Technology
what hi-fi sound and vision
“ballet-slipper poise with iron-fist impact”
when we reviewed devialet’s remarkable silver phantom wireless speaker in 2015, we made many and various observations.
6 min |
february 2017
what hi-fi sound and vision
what's the best way to get 4k tv?
sky, virgin and bt are after your cash to provide you with ultra hd content in all its glory. but how does each service compare, and what’s the cost?
5 min |
february 2017
what hi-fi sound and vision
all the upgrades you'll ever need
bundled buds are all well and good, but the discerning listener – that’s you – wants something better. we’ve plugged in to eight in-ear options across the price spectrum to help you choose.
10+ min |
february 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Virtues For All Your Devices
FOR Detailed, balanced sound; good battery life; versatileAGAINST Lacks a little dynamic subtlety and timing
3 min |
February 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Detail, Clarity And Insight
FOR Loads of detail; spacious soundstage; variety of cablesAGAINST Disappointing dynamics; lots of cable noise
3 min |
February 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
LG OLED55C7V £1800
FOR Awesome OLED picture; HDR support; neat designAGAINST Sound quality is no more than average
3 min |
February 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
​Cambridge CXUHD £700
FOR Natural colours; detail; sound quality; upscalingAGAINST No streaming apps
3 min |
February 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
True Showstoppers…
FOR Fine timing; refined highs, punchy lows; noise-cancellingAGAINST Touchpad controls take a bit of practice
3 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Like Part Of The Family
FOR Expressive and fun; flexible with positioningAGAINST Nothing of note at this price
5 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
An Elegant, All-Round Musical Performer
FOR Fine balance; good sense of timing; musical performanceAGAINST No built-in DAC; no DSD support
5 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Bells And Whistles Colour The Sound
FOR Well-equipped; Google Chromecast; smooth toneAGAINST Short on expression, detail and rhythmic ability
3 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Deliver Things Small Speakers Usually Don't
FOR Authoritative presentation; powerful bass; solid engineeringAGAINST Sound lacks dynamic subtlety and rhythmic dexterity
6 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Small-Screen Samsung Is A Stellar Performer
FOR Deep, insightful blacks; nuanced colours; great valueAGAINST Better HDR is available for more money
5 min |
November 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Modernity, Vintage Style
FOR Stylish design; lots of features; decent dynamics AGAINST Buttons could feel nicer; sound needs more detail
4 min |
March 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Lenco L-85
FOR Enjoyable sound; user friendly; price; features AGAINST Rivals offer subtler, more dynamic sound
4 min |
March 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
'The Final Piece Of The Sonic Jigsaw Puzzle'
FOR Large, spacious sound; vast streaming supportAGAINST Tough competition; size won’t suit everyone
3 min |
March 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
'A Thoroughly Good Tv Set'
FOR Natural colours; good 4K upscaling; Smart TV optionsAGAINST Image lacks punch; no Amazon Prime; UI is slow
3 min |
March 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Mission LX-2
FOR Verve and insight; timing and dynamics; punchy; buildAGAINST Needs care in partnering; tough competition
3 min |
March 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Q Acoustics 3020
FOR Exceptional refinement, insight and dynamics; buildAGAINST Absolutely nothing at this price
3 min |