Bard Bluetooth Internet Radio with DAB+, 100W 2.1 Speakers | Digital Radio with Built-In Subwoofer | FM Radio, Spotify Connect & Podcasts | AUX & USB | Dual Alarm, 90+ Presets, Remote

Providing you have a (small amount), of technical knowledge, e.g. you how how to input a WIFI password, this is very easy to set up! There is the option to press the WPS button on your router, but as that wasn't near where the radio was situated, I inputted the password. Once you've got it connected, it's easy to work everything else out. The user manual is also very clear. I'm impressed by the quality of such a small music system. It produces good, clear sound, the graphic equaliser allows to to alter the sound to suit your requirements. The DAB radio works well with the antenna The favourites/presets are easy to set and use. It's not worth bothering with the podcast feature!... It only stores the current episode of the podcast you're listening to, and does not allow you to subscribe to a series. You can easily listen to podcasts on the radio by streaming from your mobile phone via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth works well. I listen to audiobooks and music from my mobile. I haven't used the Spotify or USB features. The screen is clear and easy to read. I think this is excellent value for money 😊

Majority Bard review The moment I saw the Majority Bard I was struck by its sleek design and the way the interface looked on the front panel. The Bard looks powerful and the whole unit oozes quality. It looks very modern and will sit comfortably in any home. I just had to purchase the unit straight away, I was sure it was perfect for me. My expectations were - good quality sound with ease of use and many features. Those expectations were surpassed with awesome sound and a host of features that are really easy to use. I do listen to lots of classical music as well as pop and vintage music which are kept on an Ipod and my phone as well as a USB stick - now I just use the one machine to listen to all of them. The other major thing I listen to on a daily basis is the radio and with over 25000 stations globally to listen to, it did not take long for me to fill the favourites list. It was simplicity itself to find all my favourite stations like Radio 3, 4, Classic fm, Smooth Radio, Jazz and all my local stations. They were all in the prescanned list so I only had to save them. The DAB radio and fm radio seem to have an endless list of stations and as yet I have not found a station that hisses or drops out. As you would expect the sound is amazing on both DAB and Fm. The quality of the sound is superb with a powerful bass which enhances the sound experience. Instruments like the cello sound wonderful, deep and rich. There is an equaliser so one can adapt the sound to a preferred taste. Once you download Spotify which is easy – it can be used as a remote control to listen to music and podcasts which run smoothly without buffering problems. I also downloaded the UNDOK app which you use as a remote control for the unit on your phone. Both apps work really well. It did not take long for me to explore the podcasts. I loved immersing myself into stories and lectures to relax. The Bluetooth function works seamlessly with my phone and Ipodcreating a truly immersive sound experience for me. Setup was easy and the unit comes with a quickstart guide to help if you need it, you can also download the full manual from the internet if you need to but I have not done that yet because everything was so easy and intuitive. Overall I would say this is a fabulous purchase, well worth the money. I have not found one thing to criticise yet and do not expect to either, recommended with 5 stars.

This internet radio is the one i would highly recommend Looks,,,,very good and sleek looking . Sound,,,,excellent Sound quality . Volume,,,,loud enough for what you need and on full volume doesn't distort . Set-up,,,very easy to set-up and navigate around the menu . Remote,,,,nice in hand and has everything on it you need . App,,,,the app works very well and surprisingly all the Features it has in the app . Bluetooth,,,,play music from your phone or tablet the Bluetooth works very well and it get good distance . Source,,,,has a very good selection to choose from internet radio , podcast , Spotify , usb , aux , fm radio , dabs radio , Bluetooth .

The reason I bought this radio was to receive DAB+ and Internet Radio. This Radio delivers acceptable acoustics for both. But it is nowhere near a 100W RMS. If the broadcast doesn't contain high bass frequencies, I'd say the output at maximum volume is comparable to a 15-20W system! The Menu system needs revamping, although the setup is relatively easy, however, navigating the menus is not intuitive. DAB+ sometimes fails to maintain a continuous stream, but this is dependent on location. The Internet Radio reception is in many situations solid, but sometimes if you increase the volume the sound loses its sharpness. The Bluetooth connection remained in most of the situations solid, I got a continuous connection despite moving up/down the stairs and around the house, however not with all mobile phones, When changing to a different mobile the Bluetooth started dropping. This could be due to various reasons not necessarily the mobile phone brand. The Remote controller is not the best, but it does the job. In general, I feel this is an acceptable Radio, given the number of features vs the price. However, I could see that another website was selling it at 21% less than Amazon.

I was attracted to the Majority Bard as I already have several other Majority audio products in the house and have been impressed by their price/performance ratio, exceeding anything that's available in Currys/Argos at comparable prices. When I received and unpacked my Bard media system, I was first of all impressed with how well packaged it was, and with the quality and tactile feel of the remote control; similar to that of my Denon hi-fi system. I had a quick look through the Instruction Manual, however I often like to figure out tech on my own before consulting the book. Firstly, I set up my home Wi-fi network with the Bard which was quick and easy using the WPS button on the side of my router. Within around two minutes of unboxing, I had the unit up and running; eager to start looking for exotic radio stations utilising its internet radio feature. Having found several radio stations with a minute or so that I enjoyed in Spain some years ago, I was immediately impressed with the '100w stereo sound' as stated on the specs - the stereo speakers and top-mounted subwoofer may be quite small in size, but thanks to the amp they pack a very sturdy punch. The placement on the sides of the unit may frustrate some audiophiles, however this size of stereo system is more intended for ambient/party/kitchen/bedroom listening in my opinion, and it will do an excellent job of that - it is more than loud enough to be heard at the other end of the house when at 3/4 volume on my bedside table. As mentioned, the unit has access to the thousands of internet radio stations across the globe and tons of DAB+ radio stations in the UK, which can be easily searched either on the unit or via the excellent UNDOK smartphone app, which grants slick remote access to the vast majority of the units feature. I already have some of my favourite stations stored in the 40-strong 'Preset' list for each radio type! I also utilise the Spotify Connect feature regularly, which was previously only something I could use with my home assistant speaker, which sounds nowhere as good as the Bard. Spoilt for choice with connectivity, I also tried out the bluetooth and aux-in features which work flawlessly as expected. I've yet to try the USB function but I'd expect it to work well, going by how good the interface is and how well the UNDOK app works for selecting tracks, radio stations and sources. Since I am using the system in my bedroom at the moment, I did try the Dual Alarm function out of curiosity and thanks to the auto-updating clock, it woke me up with my radio station of choice exactly when I needed it to, though it did take me a while to switch it off in the darkness of a 6am rise.. I'm sure this will not be an issue once I become more familiar with the button placement. In summary, I'm extremely happy with my Majority Bard; it's small but mighty.. small in dimensions but mighty in features and sound. There's definitely a place for one in every home!

I bought the Majority Bard music system to replace a Panasonic Tuner/CD/DAB/Bluetooth system which become defective and made streaming by Bluetooth a very poor affair. The Bard is solidly built with a correspondingly reassuring weight that gives it a sturdy feel when placed and as a result the controls on the face are easy to operate , though the remote control is probably going to be the most used interface for me. Setting-up the Bard is very easy , pretty much plug-and-go , with music available within seconds from all functions. I will be using the Bard as a dining room music system, that readily & swiftly allows guests to stream their own playlists, apart from that most probably I will make plenty of use of the DAB radio for music. I like the 2.4" screen which assists the selection process and provides track information. I am less likely to use the FM or Aux-in modes but it's handy to have them. The FM aerial is neatly stored at the rear of the system and is generally out of view. I am pleased with the sound , which is an improvement on the previous Panasonic unit , it's ideal for the size of the room that I will use it in , and I intend it primarily for background music. There is a good bass element to the sound especially given the size of the system itself. I have seen some comments about the power output rating of 100w , of course sound systems have more than one way of specifying output, all I can say is that the power output for me is absolutely fine . The system is mains-powered only , and again , that is fine for me. I had a Creative Sound-blaster Roar as as a well-built portable/mains Bluetooth speaker, that had good sound but the built-in rechargeable battery failed in less than 24 months , which is very very poor. The Bard has a 3 year warranty (by registration) which is SO much better than Creative offered. All indications are that this system is going to do a good job for me, by being versatile, well built and having a good sound for a small system.

It does everything an internet radio should do, sounds outstanding considering its compact form factor, and looks cool. I tested the Majority brand for two weeks after purchasing the Bard's sibling, the Quadriga, for a friend's Christmas present. I was so impressed with the Quadriga that I soon purchased a Bard for myself to replace a four year old internet radio that was still functional but showing its age in external wear. I chose the Bard for myself because of its compact size suitable for the limited space where it lives. The Bard sounds excellent considering its size - not as bassy and room filling as the Quadriga but that is to be expected given the difference in size and output power. Otherwise, the two systems are functionally very similar. Internet radio is very important to me because it allows me to stream my taste in music with a minimum of interruptions, distractions, and unwanted "value added" content. Compared with internet radios I have previously owned, (Roberts, Denon, Sony, Ocean Digital, Lemega), the Majority radios are superior. All of the others were seriously flawed in one way or another. The improvement of the Majority products over the others is undoubtedly due in part to the evolution of the technology. But these products are well engineered and notable for their build quality.

I’ve left it a few weeks before writing this review as I don’t think it prudent to review anything immediately. The opening display of ‘Welcome to internet radio’ is revealing. It doesn’t open with the brand name so we must assume the company wants us to buy it for the internet radio stations. It does everything it says it can. It’s all manner of things, easy to tune, it’s compact, it’s heavy for its size so hopefully that means it’s a quality build so why an average review? I had a Roberts internet radio which was 11 years old but unfortunately I dropped it and it’s difficult and expensive to repair. The sound was amazing. I used it to listen to DAB radio. I tuned in my favourite DAB station and thought it sounded a lot different. I couldn’t understand why I was having to turn up the volume as high as I was and then I realised something really obvious. There aren’t any forward facing speakers! The speakers are at either side and one on top. You can turn up the volume very loud and the speakers don’t distort which is great. However, most people who listen to a device tend to be facing it. Imagine going to a gig and the speakers are facing the side walls and the roof? It’s good for a Bluetooth speaker in the middle of a room at a party to have that kind of speaker arrangement. A radio tends to sit on a shelf facing the listener. On a shelf, sound going sideways and up is lost. In my opinion, the default sound is incredibly bass heavy. There’s an EQ but I’m struggling to get a sound I really like. I don’t think the My EQ setting gives you that much ability to alter the tone of the sound. The flat sound is awful and the loud setting adds lots of bass. The fact that there isn’t a carrying handle suggests it’s meant to be left in place most of the time. The remote seems a little flimsy. The cable on the power plug seems very thin. I’m still hopeful of finding the right sound for my liking and I’m a fan of its flexibility for lots of duties. If I had found a better sound by now, it would have a top rating from me.