AKG K550
Just Tested
DACs
Chord Electronics QBD76 HDSD
Chord’s QBD76 HDSD is a top-class converter that delivers a brilliant sound from a well-built package. It has plenty of visual appeal, too
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Hi-fi speakers
B&W 685
There are more talented rivals on the scene, but the veterans are enduring greats
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Home Cinema in a Box
Panasonic SC-BTT460
Cracking value for an all-in-one home cinema system with only a few spec and performance gripes qualifying our praise
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In this month's mag
July 2013
SUPERTEST: Soundbar solutions £250-£450
GROUP TEST: 46-47in smart TVs
GROUP TEST: Standmount speakers £350-£450
© 2013 Haymarket Publishing
Comments
I have just bought these at £149, a bargain IMO. They sound absolutely brilliant on Spotify via my HTC desire phone.
They're a great set of cans, especially as you can pick them up for £150 these days. I was blown away by the soundstage, especially as they're closed back. My only issue is vocals can sound slightly recessed and a touch metallic.
Picked a set of these up today, absolutely brilliant. Think the outside world will be silent to me for the foreseable future (if I can ever get them back from the Mrs!)
I'm using them through a Grado 450cm extension cable, from what I have heard it doesn't seem to affect the sound at all.
The only downside I can think of, if it can be called that, is that the cable can't be detached. Not really an issue, just make sure you don't yank the cable out.