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LG OLED55B7

FOR Awesome OLED picture; natural presentationAGAINST The Sony A1 is a punchier performer

Stage Of Enlightenment

FOR Open full-bodied sound; fluid dynamics; MM and MCAGAINST Trades punch for sophistication

Adding A Personal Touch

FOR Punchy bass; smooth treble; personalised soundAGAINST No active noise cancelling; lack of dynamism

Slave To The Lack Of Rhythm

FOR Well built; plenty of usefulAGAINST Timing, dynamics

'A Focus On Overall Musicality And Cohesion'

FOR Clear presentation; bold and punchy soundAGAINST Nothing of note

Can-Do Attitude

If you want music on the move but don’t fancy earbuds, these portable on-ears will rise to the challenge.

“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.

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?

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.

Virtues For All Your Devices

FOR Detailed, balanced sound; good battery life; versatileAGAINST Lacks a little dynamic subtlety and timing

Detail, Clarity And Insight

FOR Loads of detail; spacious soundstage; variety of cablesAGAINST Disappointing dynamics; lots of cable noise

LG OLED55C7V £1800

FOR Awesome OLED picture; HDR support; neat designAGAINST Sound quality is no more than average

​Cambridge CXUHD £700

FOR Natural colours; detail; sound quality; upscalingAGAINST No streaming apps

True Showstoppers…

FOR Fine timing; refined highs, punchy lows; noise-cancellingAGAINST Touchpad controls take a bit of practice

Like Part Of The Family

FOR Expressive and fun; flexible with positioningAGAINST Nothing of note at this price

An Elegant, All-Round Musical Performer

FOR Fine balance; good sense of timing; musical performanceAGAINST No built-in DAC; no DSD support

Bells And Whistles Colour The Sound

FOR Well-equipped; Google Chromecast; smooth toneAGAINST Short on expression, detail and rhythmic ability

Deliver Things Small Speakers Usually Don't

FOR Authoritative presentation; powerful bass; solid engineeringAGAINST Sound lacks dynamic subtlety and rhythmic dexterity

Small-Screen Samsung Is A Stellar Performer

FOR Deep, insightful blacks; nuanced colours; great valueAGAINST Better HDR is available for more money

Modernity, Vintage Style

FOR Stylish design; lots of features; decent dynamics AGAINST Buttons could feel nicer; sound needs more detail

Lenco L-85

FOR Enjoyable sound; user friendly; price; features AGAINST Rivals offer subtler, more dynamic sound

'The Final Piece Of The Sonic Jigsaw Puzzle'

FOR Large, spacious sound; vast streaming supportAGAINST Tough competition; size won’t suit everyone

'A Thoroughly Good Tv Set'

FOR Natural colours; good 4K upscaling; Smart TV optionsAGAINST Image lacks punch; no Amazon Prime; UI is slow

Mission LX-2

FOR Verve and insight; timing and dynamics; punchy; buildAGAINST Needs care in partnering; tough competition

Q Acoustics 3020

FOR Exceptional refinement, insight and dynamics; buildAGAINST Absolutely nothing at this price