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Improving On The Best

FOR Great sound; modern design; Spotify ConnectAGAINST Nothing of note

'A Little Bit Of A Bargain'

FOR Well built; effective sound modes; BluetoothAGAINST Lacking in bass; a touch strident at high volume

'A Fine Addition To The Family'

FOR Excellent dynamics; powerful, musical performanceAGAINST Call quality could be better; harsh at the top end

'A Limited Range Of Talents'

FOR Refined balance; good bass weight; high sensitivityAGAINST Sound lacks insight compared to class leaders

'Mighty Fine Sound For A Flatscreen Television'

FOR Brilliant blacks; natural picture; sounds goodAGAINST Sound isn't worth £4000; rival has more punch

Dali Spektor 1

FOR Energetic, entertaining sound; detail; dynamics; sizeAGAINST Beyond limitations set by size, nothing

Equipped For On-The-Go Listening

FOR Great sound; premium design; skinny screen bezelsAGAINST HDR video quality not up to the standard of rivals

Sweet Performers

FOR Clarity and insight; good integration; excellent buildAGAINST Size impacts on scale, bass and authority

Reach The Parts Other Hi-Fi Speakers Cannot

FOR Energetic sound; good detail; compact sizeAGAINST Nothing at this size and price

None Can Equal The Power Of Megablast

FOR Dynamic sound; goes very loud; excellent buildAGAINST Slightly lean presentation

Evolving Buds In Full Bloom

FOR Punchy bass; insightful midrange; noise-cancellingAGAINST Neckband could be more flexible

Philips' Vision For 2017

FOR Punchy image, good 4K and HDR performance; designAGAINST Short on picture subtlety; limited catch-up apps

Streaming Hi-Res Audio At No Extra Cost? Yes Please

In the era of digital music, sound quality has often been overlooked in favour of convenience. Tidal Masters could be a best-of-both-worlds solution.

Closed-Back Paradise

FOR Excellent detail resolution; even tonal balance; scale; buildAGAINST They demand quality electronics

“This Oppo Just Gives Us More…”

FOR Stunning 4K picture; big sound; fast and easy to operate AGAINST No streaming apps included

“A Rare Talent Indeed”

FOR Big, bold sound; refined and agile; good build AGAINST More analytical alternatives for similar price

A Command Performance

FOR Weighty, assured sound; effective processing; stylishAGAINST Reliance on voice control; too Apple-focused

'Even, And Nicely Judged'

FOR Controlled, articulate sound; nice build and finishAGAINST Sound lacks a little enthusiasm and excitement

An Endearing, Upbeat Character

FOR Solid, entertaining sound;AGAINST No remote; rivals

'An Almost-Perfect Bedroom Clock'

FOR Sharp screen; neat design; clear midrangeAGAINST Sound could be better; lack of video content

No Room For Compromise

FOR Refined, faithful sound; stereo imaging; DAC; buildAGAINST Newer Apple iPhone compatibility issues

Tidal £10 Or £20 Per Month

FOR Masters tracks; interface; curated playlists; sound qualityAGAINST Few Masters tracks are easily discoverable

Polaroid P49D600

4K Compatibility; Good colour balance; Sound quality

Their Composure Is Impressive And Absoulte

Clean, Detailed sound; Huge scale; great Bass; build

As Slick As You'd Expect From Apple

FOR Huge library of 4K HDR content; good picture qualityAGAINST No Amazon Prime Video; lacks audio formats

Room For A Little One?

FOR Balanced, natural picture; deep blacks; good motionAGAINST Lacks punch; colour balance is warm; no 4K or HDR

Classic Recipe, Great Taste

FOR Articulate and expressive sound; good detail; small sizeAGAINST Nothing of note

Same Thing, Just Better

FOR Multiple tuners; built-in wi-fi; great sound and pictureAGAINST Nothing significant at this price

Big, Bold And Confident

FOR Clear and detailed; agile and articulate with fluid dynamicsAGAINST Some may prefer a bigger, more muscular sound

Brilliant From The Off

FOR Crisp, punchy, detailed and expressive; Easy to useAGAINST Remote control could be nicer