This entry-level digital audio portable sets the standard for music playback support, but with a twist. Ed Selley goes walkabout. Read our Astell Kern SR15 Review. [wpsm_toplist] Since the demise of the iPod Classic and the rise of the smartphone as the portable audio device of choice for the majority of users, the digital audio player … Read more
Supporting both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and incorporating
useful image adjustments, this premium player is at the leading
edge of UHD BD playback. The astonishing construction and
provision of VOD apps heighten its appeal.
The AF9 has been hailed (admittedly by Sony) as a landmark TV – as significant a development as the legendary Trinitron. Steve May isn’t inclined to argue [wpsm_toplist] Unveiled with much hullabaloo earlier this year, the Sony AF9 nonchalantly sets a staggeringly high benchmark for OLED picture quality. Boasting Kubrickian styling and a feature roster … Read more
Just how clever is Yamaha’s Al-enhanced AV processor? Steve Withers finds out. Read our YAMAHA CX-A5200 Review. Yamaha has been doing multichannel surround and immersive audio longer than just about anyone. In fact, it pioneered the concept of height speakers before Dolby and DTS got in on the act. However, with nearly every AVR marque … Read more
The VSX-933 caters to all your wireless music needs but is a fine home cinema amp too, says Mark Craven. Read our PIONEER VSX-933 Review. 1. The redesigned remote makes the AVR easy to use 2. Pioneer hasn’t changed the VSX styling much… The term ‘AV receiver’ used to denote a multichannel amp with a built-in … Read more
LG has released a 4K HDR OLED TV for the masses – John Archer discovers if a less-powerful processor leads to a less impressive picture performance [wpsm_toplist] AV Info 55in 4K HDR OLED TV LG’s entry-level OLED TV for 2018 Peers: LG OLED55C8; Samsung 55Q8DN; Sony 55XF9005 FOR THE PAST few years. LG has pursued a … Read more
Gaming headsets are a section of the headphone market that most people probably ignore, precisely because they’re called gaming headsets. But if you use headphones to appreciate music, enjoy videos and listen to the radio without disturbing others, and you also use the device they’re plugged into (whether a PC, tablet or phone) for audio … Read more
The market-leading multi-room brand offers extensive streaming service options and adds voice-control tech Having been the dominant force in multi-room for some time, Sonos has created an unrivalled portfolio of wi-fi-equipped speakers, soundbars and subwoofers that allow you to create the perfect system for your home. The latest addition is the One, which is essentially … Read more
David Price can’t help but fall in love with Raidho’s remarkable premium compact standmount loudspeaker. Read our Raidho XT-1 Review. In the great scheme of things, sometimes a set of circumstances come together to produce a really special product – one that is unexpectedly strong. I could give you a list of them as long as … Read more
A compact bookshelf speaker combining hi-tech features with surprising power and performance As a starting point for Harman Kardon’s Omni multi-room speaker range, the Omni 10+ is compact and eye-catchingly spherical. It’s competitively priced and that compact design – available in either black or white finish – makes it ideal for sitting on a shelf … Read more
It might be short on stature, but this mini multi-room offering certainly doesn’t lack ambition or features Despite being one of the most compact speakers in our group, the Pulse Flex is a sophisticated piece of kit packed with the latest technology. Standing at just 183mm tall, 125mm wide and 100mm deep, it’ll easily sit … Read more
Do your speakers sound a little constrained? Piega might have just the thing for you, says Ed Selley Swiss speaker spacecraft ContentsAV INFOJust a little nudge…Proof in the puddingClassic by name, classic by nature?VERDICTSPECIFICATIONSPARTNER WITH AV INFO PRODUCT: 5.0-channel floorstanding speaker set POSITION: Toward the low-end of Piega’s lineup PEERS: Spendor S3/5R2 CR3 system; DALI Opticon 5.1 Speaker brands … Read more