Q2 Cube Radio
If you have trouble with pirates of FM, a dodgy DAB signal or you’d like to listen to LBC anywhere in the world, internet radio could be the way forward for you.
If you have a wireless router already to go, getting internet radio is fairly simple and straightforward and now British company Cambridge Silicon Radio have gone one step further with simplicity with their cute little Q2 cube radio.
The Q2 brings internet radio down to the basics. The problem with internet radio is choice. There are thousands of radio stations out there, so the Q2 tries to make it easy for you.
While setting up on your Mac or PC, you choose your four favourite radio stations. No 1 will of course be LBC 97.3FM, station two LBC 1152, three could be Classic FM and four might be Heart.
One charged up, you’re ready to go. With the keep it simple theme in mind, there are no visible buttons either. To change stations, you simply turn the radio over! From that point on, whichever of the four sides you turn to face up will be the channel the radio plays.
The Q2 also uses motion-sensing technology to let you adjust its volume. You just tilt it forwards or backwards. To mute you it so that the speaker is facing down.
The Q2 is perfect for listeners who want to keep it simple. The sound quality is good, LBC sounds great and at 390g, its easy to carry around the house for around seven hours of rechargeable battery time, so you’ll always be within earshot of London’s Biggest Conversation.
Tech heads may find it’s limitations a little frustrating, but it’s not aimed at that market. So if you’re looking for pirate free, crystal clear LBC, the Q2 might be for you.
Pros: Simple set up, great design and easy to use.
Cons: Restricted to four radio stations, mono sound.
Price?
£90