Aural Pleasure

A sultry growl, an engine’s throaty rev, a choral climax. Sound textures our environment like no other stimuli can, so invite only the best-in-class, in form and function, into your listening universe.

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A sultry growl, an engine’s throaty rev, a choral climax. Sound textures our environment like no other stimuli can, so invite only the best-in-class, in form and function, into your listening universe.
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ETTING IT UP

If you’re going to dive into the vinyl resurgence, you may as well do it in style. The Gramovox Floating Record marries high-fidelity output – piped through stereo speakers – with a revolutionary and clean design that makes for quite a showpiece. The platter (that bit the vinyl sits on) has been pointed skywards, thus clearly displaying that classy vinyl label to all guests. What better way to flaunt those rare first pressings you’ve been hoarding for years? Comes in walnut 04 Senses - Best Audio Buys.indd 164 17/11/2016 16:36 or maple variations.

www.gramovox.com

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THE SKIMPIEST OUTFIT

Apple’s omitted the headphone jack from the iPhone 7, but do skip their queerly shaped Airpods entirely. Instead, slip something more comfortable and reliable into your ear: Bragi’s The Headphone. These sleek nuggets have a battery life of six hours and store up to 1,000 songs, no phone required. This makes them the perfect running companions.

www.bragi.com

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COMFORT COURTS CLARITY
Flying business class doesn’t ensure a peaceful journey, but you’ll have a personal bubble of sound with the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless. A carefully balanced act of impeccable sound and noisecancelling, and a stylish leather-clad form that embraces the head, it’s no wonder these are vaunted as the best 2016 has to offer.
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SOUNDS FROM DOWN SOUTH
Slim, fuss-free and discreet. Likes being at thebottom, or betteryet, up against a wall. We’re talking about thePhilips Fidelio B5sound bar, whichmakes up for thetinny audio from television sets. The sleek B5 comes with a compact subwoofer to supplydeeper notes and rich bass. Perfect for the household that favours minimalisinteriors.
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