Back when we first had a play with the Pure Sensia, we were astonished at just what it could do. Its features made other DAB and internet radios look about as futuristic as a cassette deck. So now we’ve finally landed one and given our ears an aural treat, is it still the gadget of our dreams? Read our full Pure Sensia and we’ll reveal all.
What the Pure Sensia can do, rival machines can only dream of. Packing in a 5.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, it not only does what all Pure’s do best, delivering peerless access to digital radio, but also serves up your own tunes over Wi-Fi.
Both these musical treats are ace thanks to the punchy 30W amp and speakers, which filled our (admittedly pokey) flat with warm sounds, full of clarity and crisp detail. That applies to both music pulled over from our Mac, as well as the rave mix we were listening to on 6Music. That said, we’ve heard better sound quality at the same price and with the likes of B&W Zeppelin Mini costing a similar price, true audiophiles may want to look elsewhere.
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But it’s the Pure Sensia’s non-radio skills that have got us truly stoked. We’re talking apps which you can access over the web, letting you update your Facebook status, tell your Twitter pals about what you’re listening to and even check out your snaps on Picasa. The access to Podcasts and internet radio is nigh on faultless and means you’ll never go near iTunes or iPlayer if you’re listening again at home.
And we can’t wax lyrical about the Pure Sensia without talking about design. This is one seriously sexy piece of kit, with stunning chrome accents and a shape that leaves you cooing with joy every time you clamp eyes on it. Factor in its British origins, and you can’t help but feel proud.
The only thing that prevents it from five star status is its hefty price tag and lack of Ethernet action. But these small niggles are just a minor distraction from a gadget we love more than our best mates.
