Active speakers
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Sonos Era 100, Wireless Speaker
The Sonos wireless speakers are ubiquitous. Easy to use and convenient.
Yes, you can do better in terms of sound quality for the money but for those who have Sonos running in their homes already, these are a great add on option.
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Denon Home 150
Small cousin "wireless" speaker with good sound and excellent streaming.
These are the new versions of the Heos 1 & Heos 3. A stylish new look, proximity sensing means this new version is super slick. They will work with anything 'Heos' as well including all Denon and Marantz AV Surround Sound Receivers.
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Ruark R1 Mk4 Tabletop Radio ... oh so very British
Still the Aston Martin of Tabletop Radios ... This is a becoming venerable now ... the fourth upgrade of the iconic R1 Radio brings a new style and improved Transducer and amplifier performance.
Please note, the remote control is an optional extra for $35.
This unit can also be turned into a portable radio with the addition of the Ruark battery BackPack for $159.
Ruark UK Official site for the R1 MkIV
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Loewe Klang MR1
Not a traditional speaker. Something a little bit different. It is an active speaker with an amplifier on board and it is easy to pair with other Loewe speakers to turn into a multi-room system.
This is a little speaker and if you're after a big sound it is worthwhile to go up in the range to something like mr3 or the mr5.
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Bluesound Pulse Flex2i
A compact wireless streaming speaker. Perfect for a small space or atmospheric background music or as rears within a bigger Bluesound Home Theatre system.
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Denon Home 250 ... a well sorted wireless loudspeaker with good streaming control.
The replacement for the Heos 5, this is a good quality streaming and bluetooth speaker utilising the Heos software for maximum performance. It's been upgraded to be more stylish and has proximity sensing as well.
Perfect to use with a Denon or Marantz AV Surround Sound Receiver with built in Heos.
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Sonos ROAM Ultra Portable Smart Speaker
Yes we do sell Sonos. As convenient, low-fi pieces of Audio gear, Sonos is really useful. If you're after proper Hi-Fi then you should look at separates as in an amplifier and a set of speakers. You can always add a Sonos Streamer to a system lie this if you really want to stay in the Sonos sphere.
We don't keep al the Sonos gear in stock but can get it in for you.
This little unit has been designed for portability. Take it on a picnic or have it on your bedside table where it can fit in with the rest of your system as well.
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Sonos Era 300, Wireless Speaker
The larger of the Era Speakers. Means more bass and a room filling sound.
A good sound for a Sonos Speaker.
The advantage of these really comes in their convenience and ease of use.
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Ruark MRx, wireless speaker
This little speaker not only looks smart and elegant it's a rich full sound. A perfect pairing for another Ruark speaker to easily multi-room using Wifi but also a great stand alone option.
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Sonos MOVE 2 Portable Smart Speaker
Yes Carlton Audio Visual does sell Sonos. We find it convenient too! Maybe not the best if your after good quality sound but many people have built their systems around Sonos over the years and continue to add onto it.
This is the Sonos MOVE 2 and it is potable but bigger than the ROAM for less tinniness and a bit more bass which is definitely appreciated when we're talking about these types of small active speakers.
It's splashproof, dirtproof and spill proof making it a great family, kidzone option.
We don't keep stock of all Sonos gear but we can certainly order it in for you.
Please call us for more information.
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Ruark MR1 Mk 2 Bluetooth active speakers
- Class leading sound quality
- Hand crafted bass reflex tuned and damped enclosures
- Ruark Audio long throw 75mm woofer with powerful neodymium magnet system
- Ruark Audio 20mm treated textile dome tweeter with neodymium magnet system
- Linear Class A-B Amplifier, 20 watts nominal output
- 2m quality braided speaker interconnect
- Auto mono operation (can also be used as a single unit)
- Built in high quality Bluetooth Audio receiver with aptX provides CD quality sound with compatible devices
- Intuitive control system
- Pin-point LEDs show system status and source
- Compact infrared remote control included
- Digital optical TOSLINK input with adjustable attenuation
- Output for active subwoofer
- Line-in audio input with switchable attenuation
- Finishes: Rich Walnut veneer or Soft Grey lacquer; lead grey fabric grille
- Dimensions: H170 × W130 × D135mm each
- Weight: 3.5 Kg per pair
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Bluesound Pulse M230, Streaming Speaker
A small streaming speaker perfect for a range of applications. In the kitchen, in the bedroom or as surround speakers paired with a Bluesound Soundbar or Powernode.
The sound is clean and involving.
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Sonos Five in white
The most powerful of the Sonos range of wireless loudspeakers with lots of headroom for large spaces and entertaining. Three high-excursion woofers turbocharge the lowest frequencies so you feel every pulse of the kick drum. A pair of angled tweeters centre you in a beautifully wide and precise stereo soundstage. Learn More -
Denon Home 550 Soundbar
This handy soundbar syncs with all your other Denon Home and Heos devices and will provide ample sound upgrading the sound from your Television.
All the newest features boasting 3D sound and Dolby Atmos processing.
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Loewe Klang MR3
Much bigger and beefier sound than the mr1, the mr3 sits in the middle of the Klang speaker range by Loewe.
A different kind of smart, active speaker that has all the same tricks you'd expect from a little active speaker like this. Easy to multi-room with other devices, bluetooth capability in a sleek modern chassis.
On demo now.
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Denon Home 350
Actually quite a good stand alone speaker for streaming.
The largest in Denon's Home Series, it delivers bigger room filling sound with a lot more bass. Now with new styling and Proximity Sensing.
Easy to pair and Multi-room with any Denon or Marantz AV Surround Sound Receiver.
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Bluesound Pulse Mini2i
Bluesound describe this as another compact speaker. It is however bigger than the Pulse Flex2i and therefore offers more grunt and volume for listeners. Deeper bass notes and more sound in general terms.
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Loewe Klang MR5
The big version of the Klang mr range by Loewe. This active speaker looks a little different and sounds big and room filling lacking the tinny sound of its younger siblings.
Touch controls on its top panel and easy to multi-room are hallmarks of this unit.
On demo
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Triangle Borea Connect BR02 Active Speakers
These are a great option for active speakers. They are a Master and Slave configuration. In that one unit holds the amplifier module and the second unit is the slave to that.
They have oodles of connectivity options:
- Phono stage on board for turntables
- Analogue Line in
- HDMI (ARC)
- Optical
- USB
They havea big warm sound with definition as well. Perfect for a Living Room set up....and so much better than any Soundbar!
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Ruark R3 all-in-one radio, cd, wifi & bluetooth
A high quality, hifi standard unit with fantastic sound and a clean yet retro aesthetic. Their versatility and styling means they're very popular for loungerooms, bedrooms and kitchens.
A big, full sound for a unit like this.
$1,299.00