Cambridge-based Majority brand has announced two new connected music systems – the Bard and the Quadriga – at very affordable prices.
The Bard is the smaller of the two models and features Bluetooth and Spotify Connect, as well as DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners and internet radio. There are physical connections (aux-in, USB and 3.5mm jack), as well as a dedicated podcast hub that gives you access to all your favorite shows in one place.
Under the hood are two 4-inch (10cm) drivers and an internal 5-inch (13cm) subwoofer, with the system delivering a claimed 100W of power. The majority claim that this 2.1-channel system “packs a punch” by delivering “deeper bass but with clean and clear audio”.
The Bard also has a TFT color screen, while a dedicated remote control handles play, skip and pause functions.
The larger of the two new models comes in the form of the Quadriga, another music system that can play DAB+, internet radio, podcasts and built-in Spotify Connect. Here, a special CD player breathes new life into your old CD collection and it is even possible to play music from a USB stick.
Furthermore, Majority claims access to over 25,000 worldwide radio stations for the Quadriga and you can use one of the 40 presets to save your favorites.
Inside the Quadriga are two 4-inch (10 cm) speaker drivers, accompanied by a 15 cm (6-inch) subwoofer. The company says this 120W 2.1 channel system “delivers deeper bass while maintaining clean and crisp audio”.
Being the larger model means a bigger TFT color screen. Physical connections are provided thanks to an aux input, RCA line level and digital optical inputs, and you can stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.0. Again, there is a remote control for the Quadriga.
The Majority Bard is available direct from Majority or from Amazon for the price of £159.95 (currently on sale for £149.99). The larger, more expensive Quadriga is also available from the same retailers and usually costs £299.95, but is now on offer for £229.95. At the moment both systems are only available in the UK, although we’ve been told they’ll be appearing in other regions in the future.
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