Reviews of audio equipment and thematic guides: discussing new materials from the "World of Hi-Fi"

Yesterday we talked about three pairs of floor-standing speakers from Arslab, DALI and Monitor Audio, and today we will discuss wireless portable speakers, bookshelf speakers, turntables and movie scenes that are definitely suitable for testing projectors or TVs.

“Portable musician“. Stereo.ru experts shared the results of a compact but rather informative test of the Harman Kardon Citation 200 wireless speaker. This is a “smart” acoustics, made in the spirit of the constructive and design features of other audio systems from the Citation range. The manufacturer relied on minimalism, stain-resistant fabric and mobility: the speaker weighs less than three kilograms, has a folding flexible handle and dimensions average for its class [178 x 219 х 172 мм]…

The Citation 200 lasts up to eight hours in a row on a single charge, and recovers in three hours. Supports Google Home, AirPlay and stands out with a decent 120-mm woofer and 25-mm twitter – according to the journalists of the publication, they “allow you to hear much more” than comparable wireless models give out, but at the same time the Citation 200 gives the listener a break from concentrating on nuances and features of acoustics sound.

“A pleasant surprise for music lovers“. We are talking about the acoustics of Arslab Stereo One, which was previously noted in the selection of available bookshelf speakers. It is also made in the concept of minimalism, but the filling of the offices here is very, very technological. However, the review is not just about that. The author describes in sufficient detail the impressions of listening to this system and shares his opinion on who and for what spaces it is suitable.

“Direct drive and potential for growth“. Colorful turntable test Lenco L-3808 from the journalists of Stereo.ru. Impressions of the form factor and design, basic characteristics, initial setup process, packaging – everything is considered here and there are pictures with close-ups of the main elements of the device. In addition, there is an opinion on the results of listening to the compositions familiar to an expert, compact conclusions about potential disadvantages and advantages, plus – the passport data of the system.

“Not just an adapter“. This device is useful for owners of headphones with classic “jacks” for connecting to smartphones and tablets on Android via USB-C. On board he has a good DAC with support for sampling up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and an amplifier, which distinguishes the device from the usual “adapter”. In the article, we discuss this gadget in a little more detail – we consider the form factor, various use cases, settings and impressions of the sound of systems with its participation. Of course, we also share the basic characteristics.

“Budget sports earbuds“. We share a rather rich, but at the same time compact review, which was prepared by the journalists of “What Hi-Fi?”. Here we are talking about wireless headphones Sony WF-XB700… All the pros and cons, design features, technologies, usability of this model, sound, expert assessments, closest analogues, plus – many other nuances – you will find in this material of the profile publication.

How to choose the right turntable… Experts “What Hi-Fi?” help to get acquainted with “turntables” and understand the most significant factors in the process of selection, purchase and direct use of such devices in business. From the budget, equipment, cartridges and other components to the layout of the audio system and its settings – the analysis of each moment is included in the appropriate subsection of the guide.

How to integrate a turntable into your audio system… Another guide from What Hi-Fi? – this time, the journalists of the publication disassemble the connection of the player to various components of the audio system. Some of the more popular options include integration with a soundbar, TV sound stand and wireless speaker. Another one is connecting to an AV receiver, but there is also a much more interesting case – connecting a turntable to a Sonos system. All these options are discussed in the material.

Glossary of terms and abbreviations… We analyze the most frequently used phrases from the world of audio technology in simple words. There are more than fifty terms of varying complexity with a compact and clear explanation: from bass reflex and horns to balanced connection and MQA codec – there is everything you need to immerse yourself in the world of Hi-Fi.

Scenes from movies to test a TV or projector… If you are in the process of choosing a new model, ask to put at least some of these scenes right in the showroom. With their help, you will be able to see how the technique copes with the reproduction of the idea of the director of a particular film. Experts “What Hi-Fi?” shared recommendations on what nuances you should pay attention to when looking after each of the fragments.

As a complement – selected 4K Blu-ray discs to test…

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