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AURAL PLEASURE
Home gatherings are not complete without a great sound system. Here are a few great choices, ranging from the whole smart system and hybrid functions to a simple portable speaker.
GOOGLE NEST AUDIO
Simply start by saying “Hey Google” and ask it to play anything available on the internet. And of course, you can also ask it to control your smart home gadgets via the app.
Starts from $139 from Google Store, store.google.com. Also available at Challenger and Courts.
SONY XB23 EXTRA BASS PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 is both a stylish, punchy and useful gadget with a comfortable price point. It also comes in five colours.
$179 from Sony, www.sony.com.sg
SYMFONISK TABLE LAMP WITH WI-FI SPEAKER
A co-creation of Ikea and audio brand Sonos, this is a lamp that sets both the visual and the aural elements of the room.
$299 from Ikea, www.ikea.com
