The first impression of the Audio Pro A28 is really positive. Although much smaller than shoeboxes, they provide a well-rounded and warm sound more reminiscent of a ‘real’ stereo system than a pair of small multi-room speakers.

Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast and Audio Pro’s own multi-room systems, the A28’s are supremely flexible. Use the dedicated Audio Pro system app and you can even incorporate old Bluetooth-only Audio Pro Addon speakers*, by using an A-series or C-series product as a parent speaker. (*Audio Pro ADDON Link 1 required for function support). We start with Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3 In G Major, K.216, and get an immediate feel for the space and scale that this two-speaker solution offers. There’s an impression of openness with a soundstage that’s broad enough to deliver a strong sense of the orchestra. Featuring HDMI ARC and optical inputs, the A28s effortlessly link up with your TV and games console or Blu-ray/DVD player. The HDMI ARC control means you can use your TV’s remote to change the volume – maximising ease of use. The Audio Pro A28 is a speaker system that gives you a lot for very little money. With streaming, multi-room and plenty of inputs, you get a complete little stereo system. Just add a mobile and a streaming subscription and you’re good to go. The recipe is familiar and is used in most low-cost stereo speakers with built-in electronics. For example, the Argon Audio Fenris A5. Not true activeAs the Audio Pro A38 is a floorstanding speaker, that part of the placement consideration is decided in advance. But including the base, each speaker takes up less floor space than an A4 sheet of paper. Right at the top, there are plenty of sounds from the metal parts of the drum kit but they’re not sounds we particularly enjoy. The treble notes are unsophisticated and the tweeter sounds too messy. The hi-hats, the snares and the cymbals are hard to differentiate, which rather spoils the pleasure of Bill Berry’s work.

Do I want Active or Wireless? I'm not sure. I'm working from home and listening to Spotify all day on a Sony RDP XF300ip (40w, 150 - 10000 Hz, Drivers are 25 mm, 76 mm). I would like something which sounds significantly better which can also play Spotify Connect (so I can use my phone while music plays) and radio. The Audio Pro A28 is an ultra-compact two-way speaker with built-in streaming and multi-room functionality. In fact, they’re even smaller than the legendary compact Rogers LS3/5A. The speakers come as a stereo set, with all the electronics built into the left speaker, while the right connects to it with a cable.Opskriften er velkendt og bruges i de fleste billige stereohøjttalere med indbygget elektronik. For eksempel Argon Audio Fenris A5. Ikke ægte aktive With a wide range of connections, including HDMI ARC, the Audio Pro A28 speakers comfortably sit at the heart of your system. Just as impressively, multiple streaming options and three-system multiroom compatibility make these Audio Pro active speakers perfect for all your music options, too. The audio is still centred on where the speakers sit, but there’s enough to get a clear idea of positioning of the first violin in the foreground and the rest of the string section behind and to the right. The bookshelf A28 and floorstanding A38 also support the hi-fi company’s updated multiroom streaming platform, so they can be matched with Audio Pro’s own speakers as well as joined with other AirPlay 2 and Google Cast speakers adding to their flexibility within the home. HDMI, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth connections are also supported. These Audio Pros aren’t a bad pair of wireless speakers –they are easy to set up; they can work for both your music and your TV sound; and they are capable of working in a multi-room set-up. They support just about every kind of input and you can use pretty much any music streaming service with them.

The Audio Pro A28 takes up little space and can be placed almost anywhere. But never as close together as in this picture! (Photo: Audio Pro) nopiano said:I haven’t, but I’m a satisfied user of the previous generation of portable wireless speaker, the Allroom Air One. Unfortunately I have come across the occasional dud in a range. Having tested the Audio Pro A28 a short time ago, the experience of the A38 was familiar. In many ways, it sounds like its little brother – but with a little more of everything.Basically, there’s what there should be: the bass is deep enough (assisted by the electronics), and voices come across nicely and openly in the soundstage. There’s also a quite reasonable sense of space behind and to either side of the speakers. Lytter man lidt grundigere efter, kommer svaghederne dog frem. For der er trods alt grænser for, hvad det kan lade sig gøre at få for under 5.000 kroner. Mens mellemtonegengivelsen umiddelbart virker åben, og der ikke er antydning af ‘hængekøjekurve’ mellem de to enheder, er nuanceringen ikke som på bedre (dyrere) højttalere. Det betyder, at klangforskellen mellem forskellige stemmer udviskes. Diskanten savner også frigjorthed i toppen, og længere nede, omkring 4 kHz, bliver den på nogle numre noget skarp i lyden. Imponerende, at man kan få et sæt højttalere med indbygget forstærker samt streaming og multirum til den pris. (Foto: Audio Pro) Flad dynamik The trouble is that they just don’t sound that great. If a pair of speakers doesn’t make you excited about listening to music, they have fallen short in their primary purpose. As well as working brilliantly with your TV, the Audio Pro A28 speakers are fantastic with music. Compatible with Spotify Connect (premium account required) and TIDAL Connect, they blend seamlessly with your favourite music service. Using cloud-based streaming, a vast array of music is always close to hand.

Dynamisk set mangler Audio Pro A28 også kræfter. At de ikke kan spille højt, er naturligt, men selv ved moderat lydstyrke virker lyden komprimeret. Det lyder stadig pænt, men der mangler følelsen af engagement, og små detaljer forsvinder i skyggen af kraftige lyde. For eksempel i Disturbeds udgave af Sound of Silence, hvor jeg ved, at der gemmer sig en spansk guitar i mikset, sammen end orkesteret. Men her er den simpelthen umulig at høre. The Audio Pro A28 active speakers are so talented, you might want to rethink the need for a soundbar. It’s impressive that you can get a set of speakers with built-in amplifier, streaming and multiroom for that kind of money. (Photo: Audio Pro) Flat dynamics

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Da højttalerne er bittesmå, er de nemme at finde plads til. De vil fungere fint på en hylde eller en skænk. Og det er også fristende at placere dem i en reol. I så fald skal de have fri plads bag sig og til siderne, så basporten på bagsiden kan ‘ånde’. Man kan også placere dem på standere med afstand til bagvæg og sidevægge. Det vil give det bedste stereobillede. Vi forventer ikke, at denne formaning vil blive efterfulgt. Men nu er det i hvert fald sagt. Lydkvaliteten Swedish Audio Pro has more than 40 years of experience in building active speakers for home use. We have tested many, and very often with good results. With so many Internet radio stations, podcasts and playlists to choose from, the A28 features five handy presets. At the touch of a button on the remote, you can recall your favourite music and podcasts in an instant. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 29th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)