AVPlus 6/2021

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Comparison: Compact and mid-range floorstanding speakers

In the comparison, four compact and high-quality but still quite different floorstanding speakers. Choose yours!

DIY: Inno 4×4” Speaker Building Kit

You can make your own pillar speakers yourself for as little as 500 euros for a pair, and with a small construction kit you can easily get them to look good and, if desired, to be customized as well. And of course, speaker construction is also fun and interesting!

History of Hifi: Gradient 1.2

The top models in the Gradient series are possibly the most well-known Finnish loudspeakers in the world. Here’s a bit of background and more.

Plus article: Fenix E03R key cover pocket flashlight

From a small lamp comes an astonishing amount of light!

In the test: Xiaomi Mi P1 55” TV

Xiaomi, which is achieving great success in the smart device market, is now also experimenting with its wings in the TV sector, and is succeeding quite well in that, even though the competition is fierce.

In the test: Reavo UBR-X100 UHD Blu-ray player

When Oppo decided a couple of years ago to focus on smartphones and stop manufacturing media players, a clear gap remained in the market. Now, the French company Reavon intends to fill it. Its new UBR-X100 is clearly the successor to Oppo’s flagship product. And it’s a great speaker – much more “street-credible” than many others.

In the experiment: Yale Linus smart lock

With Yale Linus, the keys are always with you, and there’s also a lot of functionality added to the store.

In the experiment: Cambridge Audio EVO 150 network player/amplifier

This is a high-quality all-in-one online music player/amplifier of modern times. A stunning package!

In the test: Technics SU-R1000 integrated amplifier

Technics' bold integrated amplifier offers downright brutal digital processing.

In the experiment: McIntosh MHA50 and Violectric Chronos headphone amplifiers

Two ways to get the most out of headphones in mobile use.

In the experiment: Yamaha YH-L700A wireless noise-cancelling headphones

Yamaha is aggressively aiming to enter the market with more expensive premium headphones. There is something new to offer, but the effort from the back seat still needs to be made.

And of course

Choices for the turntable, application tips, the latest news and the most current topics, as well as traditional and new technology from the world.