Audio & Video
Our team of audiophiles check out the latest high-performance speakers, headphones, streaming music players and more. Meanwhile we also check out the latest TVs (3D, OLED, 4K, etc.) and HD projectors.
Onkyo CR-555DAB Hi-Fi Mini Receiver: Not too shabby
Home audio manufacturing monster Onkyo has introduced its boss new CR-555DAB Hi-Fi Mini Receiver, a quality personal audio player packed to the brim with some tasty high-end technology offered up at a not-too-shabby price (see below) with a nice black or silver finish fit for the office, living room or…
Foxl Portable Hifi Speaker: Portable sound that goes to 11
The early pioneering days of portable hi fi are like golden sunsets for me. A romantic notion it has to be said, but after a few minutes you want to move on, because tomorrow there’s another one coming along. And let’s face it, it wasn’t that long ago when we…
Trophy Cuddler Audio: Furniture just got more interesting
If you find it hard to get your other half enthused about sofa shopping, maybe this couch from DFS might spark his interest. You’re probably wondering why a site like Latest Gadgets is talking about couches, so let us enlighten you. The DFS Trophy Cuddler Audio Sofa is a two-people…
Philips new Fidelio range
Philips invited us to look at some of their new high-end speaker systems – the Philips Fidelio range. Top of the range is the Philips Fidelio Wireless Hi-Fi speaker AW9000. Delivering high-powered audio and stereo imaging, the AW9000 has 100W power drivers, angled speakers and eight Hi-Fi drivers. Plus they…
LG takes viewing to another level with new OLED TV
LG has unveiled their new “Ultimate Display” OLED TV at Monaco’s Sale des Etoiles. Measuring an impressive 55-inches, the TV is the world’s largest and slimmest OLED TV, and LG officials have vowed that they will be the first company to make the sets available to European consumers in the…
KORG’s mini KAOSS PAD 2: Technological trickle down
Korg have been on a roll recently. Hot on the heels of the KAOSILLATOR 2, which we discussed here comes the mini KAOSS PAD 2, a handheld effects unit that can make you a moving dubstep disco. The original Korg KAOS PAD in 1999 was a big musical (and I…
Arcam rPAC packs a powerful punch
Coming hot on the heels of Arcam’s recent drDock which brought a smile to any Apple device owner seeking an audio boost, this is another shot in the arm for audiophiles everywhere. Having said that, you would need to be a significant audiophile to want to shell out £150 on…
NaimUniti 2 takes high end to another level
High end often means high price, but it’s an often overused term. It’s become a standard phrase for anything remotely above ordinary; much like the often over hyped term 6 or 7 star hotel that now seem to be almost commonplace. Since when did 5 star lose its sheen? Audio…
TDK iPhone dock line up
One of my favourite stops on my trip to IFA last year was the TDK stand, where I got to geek out about high quality audio and play with various headphones (the TDK ST-800 are still one of the swishest pairs of headphones I’ve tried). So I’m looking forward to…
EchoStar Ultra Slim Box DTR
EchoStar invited us to oogle the world’s slimmest digital TV recorder (DTR) the Ultra Slim Box (or the slightly less alluring name of HDT-610R), which crams a tonne of features inside a 14mm aluminium chassis. If you’re into watching broadcast TV the Freeview+ HD Ultra Slim Box offers consumers subscription…
Korg KAOSSILATOR 2: There are no wrong notes
Korg are no strangers to the electronic music game and have been lovingly giving the world organs, beatboxes and synths since the sixties. It’s refreshing to see such an old hand at the music game constant exploring change and looking at new ways for people to create crazy sounds. Whilst…
Parrot Zik: Some kind of wonderful
The nature of my job means I see an awful lot of headphones. It’s become a very crowded marketplace of late so when I was invited to take a look at yet another pair of “revolutionary headphones” you’ll understand my eye-rolling cynicism. However this was no ordinary pair of “revolutionary…




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