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WEB2 days ago · Rewind: Rotel’s latest amp rated, a British hi-fi legend enters a new era and a love letter to CRT TVs. By Alastair Stevenson published 7 October 24. The latest entry to What Hi-Fi?'s weekly news digest discusses CRT TV’s surprise comeback, Rotel’s latest amp and more. Home cinema.
MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained
WEBJul 25, 2022 · MP3 (not hi-res): Popular, lossy compressed format ensures small file size but is far from the best sound quality. Convenient for storing music on phones and iPods. MQA (hi-res): A lossless compression format that packages hi-res files for more efficient streaming. Used for Tidal Masters hi-res streaming.
How to choose the right TV: what size TV should you buy ... - What …
WEBOct 27, 2021 · 46in - minimum 1.9m (Full HD) or 1.5m (4K) 40-42in - minimum 1.7m (Full HD) or 1.3m (4K) 32in - minimum 1.3m (Full HD) Note that the type of TV you want - a LCD, QLED or OLED - could impact your decision about TV size so bear that in mind when reading this section of the buying guide below. For example, those wanting an OLED TV …
Best CD players 2024: tried and tested models for every budget
WEBAug 15, 2024 · A tremendously entertaining and capable player that will give your CD collection a whole new lease of life. Read more below. Best budget. 2. Cambridge Audio AXC35. $399 at Crutchfield. $399 at Amazon. $399 at Cambridge Audio US. A slimline, no-frills CD player that’s more than listenable at this budget price.
Best projectors 2024: Full HD, 4K, and short-throw | What Hi-Fi?
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Best overall. 1. Sony VPL-XW5000ES. $4,998 at Amazon. $5,998 at Crutchfield. $5,999.99 at Best Buy. Best overall. Putting laser technology within reach of mere mortals, Sony’s VPL-XW5000ES is the best projector for most people, delivering a stunning 4K picture without ever having to replace a lamp. Read more below.
HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Enhanced Audio Return Channel (also known as eARC) is the next generation of ARC. It’s a feature implemented in the most recent HDMI 2.1 specification. The main benefit of eARC is a big boost in bandwidth and speed. This allows you to send higher-quality audio from your TV to a soundbar or AV receiver.
Best wireless earbuds 2024: top pairs tested by our reviewers
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Best overall. 1. Sony WF-1000XM5. $165 at Walmart. $228 at Amazon. $299.99 at Best Buy. The best wireless earbuds overall. The WF-1000XM5 are the current benchmark for wireless earbuds thanks to their fantastic blend of performance and features. As an all-round proposition, they're tough to beat.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is better for movies as well as games?
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The PS5 Digital Edition is available now for £390 / $450, AU$650, while the Xbox Series X All-Digital will launch in October 2024 for £430 / $450 / AU$999. There is also the disc-less Xbox Series S, but that is also less powerful than the Series X so is really a different proposition. For what it's worth, though, the Series S costs just £250 ...
Best headphones 2024 – our expert picks of every type
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Best overall. 1. Sony WH-1000XM5. $269 at Walmart. $298 at Amazon. $299.99 at Best Buy. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best-value wireless noise-cancelling headphones out there, with a winning combination of comfortable design, useful feature set and entertaining performance that will truly satisfy most people.
Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
WEBJun 11, 2024 · All told, this is about what you’d expect from a relatively basic, modern 4K TV, but you might not expect the 4-Series’ pricing. TCL’s 4-Series starts off at just $250 for the 43-inch model, $280 for the 50-inch model, and $300 for the 55-inch model, while it scales up to $1000 for the 85-inch model. In terms of the larger budget TV ...