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Our crack team of hi-fi home cinema and television specialists don't just review and test kit, they have often outrageous and opinions as well on all manner of subjects. If you agree with what's being said or not, feel free to drop us an email and tell us what you think

Quad 33/303

Quad 33/303

Dare to be different

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
December 3, 2024
Amplifier
Sony VPL-XW8100ES

Sony VPL-XW8100ES

High end in every way

John Archer
John Archer
November 26, 2024
Projector
ELAC Debut Connex Adsum

ELAC Debut Connex Adsum

US style meets European substance

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
November 19, 2024
Music system
Sonus Arc Ultra: New Video review

Sonus Arc Ultra: New Video review

Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, be in no doubt that this is thoroughly worthwhile. Watch and learn more

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
November 11, 2024
Video
Bose QuietComfort earbuds- New video out now

Bose QuietComfort earbuds- New video out now

Recommended: The excellent Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Watch new video review now

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
November 8, 2024
Video
New Technics SL-1300G Video Review out now

New Technics SL-1300G Video Review out now

Watch Ed Selley disect the new Technics SL-1300G turntable

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
November 7, 2024
Turntables
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar

Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar

Is this a genuine upgrade on an already formidable soundbar? Let's see...

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
November 5, 2024
Soundbars
Technics SC CX-700 new video!

Technics SC CX-700 new video!

Technics SC CX-700 two speaker music system a superb item to set up and use. Recommended

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
October 30, 2024
music system
Back in the game: Sony's new Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar

Back in the game: Sony's new Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar

Sony's first serious soundbar in 3 years, is the result worth the wait?

John Archer
John Archer
October 25, 2024
soundbar
Simple, effective, elegant and Recommended

Simple, effective, elegant and Recommended

The Technics SC-CX700 is a complete music system that does all of its business in just two speakers

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
October 23, 2024
Music systems
Best turntable under £1000? Watch and learn

Best turntable under £1000? Watch and learn

How good is the Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2? Watch Ed Selley explain in our latest video

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
October 21, 2024
New Video!
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G

Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G

New Gold series faces the acid test

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
October 15, 2024
Stereo speakers
DALI IO-8

DALI IO-8

Masters of tone and texture

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
October 8, 2024
Headphones
Focal Diva Utopia

Focal Diva Utopia

In search of Paradise

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
October 3, 2024
Music system
Marantz Cinema 30

Marantz Cinema 30

Mission (almost) impossible

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
October 1, 2024
AV amplifier
Philips 65OLED+959

Philips 65OLED+959

Where no OLED TV has gone before

John Archer
John Archer
September 24, 2024
Television
Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2

Evolution follows revolution

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
September 17, 2024
Turntable
Bluesound Node Nano

Bluesound Node Nano

Multi-talented, multi-room, mini price tag

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
September 10, 2024
Streamer
Rotel A8

Rotel A8

This could be all you need

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
August 29, 2024
Amplifier
Hisense 65U7NQTUK

Hisense 65U7NQTUK

Big screen, big spec… big bargain?

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
August 27, 2024
Television
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

In-ear headphones that deserve to be seen as well as heard

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
August 21, 2024
In-ear headphone
LG OLED65C4

LG OLED65C4

LG C4 is one for film fanatics and gamers alike

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
July 30, 2024
4K television
Turntables, Digital Audio Players & Music Streamers Awards 2024

Turntables, Digital Audio Players & Music Streamers Awards 2024

This time it's the turn of the best music streamers, turntables and digital audio players

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 26, 2024
Awards 2024
Speakers, Wireless Speakers, Subwoofers & CD Players Awards 2024

Speakers, Wireless Speakers, Subwoofers & CD Players Awards 2024

Today we're giving some love to the best speakers, wireless speakers, subwoofers and CD players

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 25, 2024
Awards 2024
Earphones, Music Systems & DACs Awards 2024

Earphones, Music Systems & DACs Awards 2024

The best in-ear headphones, music systems and DACs get the Sound Advice Awards treatment

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 24, 2024
Awards 2024
soundbars, headphones & projectors awards 2024

soundbars, headphones & projectors awards 2024

The best soundbars, over-ear headphones and projectors

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 23, 2024
Awards 2024
Awards 2024

Awards 2024

NEWS: sound-advice.online now gives awards to the best of the best

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 19, 2024
Awards 2024
Hisense C1

Hisense C1

A highly sensible choice

John Archer
John Archer
July 18, 2024
Projector
Philips 55OLED809

Philips 55OLED809

Ambilight has the answer

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 16, 2024
Television
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100

P100 rises to the challenge

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 9, 2024
Headphones
Lumin P1 Mini

Lumin P1 Mini

Less is more

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
July 5, 2024
Network player
Monitor Audio Studio 89

Monitor Audio Studio 89

Looks reminiscent, sounds remarkable

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
July 3, 2024
Stereo speaker
Perry shows off her Perls

Perry shows off her Perls

Katy Perry becomes Denon's brand ambassador for the excellent Perl earphones

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
July 3, 2024
Earphones
JVC DLA-NZ800

JVC DLA-NZ800

Dynamite with a laser beam

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
July 1, 2024
4K projector
Arcam Radia CD5

Arcam Radia CD5

Frill-free and all the better for it

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
June 26, 2024
TCL 85C855K

TCL 85C855K

Bigger, brighter, better

John Archer
John Archer
June 24, 2024
TV
Astell & Kern A&futura SE300

Astell & Kern A&futura SE300

Peak performance: home and away

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
June 21, 2024
Audio player
Bose SoundLink Max

Bose SoundLink Max

Take it to the max

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
June 19, 2024
Wireless speaker
ATC SCM40A Active

ATC SCM40A Active

On active duty

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
June 14, 2024
Active speakers
PSB M4U 9

PSB M4U 9

PSB M4U 9 wireless active noise-cancelling headphones

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
June 10, 2024
Headphones
Cambridge Audio CXA81 mkII

Cambridge Audio CXA81 mkII

The face is familiar but there has been some serious tinkering under the lid

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
June 5, 2024
Stereo amplifier
Sonos Ace

Sonos Ace

Sonos serves its Ace

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
June 3, 2024
Headphones
TCL 85C805K

TCL 85C805K

Champagne quality home cinema served on a beer and skittles budget

John Archer
John Archer
May 24, 2024
Big screen TV
Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature

Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature

Stunning veneer finishes catch the eye but the biggest upgrades are out of sight

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
May 22, 2024
JBL L42ms

JBL L42ms

Set all hi-fi snobbery aside - the L42ms knows how to rock

Rahiel Nasir
Rahiel Nasir
May 20, 2024
Pioneer VSA-LX805

Pioneer VSA-LX805

The Pioneer of muscular AV amplification returns with another high-end contender

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
May 17, 2024
AV amplifier
iFi GO Bar Kensei

iFi GO Bar Kensei

GOing above and beyond

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
May 15, 2024
Portable DAC
Michi X3 Series 2

Michi X3 Series 2

Minimal outward changes… it’s all going on under the lid

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
May 13, 2024
Amplifier
Samsung HW-S800D

Samsung HW-S800D

Samsung’s classy lifestyle-friendly soundbar looks small but sounds big

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
May 9, 2024
Soundbar
Wharfedale Super Denton

Wharfedale Super Denton

Upgraded baby Wharfedale sounds up-to-the-minute with a retro 70s look

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
May 7, 2024
Stereo speakers
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 Signature

Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 Signature

B&W’s 705 S3 Signature is an optimised model, uprated without too much concern for expense

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
May 3, 2024
Stereo speaker
Samsung QE65S90D

Samsung QE65S90D

The QE65S90D treads a tricky path between value and performance yet picks its way perfectly

John Archer
John Archer
May 1, 2024
Quantum Dot OLED
KEF KC92

KEF KC92

The compact KC92 delivers near-universal appeal and defies expectations in (non)spectacular style

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
April 29, 2024
Subwoofer
NAD M66

NAD M66

The term ‘all-rounder’ can suggest compromise but this pre-amp is just all-round marvellous

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
April 26, 2024
Pre-amplifier
Acoustic Energy Corinium

Acoustic Energy Corinium

Corinium flagship brings new skills to Acoustic Energy’s speaker fleet

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
April 24, 2024
Speakers
PSB M4U True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones

PSB M4U True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones

Great-sounding pair of earbuds with the ability to independently calibrate each one to your own ears

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
April 22, 2024
LG OLED65G4

LG OLED65G4

New 4K flagship delivers substantial improvements across almost every area of picture and sound

John Archer
John Archer
April 19, 2024
4K OLED TV
FiiO M23

FiiO M23

FiiO once again takes the fight to Astell & Kern with its new M23

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
April 17, 2024
Audio player
Marantz Model 50 and CD50n

Marantz Model 50 and CD50n

A classic idea, brilliantly executed for the modern world

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
April 15, 2024
Systems
Samsung Music Frame

Samsung Music Frame

Samsung pulls a magic trick by making its new wireless speaker disappear into your room

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
April 12, 2024
Linn Klimax Solo 800

Linn Klimax Solo 800

Linn’s mighty Clyde-built Klimax Solo 800 combines battleship brawn with the delicacy of a dancer

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
April 10, 2024
Monoblock amp
iFi iDSD Diablo 2 DAC/headphone amp

iFi iDSD Diablo 2 DAC/headphone amp

Essential kit for sublime headphone listening: meet the red hot and rockin’ iFi iDSD Diablo 2

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
April 8, 2024
Headphone amp
Collective thoughts on Qobuz

Collective thoughts on Qobuz

Sound Advice has a new playlist on Qobuz (and it’s pretty damned wonderful)

Bruce Black
Bruce Black
April 5, 2024
Music
Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition

Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition

150 watts of Class D power elevates the high-flying Unity Nova 'PE' to a new level

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
April 4, 2024
Music system
Ruark R810

Ruark R810

Ruark takes the radiogram concept back to the future with its new wireless speaker

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
April 2, 2024
SAMSUNG QE65S95D

SAMSUNG QE65S95D

HDR’s future is so bright I gotta wear shades, thanks to Samsung’s latest 4K QD OLED TV

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
March 27, 2024
Televisions
Samsung QE75QN900D

Samsung QE75QN900D

Samsung nails its 8K colours to the mast with its new 75in flagship TV

John Archer
John Archer
March 22, 2024
8K television
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

Great sounding earbuds loaded with smart features - although not all can be fully exploited just yet

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
March 21, 2024
Earbuds
Cyrus Stream XR

Cyrus Stream XR

Cyrus makes a tremendous return to music streaming with the new BluOS equipped Stream XR

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
March 19, 2024
Music streamer
Triangle connects the right angles with the Borea BR03

Triangle connects the right angles with the Borea BR03

The Triangle's 3 points: Great value for money, versatile and sounding better than £649 should

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
March 12, 2024
Powered speakers
Uncompromisingly excellent: Samsung's spacial audio masterclass

Uncompromisingly excellent: Samsung's spacial audio masterclass

No other soundbar comes close to the HW-Q990D in terms of genuine immersive spatial audio

Steve Withers
Steve Withers
March 11, 2024
soundbar
Austrian Audio The Composer

Austrian Audio The Composer

Light in weight substantial in sound, The Composer reveals all

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
March 7, 2024
Headphones
Q Acoustics in the fast lane to music accessibility

Q Acoustics in the fast lane to music accessibility

Music systems don't come much simpler than these brand new powered speakers from Q Acoustics

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
March 5, 2024
Powered speakers
Panasonic TX-55MZ2000

Panasonic TX-55MZ2000

Panasonic’s flagship OLED TVs are always special but the 55MZ2000 raises the bar even higher

John Archer
John Archer
February 27, 2024
Televisions
Cambridge Audio CXN100

Cambridge Audio CXN100

Add music streaming to your existing hi-fi with the CXN100. It looks great and sounds divine

Carrie-Ann Skinner
Carrie-Ann Skinner
February 26, 2024
Music streamer
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator

Sonus faber Lumina V Amator

If you like listening to music rather than hearing the hi-fi, you’ll love these handcrafted beauties

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
February 20, 2024
Stereo speakers
Technics SL-1200GR2

Technics SL-1200GR2

Technics updates its iconic SL-1200 with reduced vibration and improved pitch stability

Ed Selley
Ed Selley
February 13, 2024
Turntables
LG OLED77Z3

LG OLED77Z3

Look sharp! LG’s new 8K TV sets a new standard for upscaling and picture quality

John Archer
John Archer
February 8, 2024
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Meet the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, a premium product with a premium performance.

Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas
February 5, 2024
Earphones
WiiM Amp

WiiM Amp

WiiM has outdone itself with the WiiM Amp, a streaming amp to take on and beat many pricier rivals

Andrew Everard
Andrew Everard
February 2, 2024
Amplifiers