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It’s not just about bass, brah.A demo of REL’s line array, six-pack CARBON SPECIAL BLACK LABEL subwoofer system to the uninitiated always begins with the same track – Ella Fitzgerald’s “Miss Otis Regrets.” The reason I picked this track is that it has no low bass to speak of. What, a subwoofer demo that doesn’t start with pounding electronica, or that way overplayed Chris Jones song that you’ve heard everywhere, way too many times? No, because Ella illustrates what a REL line array delivers that no other subwoofer does. It adds depth, texture, and low-frequency harmonics in a way that you’ve n..

Rediscover Sound with the All-New Serie SPrepare for your ultimate audio awakening. REL’s new Serie S isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a full reinvention of an iconic legacy. Wider, lower cabinets make a bold first impression, while re-engineered drivers prioritize speed, control, and deeper penetration. Drawing on power from REL’s Reference series, the new amplifiers deliver force with effortless command. What you get? Bass that digs deeper, springs into life faster, and blends into your audio experience more gracefully than ever. Serie S doesn’t just amplify sound—it elevates nuance, scale, and st..

Blending legendary engineering with modern design and convenience for today’s vinyl loversBerlin, September 4, 2025 – At this year’s IFA in Berlin, Technics proudly introduced the SL-40CBT Direct Drive Turntable, a model that continues the brand’s legendary tradition while embracing a sleek, contemporary design and user-friendly features. The SL-40CBT is designed for both newcomers to vinyl and those looking to upgrade, offering premium performance with modern convenience. Staying true to Technics’ heritage, the SL-40CBT features the brand’s iconic iron-coreless direct drive motor and a precis..

What Is the Wharfedale EVO 5.4?The Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is a 3.5 way floorstanding speaker and the flagship of the EVO 5 range of speakers. Right from the off, this is a little different to our other recent Wharfedale reviews because the word ‘retro’ will appear here and only here to say that the EVO 5.4 isn’t. This isn’t a reborn device from decades ago but is instead a bang up to date modern speaker.It's also quite a lot of speaker. We’ll cover this in rather greater detail in the section to come but the EVO 5.4 has a surprising number of drivers and two of them would be unusual to encounter s..

Replacing the much-loved H120, the new H150 Streaming Amplifier is built as a true all-in-one hub that combines outstanding sound, versatility, and ease of use—without the premium price tag. It shares Hegel’s advanced streaming platform and control app with our flagship H400 and H600, while also adding a refined MM phono stage and, for the first time in a Hegel amplifier, a USB Drive input for direct playback from solid-state or hard drives. Most importantly, it delivers performance that exceeds expectations—power, scale, and musicality that continues to impress even us. H150 Streaming Amplifi..

In revisiting one of the most iconic and revered systems in hi-fi history, Quad has paid homage to Peter Walker’s original designs while engineering a performance to meet the expectations of today’s audiophiles – this is a ‘vintage’ reissue as it should be. The 303 amplifier brings an uptick in Class AB power better suited to contemporary speakers, plus the option of adding a second unit for enhanced control and output. The 33 preamp, meanwhile, features upgrades to connectivity and ease of use. In tandem, Quad’s amps conjure wide, crisply detailed soundstages that captivate the listener. This..

Nicknamed the ‘Raven’, Hegel’s D50 is a welcome addition to the standalone DAC segment and well equipped with inputs, including AES/EBU, USB-B, and a BNC connection supporting the DAC-Loop function of its integrated amplifiers. Hegel has, in the past, provided superb DAC stages across its hi-fi hardware, adding its own ‘twist’ to familiar designs, but here it’s leveraged in-house expertise to further refine the technology, with a focus on signal purity. The result is a D/A converter that prioritises a naturalistic, musical sound above obvious embellishment. It’s a performance reflected in the ..

A premium high-fidelity headphone with objet d’art looks, the finely crafted Meze Audio POET brandishes an open-back design to deliver airy detail and an engaging bass performance. Within its sculpted enclosures are planar-magnetic drive units from Ukraine’s RINARO ISODYNAMICS, combined with licensed AMTS (Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System) technology to finesse their high frequency response and deliver long listening sessions without fatigue. Going hand in hand with the POET’s refined, immersive performance is an all-round design packed with attention to detail, from the magnetically attach..