This Salamander TV rack does its job fairly well.
Images from a TV appear crisp and detailed, and sonically it serves up a wide, though slightly hard-edged sound.
Midrange and bass are well integrated, but it seems to encourage a treble that verges on strident.
In some ways this is a stylish and bold statement – and we applaud the extras (cooling fans: IR repeater) – but you're paying a notable style premium over a better support such as Hi Fi Racks' Podium.
Salamander Chameleon Berlin review
With built in cooling fans and a whole host of optional extras the Chameleon Berlin has its plus points, but the price is too high for us Tested at £2460.00
Our Verdict
Its stylish looks and clever features may win fans, but you can buy better for less
For
- Solid construction
- lovely finish
- decent support for images and sonics
Against
- Frightening price
- hardness to sound
- cheap feel of a few components
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