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Bose Lifestyle Ultra: strong compact sound begs for a stereo pair
technology1 month ago

Bose Lifestyle Ultra: strong compact sound begs for a stereo pair

CNET’s review finds the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker to be a stylish, compact smart speaker with punchy bass and a wider soundstage thanks to a height driver. It supports Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth (not portable) and can be used solo or as part of a stereo pair or as rear speakers with the Lifestyle Soundbar. Setup via the Bose app is straightforward, but software updates can take about 10 minutes per speaker. It isn’t backward-compatible with older Bose Wi‑Fi speakers and it doesn’t natively support hi-res 24-bit/192 kHz audio. Compared with Sonos Era models, the Ultra sounds better than Era 100 but not as expansive as Era 300; two units are recommended for true stereo. Price is $299 each, with a $70 discount when buying as a stereo pair.

"Sonos Roam 2 Set to Launch in June for Summer"
technology2 years ago

"Sonos Roam 2 Set to Launch in June for Summer"

Sonos is set to launch the Roam 2 wireless speaker in June, addressing Bluetooth issues with the original Roam and introducing a new app for its portable speakers, which will also support the rumored high-end headphones. The company's plans also reportedly include a TV set-top box and updated versions of the Sub, Era 100, and Sonos Arc soundbar as it aims to bolster its hardware revenue.

"KEF LSX II LT Wireless: Pretty Desktop Speakers with Impressive Connectivity"
technology2 years ago

"KEF LSX II LT Wireless: Pretty Desktop Speakers with Impressive Connectivity"

The KEF LSX II LT wireless active speaker system delivers impressive sound quality with deep bass, high detail levels, and a wide soundstage. It handles lower-resolution content well and is tolerant of various audio file types. However, it may not fill larger rooms with sound as effectively, and some users may miss having analog inputs. Overall, it offers excellent sound quality and flexibility for most room-sized spaces.

"UE Epicboom: Overpriced Mediocrity or Epic Sound?"
technology2 years ago

"UE Epicboom: Overpriced Mediocrity or Epic Sound?"

The Ultimate Ears Epicboom wireless speaker, priced at $349.99, lacks the advanced features that consumers have come to expect at this premium price point, such as voice assistants, multi-room audio synchronization, and Wi-Fi connectivity. While it offers a ruggedized build, powerful 360-degree sound, and up to 17 hours of battery life, the audio quality falls short compared to more expensive speakers like the Sonos Move 2. The Epicboom's condensed feature list and high price make it a less appealing option in the competitive Bluetooth speaker market.