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Title:"Miniature hi-fi heroes"
Four bookshelf speakers were reviewed and rated based on sound, features and build. Scores ranged from 4 to 5 stars out of 5.
Whether it's a sensible upgrade for a micro system, or you're putting together your first separates system, you'll be surprised how good these budget speakers are.
The following products were tested:
Cambridge Audio S30
Verdict:"Take the time to partner and position the S30s properly, and you'll end up with a gem of a speaker that's pretty hard to beat at the price."Score:"excellent" (5 out of 5 stars)
Q Acoustics 1020
Verdict:"Fine speakers but lacking the edge to win here."Score:"very good" (4 out of 5 stars)
Tangent Audio Evo
Verdict:"Decent speakers with plenty of appeal - but they make more sense with micros than with separates."Score:"very good" (4 out of 5 stars)
Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom
Verdict:"These Tannoys are brilliant performers for the money, and they'll work well with a wide range of systems."Score:"excellent" (5 out of 5 stars) ; "Test Express Winner"
*"What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision"* |
