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THE SECRET BEHIND THE AIRPODS PRO 2'S AUDIO SUCCESS
We spoke to Esge Andersen from Apple's acoustics team to find out how the AirPods Pro 2 manage to sound so good
Apple HomePod 2
The much-missed HomePod is back and it sounds better than ever
TEMPTATIONS
EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM
STELLAR CASTE
These premium wireless headphones all have star-quality. But which is best?
TURNTABLE SYSTEM WITH VERTERE SABRE CARTRIDGE Vertere DG-1S with Sabre cartridge Naim SuperNait 3 Mission 770 speakers
Upgrading your cartridge could be the best thing that ever happened to your vinyl
BRISTOL HI-FI SHOW 2023
After three years without a show, there's areal buzz around this year’s event. Come and share in the fun
Floorstanding stereo speakers 3,03,900 Sonus Faber Lumina V Classy Italian floorstanders that have plenty of charm
Fasten your seatbelts, the F502SP are a thrill ride
10 Affordable Ways To Upgrade Your Hi-Fi System
Don’t think that the quest for better sound always involves wallet-busting outlay. There are a number of inexpensive things you can do to give your set-up a lift – and some of them are completely free
Tribit Audio Stormbox Micro
A budget Bluetooth belter, The Stormbox Micro does remarkably well in terms of bass weight; close your eyes and you'll picture a bigger product\"
JBL Go 3
Sounds great on-the-go, “ The easy upper frequencies allow sonic nuances through the mids to step into the spotlight”
Streamer system
“ A system that mixes the newest technology with a touch of old-school nostalgia – and is all the better for it”
Turntable system
\"The Kytes deliver an engaging, toetapping and energetic display, whatever music we dig out\"
All-in-one system
\"It's really clever stuff-and, most importantly, it sounds absolutely belting for the money you are paying\"
CD player system
“ Music comes across as more dramatic and vivid, and there is a noticeably bigger scale to the sound”
Tablet system
“ There are plenty of connections around the back, so you could incorporate a CD player, TV or turntable” 0
Portable DAC system
“ Just add a smartphone for a wonderful demonstration of what hi-fion the move can sound like”
Micro system Denon RCD-M41DAB Dali Spektor
As we are concerning ourselves with the best-bang-for-your-buck music systems over the next few pages, it makes sense to kick things offwith a micro system that has, in various iterations, won the What Hi-Fi? Best Buy in its class for a decade and more.
Beats Fit Pro
These Beats earbuds are incredibly easy to get alongwith
JVC DLA-NP5
JVC's latest projector doesn't need lasers to be brilliant
Devialet Dione
High-minded and high-priced, but is the Devialet Dione hi-fi?
SHORT-THROW PROJECTORS
If you are looking to recreate the full cinema viewing experience in your home, it's a quality projector rather than a TV that will serve you best
Wall to wall cinema
"It displays enough depth and realism to instantly make even an 85in LED TV seem small-ish and insignificant."
Sony SRS-NS7
Sony promises you will be neck-deep in surround sound
BenQ X1300i
Great for gamers, solid for movie fans
Streaming pure music
"It comes fully loaded with support for every major streaming platforms built-in through the HEOS app."
SPEAKER PACKAGES
A surround-sound set-up is an investment and a commitment, but the pay off of immersive home cinema is well worth it. Here are our recommendations
AV RECEIVERS
Once you decide to get serious about your home cinema, you are going to need a top-quality, well-specified receiver. Here's our pick of the best...
SOUNDBARS
The best home cinema experience doesn't stop at being a treat for your eyes. Here's our pick of the best soundbars for immersive cinematic sound.
Yamaha RX-A6A
A future-proofed AVR with sparkling sound
Sony XR-55A95K
The world's first QD-OLED TV might not be a game-changer, but it is still brilliant