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Home CinemaPhilips Fidelio Soundbar offers detachable speakers for proper 5.1 surround sound
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Reviews & hands-on
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Audio
Orbitsound M9 wireless soundbar pictures and hands-on
Ahead of its official unveiling, Pocket-lint got some hands-on time - and, indeed, ear time - with the latest Orbitsound M9 soundbar speaker and subwoofer system. The M9 is the wireless update to the T9 model which, when we reviewed it in 2012, we thought...
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Audio 4 out of 5Orbitsound M12 wireless soundbar and subwoofer system review
Ahead of its official unveiling Pocket-lint's had the latest Orbitsound M19 Bluetooth soundbar set up for a week. It's lived on our desk where it's pumped out choons day i,n day out, as well as taking up residence under the telly to churn out pepped-up...
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Audio 4.5 out of 5Orbitsound T9 review
The Orbitsound T9 is a versatile soundbar setup with a passive sub and iPod dock that's all rolled into one (well, two, pieces). Unlike many larger soundbars, however, the T9 is just shy of a meagre 30cm in length. Is it as mighty in output as it is mini...
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Gadgets
Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai: the ultimate gadget hotel
It's not every day that you open the door to your toilet to watch it automatically opening its door for you, but then it's not every day you find yourself staying at the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai. Being a journalist can be a pretty good gig from time...
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Audio
Bose Lifestyle 135 / CineMate 1 SR pictures and hands-on
When it comes to soundbars, Bose has been biding its time, mulling over what its rivals have produced and looking for the right technology to enter a rapidly growing sector of the home cinema and audio market. However, if it wasn't for tech specifically...
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Audio 4 out of 5Orbitsound T12v3 review
Not to be confused with the upcoming T14 soundbar with separate iPod dock and wireless subwoofer, which Orbitsound debuted at CES in January 2010, the Orbitsound T12v3 is the third version of the maker's T12 model. Boasting the same spatial sound technology...
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Home Cinema 4.5 out of 5LG HLB54S soundbar speakers review
If you’re looking to snap up a Blu-ray player and home cinema system in one fell swoop, but your room is too pokey to house a full 5.1 rig then this soundbar solution could be right up your alley. Unlike the majority of soundbars that only handle the...
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Home Cinema 3.5 out of 5Pioneer HTP-SB300 soundbar speakers review
As one of the only areas of the loudspeaker market making any money, it’s no surprise that Pioneer is dabbling in soundbar technology. These compact, space-saving systems have really caught consumers’ imagination, bringing high-quality home cinema...
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Home Cinema 4 out of 5Samsung HT-BD8200 soundbar speakers review
The Samsung HT-BD8200 offers a 2.1 home theatre experience, bringing with it the benefits of a Blu-ray drive and the convenience of a wireless subwoofer. Soundbars offer a simple out-of-the-box home cinema solution with minimal setup and configuration...
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Audio 3.5 out of 5Samsung HT-X810 soundbar speakers review
The Samsung HT-X810 is clearly styled to match their TVs, the bottom curve matching a number of their models. We tested it with a 40in M87 model with which it partners nicely. The dimensions are not the smallest at 998mm wide (slightly more than the TV),...
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Audio 4 out of 5Orbitsound T12 soundbar speakers review
If you don't like speakers cluttering up your room then a new UK company thinks it has the answer as it battles against Denon, Yamaha and others in the new soundbar category. So is it music to the ears? We get listening to find out. According to the company...