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Critics lauded the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp, approving it for music and podcasts. They liked its well-balanced sound, wide soundstage, and fairly loud output. However, they were disappointed that it doesn’t support stereo and lacks voice assistant features.
The IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp is a 2019-model wireless speaker system that intends to provide a lamp base that blends in with home decor for indoor use.
Made through a collaboration between IKEA and Sonos, this device blends style with function, standing out from the highest-ranked speakers today.
This speaker gets really loud. It has a well-balanced sound profile and features an EQ to help users customize the music. Examine the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp in detail below.
our Verdict
Top critics praised the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp, endorsing it for music and podcasts. Testers at RTINGS loved its Wi-Fi tech and super-low 5 ms AirPlay latency, which is suitable for movies, but this model doesn’t support Google Chromecast.
Reviewers at SlashGear liked its EQ and wide 46.2Hz to 18.5Khz frequency response range. The 0.88 slope is evidence of a well-balanced sound profile. Analysts liked its decent bass, although it may not be adequate for hip-hop music fanatics.
Check out the Sonos Five review if you need better-extended low-bass. The Speaker lamp gets fairly loud, achieving an 87.8 dB maximum SPL, but the 5.27 dB tested DRC shows significant sound compression at the highest volume.
With a 3.00 dB directivity index, this unit offered a wide soundstage during testing. However, it doesn’t support any voice assistants. Weighing 5.5 lbs during experiments, this unit is fairly portable, but it doesn’t have speakerphone features and doesn’t support stereo.
Check out our JBL Partybox 110 Review for stereo computer speakers.
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True Score | 87 | 76 | 84 | 84 |
Ranking | # 1 / 109 | # 90 / 109 | # 10 / 109 | # 5 / 109 |
Market Context |
The IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp is a 2019-model wireless speaker system that intends to provide a lamp base that blends in with home decor for… The IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp is a 2019-model wireless speaker system that intends to provide a lamp base that blends in with home decor for indoor use. Made through a collaboration between IKEA and Sonos, this device blends style with function, standing out from the highest-ranked speakers today. This speaker gets really loud. It has a well-balanced sound profile and features an EQ to help users customize the music. Examine the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp in detail below. |
The IKEA SYMFONISK Bookshelf speaker has a high 89.2 dB maximum SPL and good 1.80 dB DRC, getting louder and retaining the sound quality better… The IKEA SYMFONISK Bookshelf speaker has a high 89.2 dB maximum SPL and good 1.80 dB DRC, getting louder and retaining the sound quality better at high volume settings than the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp, which has an 87.8 dB maximum SPL and poor 5.27 dB DRC at the highest volume. However, the Speaker lamp has a lower 0.88 frequency response slope, offering a more balanced sound with deeper low bass than the Bookshelf, which has a 1.56 slope. See our IKEA SYMFONISK Bookshelf review for details about the Bookshelf. |
The IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp has lamp and speaker functionality, unlike the Sonos One SL, which is exclusively a speaker. The Speaker lamp also produces… The IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp has lamp and speaker functionality, unlike the Sonos One SL, which is exclusively a speaker. The Speaker lamp also produces more extended low-bass than the One SL. On the other hand, the Sonos speaker weighs 4.0 lbs, so it’s more portable than the 5.5-lb Speaker lamp. |
Unlike the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp, which connects via Wi-Fi, the JBL Charge 5 uses Bluetooth, connecting to a broader range of devices. The JBL… Unlike the IKEA SYMFONISK Speaker lamp, which connects via Wi-Fi, the JBL Charge 5 uses Bluetooth, connecting to a broader range of devices. The JBL also has a built-in rechargeable battery and features a waterproof, dustproof design, so it’s more suitable for on-the-go use than the Speaker lamp. |
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