THE BEST JOHN WILLIAMS MOVIE SCORES TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

Our go-to test tracks from the movie maestro's epic collection

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

MARK OF QUALITY

Mark Levinson's director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics

Sonos Five

Does Sonos deserve a high five for its latest wireless speaker?

Xgimi Horizon Pro

This 4K projector is brilliant in many ways, but not so good in others

Philips 550LED907

An irresistible combination of spectacular pictures, potent audio and Ambilight design

HOT AMPS! (WE LOVE YOU SO)

Six sizzling sub-£750 integrated amplifiers that deliver class-leading sound at the more affordable end of the market, and that you will love too

A Do-It-All Amp With The Mark Of A Specialist

FOR Big, enjoyable sound; insight; refinement; featuresAGAINST Some eccentricities in use; no coaxial or optical ins

Solid, No-Nonsense Kit

FOR Impressively big sound; good build; wellness functionAGAINST Stridency at volume; lack of streaming capability

Quacks Like A 4K-Enhanced Duck

FOR Crisp detail; handles whites well; intuitive controlAGAINST Blacks lack insight; brash colours

Three Words: Subtle, Confident, Muscular

FOR Bold, dynamic sound; excellent build and finishAGAINST Easy to underestimate

Improving On The Best

FOR Great sound; modern design; Spotify ConnectAGAINST Nothing of note

'A Little Bit Of A Bargain'

FOR Well built; effective sound modes; BluetoothAGAINST Lacking in bass; a touch strident at high volume

'A Fine Addition To The Family'

FOR Excellent dynamics; powerful, musical performanceAGAINST Call quality could be better; harsh at the top end

'A Limited Range Of Talents'

FOR Refined balance; good bass weight; high sensitivityAGAINST Sound lacks insight compared to class leaders

'Mighty Fine Sound For A Flatscreen Television'

FOR Brilliant blacks; natural picture; sounds goodAGAINST Sound isn't worth £4000; rival has more punch

Dali Spektor 1

FOR Energetic, entertaining sound; detail; dynamics; sizeAGAINST Beyond limitations set by size, nothing

Equipped For On-The-Go Listening

FOR Great sound; premium design; skinny screen bezelsAGAINST HDR video quality not up to the standard of rivals

Sweet Performers

FOR Clarity and insight; good integration; excellent buildAGAINST Size impacts on scale, bass and authority

Reach The Parts Other Hi-Fi Speakers Cannot

FOR Energetic sound; good detail; compact sizeAGAINST Nothing at this size and price

None Can Equal The Power Of Megablast

FOR Dynamic sound; goes very loud; excellent buildAGAINST Slightly lean presentation

Evolving Buds In Full Bloom

FOR Punchy bass; insightful midrange; noise-cancellingAGAINST Neckband could be more flexible

Philips' Vision For 2017

FOR Punchy image, good 4K and HDR performance; designAGAINST Short on picture subtlety; limited catch-up apps

Streaming Hi-Res Audio At No Extra Cost? Yes Please

In the era of digital music, sound quality has often been overlooked in favour of convenience. Tidal Masters could be a best-of-both-worlds solution.

Closed-Back Paradise

FOR Excellent detail resolution; even tonal balance; scale; buildAGAINST They demand quality electronics

“This Oppo Just Gives Us More…”

FOR Stunning 4K picture; big sound; fast and easy to operate AGAINST No streaming apps included

“A Rare Talent Indeed”

FOR Big, bold sound; refined and agile; good build AGAINST More analytical alternatives for similar price

A Command Performance

FOR Weighty, assured sound; effective processing; stylishAGAINST Reliance on voice control; too Apple-focused

'Even, And Nicely Judged'

FOR Controlled, articulate sound; nice build and finishAGAINST Sound lacks a little enthusiasm and excitement

An Endearing, Upbeat Character

FOR Solid, entertaining sound;AGAINST No remote; rivals