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Improving On The Best
FOR Great sound; modern design; Spotify ConnectAGAINST Nothing of note
'A Little Bit Of A Bargain'
FOR Well built; effective sound modes; BluetoothAGAINST Lacking in bass; a touch strident at high volume
'A Fine Addition To The Family'
FOR Excellent dynamics; powerful, musical performanceAGAINST Call quality could be better; harsh at the top end
'A Limited Range Of Talents'
FOR Refined balance; good bass weight; high sensitivityAGAINST Sound lacks insight compared to class leaders
'Mighty Fine Sound For A Flatscreen Television'
FOR Brilliant blacks; natural picture; sounds goodAGAINST Sound isn't worth £4000; rival has more punch
Dali Spektor 1
FOR Energetic, entertaining sound; detail; dynamics; sizeAGAINST Beyond limitations set by size, nothing
Equipped For On-The-Go Listening
FOR Great sound; premium design; skinny screen bezelsAGAINST HDR video quality not up to the standard of rivals
Sweet Performers
FOR Clarity and insight; good integration; excellent buildAGAINST Size impacts on scale, bass and authority
Reach The Parts Other Hi-Fi Speakers Cannot
FOR Energetic sound; good detail; compact sizeAGAINST Nothing at this size and price
None Can Equal The Power Of Megablast
FOR Dynamic sound; goes very loud; excellent buildAGAINST Slightly lean presentation
Evolving Buds In Full Bloom
FOR Punchy bass; insightful midrange; noise-cancellingAGAINST Neckband could be more flexible
Philips' Vision For 2017
FOR Punchy image, good 4K and HDR performance; designAGAINST Short on picture subtlety; limited catch-up apps
Streaming Hi-Res Audio At No Extra Cost? Yes Please
In the era of digital music, sound quality has often been overlooked in favour of convenience. Tidal Masters could be a best-of-both-worlds solution.
Closed-Back Paradise
FOR Excellent detail resolution; even tonal balance; scale; buildAGAINST They demand quality electronics
“This Oppo Just Gives Us More…”
FOR Stunning 4K picture; big sound; fast and easy to operate AGAINST No streaming apps included
“A Rare Talent Indeed”
FOR Big, bold sound; refined and agile; good build AGAINST More analytical alternatives for similar price
A Command Performance
FOR Weighty, assured sound; effective processing; stylishAGAINST Reliance on voice control; too Apple-focused
'Even, And Nicely Judged'
FOR Controlled, articulate sound; nice build and finishAGAINST Sound lacks a little enthusiasm and excitement
An Endearing, Upbeat Character
FOR Solid, entertaining sound;AGAINST No remote; rivals
'An Almost-Perfect Bedroom Clock'
FOR Sharp screen; neat design; clear midrangeAGAINST Sound could be better; lack of video content
No Room For Compromise
FOR Refined, faithful sound; stereo imaging; DAC; buildAGAINST Newer Apple iPhone compatibility issues
Tidal £10 Or £20 Per Month
FOR Masters tracks; interface; curated playlists; sound qualityAGAINST Few Masters tracks are easily discoverable
Polaroid P49D600
4K Compatibility; Good colour balance; Sound quality
Their Composure Is Impressive And Absoulte
Clean, Detailed sound; Huge scale; great Bass; build
As Slick As You'd Expect From Apple
FOR Huge library of 4K HDR content; good picture qualityAGAINST No Amazon Prime Video; lacks audio formats
Room For A Little One?
FOR Balanced, natural picture; deep blacks; good motionAGAINST Lacks punch; colour balance is warm; no 4K or HDR
Classic Recipe, Great Taste
FOR Articulate and expressive sound; good detail; small sizeAGAINST Nothing of note
Same Thing, Just Better
FOR Multiple tuners; built-in wi-fi; great sound and pictureAGAINST Nothing significant at this price
Big, Bold And Confident
FOR Clear and detailed; agile and articulate with fluid dynamicsAGAINST Some may prefer a bigger, more muscular sound
Brilliant From The Off
FOR Crisp, punchy, detailed and expressive; Easy to useAGAINST Remote control could be nicer