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At less than half the cubic volume of its Soundbar Plus stablemate, and a fraction of the gigantic original Ambeo Max, you might even describe Sennheiser's Ambeo Mini soundbar as meek... but that would be a mistake.

The Impact X Series is Velodyne's take on high-value subwoofery; all the LFE spills without the frills. Available in 10in, 12in and 15in variants, the theme is front-firing single-driver subwoofers with big amplifiers in 'functionally' styled ported cabinets. The 12in model tested here is the Goldilocks of the series, combining a punchy 12in long-throw driver with a 300W class A/B amp

Denon has successfully carved a niche for itself when it comes to AV amplifiers and receivers, from the entry-level AVR-X2800H to the all-singing, all-dancing AVC-A1H flagship. But it's the middle segment of this market where the brand has perhaps proved strongest and the AVC-X4800H auditioned here is the perfect example...

...so praise is due to gear that still catches the eye, even when you can see right through it