Majority Quadriga – Majority are back again with a brand-new audio product, this time a multi-ability music system that seems to do it all, we take a look at the intriguing Majority Quadriga Music System.
First Impressions
Ladened in a sleek black colourway, the Majority Quadriga automatically looked stylish straight out of the box, with it giving off a premium feel that would no doubt look smart on most tabletops or desktops. The Quadriga is quite a big and heavy piece of kit, so bare this in mind if your intended location isn’t the roomiest space.
The Quadriga clearly was modelled to look like a mix of new and old, with the familiar shape of a household DVD player, combined with bits and bobs on the front panel that look more from today’s time, for example, a huge dial and a long strip of buttons which are combined with a nifty screen and a sharp finish.
It has 2 big speakers that are slapped right on the front, almost making it intimidating as you know that those speakers will deliver some heavy-hitting audio. Additionally, there is an almost hidden speaker on the bottom of the Quadriga, stealthily adding extra bass to the music.
Design
The Majority Quadriga has many different ways to listen to music, with Wi-Fi-connected internet radio streaming and podcasts, DAB+, FM, AUX connectivity and Spotify capabilities. You can even use CDs if you have some old-school bangers in your CD collection, whilst also having Bluetooth connectivity.
All these options are displayed on the relatively small and basic screen which sits in the centre of the glossy glass control panel. On either side of this panel are two square speakers that have booming subwoofers built in, delivering a bass-filled sound.
The control panel has many different buttons, such as a navigation knob, which can also change the volume, a CD player slot with an ejection button, an AUX in port, a 3.5mm headphone port, and then a string of the standard buttons such as buttons to skip a song and to go to the menu.
All buttons have a stylish silver ring around their circular shape, which looks very premium when combined with the midnight black colour that drapes the whole music player. There are more ports on the back of the music player, such as a USB port, antenna port, power port, audio in and out port, and an optical port.
Overall, the Majority Quadriga is a highly stylish music player which sticks to the basics in terms of having all the expected buttons in the expected places, along with having a simplistic design that almost gives it an air of arrogance.
Performance
With the Majority Quadriga music system, you can instantly tell that they know what they’re doing when it comes to audio. Booming subwoofers create a crisp and smooth bass noise that was actually satisfying for the ears, which alone tells you how good they are.
The highs and trebles were also crisp and balanced, with there being no flaws whatsoever in terms of audio quality. The mids thrived for me, with every instrument and sound being noticeable and clear to hear. In fact, I would even say that you can buy the Quadriga purely to use as a speaker, with the speakers being better than some pure speakers for audio.
The menus are easy to navigate with the supplied controller being easy to use and simple. That is a theme which I noticed across the board with the Quadriga, its simplistic nature mixed with the high standards of quality creates quite a nice balance that makes using the Quadriga a pleasant experience.
One area for criticism is the fact that it isn’t portable whatsoever and is quite a bulky piece of kit, however, it’s clear that the Quadriga is made to stay in the house and on the countertop, so portability isn’t really a concern that affects its quality. Something like the Majority Belford Compact Radio could be a better option if you want a portable version.
I think a slightly bigger screen could’ve been added, as the screen does feel a bit retro. In 2023, you would expect bigger screens that maybe even have touchscreen elements, which are non-existent here. For the big price of £249, I was expecting a bit more fanciness when it came to the UI display and the modern tech elements, however, as a whole package, £249 seems reasonable and the screen does do the job. You can get the Majority Quadriga for the low price of £224.99 here
That is probably more of a personal preference, as I know plenty of people who would be overjoyed at the choice of a controller and dial as opposed to something like a touchscreen or voice-activated system.
Connecting to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Spotify was all easy to do, with no annoyance occurring in that area at all. Sometimes music players like these can be a right pain in the bum to connect to, so to have a seamless process like the Quadriga has is a nice thing to see.
Conclusion
Overall, the Majority Quadriga is a great piece of kit. Its audio quality is of a very high standard, showing that Majority clearly put lots of effort into making sure their sound system impresses when it is basting music out across the house.
The slightly small screen and rather bulky body are the only real flaws I can find with the Quadriga, with my main impression of the music player being positive and impressive. The stylish finish mixed with the simplicity of navigating the music player works brilliantly and for the price of £249, I think you get a solid deal for this level of quality.
| Product Rating |
Design: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
Features: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
Sound Quality: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0
Performance: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
Overall ranking: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars – 4.5-star rating
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