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Naff all–in–one audio boxes are the default fallback for many of gadget land’s biggest (and smallest) players. But every so often one comes along and make us realise why these little do–it–all boxes are worth lashing out for. Ladies and gentlemen meet...
British design, massive array of features...
Need to plug in, not portable...
A neat and novel approach to audio, the Airstream 10 is one of the best gadgets we've clamped eyes on in 2009...
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The AirStream’s quirky looks are as much of a talking point as anything one of those tiresome radio “shock-jocks” could muster. The inverted Z-shape design means the unit can either lie flat or stand upright, with sound unaffected either way due to cle...
Bold design, top-quality craftsmanship – and the AirStream 10 sounds as sumptuous as it looks...
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The Airstream 10's design has attracted much attention: you can orientate it vertically or horizontally, and it features an aluminium case and real wood veneer trim. With FM/DAB and wi-fi capability, plus support for many music file types, it's impres...
Technically impressive, good aesthetics...
Muddy sound, easy to unbalance...
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techradar.com Updated: 2016-11-15 01:41:29
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The smart and compact Monitor Audio AirStream 10 looks futuristic and classic in appearance, is actually one of the most all-round capable audio devices we've come across in quite some time. It receives DAB and FM radio and thanks to the wonders of wi-...
DAB, FM and Internet radio, Fairly decent sound, Solid construction...
Music is dulled when facing down, Sound not as punchy as some others...
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Due to circumstances best left unmentioned, ‘gorgeous' has become something of a taboo word in the TrustedReviews office. And that's annoying, because it is perhaps the best word I can think of to describe the Monitor Audio AirStream10. At the risk of sou...
That the AirStream10 will play back DAB, FM and Internet radio is hardly revolutionary. Nor is its ability to stream media files from a UPnP server. Rather, it's the combination of these features and its eminently stylish chassis at a surprisingly afforda...
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You might not associate Monitor Audio with radios, as they are best known for their speakers. The tagline of "design for sound" sets high expectations for the audio device. Calling it a radio is perhaps unfair, as in truth it is so much more, fulfillin...
Oozes quality, connectivity, sounds great, network music options...
Some might not like the file support...
There is so much to like here, but is comes down to the simple things that make the AirStream 10 a real winner for us: good quality construction, attention to design and detailing and audio that wowsKey specs3.5mm jack, DAB radio, Ethernet, FM radio, M...
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The AirStream is very intuitive to use with a sturdy click dial central to navigating through the user-interface and responsive touch-sensitive controls to summon modes, menus and alarm functions. The white backlit six-line display is also nicely size...
Unique Tetris block design. Awesome build quality. Easy to set up and use internet radio. Big sound from the mono speaker...
Mono sound. Only four presets each for DAB and FM/AM. No desktop online station management or synchronisation...
Radio has got itself a new icon. This easy-to-use, great-sounding fuzzbox deserves space on your tabletop...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2016-11-15 01:41:29
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Monitor Audio is better known for making hi-fi speakers than computer products, and the Airstream 10 is its first computer product.It is a radio that will play just about any type of station, whether it is broadcast on the internet, DAB or FM, or music...
Impressively made; plays all modern kinds of radio...
Very expensive...
A pricey but versatile radio that feels incredibly well made Good points Impressively made; plays all modern kinds of radio Bad points Very expensive...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2016-11-15 01:41:29
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Monitor Audio is better known for making hi-fi speakers than computer products, and the Airstream 10 is its first computer product.It is a radio that will play just about any type of station, whether it is broadcast on the internet, DAB or FM, or music...
Impressively made; plays all modern kinds of radio...
Very expensive...
A pricey but versatile radio that feels incredibly well made...
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Verdict: Monitors AirStream 10 is a sleek and generally well-designed network music player, but there are better-value models available. Monitors AirStream 10 network music player catches the eye immediately, as its shaped like a Tetris block. It...
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