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TESTED FOCAL FOR BENTLEY RADIANCE5
Drivers 40mm full-range
aluminium/magnesium domes
Connectivity 3.5mm jack with
6.35mm adapter
Weight 435gSTUFF SAYS ++++,
Enveloping your ears in
pure luxury comes at a
cost, but these ’phones
are a boon for lovers of
British heritageTe c h s p e c s
These are very much stay-at-home headphones
for hi-fi buffs who have no interest in embracing
Bluetooth or active noise-cancelling – and the
sound quality on offer is quite exceptional, even
connected to the humblest of mobile devices. TheBentley thing might be enough for some to justify the heady
price, but this is very much a niche product. @ArwaHaider
Naim’s Mu-so all-in-one
sound system has always
seemed immensely
assured in its own skin.
But here it gets a dashing
visual makeover for its
Bentley special edition,
with copper-toned
accents to a lacquered
hardwood finish crafted
from sustainable ayous
African timber.
Only the illuminated
logo on the base seems
like an overstated detail.
It’s sleek yet heavyweight
(12kg), and sounds quite
sublime – based as it is
on the award-festooned
Mu-so 2nd Gen.
Setup is simple via the
Naim app, and it’s a joy
to interact with thanks
to an array of digital
connectivity and analogueinputs. As with the Mu-so
2nd Gen, the remote feels
surprisingly flimsy in
contrast to the speaker,
but you can take control
via the tactile dial or
access all of its features
via mobile – including
Spotify, AirPlay 2, Tidal,
internet radio, multiroom
and Chromecast.
HDMI ARC connectivity
also makes TV and
gaming feel enchantingly
immersive owing to its
450W power. It’s capable
of heady volume without
distortion, but you don’t
really need to turn it up
to feel moved by the
music – the Mu-so for
Bentley earns its place as
a contemporary classic.Stuff says +++++Naim Mu-so for Bentley
Or, for a mere £600 more...
£1799 / stuff.tv/MusoBentley