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Remember when a 32in television was a big-screen behemoth? It seems remarkable now, but I still recall having to employ the services of an obliging neighbour to help me heave my enormous CRT Panasonic set onto its stand. Time moves apace, and the won

View online review whf.cm/CitationMultiBeam Like the adage of judging a book by its cover, trying to guess what a soundbar sounds like from its appearance would likely prove an unsuccessful endeavour, mainly because the vast majority of these linear

View online review whf.cm/FidelioFB1 Beethoven, grumpy perfectionist that he was, only ever got around to writing the one opera – about a woman who disguises herself as a male guard called Fidelio to save her husband, a political prisoner, from death

View online review whf.cm/Arc The Arc is is still one of the very best performance-per-pound soundbars you can buy, despite contenders frequently vying for its crown. The Sonos Arc launched at a price of £799 but, along with many of Sonos’s other pro

View online review whf.cm/HT-A5000 With less pressure and expectation placed upon them, middle children are often those most likely to succeed and outshine their siblings as the brightest of the bunch. Occasionally we find the same to be true in AV,

■ AV receiver ■ £5799 When Arcam announced it would cascade several features throughout its most recent, carefully curated AVR range, it immediately appealed to that part of us that can’t resist a bargain. No, it’s not bargain-priced – but still, kno

■ Headphones ■ £4699 Get past the price, if you can, and you will find that Focal has given its range-topping open-back headphones a gentle revamp. Not that they needed much work, given the original Utopia were right up there with the very best that

View offers whf.cm/BBStereoAmps Best stereo amplifier under £400, Awards 2021 Those who are happy with a no-fuss, purely analogue amp and who prioritise entertainment should arguably consider the io their number one choice. Power 30W Inputs Line-in x

View offers whf.cm/BBCDPlayers Best CD player under £1000, Awards 2022 No one can accuse Marantz of pushing the boundaries on the CD6007, but it has taken an already excellent CD player and made it a bit better. Type CD transport Outputs Coaxial, opt

View offers https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/hi-fi/best-dacs August 2020 (issue 437) If you want to improve your smartphone sound, but don’t want a USB stick hanging off the end of it, this is a bit of a no brainer. Online only for now. Size 11cm l

View offers whf.cm/BBInternetRadios View offers whf.cm/BBDABRadios March 2022 Anyone yet to invite the joys of the original wireless into their lives will find this device a compelling gateway product. It’s also a decent Bluetooth speaker. Battery Ye

View offers whf.cm/BBMusicStreamers Best music streamer under £500, Awards 2020 A great, affordable way to implement streaming into your system without compromising sonic quality. The best budget solution we’ve seen… Outputs Line-in, coaxial, optical

View offers whf.cm/BBHifiSpeakers Best standmount speaker under £300, Awards 2020 The 2s combine Dali’s traditional strengths with a generous dose of entertainment that even Mission and Q Acoustics struggle to match. Size (hwd) 17 x 28 x 28cm Bi-wire

View offers whf.cm/BBHifiSystems Best turntable system, Awards 2019 An impressive all-in-one system with a level of functionality that’s difficult to replicate in individual separates for a similar price. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Inputs Line-in, BT Outputs L

View offers whf.cm/BBWirelessSpeakers Best portable wireless speaker under £100, Awards 2019 If you want a travelling companion you can rely on, this portable, rugged and durable speaker is a great-sounding option. Size (hw) 10.5 x 9.5cm Battery 13 h

View offers whf.cm/BBTurntables Best turntable under £200, Awards 2022 Pro-Ject has revised a budget deck to nail the under £150 market – and has succeeded on every front. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Size (hwd) 11 x 42 x 33cm Best turntable under £200, Awards 2

View offers whf.cm/BBBlurayPlayers March 2020 A highly competent machine at an impressively low price, this 4K Blu-ray player represents a big step up from streaming your UHD content. Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD HDMI out 1 Best 4K Blu-

View offers whf.cm/BBHomeCinemaAmps Best home cinema amplifier £1000-£2000, Awards 2022 The AVR-X2800H ups the ante with more HDMI 2.1 inputs, a new user-friendly interface and a more responsive, coherent and spacious sound. Power 7 x 95W Dolby Atmos

View offers whf.cm/BBProjectors Best projector under £1500, Awards 2022 BenQ’s decision to focus with the W1800 on what we guess could be considered good old-fashioned home cinema values pays off handsomely. Throw ratio 1.13-1.46:1 Inputs HDMI x2, US

View offers whf.cm/BBSetTopBoxes Best PVR, Awards 2022 If you need a Full HD box to give your older TV some more sparkle, Humax’s digital box should absolutely be something to consider. Tuners 3 Storage 500GB Ultra HD No Best subscription box, Awards

View offers whf.cm/BBSoundbars Best soundbar under £300, Awards 2020 The latest in a series of fine Yamaha soundbars, this is a compelling, class-leading performer in a practical, easy-to-use package. Size (hwd) 6 x 93 x 11cm Inputs Opt, HDMI, 3.5mm,

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerPackages Best speaker package under £500, Awards 2022 Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale with this enjoyable, well integrated package that’s perfect for smaller rooms and budgets. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 12

View offers whf.cm/BBTelevisions Best 40-43in TV, Awards 2021 Samsung’s miniature hero proves you don’t need a bottomless bank account or a cavernous room to enjoy great picture quality. Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K ARC/eARC eARC Best 48-50in TV

View offers whf.cm/BBVideoStreamers Best video streamer under £100, Awards 2020 Despite some caveats, this 4K device supports all HDR formats and delivers excellent picture quality for a very affordable price. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8G

View offers whf.cm/BBHeadphones Best wired in-ear headphones under £100, Awards 2022 The latest version of Soundmagic’s budget in-ears continues to impress with a full-bodied, energetic and informative sound. In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m Ap

1. First, the most popular headphone design: the over-the-ear model, also called circumaural. These cup your ears completely, usually with semi-air-tight earcups that help minimise both sound leakage from your headphones into the outside world and th

View offers whf.cm/BBMobilePhones Best smartphone over £500, Awards 2022 A solid upgrade to picture quality and a huge improvement to sound put the iPhone 14 Pro Max at the top of the smartphone AV charts. OS iOS 16 Size (hwd) 161 x 78 x 8mm Storage

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Best portable music player under £250, Awards 2020 Sony hasn’t carried out an update for the sake of it; the refresh is justified by squeezing more performance into a budget price than ever before. Hi-res 32-

December 2016 Its accessibility, ease of use, huge catalogue and more mature music discovery are reasons why Spotify remains at the top of the pile. Sound quality Up to 320kbps Ogg Vorbis Offline playback Yes Best music streaming service, Awards 2022

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Best tablet under £150, Awards 2022 The Amazon Fire 7 is an entry-level device with budget specs, but it gets plenty right and is far better than the price may suggest. OS modified Android Size (hwd) 137 x 19

View offers whf.cm/BBAudioCables Best analogue interconnect under £100, Awards 2022 Few entry-level interconnects at the price come close to offering the sonic enjoyment that Chord has produced with this cable. Balanced/Single-ended Single Best analo

View offers whf.cm/BBAVHifiRacks February 2018 Another class-leading support from Atacama that’s cheaper than its Award-winning sibling. It lets your kit perform at its best. Width 590mm Modular Yes Cable management No Reviewed online, 2018 Hi-Fi Rac

View offers whf.cm/BBPhonoAmps August 2013 A top-class choice for amplification, but you’ll need a source and a pair of headphones of similar quality if you want the best from it. Inputs Line-in x3, XLR Outputs Line-out, XLR, 6.3mm headphone

View offers whf.cm/BBMainsProducts September 2015 Great value, the highlight being how well it allows for greater detail, attack and dynamics. For the price, it’s a brilliant entry-level purchase. Type Block Mains filter Yes No. of plugs 6 September

View offers whf.cm/BBPhonoAmps Awards 2017 A fine entry-level phono stage that will deliver a crisp and exciting sound from any good price-compatible moving magnet cartridge. Type MM Dimensions (hwd) 5 x 16 x 11cm July 2018 A gem of a phono amplifier

View offers whf.cm/BBCartridges Best cartridge under £100, Awards 2022 This is a wonderfully balanced and entertaining moving magnet cartridge that will work well with a wide range of record players. Type MM Tracking weight 2.0g Best cartridge £100-£

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerCables June 2018 The C-Screen possesses the fantastic ability to mirror a system’s punch and drive. What it does, it does better than anything else at the price. Single or Bi-wire Single May 2018 Features the same characte

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerStands Best speaker stand, Awards 2022 A speaker stand that impresses with how weighty and dynamic it allows systems to sound. Considering the price, it’s something of a steal. Height 60cm Fillable Yes Finishes 4 (pole), 3

There’s every chance that Apple TV+ has passed you by, particularly in light of the excitement around Disney+. But to dismiss it outright would be to miss out on a number of really excellent films and TV shows that aren’t available anywhere else. It’

Future PLC Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA Magazine editor Jonathan Evans International technical editor Ketan Bharadia Deputy editor Andy Madden TV and AV editor Tom Parsons Hi-Fi and audio editor Kashfia Kabir Managing editor Becky Roberts Sta