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

Punchy And Authoritative

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

Has The Determination To Dig Deep And Hit Hard

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

Hisense Falls For Style Over Substance

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

Pioneer Almost Scales The Heights

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

Mini Is Diminutive Only In Size

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

The Time-Travelling Twin-Box Beauties

 Ruark’s 1998 Solstice floorstanders still sound impressive

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?

A Huge Step Up In Performance

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

Tibo Goes Against The Grain

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

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