What HIFI?

Meze Audio Empyrean II

What Hi-Fi? Verdict The Empyrean II are comfortable, well-built and deliver a charming listen. Match with care though Pros + Full-bodied and entertaining presentation + Impressively well-made + Excellent comfort + Choice of cables Cons – Lower treble region could be smoother – Dynamics sound a little restrained – Open design leaks sound and doesn’t… Read more

JBL Spinner BT

What Hi-Fi? Verdict If you want a turntable with the flexibility to serve you wirelessly, the JBL Spinner BT is an attractive and capable option Pros + Easy enough to set up + Open, expansive sound + Minimalist, attractive design + Supports Bluetooth aptX HD Cons – Built-in phono stage can be bettered – Not… Read more

Sony Bravia 8

Early Verdict While we won’t pass final judgement until we have had the Bravia 8 in for full, independent testing, this early look suggests that improvements to brightness and colours could make it an even better TV than the excellent A80L. Pros + Small but noticeable increase in brightness + Seemingly warmer colour balance than… Read more

Rekkord Audio F110

What Hi-Fi? Verdict The Rekkord Audio F110 ticks all the boxes if you are after a sensibly priced fully automatic record player Pros + Musically cohesive and organised sound + Fully automatic + Easy to set up Cons – Limited upgrade potential – Cheaper manual alternatives sound even better Why you can trust What Hi-Fi?… Read more

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL43F601

Proof once more TV quality doesn’t necessarily scale up and down in size as you might expect, the 43-inch Omni QLED isn’t a patch on its larger siblings Pros + Sharp, bright and detailed picture + Good sound, particularly for the price + Fire OS is simple and app-packed Cons – Seriously lacking black depth… Read more

BenQ X300G

What Hi-Fi? Verdict Except for the curious claim of portability, the X300G meets its aims of providing a compact projector suitable for console gaming or, as expected, more general entertainment, given its inclusion of Android TV streaming. Very easy to set up (though gamers should turn off the cleverest stuff to reduce latency), the X300G… Read more

Samsung S95D

Early Verdict It’s too early to make a judgement on the Samsung S95D, but its anti-glare QD-OLED panel is already turning some heads Pros + Impressive anti-glare OLED panel + Bright, punchy colours + Very few compromises when it comes to features Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated… Read more

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7

The presence of higher-performing, lower-priced alternatives takes the shine off the otherwise adequate Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 Pros + Neat, well-curated sound + Attractive and well-made + Solid feature set Cons – Beatable battery life – Lacking a truly dynamic sense of fun – Could sound rhythmically snappier Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team… Read more

Pioneer VSA-LX805

This Pioneer shines during large-scale action scenes but could do with more subtlety and nuance Pros + Processing and power for 7.2.4 Atmos systems + Grand and muscular sound + Excellent feature set Cons – Lacks subtlety and richness to vocals – Could be more refined – Can sound congested at times Why you can… Read more

Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2

Pro-Ject’s Phono Box DS2 is a talented and flexible option. It is certainly worth considering at this price Pros + Clean and refined presentation + Crisp detail + Adjustable cartridge loading + Pleasing build Cons – Sound could do with a little more enthusiasm Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products… Read more

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

Early Verdict It’s going to be a tough ask given the competition at this level but Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 True Wireless seem ready to give Sony and Apple a run for their money – stay tuned for our final verdict Pros + Refined presentation + Clever battery tech + Comfortable design Cons – No shortage… Read more

KEF LSX II LT

All the class and poise of the Award-winning KEF LSX II in a streamlined, more affordable package? Count us in Pros + Cohesive, effortlessly balanced performance + Full, well-formed bass + Great value for most users + Compact, desktop size Cons – No aux input – Less luxurious finish options – Loss of wireless link… Read more

Technics SL-1200GR2

This Technics deck delivers an enjoyable sonic presentation, but its reassuringly robust build quality and easy-to-use operation are the true highlights Pros + Clean and composed sound + Punchy, muscular and solid + Excellent build quality + Lovely to use Cons – Rivals are more insightful – Could be more dynamic and rhythmically precise –… Read more

Philips OLED808 (55OLED808)

With its broad array of features and talents, the OLED808 really is all things to most people Pros + Dynamic but balanced picture + Good sound by prevailing standards + Ambilight and strong gaming features Cons – Some motion processing peculiarities – Only two HDMI 2.1 sockets – Missing UK catch-up apps Why you can… Read more

Mission 778X

Mission’s 778X is a superb integrated amplifier with a wonderfully balanced sound and a comprehensive spec sheet Pros + Wonderfully even-handed and unobtrusive presentation + Well-equipped + Great build Cons – No shortage of tough competition Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make… Read more