IKEA has just announced that the improved version of its Symfonisk table lamp speaker made in collaboration with Sonos is finally available in the UK.
The new and improved Symfonisk loudspeaker was already available in the US and some other European markets, but UK residents can now enjoy the better audio quality and aesthetics it promises to deliver upon entering the IKEA store.
The announcement comes just days after IKEA in the Netherlands unveiled yet another new Symfonisk speaker, an updated version of the Symfonisk library, which will officially launch later this month in select markets and will be available worldwide in April.
As for the new table lamp, users will find that it has improved on the original on all fronts. In a product press release, we were told that the WiFi speaker's new acoustic architecture should mean it can deliver better audio performance, whether it's working alone or as part of a Sonos sound system. .
Meanwhile, the mushroom-shaped lamp has received a makeover. Users can not only choose to grab the table lamp speaker in black or white, they can also opt for one of two stylish shade options, either a fabric shade that matches the base material of the speaker, which it is a glass screen.
On top of that, IKEA said that the speaker should now support a wider range of bulbs thanks to its new E26/E27 socket.
We were impressed with the original Symfonisk table lamp when it launched in 2019, awarding it four stars in our review. Although we haven't tested this new speaker ourselves, it looks like we might have an even better model this time around.
The only disappointment in the announcement is that the Symfonisk table lamp speaker received a slight price increase.
Instead of costing you €150 for a shade and speaker like the original, the new speaker base costs €159, and to complete the lamp you will have to choose between the new shade fabric day which costs €20 or a glass costing £40.
This brings the price of the table lamp speaker in line with the €199 Symfonisk picture frame speaker, which offers the best performance of the bunch. Hopefully that means the new speaker is on par with the Picture Frame model, and we'll be able to tell you either way in our next review.
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