Guide to enjoying music
This year has seen a drastic change in the way we do things from working and socialising to exercising and even how we vacation. What hasn’t changed is the power of music in helping us get through the day. Our quick guide to enjoying music brings you the artists you love wherever you are and however you are spending your time; whether its in your garden, home office, running at the park on a staycation or simply listening in a second room.
Outdoor speakers for garden parties
No garden party or BBQ is complete without music, finding the right combination of build quality, price and usability has never been easier – with everyone turning to their gardens for summer its the perfect time. Monitor Audio’s Climate CLG140 is an outdoor speaker that can be installed at ground level or mounted onto a tree, pole or garden fence for great sound outdoors. It packs a punch with a 4″ MMP II bass/midrange driver and 25mm coaxially aligned C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter. It features a rigid, high impact polymer cabinet for long life and durability. The dark brown finish enables discrete installation and the cabinet is paintable to match other settings.
Desktop speakers for your home office
Working from home? Music is an essential part of your home office or anywhere in the home for that matter.
The Kanto Audio Yu2 is a great value entry-level unit featuring a ¾” silk dome tweeter and 3″ Composite Drivers. Yu2 has good connectivity for media playback with a 3.5mm AUX and USB DAC so you have the option of digital or analogue input. The unit runs as a master and slave system so one unit houses the amplifier and powers the second speaker reducing the cabling required and keeping your desk space neat and tidy.
If you’re looking to make a statement with elegant high-performance speakers, Klipsch The Fives are beautifully designed wireless speakers with outstanding audio quality and timeless looks. They have incredible versatility and are capable of connecting directly to a turntable, TV, computer or Bluetooth-enabled device; a perfect multi-tasker for your space.
Portable Speakers for on the move
Perfect for days out, picnics, staycations or camping trips. The Dali Katch Bluetooth speaker is a stylish portable speaker that packs an unexpected punch with two 21mm HF drivers and two 3.5″ LF drivers. It earns its spot on our 2020 guide to enjoying music because it has the capability to output great volume and clear audio from such a small enclosure. With a battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge, there’s no need to worry about a power supply.
Sports Headphones for your daily jogs
If being at home has inspired you to get more active, take your most motivating playlist to the gym or on a run.
The Audio Technica ATH-SPORT7TW take “True Wireless” to the next level. Controllable via the Connect app you can enjoy up to six hours playback with an extra nine hours via the compact charging case. Available in black or grey, the headphones feature ergonomic Freebit ear fins which are available in 4 switchable sizes for a custom and comfortable fit designed to sit securely in place throughout physical activity. A switchable hear-through function enables ambient noise to be heard for safer use outdoors.
Multi-room systems for music in a second room
If kitting out the house with an up to date modern audio system is your goal this year, then a multi-room system is perfect for you. Allowing you to have a connected network of speakers around the home, you can have one source playing throughout the whole house or choose different sources and playlists for each zone.
Rounding up our 2020 guide to enjoying music is the Audio Pro C3 wireless multiroom speaker; and the brand has an entire C range of different sized models that can paired to it. You can vary the unit size depending on the use or size of the room. In the range is the C3, C5, c5-Alexa and C10.
