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1. #AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER HOW TO#
2. #AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER PLUS#
3. #AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER SERIES#
4. #AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER TV#

#AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER SERIES#

Whatever we throw at it, the Series 3 appears at ease – partly down to its balance and clarity but also the seamless integration of its drivers. Where there’s quality there’s quantity, too. The Linn’s low-end agility ensures the accompanying bassline bobs along with bounce and interest. The Series 3 is a sharp performer, and we don’t just mean tonally. What’s immediately striking is the stunning midrange clarity. We’ve heard Exakt do its thing in many a Linn product before, and here again it contributes to an absorbing performance. It also keeps the music signal’s data in the digital domain for as long as possible to avoid any degradation caused by signal processing. Linn Exakt aims to reduce phase errors by intentionally delaying higher frequencies so they arrive at your ear at the same time as lower frequencies. And Linn’s proprietary Exakt technology helps. Can such an outlay be justified? Well, yes. It’s over three times the price of the B&W Formation Wedge (listed below) and its looks are just as divisive. Let's address the elephant in the room: the Series 3 is the most expensive wireless speaker we have tested. And arguably, it is the better looking of the two. The strengths of both this and the Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation (listed above) would combine to be the ideal system – wouldn’t it be nice to pick and choose like that? – but if you value openness and clarity and your listening habits are compatible with what the Sonus Faber has to offer, the Omnia is one of the finest products of its kind. That depth and breadth means instruments can work comfortably with space around them, even in denser mixes – and the Omnia impressively refrains from hardness or distortion at high (and even maximum) volume levels. Close your eyes and it is not difficult to believe that the sound is coming from a pair of standmounters. Given just a little space in which to shine, the Omnia is one of the biggest and most open sounding examples of its type we’ve heard. Sonus Faber suggests giving the Omnia 10cm of clearance behind it and to the sides, and it’s advice we’d follow if you possibly can.

#AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER TV#

Living up to its name, the Omnia can also accommodate a TV through its HDMI ARC socket, as well as an audio source – including a turntable – through its dongle-like MiniDin switchable phono/line input adapter. It’s a really powerful way to discover new music, and Alexa is nowhere near as good at it.Īpple's HomePod Mini: every inch the What Hi-Fi? 2021 Award-winner.Ĭlassical linguists know that ‘Omnia’ means ‘prepared in all things’ (and now we know too – thank you, Google), and it is a fitting name for such a versatile product. Siri is your voice assistant, and after a short period of learning it'll respond to the phrase “Hey Siri, play something I'll like” not by streaming your most played track of the last few weeks, but by playing something that you may have never listened to before but is a good fit for what you often do listen to. From the moment we start playing music, it’s clear that the HomePod Mini comfortably outperforms its size and price, quite frankly embarrassing its direct competition with the sophistication and maturity of its sound. Get its swirling orb of coloured light up and running (when Siri is listening or processing) though, and you realise you've got a classy performer on your hands. In fact, it’s even dwarfed by the new Echo Dot. At just 8.4cm tall and 9.8cm wide, it’s quite a bit smaller than the similarly spherical new Amazon Echo.

#AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER PLUS#

This means they'll be at your beck and call when it comes to shopping, weather forecasts or taking charge of smart home appliances including your lights and thermostat.īut if you need a bigger wi-fi speaker for your home with a bit more versatility and have a slightly more malleable budget, you can get a whole host of features plus better sound and multi-room capabilities for marginally (or substantially) more outlay. Increasingly, wireless speakers boast smart skills if you want them, with voice assistants such as Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant baked in for good measure.

#AUDIO TUNER SPEAKERS REVIEWS MAGAZINES WIRECUTTER HOW TO#

How to choose the best wireless speaker for you When it comes to driver-housing sonic boxes (cylinders, oblongs, spheres, wedges, jewels and teardrops) if you just want something for blasting out tunes in the kitchen, there are now some splendid options out there for little money – but these days you can get so much more. The category of wireless speakers evolves and multiplies at a rate similar to new titles on Netflix.