7 Of The Quirkiest Hi-Fi And Home Cinema Products On The Planet

Enough of the serious stuff, time for some oddballs...

SCREEN STARS

These systems pick from the cream of the AV crop to provide the most immersive experience possible

Wire we waiting?

These high-end headphones will provide a real treat for your ears-maybe it's time to upgrade

5 SIMPLE DEMO STEPS TO HELP YOU REACH HI-FI SYSTEM NIRVANA

Choosing the right hi-fi kit can be tricky. We reveal how to audition and compare components with confidence

TEAMING WITH TALENT

With so many great hi-fi products on sale, matching them up can be tough. So we have done it for you

COMPACT DISC'S STAR HAS FADED, BUT WE LOVE IT ANYWAY

What Hi-Fi? explains why the original silver music disc still appeals

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless

The Accentum sound solid enough, but they're hardly a thrilling listen

iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen

The best tablet for movies and music is now even better

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Out with the old Bose and in with the new

Q Acoustics 5040 Home Cinema Package

Want to inject some energy into your home cinema sound? Look no further

TELEVISIONS

As TV tech marches on, 2023’s sets are seriously impressive visual wonders

DACs

Digital-to-analogue converters are often overlooked, but the best ones can transform your system's sound

TURNTABLES

Whether you're buying new records or dusting off old ones, these great players will do your vinyl justice

MUSIC STREAMERS

Want to add music streaming to your hi-fi system? These dedicated streamers are simply sensational

WIRELESS HEADPHONES

With active noise-canceling other sonic tech moving at a rapid pace, this is a fascinating category

CD PLAYERS

If you're still hanging on to your beloved CDs, they will sparkle when played through these

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

Out and about or listening at home, these speakers are versatile, talented and sound great

SMARTPHONES

The best handheld phones for watching movies and playing music on the go

TABLETS

These are the best portable devices for watching movies and listening to music on the go

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYER

This portable device will bring hi-fi quality to your music, wherever you feel like taking it

WIRED HEADPHONES

For the true audiophile, these expressive wired headphones will enhance your listening experience

How To Be Good At Everything

All-in-one stereo speaker systems used to be about - now they are about excellence compromise

Dual LED goodness

The Samsung QE1C is the latest model to enter the Q series and also happens to be the cheapest one on offer to date.

Up close and brighter

We’ve reviewed Benq UST projectors in the past, but this is undoubtedly the largest of the lot with a significant footprint.

TEMPTATIONS

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

Class A, Class A/B and Class D amplification WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

We explain why some amplifiers run hot and others don't

THE BEST GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TRACKS TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

What Hi-Fi?'s own Awesome Mix Tape will give your stereo set-up a good run out

WHAT HI-FI SHOWSTOPPER

At the pinnacle of the Klipsch tower speaker range, the rare P39F Palladium speaker drew massive crowds towards it, seeking selfies. Horn-loaded HF and MF drivers mated to triple 9in woofers add gravitas to the matched cabinets.

Epos ES14N

The new Epos ES14N are inspired by the past but look to the future

Burmester 100 Phono

This Burmester is a topclass phono stage with a price tag to match