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Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Cambridge Audio incorporates high-quality components, such as toroidal transformers and ESS Sabre DAC chips, but they make sure that the components are chosen for their sonic character, rather than measured performance.
- With some lines receiving 5-year warranties with product registration, they convey a commitment to product durability, even when their products are sold through hifi stores, which are not generally known for high-end clientele.
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AXA25
- Positioning: The entry-level integrated stereo amplifier in Cambridge Audio's lineup.
- Description: Offers a straightforward design with 25 watts per channel, making it ideal for small rooms and budget-conscious users. Unlike the more advanced models like the EXA100, it lacks digital inputs and Bluetooth connectivity, focusing instead on simplicity and analog connections, which suits users who prioritize basic functionality over advanced features.
Evo 75
- Positioning: The mid-range streaming amplifier in the Evo series.
- Description: Combines streaming capabilities with a powerful 75-watt amplifier, offering a compact solution for modern audio needs. It features the StreamMagic Gen 4 module for seamless streaming, unlike the AXA25, which lacks streaming capabilities.
EXA100
- Positioning: The high-end integrated amplifier in the EX series, offering advanced features and performance.
- Description: Delivers 100 watts per channel with Class AB amplification, providing a wide and detailed soundstage. It includes digital inputs like HDMI eARC and Bluetooth aptX HD, unlike the AXA25, which focuses on analog connections.
Edge A
- Positioning: The flagship integrated amplifier in Cambridge Audio's lineup, representing the pinnacle of their audio engineering.
- Description: Features proprietary Class XA amplification and twin toroidal transformers for exceptional power and clarity. It offers a more refined sound than the EXA100, with a focus on musicality and detail.
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The Perfect Partnership
Turn an Evo all-in-one player into an Evo system with a pair of Evo S speakers. They're designed and engineered to be the perfect sonic and aesthetic match for Evo. Premium materials and components throughout ensure Evo S sound as good as they look.
No-Compromise Construction
Every critical component of Evo S has been chosen with one aim in mind: to deliver class-leading audio performance. From the 1" black silk dome tweeters to the 6.5" anodized aluminium mid-bass drivers, the medium density fibreboard cabinet construction to the gold electroplated speaker binding posts – Evo S is designed and engineered to perform alongside Evo.
Information is Power
Thanks to their specification and design, which includes rear bass ports, Evo S can cover the high-resolution audio frequency range from a super-low 50Hz to crisp 40kHz top end. Just what you need to experience Evo's Hi-Res streaming capabilities and hear music packed with detail and emotional punch.
Your Music, Complete
Designed to match Evo's compact, but premium aesthetic, Evo S echo key design cues – such as the 'floating' base and robust 'plated' construction. They're designed to fit discreetly on a bookshelf and are supplied with speaker grilles as well as speaker cable. Everything you need to finish off your Evo system.
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Our summary
Product Strengths
- Clear and high-resolution audio output, even at very loud volumes
- Sparkly and clear highs, providing an extremely high-resolution output
- Easy to drive
- An all-in-one player with an amplifier, streamer player, and DAC
- Multi-room music support via Google Home, Apple Airplay, and Tidal
Product Considerations
- Does not provide massive bass
- Only offered in black matte
- Placing them too close to a wall will create too much bass
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The EVO 150 has 'taken the throne' from the Naim Uniti Atom as the network amplifier to buy
Takeaway: The EVO series is a great option for someone looking for an audiophile experience without a lot of clutter. The EVO 150 and EVO S work together to create a clean and high-resolution output for any music genre
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Product Strengths
- Surprisingly swish looks, easily mistaken for something more expensive
- Smooth tonality and great composure, with no emphasis on one part of the frequency band over another
- Delivers a wide expanse of sound in the listening room, with well-spaced instruments
Product Considerations
- Fixings on the front grilles are slightly loose
- Stage depth isn't great
- Instruments such as trumpets and piano can sound a tad processed—just a bit too opaque to really convey their natural timbre
Takeaway: The Cambridge Audio SX-80 is a very good floorstanding speaker for the price, offering a smooth and balanced sound. It's easy to position and drive, making it a great option for putting together a budget hifi system.
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Wharfedale’s new EVO4 has grown out of the extensive research and development that produced the ELYSIAN flagship loudspeakers and borrows much of the technology involved in ELYSIAN.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent focus and separation, with the speakers 'disappearing' to create a natural soundstage
- Impressive low-end performance, adding authority to the music
- Cohesive driver integration, with no perceivable handover between the AMT tweeter, midrange dome, and woofer
- Remarkable neutrality in the midrange, with a detailed yet smooth treble—avoiding harshness even at higher volumes
- Clear and detailed sound reproduction, extracting nuances and levels of information outstanding for its price
Product Considerations
- Vertical off-axis performance of the AMT tweeter is not good, so correct speaker height and toe-in are important
- Soundstage is not super wide, with the presentation mostly between the speakers
- Some reviewers found the aesthetics or proportions to be awkward or not to suit all tastes
- Bass may be a bit polite for some listeners wanting subwoofer-type rumble
- The midrange can be fatiguing if the listener's ear is at the midrange driver level
Takeaway: The Evo4.2 is a well-rounded speaker that delivers excellent sound quality with impressive imaging, detail, and tonal balance. It is capable of providing an audiophile experience at an affordable price.
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ASC - Active Stereo Calibration | Cross-stereo | 30Hz -20kHzDevialet Mania, our first high fidelity portable smart speaker with 360° stereo sound translates our obsession for pure sound.Metamorphic sound.Devialet Mania, the portable speaker ushers in a liberated approach to sound: more spontaneous, more adaptable, more obsession-inducing than ever. Thanks to its adaptive cross stereo, Devialet Mania offers a soundstage that morphs and adapts to any physical space, eliciting expansive 360° stereo sound. Cue your favorite music and feel the emotional imprint it leaves on you and those around you.Devialet Mania edition package also comes with a complimentary Devialet Mania Station.
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Product Strengths
- One of the best-sounding portable Bluetooth speakers
- Built-in Alexa support eliminates the need for additional devices to control music with voice
- Solid design, IPX4 water resistance rating, and built-in handle
Product Considerations
- Insufficient loudness for large rooms
- Lacks some treble out-of-the-box
- Battery life can be short—around 4 hours in some tests
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Sonos is likely a better value for most users since it features a longer battery life and a more balanced sound out-of-the-box
Takeaway: The Devialet Mania is a portable speaker that redefines expectations with its impressive sound quality and bass energy. It offers a unique listening experience that's worth the purchase.
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Product Strengths
- Easy speakers to get up and running and easy to fall in love with
- Neutral midrange
- Great presence and detail in the highs
- Good dynamics
- Good at detail, intelligibility, clarity, and dynamics from about the midrange on up
Product Considerations
- Require a sub for full-range playback
- Bass is not great on its own
- Lack upward firing speakers
- Are sonically a bit ill-refined and aesthetically ordinary, bordering on boring
- The top end can get a bit edgy at times
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Kanto YU Passives, the SX60s provide some gains in the nuance and detail departments
- Vs Q Acoustics 3010i, the Cambridge is more captivating
- Vs Fluance XL8s, the Cambridge has a bit more detail and definition throughout the mid-range and treble
- Vs Wharfedale Diamond 121, the Wharfedales have a clearer sound, with greater dynamic reach
Takeaway: The SX60 speakers are pretty special, especially if detail, intelligibility, clarity, and dynamics from about the midrange on up are prioritized, and they do not command a premium price. These speakers are confident and full of energy, making them an engaging and fun listen.
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Product Strengths
- Tonally balanced, and provide good detail and clarity
- Versatile and produce a relaxing sound
- Classic design that will look good in any room
Product Considerations
- Positioning is important; placing them too close to a wall compromises the soundstage, while placing them too far out makes them sound thin
- Out of the box, the speakers can be bass-heavy, and may need EQ adjustments
- One reviewer noted a minor issue with the finish on the front edge of their speaker
Takeaway: The Cambridge Audio SX-50 is a great pair of bookshelf speakers that offer good value for their price, especially for small to medium-sized rooms. They are versatile and good for different kinds of music.
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Product Strengths
- Effortlessly detailed and balanced sound
- Excellent stereo imaging and dynamics
- High-quality Bluetooth streaming
- Simple setup and control
- Multiple connection options, including subwoofer output, digital input for TV, and analog inputs
Product Considerations
- No HDMI ARC for seamless control with TV remote
- No dedicated app for adjusting settings
- Bass output may be lacking for some listeners, potentially requiring a subwoofer
- Grilles are non-removable
- Speakers power down after 20 minutes at rest, requiring manual Bluetooth pairing each time
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2, the Q Acoustics M20 sounds fuller, louder and less compressed
Takeaway: The Q Acoustics M20 HD speakers offer detailed, balanced sound and are easy to set up with various devices. They're a versatile audio solution for upgrading sound, whether for music, movies, or gaming.
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Product Strengths
- Good ability to get loud, clean sound without distortion or compression issues above 80 Hz when paired with a subwoofer
- Really good build quality cabinet
- Very clear, immediate, vivid sounding speaker
- Ultra-focused sounding, clean, and nicely balanced vocals
- A lot of treble liveliness combined with quality clarity and crispness
Product Considerations
- Treble is a little bit bright
- Not the most neutral speaker
- Leaner sound in terms of bass delivery
- Very tight, tuneful, and on-point bass, but the perceived amount of bass is less substantial than other speakers reviewed
- Some port noise or chuffing can be heard when setting the speakers to deliver as much bass as the Klipsch RP600M
Takeaway: The SVS Prime bookshelf is a sweet little speaker that delivers clear and vivid sound and has great build quality. It's also versatile, as it can be used in a stereo setup or as part of a home theater system.
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Product Strengths
- Improved stereo sound compared to the original Move, due to the addition of dual tweeters
- Significantly longer battery life—advertised up to 24 hours—making it suitable for extended use indoors and outdoors
- Designed with portability in mind, featuring a built-in handle for easy carrying and an IP56 rating for dust and water resistance
- The speaker benefits from the Auto Trueplay feature, which automatically optimizes the sound to the unique acoustics of your space, delivering a balanced audio experience
- Versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay 2, and can even stream Bluetooth audio to other Sonos speakers
Product Considerations
- Considered hefty and not as easily portable as smaller options like the Sonos Roam
- Google Assistant is no longer supported, which may be a drawback for users heavily invested in the Google ecosystem
- It cannot be used as a speakerphone for calls
- Despite being a stereo speaker, channel separation isn't always very distinct, and it can sound more like an expansive mono speaker
- An adapter is needed for a line-in connection, and a carrying case are sold separately, which increases the overall cost
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Sonos Move: The Move 2 offers stereo playback—as opposed to mono—longer battery life, and more connectivity options
- Vs Sonos Roam: The Move 2 sounds better and gets louder, but the Roam is smaller and lighter
- Vs Sonos Era 300: The Era 300 has Dolby Atmos support, but is not portable or water-resistant like the Move 2
- Vs Sonos Era 100: The Move 2 can be taken on the go unlike the Era 100 and is rated for dust and water resistance
- Vs Bose SoundLink Max: The Sonos Move 2 sounds a bit more balanced out of the box, and its battery can even be replaced down the line, while the Bose has a longer-lasting battery and doesn't require an adapter to connect to analog line-in sources, but it can't connect to Wi-Fi
Takeaway: The Sonos Move 2 is a versatile and improved portable speaker, offering great sound and battery life for both indoor and outdoor use, and its integration with the Sonos ecosystem makes it an easy choice for existing Sonos users.
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