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We’ve come a long way since the most exciting bit of TARDIS-shaped merch was a money box. This new speaker allows you to bl🍎ast out Jon Pertwee’s “I Am The Doctor”, Murray Gold’s “Song For Ten” or Who Cares’ “Doctor In Dis💜tress” (okay, maybe not that…) from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

This isn’t some tacky novelty item, but something you can get regular use out of – particularly in a room without a decent stereo. We’re picturing audio dramas blasting out 🌃while you do t🔯he cooking.

The Bluetooth function works from a good 30 yards – we had no problem using a phone from the other end of the SFX office. It’s elementary to pair devices. You might jump when the🌞y do, as th💜e speaker blasts out the materialisation sound effect. You can also connect to any device with a headphone output via a regular 3.5mm jack (supplied), and use it to charge something up via a USB slot.

The attention to detail should satisfy even the most pedantic Who fan, and the “wood grain” effect is a particularly neat touch. Most importantly, the sound quality is surprisingly good – we’re no audiophiles, but it seems pretty powerful and clear. You can also turn the bass up or down using the remote; should that slip through a crack in time, as r🗹emotes are wont to do, there are volume buttons on the reverse of the speaker.

Our only quibble? The price seems a little steep; it feels like you’re paying a premium to have your fanboy buttons pressed. Still, many will consider that it’s well worth it.

Ian Berriman

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