Focal Mu-so Hekla review: a potent, super-immersive wireless speaker in a sleek soundbar's clothing
THE SO WHAT
High-end one-box spatial audio like the Mu-so Hekla blurs the line between soundbar and audiophile rig—premium users now expect minimal hardware, maximal immersion. If you build media or gaming experiences, assume more households have credible Atmos setups and design sound and UX for that baseline, not laptop speakers.
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