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Even today, there are still many “white spots” in this country, meaning regions where no sufficiently fast broadband connection is available—not to mention fiber optics. The new FRITZ!Box 6860 5G provides the ideal solution to bring fast internet home. The powerful mobile router from AVM is equally suitable for private and business users. The special feature of the compact router, which offers…

Whoever wants to be mightily grabbed by a speaker – needs money. The new JBL Stage series contradicts this. Even the small floor-standing speaker A170 offers at a low price astonish-ing push. By Andreas Günther In the past, JBL made a mighty dent in our wallets. Meanwhile, the rules of the game have changed, dramatically even. The background story is quickly told: JBL now belongs to Samsung via…

JBL has rethought the topic of AV amplifiers from the ground up, and the result is truly impressive. The top model MA9100HP supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and can drive up to nine channels. by Klaus Laumann Not only for us is it interesting when a manufacturer decides to enter a new market segment—especially when it is a somewhat weakening niche. As a potential customer, one can usually be…

What looks like a compact speaker on a stand is actually a firmly connected unit. The Genelec 6040R is also active, can be flexibly adapted to the listening room, and is a dream in terms of measurements. But how does the $8,000 speaker sound? By Alexander Rose-Fehling For 45 years, Genelec has been building loudspeakers. And 22 years ago, in 2001, the Genelec 6040A saw the light of day. The…

The Planar 3 is an absolute classic. Yet, the gap to the Planar 6 remains. For the anniversary, Rega is shaking up the hierarchy and sending an upgraded Planar 3 into the race. by Alexander Rose-Fehling Even though Wikipedia claims otherwise, the Rega Planar 3 first saw the light of day in 1976. That makes it now 47 years old. Nevertheless, on the small plaque on the chassis next to…

First “Max,” then “Plus,” now “Mini” – Sennheiser expands its soundbar portfolio with an even smaller model, making a statement in the popular compact class. By Klaus Laumann The first soundbar that Sennheiser launched in 2019 had the outward charm of a laboratory system. The Ambeo Soundbar, which has since been given the suffix “Max,” is a hefty soundbar weighing nearly 20 kilograms. The nine…

Denon labels the DNP-2000NE as a Hi-Res audio streamer. But even a quick look at the back reveals: It’s actually a complete digital preamplifier that can even serve as a bridge to the TV screen. by Stefan Schickedanz There are plenty of HiFi enthusiasts who, even in times of Sonos and the like, are happy to spend $ on individual components like a network player—provided it sounds good and has…

After we still listened to the very noble B&W speakers, things are financially more modest this time. The new 603 S3 of the 600 Series nevertheless— or precisely because of this—knows how to captivate. by Alexander Rose-Fehling Two bookshelf speakers, one center speaker, and one floorstander make up the latest incarnation of the 600 Series, which has traditionally been very successful at B&W.…

Marantz is launching brand-new flagships that are supposed to represent the “Best of the Best.” The integrated amplifier Model 10 and the disc player SACD 10 are thoroughly tested here by 7Review. The streaming preamp LINK 10n will follow. The number 10 marks the absolute best in many 10-point scale rankings, for example in figure skating or platform diving. Marantz sees it the same way,…

The Deco BE65 is a minimally designed mesh router that supports the latest WiFi 7 standard. Compared to WiFi 6, data can be transmitted four times faster and latency is reduced fourfold, making it optimal for modern applications such as video conferencing, home office work, 4K-quality VoD streaming, smart home products, or online gaming. Since these areas of activity have grown steadily over the…

Asus also offers new OLED splendor. Following the fantastic PG32UCDP, the manufacturer’s 4K W-OLED display with 240/480 Hz dual-mode, the 27-inch PG27AQDP provides WQHD resolution at 480 Hz. On the 4K display, 480 Hz is limited to Full HD resolution. The manufacturer’s specifications are very similar to the Sony M10S: Here too, a third-generation W-OLED display with MLA+ from LG is used, also…

Ready for a bit more monitor today? With the PA27JCV, Asus brings a top-class display to the market. Only the integrated KVM switch showed a slight weakness in our test. The Asus ProArt PA27JCV is a 27-inch monitor with 5K resolution and a few interesting additional features, such as an integrated KVM switch. This means you can connect two computers and one mouse/keyboard set directly to the…

How does a Yoga Slim work in a larger format? And where is Copilot Plus? There are many questions about the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i, the new Lunar Lake-based laptop. Laptop with Lunar Lake – how good is it? The new Yoga Slim 7i has Intel Arc graphics, 32 GB RAM (integrated into the chip), 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, and a 15-inch screen. It still has the same elegant design and slim construction as…

Cambridge Audio has decided to place another series, the EX, between the popular CX and the more expensive flagship Edge series. 7Review is curious. Cambridge Audio apparently wants to occupy a price point of about $2,200 with a brand-new amplifier, thus closing the fairly large gap between the recently tested CXA81 Mk II and the flagship Edge series. Naturally, the question arises whether to…

Acer manages to combine a few qualities that usually don’t go together in this laptop. However, it falls short in other areas. The Acer Nitro 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a powerful processor, complete with AI features, making it suitable for both gaming and work. When the screen is open, the WASD and arrow keys are clearly marked. My only wish is for a better placement of certain buttons…

The Focal Bathys are the first Bluetooth headphones from the French manufacturer. They embody many elements of Focal’s luxurious wired headphones and aim to deliver top-notch sound quality on the go. The French manufacturer Focal is known for its high-quality audio products. All of Focal’s products exude stylish luxury. Since 2023, Focal has also offered its first Bluetooth headphones. The…