THE SYSTEM
TABLET APPLE IPAD PRO 13-INCH (M4) 1,29,900
HEADPHONES APPLE AIRPODS MAX 59,900
TOTAL PRICE 1,89,800
APPLE AIRPODS MAX: 59,900
Though it has christened them as 'Pro' models, Apple has long championed its top-end line of iPads as portable home entertainment devices that are ideal for discerning movie fans as well as creative professionals.
It even went so far as to describe its latest Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) as a "home cinema in your hand" when it first unveiled the device.
While we have heard claims like this 100 times before from other brands, Apple is unique in that its hardware delivers the goods in the real world, with the iPad offering the best picture quality we have seen on a screen this size.
The only downside is that, while good enough for catching up on the latest episode of The Great Pottery Throwdown or Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars, the tiny inbuilt speakers can't do justice to a decent movie - especially one with Dolby Atmos surround sound. Which is why we suggest this pairing of Apple's best premium iPad with its five-star wireless over-ears, the AirPods Max, to create a truly great portable home cinema system.
Why the AirPods specifically, rather than any other top headphones, such as our Product of the Year Award-winning Sony WH-1000XM5, you ask? It comes down to Apple's famous Walled Garden approach to designing systems; this helps the iPad Pro and AirPods Max perfectly complement one another - especially when they are used as a portable home cinema set-up.
Something special
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YG Acoustics Carmel 3
On paper, the Carmel 3 from Colorado-based speaker specialist YG Acoustics has a credibility problem. They cost a huge amount of money but are small, rather plain-looking two-way floorstanders.
SME Model 20 Mk 2/Series V
SME launched the Model 20 turntable back in 1992. The partnering tonearm on our review sample, the now legendary Series V, dates back even further to 1986.
TOP FIVE LAUNCHES
Five products to look out for this month
Real slim shady...
FOR Slim profile, superb dispersion, soundstage AGAINST Can get a little expensive
THE BIG PICTURE
This projector-based home cinema set-up aims to please
MOVIES ON THE MOVE
Great pictures and quality sound-wherever you are
DREAM CINEMA
An incredible high-end home cinema experience, at a price
GAMING GEM
Serious gamers will be well served by this serious rig
CINEMATIC STUNNER
A truly immersive system for both gaming and movie nights
SOUNDBAR SUPERSTAR
The benefits of a surround set-up, without the fuss