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For the first UK review of an Ascendo Immersive Audio cinema system, AVForums’ Doug Pyper has listened to a 7.1 configuration of ‘The 10’ LCRs, ‘The 6′ surrounds and ‘The 12 SUB’, a 12” active subwoofer. His review, which champions the system’s class-leading immersive cinema qualities in particular, says: “I’m not aware of any price-comparable home cinema speakers on the UK market that can equal that kind of SPL… I have never heard subwoofers at

With enormous flair and energy, Denmark’s System Audio has embraced the wireless speaker category with its innovative Silverback active speakers, made for easy wireless operation with partnering WiSA-enabled stereo and surround control hubs. And to great acclaim, with four prestigious EISA awards in as many years. The latest for EISA’s best wireless on-wall speakers goes to the compact Silverback 1 models. About the size of an A4 page, they’re designed to blend with any room

Bigger brands than MoFi Electronics use coaxial drivers for their superior timing and imaging, the idea is nothing new, but the application takes experience and innovation to perfect. Which is why, guided by the deft hand of Chief Speaker Designer and leading proponent Andrew Jones, the SourcePoint 8 has emerged ahead of many contenders to claim EISA’s Standmount Loudspeaker of 2023-24. EISA says: “Although MoFi Electronics is a relative newcomer to the loudspeaker market, the

Doyen of the lowest frequencies SVS has created another design high, this time for the millions streaming music into their homes. EISA’s Best Value Streaming Amplifier of 2023-24 is the uber versatile Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase. It’s a smart integrated amplifier with 300W power, and wireless capabilities. Control via smartphone/desktop app, front panel, IR remote and voice to stream hi-res audio via WiFi, Airplay 2 for iPhones and iOS, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, plus Bluetooth with

Possibly the classiest AV amplifier available at the price, Primare’s SPA25 has scooped EISA’s AV Receiver award for 2023-24. It’s a beautiful nine-channel integrated amplifier and eleven-channel processor, designed to provide superior home cinema performance by marrying the latest Atmos/DTS X processing, Dirac Live EQ, 4K HDR switching, eARC, and Primare’s proven Prisma network player technology with prodigious power of 100 watts per channel, all channels driven. It’s the perfect match for last year’s EISA