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JBL Go 3

Sounds great on-the-go, “ The easy upper frequencies allow sonic nuances through the mids to step into the spotlight”

Streamer system

“ A system that mixes the newest technology with a touch of old-school nostalgia – and is all the better for it”

Turntable system

\"The Kytes deliver an engaging, toetapping and energetic display, whatever music we dig out\"

All-in-one system

\"It's really clever stuff-and, most importantly, it sounds absolutely belting for the money you are paying\"

CD player system

“ Music comes across as more dramatic and vivid, and there is a noticeably bigger scale to the sound”

Tablet system

“ There are plenty of connections around the back, so you could incorporate a CD player, TV or turntable” 0

Portable DAC system

“ Just add a smartphone for a wonderful demonstration of what hi-fion the move can sound like”

Micro system Denon RCD-M41DAB Dali Spektor

As we are concerning ourselves with the best-bang-for-your-buck music systems over the next few pages, it makes sense to kick things offwith a micro system that has, in various iterations, won the What Hi-Fi? Best Buy in its class for a decade and more.

Beats Fit Pro

These Beats earbuds are incredibly easy to get alongwith

JVC DLA-NP5

JVC's latest projector doesn't need lasers to be brilliant

Devialet Dione

High-minded and high-priced, but is the Devialet Dione hi-fi?

SHORT-THROW PROJECTORS

If you are looking to recreate the full cinema viewing experience in your home, it's a quality projector rather than a TV that will serve you best

Wall to wall cinema

"It displays enough depth and realism to instantly make even an 85in LED TV seem small-ish and insignificant."

Sony SRS-NS7

Sony promises you will be neck-deep in surround sound

BenQ X1300i

Great for gamers, solid for movie fans

Streaming pure music

"It comes fully loaded with support for every major streaming platforms built-in through the HEOS app."

SPEAKER PACKAGES

A surround-sound set-up is an investment and a commitment, but the pay off of immersive home cinema is well worth it. Here are our recommendations

AV RECEIVERS

Once you decide to get serious about your home cinema, you are going to need a top-quality, well-specified receiver. Here's our pick of the best...

SOUNDBARS

The best home cinema experience doesn't stop at being a treat for your eyes. Here's our pick of the best soundbars for immersive cinematic sound.

Yamaha RX-A6A

A future-proofed AVR with sparkling sound

Sony XR-55A95K

The world's first QD-OLED TV might not be a game-changer, but it is still brilliant

Mission QX-2 MKII

It's seconds out, round two for Mission's attractive standmounters

Sonos Ray

Sparkling vocal clarity abounds, but there's an uncharacteristic flaw here

Linn Series 3 Wireless

ALL-IN-ONE MUSIC SYSTEM

Devialet Phantom 1108dB

ALL-IN-ONE MUSIC SYSTEM

Neat Iota Alpha

SMALL FLOORSTANDERS

Eclipse TD307 Mk3

PASSIVE DESKTOP SPEAKERS

Q Acoustics M20

SMALL SPEAKERS

Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2

POWERED SPEAKERS

Spendor Classic 4/5

SMALL SPEAKERS