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In this issue

PREMIUM WIRELESS HEADPHONES
Noise-cancelling kings from Apple, Bose, B&W, Dali, Sony
Sky Glass 2 is a slick all-rounder
Ruark Sabre-R: agile, fun speakers
Audio-Technica's fuss-free deck

Sony Bravia 8 II (K55XR8M2)

Better, brighter, sharper, cheaper

10+ mins

BenQ W2720i

BenQ's W2720i is truly a projector for all seasons

5 mins

Ruark Audio Sabre-R

Can these compact standmounters put their numerous rivals to the sword?

3 mins

KEF XIO

KEF's first soundbar does not disappoint

6 mins

Audio-Technica AT-LP8X

Well made, convenient and capable

5 mins

Majority Little Shelford

Little Shelford, little price

3 mins

Lindemann Limetree Bridge II

A streaming transport with some feature gaps, but huge sonic talent

2 mins

Canvas HiFi Canvas 65

This unusual soundbar is an exciting (and niche) proposition

3 mins

Sky Glass Gen 2

A big upgrade and a very compelling all-in-one TV, soundbar and TV service solution

6 mins

BEHIND THE SCENES IN OUR AV TESTING FACILITY HERE ARE THE REFERENCE HOME CINEMA PRODUCTS WE USE EVERY SINGLE DAY

AV nerds assemble, this is our set-up for 2025

5 mins

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

3 mins

The stream team

Modern streaming amps show that many manufacturers have mastered the art of combining a music streamer and amplifier in one box. Here are four models we really like

10+ mins

Qobuz Connect

What is it? Which products support it? Easy, hi-res streaming across a wide variety of hi-fi products

5 mins

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which of these mid-range soundbars delivers?

Sony adds a wireless soundbar to its range in the hope of toppling a longstanding favourite

5 mins

Coaxial drive units Is it a path more speaker manufacturers should follow?

Technical editor Ketan Bharadia ponders the benefits of coaxial driver arrays in speakers

10+ mins

Headline acts

A talented lineup of classy wireless cans go head to head in our group test - but which pair will truly top the bill on the premium headphone stage?

10+ mins

System of the month

BenQ's excellent new projector inspired us to build a home cinema set-up that dazzles with movies and games

5 mins

SME Model 8

SME is not a company known for rapid product changes. Typically, its record players take years to develop and stay in production for decades.

6 mins

Fyne Audio F701SP

The idea behind Fyne Audio's 'Special Production' models is simple yet so alluring.

4 mins

7 TRACKS WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING IN THE WHAT HI-FI? TEST ROOMS

Here we have another excuse to bury your head in the musical sand and discover, or simply enjoy, some tasty test tunes. Wolf Alice, A$AP Rocky, Muse and Alice Cooper are all on the bill - you'd have to go to Glastonbury if you wanted to hear such a diverse array of talent all in one place.

3 mins

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What Hi-Fi UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Technology

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.