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Audio Video is proudly independent, and while we depend on income from banner advertising, we are in no way connected to our advertisers. Our reviews are subjective – we have neither the time nor the facilities to measure and verify specification. Reviews are conducted in a listening room emulating real-world conditions. We always contextualise reviews by highlighting the associated equipment, and the music/movies used in the process.

Epson EH-TW610: Getting the bigger picture

At a glance, the Epson EH-TW610 projector looks more like a portable business projector than a home theatre model. But despite its compact dimensions and easy portability, it’s quite capable of delivering a big, bright picture By Deon Schoeman There’s something special about watching a ...
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Benz Micro LP-S MR: Heart and soul

Being the delicate instruments they are, and dealing with even more delicate music signals, moving coil cartridges represent an eclectic mix of advanced technology, painstaking craftsmanship and emotive art. In the case of the Benz Micro LP-S, the result is reference-grade musical magic. By Deon ...
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Yamaha YAS-408 MusicCast soundbar: Exceeding expectations

The notion of a sleek soundbar making movies and music sound great is entirely feasible, even if it’s unlikely to be as immersive as a true multi-speaker sound system. The Yamaha YAS-408 adds some clever features of its own By Deon Schoeman Soundbars are popular ...
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KEF LSX: When compact makes perfect sense

The KEF LS50 Wireless is already a popular active loudspeaker choice. The LSX offers similar benefits in an even smaller, more affordable package. But can it still deliver the sonic goods? By Deon Schoeman When KEF launched the LS50 bookshelf speaker, it caused something of ...
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