Technology
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Big, Bold And Confident
FOR Clear and detailed; agile and articulate with fluid dynamicsAGAINST Some may prefer a bigger, more muscular sound
3 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Brilliant From The Off
FOR Crisp, punchy, detailed and expressive; Easy to useAGAINST Remote control could be nicer
3 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Freshly Squeezed For Your Pleasure
FOR Solid build; stunning screen; fast performance AGAINST No headphone jack; music could be more engaging
6 min |
August 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Punchy And Authoritative
FOR Energetic entertaining performer; strong dynamicsAGAINST Needs careful partnering and set-up
3 min |
August 2017
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Has The Determination To Dig Deep And Hit Hard
FOR Detailed and transparent presentation; excellent featuresAGAINST Multiple colours for functions are confusing
6 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Hisense Falls For Style Over Substance
FOR Crisp picture; smart design; natural colour paletteAGAINST Contrast not subtle; trouble with dark scenes
4 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Pioneer Almost Scales The Heights
FOR Neat presentation; good level of detail; fi le compatibilityAGAINST Lacks drama; some issues with older Mac OSs
4 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Mini Is Diminutive Only In Size
FOR Good detail; well balanced; numerous inputsAGAINST Greater expression required; fl imsy casework
4 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
The Time-Travelling Twin-Box Beauties
Ruark’s 1998 Solstice floorstanders still sound impressive
4 min |
September 2017
what hi-fi sound and vision
apple music vs spotify - the main stream
the two giants of music streaming both offer exhaustive catalogues, competitively priced subscriptions and innovation at every turn, but which service should you choose – apple music or spotify?
8 min |
december 2016
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
A Huge Step Up In Performance
FOR Stunningly insightful and assured; punchy; agile; featuresAGAINST A backlit remote would be nice
6 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Tibo Goes Against The Grain
FOR Good amount of detail; portable; Alexa-compatibleAGAINST Doesn't compare with class leaders; bugs in app
3 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Tannoy Mercury 7.2
FOR Decent detail; easy to listen to; easy to accommodateAGAINST Poor balance; short on expression; poor timing
2 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Wharfedale Diamond 11.1
FOR Gorgeously insightful midrange; a lot of bass weightAGAINST Soft low end; timing and dynamics trail class leaders
2 min |
September 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Smarter - And Cleverer
FOR Detailed and spacious performance; timing; designAGAINST Nothing
3 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
One Of The Best Wireless Speakers Just Got Smarter
FOR Sophisticated sound; stylish build; Alexa controlAGAINST Not full Alexa; no hi-res audio; bug in software
6 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
A Player Worth Its Salt
FOR Punchy bass; insightful midrange; good tonal balanceAGAINST Nothing of note
2 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
A Streaming Solution To Be Reckoned With
FOR Articulate and rhythmic; vast streaming featuresAGAINST No dedicated app; no text display; low battery life
6 min |
Awards 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Go Big and Go Home
Who needs a four-figure 4K TV when you can have a 100in screen for less than a grand? As these three projectors show, you don’t need to break the bank to get a gloriously big, clear, punchy and entertaining picture in your home.
10+ min |
January 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Freedom Fighters
Free yourself from the tyranny of TV schedulers! Amazon Instant Video and Netflix have changed our TV viewing habits for ever. They may take over your lives, but they’ll never take your freedom to binge on a boxset
9 min |
January 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
'A Remarkably Human Performance'
FOR Bluetooth wireless connectivity; improved soundAGAINST Nothing at this price
4 min |
August 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Talented, Enthusiastic And Friendly
FOR Agile, articulate and expressive sound; compactAGAINST Nothing of note
3 min |
August 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
LG OLED55B7
FOR Awesome OLED picture; natural presentationAGAINST The Sony A1 is a punchier performer
5 min |
August 2017
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Stage Of Enlightenment
FOR Open full-bodied sound; fluid dynamics; MM and MCAGAINST Trades punch for sophistication
3 min |
April 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Adding A Personal Touch
FOR Punchy bass; smooth treble; personalised soundAGAINST No active noise cancelling; lack of dynamism
4 min |
April 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Slave To The Lack Of Rhythm
FOR Well built; plenty of usefulAGAINST Timing, dynamics
3 min |
April 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
'A Focus On Overall Musicality And Cohesion'
FOR Clear presentation; bold and punchy soundAGAINST Nothing of note
4 min |
April 2018
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision
Can-Do Attitude
If you want music on the move but don’t fancy earbuds, these portable on-ears will rise to the challenge.
7 min |
April 2017
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 |