![]() ![]() While I wouldn’t drop the speaker from a significant height, letting it go from around 15-20cm was sufficient to prove its sturdiness – although in the process I did chip it, but the speaker still works fine. “Portable” isn’t the right word for it an “outdoor” speaker sets expectations better.īuild quality is robust. The Move is best suited to use in a garden or park but for travelling far and wide? I’d feel you’d want something smaller such as the Roam. If you want a Sonos portable speaker that lives up to the idea of portability, the Roam is quite literally the better fit. That said, it isn’t particularly heavy to lift thanks to the integrated handle on its rear, and its svelte shape makes it easy to position on a shelf or otherwise, which lessens the impact of its size. In a market defined by small proportions and convenience, at 240 x 160 x 126mm (HWD) and with a weight of 3kg, the Sonos Move stretches the idea of a ‘portable’ speaker. Although other speakers in Sonos’ line-up have increased in price, the Move has kept the same price since launch. ![]() Thanks to its delightful front-mounted wooden grille, it looks as good as it sounds as well.The Sonos Move was released in 2019 for £399 / $399 / €399 / CAD$499 / AUD$649. With a Class A-B amplifier and a bespoke NS+ full-range driver, it promises to deliver class-leading, natural sound, at all volume levels too. And if you really want to keep it down while you’re chopping veg, there’s even a headphone port for solo listening. If you want to get a little more hands-on, there’s also Bluetooth 5.0 for direct device streaming, along with a USB-C port for keeping your phone/tablet topped up. Naturally, it also features internet radio, in addition to DAB and FM tuners, with a specific section dedicated to podcasts. Featuring the same delightfully compact, minimalistic style as its sibling, the R1S is essentially an internet-connected version, complete with Wi-Fi streaming for services like Spotify and Amazon Music. Read more: Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Emerge is a bookshelf speaker disguised as a bookįans of Ruark’s critically-acclaimed R1 radio should be very tempted by the newer R1S.All in all, it’s a perfect choice for those looking for quality sound, in an elegant form factor that gracefully elevates its surroundings. If you can stretch your budget for two, then you’ll unlock studio-quality stereo sound for an even richer experience. The end result? A high-end listening experience that packs in all the refined auditory goodness you’d expect from Bang & Olufsen. Specially tuned to provide 180-degree sound, it’s far punchier and wider than its slim profile could ever suggest, thanks to ingeniously placed components which include a 4in woofer, 1.45in mid-range driver, and 0.6in tweeter. And despite its delicate appearance, it remains dust and splash resistant, letting you pop it on a kitchen counter without fretting. Its slim, compact form is ideal for slotting into a bookshelf, blending into a room without drawing too much attention. Slathered in Scandi-chic with impeccable sound and craftsmanship, the Beosound Emerge is a unique offering that laughs in the face of bland design. ![]()
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