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CONTENTS 6 www.whathif.com >06>14 HTC One (M8) First test p8 “HTC has done it again, the One (M8) is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the out” Verity Burns Multimedia editor Sony SRS-X9 First test p18 “A do-it-all wireless speaker that does it very well. The Sony sounds big, bold and brilliant” Andy Madden Reviews editor Shure SE846 Temptation p80 “If the idea of spending a grand on a pair of in-ears doesn’t upset you, then dive right in” Ketan Bharadia Technical editor Netfix Group test p57 “A shining example of what happens when you do all the right things well” Ced Yuen Staf writer KEF R100 5.1 package Group test p68 “Dynamic, detailed and immersive, this hair-raising package gives movies that ‘wow’ factor” Becky Roberts Staf writer Ruark Audio MR1 Supertest p36 “Gorgeous sound and stylish looks – these are the wireless stereo speakers we want sitting on our desks” Kashfa Kabir Multimedia journalist What’s in this issue… 08 First tests HTC makes new friends with the launch of the HTC One (M8), while Sony brings quality and convenience together with its high- resolution wireless speaker, the SRS-X9. 26 Supertest: Wireless speakers If you want a hi-fi style set-up with the added convenience of wirelessness then this test is for you. We have seven pairs of stereo speakers around the £300 price point, all vying to be the ones that tie your system together. 41 DACs Once the pauper, digital music has become an accepted feature of hi-fi. You still need a good DAC to eke the best out of your collection though, and we’ve brought four of them together to find the best. 48 Video streaming Ten years ago we’d have to walk to town to get the latest rentals, now they’re streamed to our living room. We test eight streaming services for the best in price, quality and comfort. Supertest Wireless speakers “There is something for everyone in this test. There are big speakers, little speakers, simple speakers…” First tests “A resounding success, building on one of the best phones of last year and making it better in every way” “We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: this is an impressive speaker package” Our products of the month Group test Interconnects “These interconnects allow for a punchy, solid sound”
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Our ratings explainedWe always test products as a team, in dedicated facilities, and always compare them with their peers. Thats why our ratings are the most authoritative in the industry.
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Insider Multi-room music p22Will 2014 be the year of multi-room music? We look at whats in store as more players include this feature
Subscriptions p86A free pair of RHA MA-350 headphonesPlus save up to 54% on the shop price of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
That Was Then p162A glimpse into the What Hi-Fi? pastWe travel back to 2001 with a look at a surround package from Monitor Audio
TemptationIts fair to say theyre the most capable in-ears weve heard
Group test Video streamingFor as little as 5.99 per month,you can bend television to yourevery viewing whim
Group test DACsWeve pulled together fourof the serious contendersat this price to seehow they fare
62 Interconnects A round-up of eight stereo interconnect cables as the chasing pack looks to knock our Award-winner off its perch.
65 Speaker packages We review efforts from KEF, Dali, Acoustic Energy, Monitor Audio and Tannoy in a titanic clash of speaker packages priced 2000+
76 Temptations Featuring a pair of impressive in-ear phones from Shure, and a talented CD player/DAC from American hi-fi brand Aesthetix.
82 Playlist Pixies return with their first album in 23 years as David O. Russells crime caper American Hustle hits Blu-ray, and we look forward to Sam Mendess horror-inflected TV series Penny Dreadful.
Revamped hi- guide!1500 products rated p89With new categories and key tech specs, weve made it even easier for you to pick the best kit for your cash.
Find outSetting up your home cinema p98Jargon buster: loudspeakers p121What is it? Chromecast p139
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