August 2024’s best reviews: tested and approved by you

I’m over the moon with this purchase, truly! After doing a lot of research, I wanted to buy a 4K TV screen that I could use to watch my favorite films and, most importantly, to use as the screen for my Mac M1. The 55U7NQ works perfectly with the Mac when connected via HDMI 2.0 (the Mac M1’s HDMI connector), which allows me to enjoy a superb resolution of 2160p 4K at 60Hz. […] I mounted it on the wall using a very slim 400×200 vesa bracket, there’s only a gap of 2cm between the wall and the screen, so it’s really gorgeous. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the screen’s built-in soundbar, which does its job well and means that I don’t have to connect speakers, allowing my room to remain minimalist. The remote control is really nice with a minimalist design, and it can be powered either by USB-C or solar power. It has an integrated solar sensor, which is very convenient. Anyway, the 55U7NQ is plugged into my workstation every day and I’m delighted with my investment, which provides me with a superb work environment.

Excerpt from remy06’s review, July 2, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

An incredible sound. Really, with 2-way bookshelf or small floorstanding speakers that don’t go very low on their own, the result is amazing. […] The depth that the sub brings is crazy. You don’t lose any detail, on the contrary, you get more because your ear is rebalanced. You don’t lose any clarity despite the much more serious bass. Everything is better. You rediscover your favorite tracks, much more than you would by simply changing an amplifier or switching to a higher-end speaker. You get the same foundation as a large 3-way model. And I mean large, not average. It’s a treat. A fun little detail concerning the settings: the subwoofer has a long break-in period (at least a month), and in the meantime it gets faster and more powerful. So, once you’ve found the right setting, you’ll need to lower the gain by several clicks as and when you’re able to. Thanks REL for making fast, crazy little subs with a high-level input and at an affordable price. Long live music!

Excerpt from Zizou47’s review, July 3, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

There’s a real racing engine under the hood!! What refined detail. I was very skeptical about listening to a device equipped with 4 converters. I thought I would be getting a hyper-aggressive sound, but that’s absolutely not the case. This player is characterized by its softness… An iron fist in a velvet glove! The sound is very precise, of course, but also extremely smooth and velvety, not aggressive at all! […] I’m giving it a well-deserved 5 stars.

Excerpt from Christophe92100’s review, July 6, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Meze Alba in-ear monitors. The sound is aerial and very detailed. The position of the instruments is accurate on several levels. Very light and comfortable. […] So frankly, I’d recommend them and the value for money is top-notch.

Excerpt from NoxBkBzh’s review, July 5, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

With the unbalanced connection, the difference [with the FiiO K5 Pro 5] wasn’t immediately audible, but with the balanced connection, it’s as if something unlocked in my headphones. Naturally, the HD660S’ sound signature didn’t change, but they gained dynamism and the soundstage was more open, even at low volume. The sound was both smooth and dynamic, with no listening fatigue, only pleasure!

Excerpt from Thierry Joigny’s review, July 5, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

It’s really like having a home theater in a pair of headphones. You can feel the vibrations of the bass, the dialogue is clear. The left/right effects are precise. […] I also tried them for hi-fi and they were great. Again, the bass was precise and pronounced, I could hear all the details of the instruments and I rediscovered the music. There were details that I’d never heard before. I have to recommend these headphones.

Excerpt from Thierry Joigny’s review, July 5, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

If you’re looking for a DAP only – not a player for an audiophile setup in a living room – then the M300 is for you! […] Android also gives you more freedom to install the audio player of your choice from the Google Play Store. I use the Musicolet app, which I find to be the best in its category. Paired with FiiO in-ear monitors, the sound is excellent.

Excerpt from MrHTPC’s review, July 7, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

What a surprise!! Installation was very easy and, thanks to the included mic, the auto-configuration was quick and pretty efficient. […] And wow, what a difference with my Yamaha, what detail, and what clear, transparent sound! The rear surround effects are great, almost lifelike, without every reducing the quality of the voices delivered by the front speakers, resulting in speech and dialogue that is always clear and understandable. I’m rediscovering the environments of different movie scenes. Thanks to the sound, I realized that it was raining outside during a scene in the film. The immersion is incredible now that the sound is enveloping.

Excerpt from TeHodenN’s review, July 19, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

We were already impressed by the Oberon 1s, which offer incredible musicality, but the Oberon 3s go even further: they provide significant low-end support. These Oberon 3 speakers are lively and balanced with a superb soundstage. They pack a punch without being tiring. All styles of music are reproduced with great balance and incredible precision. They can compete with and are sometimes better than a good number of much more expensive floorstanding speakers.

Review by mathgora77, July 15, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Putting the chassis together couldn’t be easier: it’s child’s play, with clear instructions. […] The bucket seat is simply excellent, it’s very comfortable for long gaming sessions and it looks good. The pedal support offers several settings: distance, tilt, etc. The same goes for the height and tilt of the modular base.

Excerpt from LOOPING_62’s review, July 17, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5