New AVPlus 6/2022 is out – Small soundbars in comparison, Final’s affordable noise-canceling headphones in the experiment, and second-generation KEF LSX speakers

AVPlus issue 6/2022 (#215) has been published. As usual, in addition to the print edition, there is also an online version available. digital magazine.

In this issue:

IFA Berlin 2022
After the hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Berlin IFA trade show was held again in the traditional way in early September. As before, the trade show showcased and experienced the latest trends in the technology industry on a wide scale. Here is a selection of the most important ones, please enjoy!

HIFI2022 – Hi-Fi Fair
The HIFI 2022 trade fair once again gathered a diverse lineup of people who love sound and image.

SVS Prime Wireless Pro active speakers
The well-known brand SVS is known primarily for its subwoofers, but the manufacturer also offers other speakers in its lineup. We were among the first to try the new Wireless Pro from the Prime range.

In the comparison, small and reasonable soundbar speakers
The built-in speakers in modern TVs often fail to impress with their sound quality. However, you can increase the entertainment experience with a compact soundbar that doesn’t even take up much space on the table. We reviewed six different options, each of which is less than 65 centimeters wide.

Zhiyun Smooth Q3 gimbal
Does the shaky video footage annoy you? For a reasonably low price, you get better results and more fun for taking photos on a smartphone.

Affordable Cubot C9 smartwatch
The Cubot C9 smartwatch doesn't cost much more than the cheapest fitness trackers, but it still gives you a real watch feel.

Cubot Pocket – super-compact smartphone
Cubotin Pocket offers style in a really compact size. But are its features enough for basic use beyond that?

Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
If you’re looking for smart features in your TV, you probably don’t need to buy a new one. The latest generation of Google TV can be installed with a simple and inexpensive add-on to display every screen that has an HDMI connection.

KEF LSX 2 speakers
DKEF released its small but powerful LSX loudspeaker range about three years ago. Now, in honor of the manufacturer’s anniversary, a second generation version is available.

Final UX3000 noise-canceling headphones
Big brands have traditionally set the pace in the noise-canceling headphones market, but there are also a few lesser-known but good alternatives in this category. One of them is the Final UX3000, which with its recommended price of just 149 euros challenges its more well-known competitors quite a bit.

Argon Audio TT and TT3 record players
The Danish company Argon Audio produces affordable but functional audio equipment on a large scale, of course including vinyl turntables. We took a look at two reliable basic models.

Report: AtoMix multi-channel studio with PMC speakers
Multi-channel audio expert Tomi Pietilä relies on PMC loudspeakers in his studio work. The British manufacturer is not particularly well known in Finland, even though many well-known artists around the world swear by its name. What makes it so good?

History of the headphone: SUGDEN A21 integrated amplifier
The Sugden A21 is a milestone among class-A transistor amplifiers. It continues to fascinate enthusiasts around the world, and an old, working unit can cost a surprising amount.

And of course, choices for the turntable, application tips, the latest news and the most up-to-date topics, as well as traditional and new technology from the world of entertainment.