Eve Aqua Test

Eve Aqua review: smart irrigation with Apple Home

Automating garden irrigation sounds like a real game changer, doesn’t it? That’s exactly what the Eve Aqua promises. With this smart watering control, you can water your plants conveniently via app or voice command. And the best thing? It’s perfectly integrated into Apple Home. I have tested the Eve Aqua extensively and share my experiences …

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Sonos Upgrade Programm Erfahrungen

Sonos upgrade program: How to get 30% discount

Sonos speakers, soundbars and subwoofers are fantastic, but unfortunately not cheap. The devices have also become increasingly expensive in recent years. However, you can save up to 30% with the Sonos upgrade program. In this article, I explain how you can secure these percentages quickly and easily. How does Sonos Upgrade work? The manufacturer Sonos …

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Smartmi Luftreiniger

Smartmi air purifier review: Portable with smart home

Clean air is essential for our health – especially in times when allergies, particulate matter and poor air quality are on the rise. The Smartmi air purifier promises just that: fresh, clean air in a compact, portable device. But does it deliver what it promises? I have tested the air purifier extensively and share my …

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Sonos Beam 1 vs Beam 2

Sonos Beam 1 vs Beam 2: soundbars in comparison

With the Beam soundbar, Sonos offers a fantastic, compact soundbar for the home theater. The first Sonos Beam (Gen 1) was launched in 2018, followed three years later in 2021 by its successor: the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). But what has changed? Is it worth buying the new generation of Beam or is the older …

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JBL Charge vs Xtreme

JBL Charge 5 vs Xtreme 3 review: Which is louder?

The JBL Charge and Xtreme are among the manufacturer’s solid, waterproof Bluetooth speakers that are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. But which speaker is better and, above all, louder? In this review, I take a close look at the two Bluetooth speakers and compare their features. Operation almost identical Operating the two speakers …

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Unterschied JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 5

JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 5: These are the differences

The JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker is the latest model in the range: the portable speaker has been updated and has received not only visual but also technical upgrades. But is it worth buying or should you go for the cheaper JBL Flip 5? I explain the (small) differences. JBL Flip 6: The differences The …

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JBL Charge 5 WiFi Test

JBL Charge 5 WiFi review: This feature makes the difference

Finally, the popular rechargeable speaker JBL Charge is also available as a WiFi version. In this article, I reveal the differences and how it fared in my test. Why WiFi on the Charge 5? Until now, most portable JBL speakers could only be connected via Bluetooth. With the additional WiFi connection now come some advantages …

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Netatmo Rauchmelder Test

Netatmo smoke detector review: more safety for your home

Imagine this: You’re on vacation, on the road or at work, and a fire breaks out at home. A horror scenario that nobody wants. But thanks to smart technologies such as the Netatmo smoke detector with cell phone notification, you can master such situations with confidence. In this article, I explain how the Netatmo smoke …

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Vintage Lautsprecher 70er 80er

Vintage speakers: Legendary models from the 70s and 80s

In the 70s and 80s, many speakers were built in high quality and extravagant design. Not only do they look iconic, they often sound fantastic too. I am a passionate collector of these old vintage loudspeakers and present a few highlights from my collection here. If you’re looking for vintage speakers for your living room, …

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Bose 901 II kaufen

Bose 901 retro speakers: How to find good ones

I recently bought a pair of used Bose 901 speakers and I absolutely love them: the shape, the sound and the vintage feel. I did a lot of reading and research before buying. I wrote this article to save you time. You need to pay attention to these things if you want to buy a …

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Grundig Audiorama speakers: These models sound the best

If you love old speakers, you can’t go past the Grundig Audiorama: the iconic spherical speakers from the 70s are a great vintage element for any living room, especially on the original chrome-plated feet. Just like the Bose 901, the Grundig Audiorama was a first approach to creating surround sound. The loudspeakers in the spheres …

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HK Citation 200 Test

Harman Kardon Citation 200: Big sound, small weaknesses

As a multi-room system, the Citation series from Harman Kardon competes against its tough opponent SONOS. Can it survive the duel? I tested the Citation 200 portable rechargeable speaker and found some advantages and disadvantages. Big sound at low volume First things first: the HK Citation 200 sounds fantastic. At least as long as you …

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Songs zum Testen von Lautsprechern

Soundcheck: Best songs for speaker & headphone testing

Whether a speaker or headphone sounds good is usually a very subjective impression. Too many personal preferences play a role in judging the sound on the drawing board. Some people like a balanced, neutral sound. Others need a powerful bass foundation that you can not only hear, but also feel. Other people love fine highs …

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