20-Mar-2018, 10:23
Heard the HomePods in the Apple store today. They sounded more like a Bose gizmo than an audiophile product. The bass is hyped to make the sound appear fuller, and there's some sort of algorithm at work akin to the "ClearVoice" setting on my TV's soundbar, but apart from the vocals, the entire mid range sounded thin and did not project all that well. I can see how it would be a nifty product for an office or bedroom, but even two would not adequately replace a real home stereo. Very happy with my Phantoms.
