A short history of Yamaha hi-fi
From pianos and organs to wind-up gramophones and then the first 'Hi-Fi Player' in 1954, we trace the Japanese company's path through to today's production of wireless speakers, soundbars and high-end hi-fi
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Sennheiser HD 550
Expanding Sennheiser’s collection of cabled open-backed over-ear models, the HD 550 maintains the company’s balanced sound, so that their strongest competition may be from their own similar siblings.
BenQ W2720i
BenQ puts smart Android streaming within a full-size home cinema projector; the combination makes for both powerful and convenient delivery.
HI-FI
Rega Brio Mk7 vs Arcam A5: which of these stereo amps makes the sweetest music?
A new challenger from Rega goes up against our current favourite integrated amplifier
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII
Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?
If you want a cheap turntable during Prime Day, just buy this five-star Pro-Ject and thank me later
If your turntable costs the same as a vinyl record you’re making a big mistake
FiiO K15 is a versatile, feature-packed headphone amp and streaming DAC
Featuring flagship AKM AK4497S DACs in dual configuration
HOME CINEMA
My dream OLED TV is on sale with a huge discount, but I still can't afford it – can you?
83 inches of MLA OLED gloriousness
Skip this three-star portable projector Prime Day deal – this Xgimi is better and cheaper
Don't buy the LG CineBeam Q this Prime Day, get this portable projector instead
If you want a cheap soundbar, avoid the no-name brands and just buy this Sony – you'll thank me later
If you only have £100, this is the only soundbar I recommend
The Dolby Atmos soundbar I use every day is on sale this Amazon Prime Day – but I can't recommend it while this amazing alternative deal exists
Two five-star soundbars are on sale, but this is the one you should buy.
TVS
My dream OLED TV is on sale with a huge discount, but I still can't afford it – can you?
83 inches of MLA OLED gloriousness
Last chance! Buy the LG G4 MLA OLED TV for a song now, or forever hold your peace
And you get a free Dolby Atmos soundbar!
One OLED TV deal to rule them all: this is the only model I would buy right now
A slight drop in quality for a big increase in size? Very tempting
If you’re planning on buying LG's latest five-star OLED, our editor has some important advice
Remember what I said about patience being a virtue when buying OLED TVs earlier this year?
