Geemarc Sonarya

A common complaint I hear from my parents’ generation is how loud the tv is “these days”, where or not that because the tv audio has changed or their ears is irrelevant as it is interfering with their enjoyment either way. The Sonarya from Geemarc has been designed for anyone who struggles to hear TV dialogue or those who don’t want to blast the volume and uses a blend of AI smarts, portability, and clarity.

Setup is delightfully simple, which is ideal for technophobes (looking at you DAD!). You plug the base into your TV via optical or 3.5 mm cable (both included), place the compact wireless speaker on its charging dock, and you’re almost ready. The pairing process is quick and intuitive,three seconds later, dialogue fills the room in crisp, clear detail.

The real trick is its AI active noise reduction, something we are seeing more and more of in our home tech. It intelligently filters out background hums and environmental distractions, leaving speech front and centre. Add to that the three voice-enhancement levels, and you can tailor dialogue clarity to suit your hearing needs or room acoustics. The large volume dial and minimal buttons make it easy for anyone to use without fumbling through menus.

The built-in battery gives you more versatility of where you place the speaker and you get about 16 hours per charge. The speaker itself feels well-built and weighs just under 0.8 kg, and the base is slim enough to fit unobtrusively in most living rooms.

Overall, the Geemarc Sonarya hits its mark. It excels at making TV dialogue crystal-clear, enhances accessibility without loud volumes, and delivers all this in a user-friendly, portable package, could it have gone further with features, but the simplicity will appeal to the demographic. RRP £219

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