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Primare Allt-i-Ett: One Box, Full of Sound
PRIMARE ALLT-I-ETT is described by reviewer Bruce Black as a beautifully engineered all-in-one music system that proves Primare, best known for separate hi-fi components, is equally accomplished at compact solutions. Its name is Swedish for "all in one," and the brand's design philosophy draws on the Scandinavian concepts of hygge and lagom — ease and balance.

Sound: The reviewer notes the unit rewards some initial setup time, particularly the placement setting (corner, wall, open) and the app-based automatic Room EQ calibration, both of which meaningfully tighten and control the bass. The soundstage is impressively spacious for a single-box unit, thanks to six bass drivers, two midrange drivers and two waveguide-loaded tweeters. An intelligent bass-management system automatically boosts low frequencies at quiet listening levels and reins them in as volume rises, keeping the sound full without becoming overpowering. The BACCH 3D spatial audio mode came across as a matter of personal taste — the reviewer found it a bit much for his ears.

Usability: The system connects via WiFi 6 or Ethernet, streams Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz, receives FM/DAB/internet radio, includes HDMI eARC for TV sound, and pairs wirelessly with Bluetooth headphones. Control is available through the companion app, the top-mounted touchscreen, or the bundled remote. Minor drawbacks include a limited number of radio presets (six) and occasional unprompted wake-ups from standby.

Verdict: The reviewer recommends the Primare Allt-i-Ett as a compelling alternative to traditional separates for anyone who values space efficiency, ease of use and elegant Scandinavian design without compromising sound quality.

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Primare Allt-i-Ett: One Box That Fills the Room With Sound (HiFi Choice, April 2026)
Set the PRIMARE ALLT-I-ETT on your tabletop or below your TV, and you get a genuine two-channel hi-fi system in a single cabinet — not a soundbar. Six drivers per channel (bass, midrange, silk-dome tweeter in a waveguide) plus four extra bass drivers inside deliver a combined 300W.

Sound that will surprise you

Start by running the Room EQ calibration — in a 3m x 5m listening room, bass output became more even, tighter and punchier without losing weight or extension. It's worth switching on the BACCH filter too, which widens the soundfield and adds real spatial presence — electro-pop gains extra width, and hip-hop takes on a surprisingly grand feel. Bass sounds authentically deep with no bloat or muddiness, and the system stays composed even at high volume. Strings — cello, violin, double bass — come through rich and well-defined, while treble has plenty of bite without ever turning fatiguing.

Effortless, flexible everyday use

Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, add a turntable through the switchable MM phono input, hook up your TV via HDMI eARC, stream from a NAS drive, or plug in via USB-A. The Prisma app brings you Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Roon, alongside internet, FM and DAB radio, plus Bluetooth for wireless headphones. Placement settings (freestanding, wall, corner) fine-tune the bass to match where the unit sits in your room.

If you want one system that saves space and cables without sacrificing genuine hi-fi sound, the Primare Allt-i-Ett is well worth hearing for yourself.

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