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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

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system
By Sound+Image published
'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

Record Doctor VI
By Sound+Image published
Her comes the Doctor to suck your records clean of dirt. It's easy to use, but how effective is the cleaning?

BenQ GS2
By Sound+Image published
Fancy a movie in your tent, or a binge on your bedroom wall? BenQ’s dinky and portable GS2 is ready to oblige.

Sony HT-X9000F
By Sound+Image last updated
Sony's compact HT-X9000F soundbar makes sense with a Sony TV, but proves otherwise unremarkable.

MartinLogan Motion 60XTi
By Sound+Image last updated
If you've got the room for it, the Motion 60XTi from MartinLogan offer exceptional audio, particularly from the custom tweeter design.

Google Nest Hub
By Sound+Image published
Google's Nest Hub is a Google Home smart speaker with a screen. It works brilliantly in the kitchen, and makes a superb photo frame.

Marantz ND8006
By Sound+Image published
The Marantz ND8006 is a streamer, a DAC and a CD player, aiming to be your complete digital source.

Pioneer VSX-LX303
By Sound+Image published
Pioneer's VSX-LX303 delivers nine channels of movie soundtrack power and plenty of features at a remarkable price.

Marantz NR1609
By Sound+Image published
Marantz's NR1609 delivers 7.1-channel sound from a more home-friendly box than most AV receivers.

Sony STR-DH790
By Sound+Image published
Though not without limitations, Sony's STR-DH790 brings surround power to your lounge at a nice price.

Epson EH-TW5600
By Sound+Image published
Epson's affordable EH-TW5600 home cinema projector delivers fine-looking bigscreen movies.

Toshiba 65U7750A
By Sound+Image published
Award-winning performance from this 65-inch 4K Android TV that brings Toshiba back to Australia with a bang.
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