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Tannoy Mercury 7.2

FOR Decent detail; easy to listen to; easy to accommodateAGAINST Poor balance; short on expression; poor timing

Wharfedale Diamond 11.1

FOR Gorgeously insightful midrange; a lot of bass weightAGAINST Soft low end; timing and dynamics trail class leaders

Smarter - And Cleverer

FOR Detailed and spacious performance; timing; designAGAINST Nothing

One Of The Best Wireless Speakers Just Got Smarter

FOR Sophisticated sound; stylish build; Alexa controlAGAINST Not full Alexa; no hi-res audio; bug in software

A Player Worth Its Salt

FOR Punchy bass; insightful midrange; good tonal balanceAGAINST Nothing of note

A Streaming Solution To Be Reckoned With

FOR Articulate and rhythmic; vast streaming featuresAGAINST No dedicated app; no text display; low battery life

Go Big and Go Home

Who needs a four-figure 4K TV when you can have a 100in screen for less than a grand? As these three projectors show, you don’t need to break the bank to get a gloriously big, clear, punchy and entertaining picture in your home.  

Freedom Fighters

Free yourself from the tyranny of TV schedulers! Amazon Instant Video and Netflix have changed our TV viewing habits for ever. They may take over your lives, but they’ll never take your freedom to binge on a boxset

'A Remarkably Human Performance'

FOR Bluetooth wireless connectivity; improved soundAGAINST Nothing at this price

Talented, Enthusiastic And Friendly

FOR Agile, articulate and expressive sound; compactAGAINST Nothing of note

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