What Hi-Fi? Verdict

Worth checking out, but not for the basshunters

Pros

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Premium build
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good detail
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composed sound

Cons

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Takes out some of the excitement

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The Atlas Equator has a premium feel to its build. It has a heavy body, braided and then wrapped in a tough plastic coat, which promises protection.

It is good at conveying detail, and the sound has a nice clarity to it. Play the Black Eyed Peas’ Hey Mama and its potpourri of noises is not only apparent but also easy to identify.

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