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Audio Reviews

Reviews of audio based products such as speakers aimed at the smart home and luxury AV and home cinema markets.

Titan Of Music? Nucleus Titan Review

Herculean integration power, colossus processing and god-like beauty - can Roon’s new Nucleus Titan flagship deliver divine inspiration to mortal AV installers...

Bluesound Node Icon Review

The Bluesound Node Icon brings a 5in colour screen and audiophile chops to audiophile streaming, but is it right for the rack? Our trade focused reviewer Richa...

Meridian Ellipse: Review

Our trade-focused reviewer Richard Stevenson takes a listen to the Meridian Ellipse stand-alone music system. In a world full of affordable one-box streami...

Review: REL T/9x SE Subwoofer

Richard Stevenson, our trade-focused reviewer, plays host to the REL T/9x SE subwoofer, a colourful addition to the bass specialist’s line up. In a world wh...

Clever Climates?

Eagled eared trade-focused reviewer Richard Stevenson takes a listen to the Monitor Audio Climate CL2 weatherproof indoor/outdoor speakers packed with clever i...

All Aboard The SONOS Arc Ultra?

Trade-focused reviewer Richard Stevenson auditions the recently released Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4. New reviews appear every month in Essential Install Maga...

CAN MARANTZ M1 OVERTAKE THE COMPETITION?

Is Marantz’s entry into the compact streamer-amplifier market in the fast lane to become a winner with installers and end users alike? Richard Stevenson gets i...

Anthem MRX SLM Review

The Anthem MRX SLM looks to redefine what an AV receiver can deliver in a compact form factor, offering installers a versatile solution for a range of AV insta...

 Q ACOUSTICS 5040 REVIEW

Our intrepid trade-focused reviewer, Richard Stevenson, takes a listen to the recently released Q Acoustics 5040. A competitively priced (£999 retail) pair tha...