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Aussie home cinemas: Wavetrain's 'Dune' theatre puts a ring on it

By Jez Ford published 16 November 24

Size restrictions and strict divisions within a new extension made this home cinema a challenge for the team at Wavetrain Cinemas, but careful choices and a strong sci-fi theme delivered a stunning result.

Home cinema

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated 16 September 24

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

Zildjian makes a splash – with wireless noise-cancellers

By Jez Ford published 16 September 24

A 17th-century cymbal maker turns its hand to wireless noise-cancelling headphones

Sound+Image's new issue – your path to beautiful music & movies

By Sound+Image published 9 September 24

Which one-box hi-fi would make your musical life easier? Which EISA Award winner can you not resist? Plus a Dune-themed home cinema and cool sonic sunnies!

Yamaha R-N1000A smart streaming amplifier

Yamaha R-N1000A review

By Jez Ford published 30 August 24

This streaming amplifier trickles down tech from Yamaha's higher analogue amplifiers, while adding MusicCast streaming and digital inputs for a well-priced all-round performance.

Hi-Fi

Audio-Technica's AT-LP70x turntable under test at SOujnd+Image magazine

Audio-Technica AT-LP70X review

By Jez Ford published 3 August 24

Moving up from the company's most basic design, the LP70X is still fairly basic and plastic, but it delivers good performance for the price, and is incredibly easy to set up.

Hi-Fi

IP ratings explained: how waterproof are your headphones?

By Harry McKerrell last updated 12 December 24

Trying to understand IPX ratings can sometimes feel like drowning in a sea of meaningless digits. Let us throw you a life preserver.

Hi-Fi

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 in pink and green

Best waterproof speakers 2024: all types tested for every budget

By Harry McKerrell last updated 12 December 24

Best Buys Whether you're hitting the beach or lounging by the pool, don't forget to bring your waterproof speaker along for the ride.

Best Buys

Denon's premium CD/SACD player aims to deliver "truest sonic reproduction" from your digital audio collection

By Kashfia Kabir published 12 December 24

The DCD-3000NE promises pristine playback of SACDs and DSDs

Hi-Fi

Floorstanding speakers: Q Acoustics 5040

Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'

By Becky Roberts published 12 December 24

We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...

Hi-Fi

A bird's eye view of Polygon Productions' dome stage

Spatial audio is heading to an epic London outdoor festival… where I believe the technology truly belongs

By Becky Roberts published 12 December 24

The three-day Polygon Live LDN festival next May will see a hemispherical dual-dome stage packed with 200 speakers...

Hi-Fi

Best Alexa speakers 2024: smart speakers with Alexa tried and tested

By Harry McKerrell last updated 11 December 24

Best Buys Upgrade your life with the help of Alexa smart speakers that combine great sound with useful features such as voice commands and playback control.

Best Buys