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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
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