8 amazing sound systems fit for your bachelor pad
Words: Patrick
A decent sound system is an essential part to every bachelor pad. Speakers are an investment, meant to last, their sound quality an integral aspect of the ambience. Whether blasting out the best of the late and brilliant David Bowie, or relaxing to the dulcet tones of Ben Howard, the sound must be free of distortion, with a good balance and, of course, a striking aesthetic that compliments the feng shui – a speaker that offers the sonic clarity of a crisp packet, while looking like one too, is as much use as a chocolate tea pot.
S0, gentlemen, here are 8 of the best out there, both in terms of quality and looks – the perfect picks for your home.
BOWERS & WILKINS ZEPPELIN
The Zeppelin Wireless is an all-encompassing speaker which makes your music sound richer and more lifelike. Hi-Fi quality drive units, advanced digital processing, a new incredibly rigid body combined with amazing connection options in the form of Airplay, Bluetooth aptX and Spotify Connect ensure that this wireless speaker sounds its best.
BEOPLAY BY BANG & OLUFSEN
The BeoPlay A9 updates a modern classic with an innovative user interface and integration of more digital services. Its iconic shape, elegant appearance and gorgeous sound will stand tall anywhere in the home to deliver an immersive listening experience.
Q ACOUSTICS 2050I FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS
These floorstanding speakers are sonically and aesthetically enhanced by steel plinth and ‘top configurable’ floor spikes. Armed with twin 165mm drivers, the beautifully-extended bass, detailed highs and wide-open midrange make this pair a pumping hit.
GRAMOVOX FLOATING RECORD
A high-performance turntable that plays your records vertically through built-in, dynamic, full-range stereo speakers. Get ready to spin vinyl right out of the box.
BANG & OLUFSEN BEOLAB 20 WIRELESS SPEAKER
Discover the improved sense of space and realism that the Acoustic Lens brings – conveying every little detail and nuance in a perfectly balanced, natural manner – alongside crystal clear wireless sound.
GRAMOVOX BLUETOOTH GRAMOPHONE
The Bluetooth Gramophone is the perfect marriage of vintage aesthetics and modern technology. Experience modern music with full-range sound through an expertly-crafted steel horn mated into a solid block of walnut.
RUARK AUDIO R7 HIGH FIDELITY RADIOGRAM
Redesigning the radiogram of yesteryear, Ruark Audio provides with a truly modern version of a classic piece of technology. The sleek black design houses a powerful sound system that will help you rediscover your love of music with its smooth sound and quality bass.
FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING…
BANG & OLUFSEN BEOLAB90 ULTIMATE LOUDSPEAKER
Three years in the making, the BeoLab 90 Ultimate loudspeaker from Bang & Olufsen is the culmination of the wildest dreams of the brand’s acoustics department; creating the future of sound. BeoLab 90 is a powerful digital loudspeaker built for optimum precision in sound, and featuring 18 state-of-the-art loudspeaker drivers placed in carefully defined locations and directions to deliver maximum performance.
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