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Freshly Squeezed For Your Pleasure
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Freshly Squeezed For Your Pleasure

FOR Solid build; stunning screen; fast performance AGAINST No headphone jack; music could be more engaging

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6 mins  |
August 2017
Punchy And Authoritative
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Punchy And Authoritative

FOR Energetic entertaining performer; strong dynamicsAGAINST Needs careful partnering and set-up

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3 mins  |
August 2017
Has The Determination To Dig Deep And Hit Hard
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Has The Determination To Dig Deep And Hit Hard

FOR Detailed and transparent presentation; excellent featuresAGAINST Multiple colours for functions are confusing

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6 mins  |
September 2017
Hisense Falls For Style Over Substance
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Hisense Falls For Style Over Substance

FOR Crisp picture; smart design; natural colour paletteAGAINST Contrast not subtle; trouble with dark scenes

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4 mins  |
September 2017
Pioneer Almost Scales The Heights
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Pioneer Almost Scales The Heights

FOR Neat presentation; good level of detail; fi le compatibilityAGAINST Lacks drama; some issues with older Mac OSs

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4 mins  |
September 2017
Mini Is Diminutive Only In Size
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Mini Is Diminutive Only In Size

FOR Good detail; well balanced; numerous inputsAGAINST Greater expression required; fl imsy casework

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4 mins  |
September 2017
The Time-Travelling Twin-Box Beauties
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The Time-Travelling Twin-Box Beauties

 Ruark’s 1998 Solstice floorstanders still sound impressive

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4 mins  |
September 2017
apple music vs spotify - the main stream
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apple music vs spotify - the main stream

the two giants of music streaming both offer exhaustive catalogues, competitively priced subscriptions and innovation at every turn, but which service should you choose – apple music or spotify?

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8 mins  |
december 2016
A Huge Step Up In Performance
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A Huge Step Up In Performance

FOR Stunningly insightful and assured; punchy; agile; featuresAGAINST A backlit remote would be nice

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September 2017
Tibo Goes Against The Grain
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Tibo Goes Against The Grain

FOR Good amount of detail; portable; Alexa-compatibleAGAINST Doesn't compare with class leaders; bugs in app

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3 mins  |
September 2017
Tannoy Mercury 7.2
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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

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2 mins  |
September 2017
Wharfedale Diamond 11.1
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Wharfedale Diamond 11.1

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

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2 mins  |
September 2017
Smarter - And Cleverer
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Smarter - And Cleverer

FOR Detailed and spacious performance; timing; designAGAINST Nothing

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3 mins  |
Awards 2017
One Of The Best Wireless Speakers Just Got Smarter
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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

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6 mins  |
Awards 2017
A Player Worth Its Salt
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A Player Worth Its Salt

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

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2 mins  |
Awards 2017
A Streaming Solution To Be Reckoned With
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A Streaming Solution To Be Reckoned With

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

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6 mins  |
Awards 2017
Go Big and Go Home
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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.  

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10+ mins  |
January 2017
Freedom Fighters
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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

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9 mins  |
January 2017
'A Remarkably Human Performance'
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'A Remarkably Human Performance'

FOR Bluetooth wireless connectivity; improved soundAGAINST Nothing at this price

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4 mins  |
August 2017
Talented, Enthusiastic And Friendly
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Talented, Enthusiastic And Friendly

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

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3 mins  |
August 2017
LG OLED55B7
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LG OLED55B7

FOR Awesome OLED picture; natural presentationAGAINST The Sony A1 is a punchier performer

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5 mins  |
August 2017
Stage Of Enlightenment
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Stage Of Enlightenment

FOR Open full-bodied sound; fluid dynamics; MM and MCAGAINST Trades punch for sophistication

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3 mins  |
April 2018
Adding A Personal Touch
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Adding A Personal Touch

FOR Punchy bass; smooth treble; personalised soundAGAINST No active noise cancelling; lack of dynamism

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4 mins  |
April 2018
Slave To The Lack Of Rhythm
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Slave To The Lack Of Rhythm

FOR Well built; plenty of usefulAGAINST Timing, dynamics

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3 mins  |
April 2018
'A Focus On Overall Musicality And Cohesion'
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'A Focus On Overall Musicality And Cohesion'

FOR Clear presentation; bold and punchy soundAGAINST Nothing of note

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4 mins  |
April 2018
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Can-Do Attitude

If you want music on the move but don’t fancy earbuds, these portable on-ears will rise to the challenge.

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7 mins  |
April 2017
“ballet-slipper poise with iron-fist impact”
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“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.

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6 mins  |
february 2017
what's the best way to get 4k tv?
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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?

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5 mins  |
february 2017
all the upgrades you'll ever need
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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.

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10+ mins  |
february 2017
Virtues For All Your Devices
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Virtues For All Your Devices

FOR Detailed, balanced sound; good battery life; versatileAGAINST Lacks a little dynamic subtlety and timing

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3 mins  |
February 2018