What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.
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HOW WE TEST
Technics SC-CX700 • Technics’ modern streaming system delivers mixed results
Sony Bravia Projector 9 • So this is what ‘reassuringly expensive’ means…
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 • Handsome buds with powerful sound to match
Rega Planar 3 RS Edition • The iconic Planar 3, but even better
LG CineBeam Q (HU710PB) • LG’s CineBeam Q boldly goes where no other ultra-portable HDR projector has gone before
TCL 98Q9BK • Who’s up for a bargain high-performance 98in TV, then?
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OUR 10 FAVOURITE TEST TRACKS OF 2024 • What Hi-Fi? reviewers share tracks they used for testing hi-fi in the past year
INSIDER TOP FIVE LAUNCHES • Five products to look out for this month
BRISTOL HI-FI SHOW 2025 • We lift the lid on some of this year’s show highlights so you don’t miss out
10 PAIRS RIPE FOR THE PICKING • These are our favourite stereo speakers under £1000 – and they all leave a great taste in the mouth
Dali Spektor 2 • These Dalis offer a degree of entertainment their rivals struggle to match
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 • Surprisingly sophisticated standmounters for their size and price
Mission QX-2 MKII • It’s seconds out, round two for Mission’s attractive standmounters
Dali Oberon 1 • A quality pair of speakers with an unfussy nature
Q Acoustics 3020c • The 3020c herald a new age for the established 3000 series
Triangle Borea BR03 • A serious contender for best in class
B&W 607 S3 • B&W’s smallest, entry-level speakers are a delight
B&W 606 S3 • The new 606 S3 speakers are a bold step forward
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 • Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders
Triangle Borea BR08 • Superb performers capable of thrilling results
Marantz PM6007 VS Rotel A8: which budget stereo amp is best for you? • The mighty Marantz faces off against the Rotel newcomer
FURTHER UPSTREAM • Ready to take the next step on your music-streaming journey? These premium streamers will do nicely
Cambridge Audio EXN100 • Extensive features, refined performance
Audiolab 9000N • The range-topping 9000N is a slick and sophisticated performer
Naim ND5 XS 2 • This network streamer is a sterling piece of hi-fi kit
Technics SL-G700M2 • A digital source that looks forward but also caters for the past
BEST OF CES 2025 NEXT-GENERATION OLED TVS, FIVE-STAR EARBUDS AND A HI-FI SURPRISE • It was a great year for home cinema and audio fans at this year’s Las Vegas tech show
LAND OF OPEN GLORY • Open-back headphones can provide a stirring solo listening experience. Here are four of our favourite pairs
Grado SR325x • These open-backed headphones remain the ones to beat at this level
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 • Austrian Audio’s range-topping open-back headphones aim high and don’t miss
Beyerdynamic Amiron • Comfortable over-ears with sound of the highest quality
Sennheiser HD 660S2 • These audiophile headphones have a smooth, refined delivery
Closed-back VS open-back Headphones which is right for you? • Each headphone type has its pros and cons, and here our expert reviewers break them down
Focal Diva Utopia
Copland CTA407
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