High-end Bose earbuds, budget-friendly hi-fi options from Monitor Audio and Musical Fidelity, a competing Sonos product ready for Dolby Atmos, and additional offerings make up the selection
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The audio market has seen some exciting new releases lately, with Marshall unveiling its first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Heston 120, and Monitor Audio launching a new series of speakers, the Bronze Series 7G.
The Marshall Heston 120 delivers clear dialogue, solid bass, and a broad soundstage, providing a premium all-in-one surround sound experience with good midrange and high-end detail. However, it struggles with dynamic punch, bass nuance, and especially with immersive Dolby Atmos performance; effects like explosions and gunfire lack impact, and Atmos soundstage is confined close to the TV rather than filling the room. Treble can be harsh and sibilant at times, making some dramatic dialogues less pleasant to hear.
In contrast, the Sonos Arc Ultra, a top-tier Dolby Atmos soundbar, steps up a level from Sonos's other offerings, delivering huge, exciting sound with convincing immersive Atmos effects and strong room-filling capabilities. It is widely regarded as one of the best in its class for Atmos.
Comparing the two, the Sonos Arc Ultra outperforms the Marshall Heston 120 in Dolby Atmos immersion, dynamic impact, bass depth, and overall room-filling sound quality. The Marshall is a strong debut with distinctive Marshall sound character and great dialogue clarity but falls short of the Sonos Arc Ultra's cinematic and immersive performance.
Meanwhile, Monitor Audio's Bronze Series 7G speakers promise to "set a new benchmark" for entry-level performance. The Bronze 50 70 standmounts are priced at £500 / €600 / $700 per pair, while the Bronze 300 7G floorstanders are priced at £1000 / €1250 / $1400 per pair. The series offers a blend of Monitor Audio's signature sound and advanced technology, making it an attractive option for those seeking high-quality speakers at an affordable price.
In the realm of stereo amplifiers, the Musical Fidelity B1xi has been released. Priced at £699 / $879 / €799, this amplifier features toroidal transformers with large power reserves and a fully discrete Class A/B design. It delivers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, promising a powerful and detailed listening experience.
Lastly, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) have received a five-star rating for their outstanding noise-cancelling capabilities, design, and sound quality. They pair excellently with industry-leading active noise cancellation and deliver a punchy, full-bodied sound.
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[1] Review of Marshall Heston 120 Dolby Atmos Soundbar [2] Review of Sonos Arc Ultra [3] Comparative Review of Marshall Heston 120 and Sonos Arc Ultra [4] Monitor Audio Announces Bronze Series 7G Speakers [5] Pricing and Competition Information
- The news of Marshall's Heston 120 Dolby Atmos soundbar, boasting clear dialogue, solid bass, and a broad soundstage, is creating buzz in the audio market.
- Brands like Marshall and Sonos are competing to deliver the best experience with their high-end releases, with the Sonos Arc Ultra emerging as a top-tier choice.
- The speaker market is abuzz with the comparison between the Marshall Heston 120 and the Sonos Arc Ultra, with the latter outperforming the former in several aspects, particularly in Dolby Atmos immersion and room-filling sound quality.
- Monitor Audio's Bronze Series 7G speakers, promising to set a new benchmark for entry-level performance, are making waves in the audio market, with the standmounts priced at £500 / €600 / $700 and the floorstanders at £1000 / €1250 / $1400.
- In the world of stereo amplifiers, the Musical Fidelity B1xi, featuring toroidal transformers and a fully discrete Class A/B design, is now available for purchase, offering a powerful and detailed listening experience for budget-conscious audiophiles.
- Headphone reviews are raving about the newly-released Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), with their outstanding noise-cancelling capabilities, design, and sound quality.
- The news of a notable figure in the metal music industry passing away has led to an outpouring of tributes, highlighting their contributions and lasting impact on the genre.
- In entertainment, sports, and lifestyle news, technology continues to play a significant role, with brands constantly striving to deliver better audio experiences, from hi-fi systems to wireless headphones.
