Top-mounted controls are easy to operate even when wearing gloves and the ergonomic, cylindrical shape makes it easy to grab the Beosound Explore on the go. With the vast colour choices and modular design concept, BeoSound Shape can be customised to match and elevate any living space. We struggled to find a length of sideboard or surface the Level felt at home on, and virtually nowhere to lay it down flat that didn’t pose a trip hazard. BeoSound Emerge is the perfect choice for taking music into smaller spaces like the kitchen and bedroom, and can also be added to your Connected Speakers setup so you can enjoy their sound throughout your home.

The ability to lie it flat only compounds this problem and the idea of leaving it lying about just doesn’t compute. Connecting by Bluetooth, get instant access to your favourite music with a stable wireless connection to your smart devices. An IP67 rating certifies that the speaker is dustproof and even waterproof for up to 30 mins at a depth of 1 meter. When the Level’s first came out I bought a friend a stereo pair and they do sound fantastic, but I couldn’t see having a pair of Level’s in my bedroom.When conducting this review I was fortunate enough to be testing multiple different speakers at the same time. We will try our best however if we are unable to do this we will still install connect to plumbing and put the appliance in situ. Behind the cover is a five-driver speaker setup with two 4in woofers, one 2in full range driver, two 0. With Protect Plus for your technology, you'll get 2 years of protection against accidental damage alongside your guarantee. I rate them above the Level in this situation, indeed I had the choice of using a Level but I opted for two Emerges instead.

There are no auxiliary inputs or RCA inputs to connect to your Hifi system and it seems the Beosound 1 has a solid focus on the wireless element of its design. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. With its clean lines and small footprint, it has an adaptable design that fits in everywhere in your home. Absolutely brilliant experience and I have no hesitation in recommending Skynnex and Anton in particular, very highly.The soundstage is wide, the space between instruments is terrific – well, not on the poorly produced rave stuff – vocals sit prominently and soar through the mix and the bass thumps beautifully.

On the top, an illuminated touch control strip displays volume, four presets and Bluetooth pairing, plus manual power and Google Assistant mic switch for privacy. Classical, rock, pop, hip-hop and even the energy of an old school rave playlist is conveyed with exuberance and authority.We wanted to create a site with unbiased and informed reviews that didn’t confuse people with audiophile terminology. A wireless speaker with a dynamic acoustic performance designed to be positioned up against the wall on a shelf or side table in your home. But, given the competition, it remains a niche proposition that potentially highlights deeper issues within the brand, especially one that recorded five profit warnings over an 18-month period.