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CRYSTAL HARP LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Tucked away in an unassuming bylane of central Mumbai, Crystal Harp Technologies and Nu Ears aim to reset your expectations from modest hi-fi.
Dan D'Agostino Progression Integrated
Integrated amplifier / streaming system
Beats Studio Buds
Not merely a presentational rethink, but a sonic one too – these Beats are not what you might expect from the famous brand
French flair
FOR Superb timing and transparency, build and styling, forgiving to poor recordings | AGAINST Slight chestiness in upper midbass, no bi-wiring, nothing else!
Digital from down under
FOR Build quality, resolution and microdynamics, musicality | AGAINST Browser-based set-up dated, built-in DAC perfunctory
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
These new Pixel buds get an A-grade from us
Let there be light...
FOR Punchy colours, deep blacks, overall clarity, ease of use | AGAINST Slight colour imbalance , tricky throw angle, no motorized focus
LOSSLESS AND SPATIAL AUDIO: IS IT THE FUTURE OF MUSIC?
Shadab Rayeen (Sound Engineer), Meghdeep Bose (Music Composer) and Raghav Somani (Founder, HeadphoneZone) in conversation with WHF.
Samsung QE75QN900A
Mini LED backlighting and 8K resolution combine to make Samsung’s latest set a huge TV in more ways than one
How To Choose The Right Record Player
Everything you need to know about turntables
How To Build The Perfect Hi-Fi System
On the quest for a dream set-up? Let us guide you…
JBL Bar 9.1
This transforming Dolby Atmos soundbar is a neat alternative to a full speaker package, but how does the sound quality measure up?
Power meets precision
FOR Bass definition, airiness, resolution, coherence across the drivers AGAINST If you have the space and budget, nothing!
LG OLED48CX
It’s been a long time coming but the first 4K OLED TV under 50in is finally with us. Was it worth the wait? Most definitely
HOW TO CHOOSE AND SET UP A STEREO AMPLIFIER
Looking for a stereo amplifier to give your system a new lease of life? Here’s all you need to know
HOW TO BUY SECOND- HAND AND VINTAGE STEREO SPEAKERS
Tips and tricks for bagging a speaker bargain
Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 700
On its own, this soundbar isn’t perfect, but it makes a pretty good addition to your multi-room set-up
HOW TO ADD A STREAMER TO YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM
Upgrade your system to 21st century status. It’s about complementing, rather than replacing, your existing kit
Audeze LCD-1
The LCD-1s are a detailed and spacious pair of open-backed headphones, but they lack energy
14 Hi-Fi And Home Cinema Products We Want To See
From next-gen headphones to 3D holographic football, this is our wishlist
Sonos Arc
Sonos might be late to the party, but its first Dolby Atmos soundbar turns out to be an absolute belter. Soundbar | ₨74,439
Shure Aonic 50
With its first pair of wireless, noise-canceling headphones, Shure is aiming to take on the class-leaders. Noise-cancelling headphones | ₨27,990
Return of the king
Sony A8H | 4K OLED TV | ₨2,79,990
iFi hip-dac
iFi's hipflask-shaped digital-to analogue converter delivers high-quality sound on the move. DAC | ₨12,999
HDFury now in India
Sound & Vision bring in the experts for the videophiles
Astell & Kern A&norma SR25
A&K has a long line of excellent entry-level portable music players and they continue to get better and better. Portable music player | ₨54,990
1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones
Do 1MORE’s premium true wireless noise-cancelling in-ears have what it takes to beat Apple and Sony?True wireless headphones | ₨16,739
Bright, bold and budget
BenQ LK990 | 4K Projector | ₨ 10,00,000
Audio Nirvana bring in the heavy guns
Few companies in the high-end spectrum can claim that every component used in their products is man-made.
Time To Get The Big Guns Out!
No one ever said that Definitive Technology was a low-key brand.