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Bringing power, style and function in to one package. Read on to find out our official verdict.The Audio Pro Living LV2e system comprises of two wireless 50 watt speakers, with built in digital amplifiers, an Audio Pro USB dongle and a remote control. The LV2e speakers come in both black and white, and there’s also a red variant that costs a little extra.
Each speaker is wrapped in a thin layer of leather, which although is cosmetically very appealing, it can be prone to smudges and marks. Audio Pro have included a pair of thin gloves to use every time you handle the speakers, but this does seem to be bit over the top.
The mesh grille on the front of each speaker can be removed to expose the superb looking subwoofer and amplifier, and gives the whole design of the speaker a far more rustic look. At full power, you’ll find each speaker will deliver an unbelievably crisp bass sound that will definitely get your house shaking. Along the back of the speaker are the usual power ports, as well as some basic volume control keys.
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Is Sony’s SmartWatch a glimpse of the future for Android accessories? Read on to find out more.The SmartWatch is part of Sony’s big picture idea of integrating your usage of all your Sony products in to one. It offers a unique way of syncing with your phone, while also doubling up as a standard watch.
The timepiece can be seperated from the wrist strap, and can instead be attached to your person. Although this is a great idea, the clip is a little loose, and due to its small size, you could find yourself easily losing it. The clip also fails to really hold the charger in place when the watch requires charging; usually every other day depending on use. The wrist strap is a little basic and bland, and a lot more could’ve been done to it design wise.
The SmartWatch is a second way of getting updates and storing apps that are also present on your Xperia phone. Using the touchscreen, you can swipe around the various menus on the SmartWatch and check your latest emails, Twitter feed or Facebook messages. Further apps are being regularly uploaded to Google Play.
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Read our full thoughts on one of the best speakers around in our Bayan 7 review.The Bayan 7 consists of a thick perspex plate with an 8-inch subwoofer in the centre of it. The rest of the speaker system is housed in the large, and heavy, square cube that’s attached. The perspex is a nice addition, and helps give the speaker something a bit different, but it’s prone to smudges and fingerprints so keep a cloth handy.
It’s a slightly odd shape that makes it a bit of a pain to move around, and it’s very weighty indeed. The weight can be accounted for by the steel frames which line the inside of the speaker housing, helping them to oscillate further.
Alongside the subwoofer, there are four other smaller speakers to help amplify the sound, and together they offer extremely loud, but crisp tunes. There are two docking ports for Apple products and around the back lies a connector for you to hook up your Android device.
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We take a look at one of Sonos’ premier products, does it deliver? Read on to find out.The PLAY:5 speaker is one of the largest speakers we’ve ever had the chance to get our hands on in Android HQ, and its size means it’s also one of the heaviest speakers we’ve ever reviewed.
The front of the speaker is encompassed by a metallic grille, while the rest of the speaker is coated in a thick plastic.
We were a little disappointed with the plasticky feel of the PLAY:3 system, but the same cannot be said about its bigger brother which pulls off the plastic design well.
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Combining headphones and a speaker in one package is a good idea, but do the Zumreed X2 Hybrid Headphones deliver? Read on to find out our thoughts.We were truly excited to get a pair of the Zumreed X2 Hybrid Headphones, as it’s a concept we’ve always thought would work well. Once we had removed the headphones from their packaging, we had a sharp intake of breath because these headphones are massive. We were impressed with most of the build quality of the headphones, but not too convinced on the slightly plasticky feel to the speakers.
On the back of a sturdy looking pair of headphones are 2 speakers, both adding a lot of weight and width to the overall size of the product. The sound quality that comes from the headphones is superb, although you can really feel the weight of the headphones after a prolonged period of time. Bass sounds fantastic, and there’s a fair amount of background noise does get cancelled out, although not as much as we would’ve liked.
Using the small control panel that comes with the headphones, you can then switch to speaker mode. This plays the music through the speakers, but the sound quality is a lot more ‘tinny’ than what we’d have liked. It’s a pity, as it really detracts from the overall quality of the product, and the speakers are definitely something which need to be improved on.
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Jambox is the ultimate portable speaker, packing in a lot of sound in such a tiny package. Read on to find out how we got on with the Jambox.Jambox is a small piece of kit, shaped to allow the entire circumference to act as a speaker, with rubber plates located on the top and bottom of the device itself. It’s a stylish looking speaker, and its weight and overall design screams quality, and for the price tag you’d expect nothing else.
Three small buttons are placed on the top of the Jambox; these consist of a power button and volume controls. On the right hand side is a micro USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack and a pairing switch for Bluetooth. We didn’t have any issues with the functionality of the ports, although the pairing switch is a little flimsy.
Streaming music is an easy process, with pairing the Jambox through Bluetooth being effortless to do, or connecting to it with the audio jack as another option. Sound quality is second to none, and we were surprised with how loud the speaker can go when you consider its size. We especially loved the great sounding bass that came from the Jambox, and once again it’s surprising when you consider its size. Jambox also allows you to take phone calls through the speaker, although the calls did seem to echo a little at times.