CD meets internet radio: DAB+ or DAB plus Pure radio with CD player equals a 2-in-1 solution that allows you to listen to CDs as well as DAB+ radio stations with a single device. Radio alarm DAB+ by Pure Though some people refer to the Siesta S6 as the Pure Siesta Rise S6, there’s actually no “Rise” included in the title. That might be a little confusing, particularly when you see how similar in style the S6 is to the flagship Siesta product.

The best part is that, unlike other DAB radios, the sound compares fairly well with speakers in this class without CD players or big displays. Aside from bass depth, which is very good but not floor-shaking. The latest addition to our award-winning Siesta family, Siesta Rise is here to make your mornings just that little bit more enjoyable, combining essential bedside features with impressive sound and stylish design. Upgraded the firmware on a Siesta Mi and a Siesta to permit a DAB+ upgrade. I've upgraded these before so had no problem with the actual process, although it can be a bit fiddly. The fact that you can’t play music from your phone over USB is also quite baffling. Most bedrooms aren’t that big and, chances are, you’ll have your phone sitting next to the S6 when playing music through it. Why not allow a wired connection, which would also allow you to wake up to your own tunes? Speaking from experience, the easier an alarm is to switch off, the less likely it is to get me out of bed. With that in mind, the touch-sensitive band at the front of the S6 makes it very easy to delay the day for an extra few minutes each morning – sometimes, even by accident. That could prove dangerous for some.Use Siesta S6 as a fantastic sounding wireless speaker and stream audio from the comfort of your bed. This can be done through your smartphone, laptop or tablet. Additionally, the Siesta S6 comes with the powerful custom-made speaker in the rear for when you want your music to fill your bedroom. You can also choose to listen via headphones if you prefer. These form the first set. The second set consists of a power button, a snooze/station selector between two scrollers, and the sleep button.

I also noticed the Pure Siesta Home actually sounds best when placed on its display, with the speaker pointing at you. This is because the speaker uses a conventional dynamic driver, which is somewhat positional. But no-one is going to sit it like that. The higher the wattage, the louder the volume can be without suffering from distortion. Wattage can range from 1W to over 20W. Want your radio to double up as a wireless speaker? Go for a higher wattage. The iPhone 8 and onwards all feature QI charging, while you can get a charging case for older iPhones that draws power wirelessly and feeds it directly into the battery. Samsung phones have also had QI charging as standard since the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, while other compatible Android phones include the LG G7 ThinQ, LG V30, and Sony Xperia XZ2. The Siesta Rise S is a relatively basic DAB radio, but it still comes with all of the features the modern listener might need.You can also enjoy smooth listening through the headphone output too. Pure Siesta S6 review: Verdict Feature-wise, the Siesta Mi Series 2 is far from the most advanced product that Pure has to offer. Compare this item to the Pure Chronos, for instance, and you’ll see that various functionality options are missing.