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.
REMEMBER: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC
Samsung QE75QN900A • Mini LED backlighting and 8K resolution combine to make Samsung’s latest 75in set a huge TV in more ways than one
Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition • Naim prioritises headphones over speakers with a unique take on its Award-winning desktop streaming system
Sony Xperia 1 III • The Sony Xperia 1 III has a spec sheet like no other smartphone and big shoes to fill
Grado SR325x • Subtle tweaks keep the range topping SR325 at the cutting edge of performance at this level
LG SP11RA • This generously featured package puts LG back on track in this arena
Sony VPL-VW290ES • Can Sony keep the crown with its latest entry-level native 4K projector? We’re about to find out…
Google Pixel Buds A-Series • These new Pixel buds get an A-grade from us
Beats Studio Buds • Not merely a presentational rethink, but a sonic one too – these Beats are not what you might expect from the famous brand
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HANDS ON: NAIM SOLSTICE SPECIAL EDITION REVIEW • A complete package that includes tonearm, cartridge and phono stage
TOP FIVE LAUNCHES • Five products to look out for this month
SOUL TRAIN • It’s your speakers’ job to carry your music on the last leg of its journey to your ears – and transport you in the process. Our choices will help you enjoy the ride
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1
Elac Debut B5.2
Q Acoustics 3030i
Dali Oberon 1
Triangle Borea BR03
B&W 607 S2
B&W 606 S2
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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3
Elac Debut 2.0 F5.2
Q Acoustics 3050i
Dali Oberon 5
30 OF THE BEST PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY • Our top tips for hours of listening pleasure
Heart to art • Your amplifier pumps the lifeblood of your system, the music. It’s also the artist’s brush that paints your soundscape. Here are five artful amps to consider…
Copland CSA 100
Electrocompaniet ECI 80D
Naim Supernait 3
Rega Aethos
Roksan Blak
JBL Synthesis SDR-35 • EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM
Sennheiser IE 900
Mac FORMAT • Everything you need to live the Apple life
BUYER’S GUIDE • The definitive guide to the best home-entertainment kit you can buy
AMPLIFIERS • THE BEATING HEART OF YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM
CD PLAYERS & TRANSPORTS • GET THE RIGHT PLAYER AND CD CAN STILL SHINE
DACs • A DIGITAL-TO-ANALOGUE CONVERTER IS A MODERN HI-FI MUST
How to digitize your vinyl collection • Turntables might not be cutting-edge tech, but for their look and feel – not to mention thrillingly articulate analogue sound – you can’t beat them. The only thing your record collection lacks is portability, but there is a way to take those LPs with you wherever you go…
MUSIC STREAMERS • THE BEST WAY TO SHARE YOUR TUNES AROUND THE HOUSE
RADIOS • THE ORIGINAL WIRELESS IS STILL GOING STRONG
STEREO SPEAKERS • THEY BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS – SO CHOOSE WITH CARE
Positioning your speakers • It’s no good spending hundreds of pounds on your new speakers if you then don’t allow them to perform properly. Take care with positioning to get them to sing.
SYSTEMS • CONVENIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN LOWER QUALITY
TURNTABLES • DECKS TO KEEP...