Era 100 offers rich bass, sounds very balanced with fresh trebles and has Bluetooth, AUX input and Amazon Alexa on board.
Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System review
Decent, affordable mini soundbar for better dialog intelligibility
The Bose Solo 5 TV sound system has been a cheap solution to flat screen sound problems for years. How does it perform in the test?
Sonos Move review
Enter the age of hybrid - a speaker for home and garden!
Multiroom plus mobile Bluetooth speaker in a single box – a pretty unique concept. Sonos´ Move is one of a kind offering pretty mature sound.
Apple HomePod 2 review (2 units for stereo)
It takes two to Tango at Apple´s private party
We found Apple’s latest HomePod 2 to sound well balanced and mature. For Android users it is better to buy none, for Apple users two of them.
Review: McLaren Artura with Bowers & Wilkins
McLaren goes Plug-In Hybrid, with a 7.4 kWh battery and 1,280 Watt Audio
The McLaren Artura is not only the comparatively most economical way to drive a car from the racing team, but also the most ecological.
Review: VW Golf R “20 Years” with Harman Kardon
Forever young: Special Edition 20 years R-Golf
We were able to test the Harman Kardon car hi-fi system in the special VW Golf R “20 Years” model on a road trip across Germany.
Volvo C40 Recharge review
Vibes without Vibration: Harman Kardon sounds right in the all-new SUV-Coupé
Volvo´s C40 Recharge is not just another stylish SUV coupé. Thanks to quiet electric drive and Harman Kardon premium hi-fi, it sounds great.
BMW iX with B&W Diamond Sound System review
Bowers & Wilkins enters a new era with the Bavarian car manufacturer
The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System of the BMW iX has proven audiophile qualities. However, you have to unleash them first.
Ford Focus review
Why the Bang & Olufsen stereo is a must have
The Ford Focus aims to please even with the smaller engines. Instead, it comes with Bang & Olufsen sound, Ford SYNC 3 with AppLink.
Mini Cooper S review
Bigger with every new Generation, but grown up in terms of Hi-Fi sound too
Despite all the growth, the Mini Cooper S still offers the proverbial kart feeling and with Harman/Kardon also great music reproduction.
Buying Guides
What do the ingress protection IP codes really mean?
From IPX4 to IP67 - how dust and water proof is my device actually?
From IPX4 to IP67, here’s what you need to know about IP Ingress Protection codes. Read it before exposing a device to water, dust or sand!
Technical Insights
Buying Guide: Google Chromecast Streaming
Wireless streaming with audiophile sound quality and maximum convenience
This guide highlights the possibilities of the popular streaming technology for wireless transmission of video and audio in the WLAN.
Sonos S1 vs S2: Which app for which device?
Everything about the compatibility of the apps with both Sonos generations
Sonos S1 vs S2 App. Can you use both at the same time? Which app do I need for what? We provide answers for all users of older Sonos devices.
How to set up speakers: Shelf or corner?
Can I put my speakers on the shelf or will it boom?
How to set up speakers correctly? Can you place them on the shelf or in the corner? Everything about acoustics and how to find suitable boxes.
What is AVB Audio Video Bridging?
Ethernet transmission for audio and video enters the car
Audio Video Bridging (AVB) developed for live streaming. But now the technology is conquering the car. The BMW 7 Series has long had it on board.