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December 7, 2018 – Published in Design & Decor Winter 2018 issue

Sound at its best

Every season has its moments and winter is one of the best for indoor entertaining and cosy get-togethers of friends and families.

Winter is also a time to show-off your home and hosting skills! And what better way to create the just the right atmosphere than by turning on the music or watching a great film, concert or game with friends?

With today’s new technology, music streaming is literally at your fingertips! The sound products available are as sleek and compact as to be barely discernible if not for the excellence of sound quality that really helps create a great ambiance.

With such reasonable pricing this is the perfect gift to give yourself or to those who you hold dear and who you know will appreciate state-of-the-art sound technology.

Let’s find out what is available on the market this season.

MagniFi Mini

MagniFi Mini Home Theatre Sound Bar System delivers the big, room-filling home theatre experience you’d expect from a full-size sound bar in an ultra-compact design. Compatible with most TVs, it’s easy to set up and features Polk’s Voice Adjust and surround sound technologies, ensuring crystal clear dialogue and immersive surround sound-plus an included wireless subwoofer for deep bass impact you can feel.

With the MagniF Mini you can enjoy immersive home theatre surround sound via 5.1 Dolby Digital.
The Ultra-Compact Home Theatre Sound Bar System – Works with Google Assistant. You can also wirelessly stream your favourite music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device using Google Cast or Bluetooth
Polk Voice Adjust technology dramatically increases vocal clarity and volume level for crystal clear dialogue no matter what you’re watching.
Don’t let the size fool you-this is that big Polk sound you love from a little bar. Its ultra-compact size fits tight spaces and still delivers big, room-filling audio
Customise the voice levels in the sound bar however you prefer to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a single word of your favourite movie, TV show or sporting event.
The MagniFi Mini sound bar and included wireless subwoofer reproduce deep bass impact you can feel, creating a room-filling and immersive home theatre and music listening experience.
Universal Compatibility – it works with any TV, cable box or satellite IR remote control – there’s no need for two remotes.
Easy Setup – you can have it up and running in minutes. The included HDMI and optical cables allows it to be plugged in directly into the sound bar from the TV – power-up and you’re ready to go.
Movie, Music, and Sport Modes – One button preset EQ settings for movies, music and sports (it is also great for news and talks shows) optimise the sound bar and subwoofer to ensure you get the clearest dialogue, big surround sound and deep bass for the best audio and home theatre experience.
Night Effect – you don’t have to wake your family or neighbours and you can also stop straining to hear the evening news. With Night Mode, one button lowers the bass and increases Voice Adjust delivering clear dialogue all without raising the master volume.

Signa S1

The Polk Signa S1 Universal TV Sound Bar and Wireless Subwoofer System delivers an incredible, room-filling home theatre experience-far beyond anything you get from your TVs small built-in speakers. It includes optical cable for quick and easy setup. It also features Polk’s patented Voice Adjust technology for clear dialogue and Dolby Digital decoding for immersive, performance-tuned surround sound-and it comes with a wireless subwoofer for deep bass impact. You can also stream your favourite music through Bluetooth.

Dolby Digital decoding creates incredible room-filling virtual surround sound that offers home theatre experience-far beyond anything you get from your TVs small built-in speakers
Customise the voice levels to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a single word of your favourite movie, TV show or sporting event.
It features Polk’s patented Voice Adjust technology for clear dialogue and Dolby Digital decoding for immersive, performance-tuned surround sound.
At 2” tall, it fits most spaces – easily wall-mount it or set it in front of your TV. It won’t block your TV’s bottom edge or IR remote sensor.
It includes optical cable quickly connects your TV to the sound bar so you’re all set up and listening in minutes.
You can also stream your favourite music through Bluetooth.
You can customise the voice levels in the sound bar to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a single word of your favourite movie, TV show or sporting event.

Beoplay P6

The Beoplay P6 is a premium, powerful and portable Bluetooth speaker designed with a subtle heritage reference.

It can give up to 16 hours of play time. It includes:
OneTouch button for smart features
It has a pearl blasted aluminium grill and leather strap
It enjoys true 360 Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound
It has a built-in rechargeable 2600mAh battery
True360 Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound
Microphone for calls and access to Voice Assistants
Wireless pairing mode for a full stereo experience using two speakers
Full digital crossover design optimized for uniform radiation of sound
Dust and splash proof (IP54).

Beoplay H4

The Beoplay H4 offers a wireless, over-ear headphones with a focus on pure essentials, comfort and simplicity. It comes in lambskin leather, aluminium, stainless steel and braided textile cord.

Up to 19 hours play time
Wireless via Bluetooth
True comfort
High quality sound
Premium durable materials
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 600 mAh
Up to 19 hours with Bluetooth
Charging time: app. 2.5 hours
Compatible with Beoplay App which will enhance your B&O PLAY experience.

Beoplay E8

The Beoplay E8 are premium, truly wireless in-ear earphones with outstanding Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound. They offer:

4 hours of play time on one charge
Transparency Mode
Touch Interface
High quality sound
Premium durable materials
On device controls
One Multi-functions button on each earbud
Volume control
Play/Pause
Three different levels of Transparency Mode, accessible in B&O PLAY App
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charger battery - Capacity: 365 mAh
Gives 2x additional charges for the earbuds.

D-T1

With its compact size and Hi-Fi quality, the D-T1 CD mini system with Bluetooth offers premium Denon sound for everyone. Derived from the award-winning D-M41, the new D-T1 provides premium Denon Hi-Fi sound in a compact design. With a minimal, elegant design, the D-T1 blends seamlessly with your décor. The sophisticated look accentuates the musical quality of the Denon mini-system. Available in Black and Grey.
From unboxing to operation, set up is quick and easy. The two-way speaker system delivers the superb audio experience that’s synonymous with Denon – enjoy your favourite CDs, tune in to FM/AM radio and stream virtually unlimited songs via Bluetooth with impeccable audio quality. The minimal, compact footprint of the D-T1 ensures that it fits easily within your home. Stream music from your favourite music services with D-T1. Connect your smart device and enjoy virtually endless songs, podcasts and online radio stations.
Built-in Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to your favourite music sources through compatible devices.
Listen to FM/AM radio and play CDs, CD-R /CD-RW (WMA or MP3)
2-way speakers with 12cm woofer and 2.5cm soft dome tweeters to enjoy the renowned Denon Hi-Fi audio stage
Install the system within minutes and connect to your music effortlessly
Small footprint lets you enjoy great sound from almost any space in your home
Optical input enhances the sound of your connected TV or other digital device
Sophisticated, sleek design — an elegant showpiece for the home in Black or Grey
Connect your favourite headphones to the D-T1’s 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening
Sleep Timer and Alarm functions turn this great sound system into a useful time tool
Engineered with a more than 100-year Denon legacy in audio excellence: Trust this high-quality and durable system to deliver a great home audio experience.

DP-400

With its strong, sophisticated design and re-engineered tonearm with auto lift and playback stop, the Denon DP-400 plays cherished albums faithful to the original recording.

Rediscover your passion for vinyl with the Denon DP-400 Hi-Fi turntable with with auto speed sensor for precise sound reproduction. Strong construction and elegant design blends seamlessly into the existing Denon Design Series. The S-Shape curved tonearm lifts automatically and stops the platter when vinyl reaches the end of playback. Weighted, belt-driven platter supports 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm records with precision that’s faithful to the original recording. Integrated phono equalizer creates an open, enveloping sound stage for your cherished albums with detailed, accurate reproduction. Includes MM cartridge. Exclusive, removable dust cover doubles as a display stand.

Unique S-Shape curved tonearm design optimizing tracking angle at any point of the record to reduce harmonic distortion for clear audio reproduction
Tonearm supports auto lift-up and playback stop when end of record is reached Built-in phono equalizer with on/off toggle lets you connect DP-400 to any amplifier or system with analog inputs or phono inputs
Multi-speed selector (33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm) to play the widest array of vinyl records
Engineered with a more than 100-year Denon legacy in audio excellence – trust this high-quality and durable turntable to deliver the ultimate audio experience
Includes high quality MM cartridge for precise sound out-of-the-box within minutes
Exclusive, removable dust cover with included base eliminates fixed-cover vibrations and doubles as a display stand for your vinyl record covers
Supports both MM (included) and MC cartridges – advanced flexibility that matches your audio preferences
Weighted, belt-driven platter with auto speed sensor maintains accurate speed for precise sound reproduction
Strong, weighted base and durable construction reduces external vibrations and improves audio performance
Part of the Denon Design Series – elegant, modern design fits beautifully in the home.