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Sound+Image is Australia's no.1 mag for audio & AV – sister magazine to Australian Hi-Fi and to the UK's What Hi-Fi?, and bestower of the annual Sound+Image Awards, which since 1989 have recognised the year's best hi-fi and home cinema products and installations. While Sound+Image lives here online as part of our group, our true nature is best revealed in the print magazines and digital issues, which curate unique collections of content each issue under the Editorship of Jez Ford, in a celebration of the joys that real hi-fi and high-quality AV can bring. Enjoy essential reviews of the most exciting new gear, features on Australia's best home cinemas, advice on how to find your sound, and our full Buying Guide based on all our current and past award-winners, all wrapped up with the latest news and editorial ponderings. Click here for more information about Sound+Image, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how best to subscribe.
Latest articles by Sound+Image

Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A
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The top one-box receiver in Yamaha’s 10th anniversary Aventage range hosts 11 channels of power and plenty of smarts to get both movie soundtracks and Atmos music mixes flowing.

Vote in the Sound+Image Awards 2022 for a chance to win Audio-Technica headphones
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Vote for your favourite Australian hi-fi retailer for a chance to win Audio-Technica's special edition wireless headphones!

TCL 65X925
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A flagship TV proves the merits of its Mini LED and Google TV technologies, and even keeps us on a rising appreciation curve for 8K resolution.

Sound+Image Nov-Dec 2021: new issue out now
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Australia's no.1 magazine for audio & AV: new issue out now

Cocktail Audio N25
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The goal of the N25 seems to be to stream from absolutely everywhere and then render the playback at the best possible quality. It’s a little overwhelming, but it works.

German designer brand Loewe announces new Bild i series of TVs for Australia
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Loewe is launching its new Bild i series of luxury TVs in Australia, starting at AU$3999 and available from October.

Polk Audio Reserve R200
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Despite their low price tag, these Polk Audio bookshelf speakers offer incredible clarity in the mid-range and treble, with punchy bass and aesthetic grace.

Revealed! All the winners of the 2021 Sound+Image Awards
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S+I AWARDS 50+ winners from teeny-tiny True Wireless buds to unliftably large amplification

Aussie hi-fi rooms: A music haven for digital and vinyl
By Sound+Image published
We head to Western Australia to enjoy this fine stereo system installation by Frank Prowse Hi-Fi in Nedlands, Perth.

TCL 55C825
By Sound+Image published
TCL's C825 Mini LED TV is a gorgeous set with blacks and dynamic range to rival OLED, and a built-in soundbar to boot.

Sound+Image Sep-Oct 2021: new issue out now
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Australia's no.1 magazine for audio & AV: new issue out now

Aussie home theatre rooms: Dining room ditched for movie magic!
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Formal dining room - who needs it? WA's Rogue Home Cinema shows how this under-used space was repurposed for a top-notch home theatre.

Australian brand Elementi aims to reinvent home theatre with its new Fire speakers
By Sound+Image published
Elementi’s home cinema speakers are not only different in themselves, they enable a change in home cinema design which brings several key advantages.

BenQ TK700STi
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The BenQ TK700STi offers incredibly smooth and powerful performance for gamers and cinema-viewers alike, so long as surround sound isn't a priority.

Sugarcube SC-2 Mini
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The Sugarcube is a neat little vinyl recording system, but in the end we were even more impressed by what it can do in real time, without hitting the red button.

Denon CEOL N11DAB
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Denon's CEOL N11DAB is a great solution for those looking for an all-in-one system for streaming, radio and CD playback.

Aussie home theatre rooms: Check out this Wavetrain Cinemas 17-speaker setup
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Considering a home extension? Why not build a movie palace? We asked Wavetrain Cinemas’ David Moseley to explain some of the secrets behind this stunning home cinema with 165-inch screen.

Sound+Image July-August 2021 out now: home cinema secrets!
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Discover all the latest in AV, hi-fi, music and movies in our latest issue

Richter Harlequin S6
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With exceptional quality in both their audio and aesthtic performance, the Richter Harlequin Series 6 is a great Australian-made floorstander for an excellent price.

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Aqua La Scala MkII Optologic
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This luxury DAC from Aqua offers superb musicality, a valve preamp, and a premium price to go with it.
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