Nov 25, 2024 · While more musically engaging rivals may prevent it from returning to the top of the class, the Bluesound Node (2024) is an admirably controlled, balanced and easygoing performer

Dec 13, 2024 · The plastics used are nice to touch, even if the older model still feels a bit more premium. They are made predominantly from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), a material formed by taking certain car parts made in the US and Japan, recycling and refining them and blending them with mica to get that final finish.

What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.

What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.

Nov 11, 2024 · The S95D never encountered this issue, as it was staunchly QD-OLED-only; however, that might be about to change. FlatPanelsHD has identified two versions of the 83-inch S95F with different model codes in the Samsung Parts Database – these are 'QD83S95FAE' and 'QE83S95FAT'.You'll notice that, while these numbers are nearly identical, one ends in 'FAE' while the other ends in 'FAT'.

Nov 5, 2024 · Sony WF-1000XM5 review What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner. Sony’s premium wireless earbuds deliver a stunning sonic performance Tested at £259 / $299 / AU$419

Nov 4, 2024 · While also heavily involved in the new energy efficiency mentioned earlier, the star turn of this new processor is a radically more powerful, AI-informed 8K upscaler.As we’ll see, this does an unprecedented job of turning 4K and even HD sources into 8K – handy given the ongoing shortage of native 8K content.. There’s a new motion …

Dec 6, 2024 · Looking for true cinematic sound? You've come to the right place, as we take home cinema surround sound deadly seriously. Whether it's a traditional 5.1 system, a modern wireless surround alternative, or even an Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar complete with wireless surround speakers and subwoofer, we've rooted out the best options on the market that deliver cinematic sound that properly ...

Jan 2, 2025 · CDs are also enjoying a resurgence for the first time in nearly 20 years. According to data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales rose by 11 per cent to $537 million in 2023.Naturally, you'll want a good quality CD player if you want to enjoy your CDs to the fullest degree, so we're here to help.

Jan 25, 2023 · In many cases, external DACs can play ball with phones, laptops and even hi-fi systems, though some have been designed more for one purpose than the other.For the What Hi-Fi? Awards, our team of review experts first-time-tested or revisited 15 DACs from the biggest brands in the business – AudioQuest, iFi, Chord Electronics, Cambridge Audio, FiiO and Helm Audio – and these are the six we ...