…Mains power only 2 x 6.5mm mic jacks 1 x USB-A 5V/2.1A/10.5W for music and input and smartphone charge 1 x USB- A 5V/.5A/2.5W for flash drives RCA Bluetooth SBC, AAC and aptX 424.0 x 861.0 x 383.0 mm x 24.5kg $1499 MX-ST50B (avail now) 240W mains power and 90W…
…Wi-Fi and a Google Account, or this model will not have added smart functions. Connect to a video source HDMI 2.0 (it is not ARC but supports CEC control), which carries audio and video streams USB-C is for audio and video from a PC or smartphone with alt DP (Display…
…SBC or AAC stereo codec, which is fine for smartphone music streaming. You can only stream Hi-res over Wi-Fi/Ethernet. Wi-Fi – Pass It supports Wi-Fi 4 N 2.4Ghz band making it Google Assistant, Apple Airplay2 and Alexa compatible via an external remote, smartphone or smart speaker. The two internal mics…
…features you can access in the router operating system. Download the TP-Link Deco App and create an account (username and password only required) Plugin the router Log your smartphone onto the Deco Router SSID (no password initially required) Enter the name of your new home network. Hint: If you are…
…have a microphone and requires a compatible smartphone or speaker. Any firmware updates are via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth – Pass It uses BT 5.0 with the SBC codec. Latency is well over 200ms, making it unsuitable for games. USB-A – Pass It supports MP3 only. Power is 5V/.5A/2.5W, so it will…
…2.1 4K@100Hz standards. Gamers – not really In game mode, the G-t-G response is 15ms, and the HDMI 2.1 port is only 4K@50Hz or 2K@100Hz. Voice control – Pass+ It can support Google Assistant (dedicated mic button on the remote). Alexa and Siri (HomeKit/Airplay 2) require an external smartphone or…
…Google Assistant (dedicated mic button on the remote). Alexa and Siri (HomeKit/Airplay 2) require an external smartphone or speaker. Sound – Pass(able) We had such high hopes for this 2.1 40W (2x10W +1 x 20W) Onkyo tuned system. Regrettably, Onkyo has recently filed for bankruptcy after being delisted from the…
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…subscription to Deezer, nugs.net, or Tidal. You can also use your smartphone camera to analyse your ear shape for the full 360 Reality Audio experience Bluetooth connection quality – priority on a stable connection or sound quality. Select quality unless you have issues. It may reduce battery life DSEE Extreme…
…means it needs a dedicated forward-firing centre channel focusing on the 1-4kHz frequency range). HDMI 2.1 eARC port for 4K@120Hz uncompressed Dolby Atmos pass-through (and optionally DTS decoding) Room calibration via a smartphone App, remote control, or separate room mic Immersive sound. Does sound come from overheard, in-front, behind or…
…sound stage is inside your head – it is wide enough, and there is good left/right separation. The volume reaches 80dB (maximum allowable on a smartphone) with no perceptible distortion. ANC – quite good Pass+ Adaptive and passive ANC really starts at around 70Hz, so it won’t remove the Jumbo…