CATEGORIES

'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

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?

Can-Do Attitude

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

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

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

“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.

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

Virtues For All Your Devices

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

Detail, Clarity And Insight

FOR Loads of detail; spacious soundstage; variety of cablesAGAINST Disappointing dynamics; lots of cable noise

LG OLED55C7V £1800

FOR Awesome OLED picture; HDR support; neat designAGAINST Sound quality is no more than average

​Cambridge CXUHD £700

FOR Natural colours; detail; sound quality; upscalingAGAINST No streaming apps

True Showstoppers…

FOR Fine timing; refined highs, punchy lows; noise-cancellingAGAINST Touchpad controls take a bit of practice