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In this issue

FIRST TESTS Sony WH-1000XM6, Sharp GM6245K,Neat Iota II, Revival Audio Sprint 4, Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6, Austrian Audio Hi-X20, Hisense PX3, Nebula X1 and more INSIDER THE ‘EARS OF SONY’ The man behind Sony’s sound, Eric Kingdon, picks his favourite products INSIDER TOP FIVE This month’s top new launches, from JBL, Bose, Hisense, Cambridge Audio and more BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS Taking the party outdoors this summer? You’ll want one of these portable speakers, then

Sony WH-1000XM6

Can Sony's new flagship wireless headphones set a new standard?

10+ mins

Sharp GM6245K

Is Sharp's 43-inch TiVo model the year's biggest TV bargain?

5 mins

Neat lota II

Tiny speakers with niche appeal but a whole lot of gumption

7 mins

Hisense PX3

The PX3 is all but identical to its Pro sibling- and that's not a bad thing

3 mins

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6

Sony's mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar package gets you a lot of kit for your money

7 mins

Austrian Audio Hi-X20

Studio sound without spending a fortune

3 mins

LG Xboom Buds (2025)

The Xboom fall short of X-cellence

3 mins

Nebula X1

A sleek and sophisticated projector with lots to love

3 mins

Revival Audio Sprint 4

Can Revival Audio give its rivals a run for their money with the Sprint 4?

5 mins

"I GUESS A PRODUCT BECOMES TRULY SPECIAL WHEN IT'S THE FIRST THING YOU SWITCH ON WHEN YOU'RE HOME"

The man behind Sony's sound picks the product he is most proud of

3 mins

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

2 mins

FIELD OPERATIVES

Wherever you need your tunes, a good portable Bluetooth speaker will be at the centre of the action

10+ mins

MOVING PICTURES

Portable projectors mean it’s easy to watch your movies anywhere. It’s enough to bring a tear to the eye

10+ mins

LG C5 vs Sony Bravia 8: Which OLED TV should you buy?

Sony's established OLED steps into the ring with LG’s newcomer. Which will win?

6 mins

This dream penthouse custom install system is all about the joy of home theatre

Daniel Sait gets the inside story on one of London’s most exclusive bespoke home cinema installations. Eyes front, and listen up...

3 mins

System of the month

Each component here is the latest - and best - version of a hi-fi icon. Together they make a compact, tasty cocktail

4 mins

Gryphon Audio Diablo 333

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

7 mins

Vertere Calon

The Vertere Calon is a shining example of how things should be done. It is a hugely expensive product, but in a price-appropriate turntable system, it's hard to better.

4 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.