Roxel Onyx Active Bookshelf Speakers, 100 Watt RMS Power, Full Range 5.25" Bass Driver, Wireless BT Streaming, HDMI ARC, 3-Metre Speaker Cable, Perfect for Movies, Music, Office, Home Theatre (Black)

I Love these speakers.I'm using them as wall speakers mounted on brackets. I'm not sure they're as good as the four Wharfedale's I had connected to my separates but having limited space and not wanting a load of wires everywhere I went for these and they sound great.Bluetooth is flawless with no lag and connection to my phone or bluetooth turntable is almost instant.Just make sure that you turn off your phone bluetooth when connecting to a deck as the speakers can't be connected to two things at the same time.Build quality is lovely and they have a good weight to them. The only negative in my view is having to connect the main speaker to the slave speaker via a din cable, but I guess you can't have everything.Highly recommended 👍

I read the product reviews for these speakers referencing high quality sound at reasonable price but to be honest my expectations were low. However, I couldn’t be more pleased with sound quality at all volume levels and they also look great. I have connected these to my turntable via RCA input but will also use the Bluetooth connectivity for Spotify etc. I know you can spend 100’s on speakers and I might well have done but thought at the price I would give these a go- glad i did as definitely keeping.

Before discussing the title of this review, I’d like to share some impressions about these speakers from a non-professional perspective. The speakers, even considering the price, offer excellent presentation. They have an appropriate weight, good sound quality, and in my case, as I wanted to enhance my TV audio, they perform their task admirably. However, I would have preferred stronger bass and greater sound power, as during the viewing of some movies, there’s a noticeable ‘something extra’ that, as a non-expert, I can’t quite identify but would enhance the experience. Nevertheless, the effect is almost comparable to that of a cinema. I believe adding a subwoofer could improve the overall performance.A notable merit is the presence of an HDMI ARC output, which is rare to find in speakers within this price range. Additionally, the variety of provided cables (including an optical cable) is commendable, although the absence of an HDMI cable is a significant drawback in my opinion. Another minor flaw is the lack of an on/off switch on the back of the main speaker, so it remains in standby mode when connected to the power supply. It’s unusual that they didn’t include this switch, which is typically present even in simpler speakers.Now let’s address the point raised by my title.After some research, I discovered that these Roxel speakers are not original. In fact, they are disguised Vulkkano A5 speakers. This surprises me because Roxel promotes itself as a British company that designs its products in Essex (“each product is carefully designed and crafted according to consumer needs”), which undermines the credibility of a company with twenty years of experience that implies the authenticity of its products when, at least in this case, it’s clearly a rebranding. Greater transparency would be necessary, as this situation casts shadows on the company and all its products. However, it’s worth noting that the Vulkkano A5 speakers are sold at a significantly higher price, so you’re getting a product that would cost much more in other markets, which is positive.In conclusion, these speakers are not bad, and at this price point, they easily compete with soundbars that also cost £130 or more, proving themselves capable. Thanks to the HDMI ARC output, they can be a quality alternative. I recommend them, but consider adding a subwoofer if you desire deeper and more powerful sound.

Pleasantly surprised! My TV has come alive! Can watch programs without subtitles and clearly hear and understand the dialogue. Love the movie, music and dialogue buttons on remote to quickly change the sound, based on what your watching/listening. Primarily bought for Spotify. I hate speakers where everything just sounds mushed together, not with these pair though...so far, very impressed and they look amazing! Great value for £99. Early days as only had them one day so will review again in a few weeks. Fyi, I'm not an audiophile.

I've been listening and buying hifi for about 36 years now. Always amplifiers or av receivers with different speaker combinations including 5.1I decided to sell all my equipment and get two pairs of Roxel onyx, one in black and one in oak. The oak is a lovely finish by the way.I'll get the minus points out the way first. Both speakers have hiss on all the inputs, so if you listen to quiet music, you might hear it.The input light can be annoying and it can't be dimmed. I put a piece of black rubber over mine sometimes. The grilles are really stiff and would be better on magnets.Now the positives, Roxel have included all the inputs you could possibly need , RCA for analogue, optical/coaxial better if you've got it and hdmi arc( set your TV to pcm, if you get no sound.Sound, wow I don't miss my seperates anymore. They sound so detailed, I'm hearing sounds I've never heard before. This is accompanied by a smooth sound with the right amount of bass for me personally.Bluetooth is very good, close to CD and I've not had any breakups in my 10 feet range. In fact as soon as I turn on the speakers, my phone starts playing.CDs via analogue RCA or optical/coaxial are just glorious. In fact I tried some Q Acoustics 2020 speakers with a Marantz mcr603 and the Roxel sound better. So they probably sound better than the Q Acoustics active speakers which are three times more.Hdmi arc movies are great, very good clarity clear dialogue and deep bass. I watched FLIGHT with Denzal Washington and the aircraft sounded amazing with deep bass. The Crow was really enjoyable, loud and clear. Spotify via hdmi is a delight, Suzanne Vega headshots and Roxy Music Same old scene sounded like reference recordings.If you've got the space, these speakers not only destroy soundbars but beat most budget speakers and amps. Make sure you space them out for the best sound.INCREDIBLE VALUE £100-£110, thanks Roxel.

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