March 2010 issue on sale now

March 2010 issue

We've a Supertest of the latest 40-42in flatscreen TVs, including a new range-topper from Philips and a Freesat-equipped Z-Series from Sony. LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sharp also star.

Our First Tests section, as ever, is crammed with exclusive reviews of great new gear, including budget speakers from Q Acoustics in the shape of the £140 2020, a fine DLP projector from Samsung, Revo's new Heritage internet radio, a pre/power amp pairing from Rotel, diminutive Wharfedale Diamond 10.0 speakers, an impressive iGroove iPod dock from Klipsch and Marantz's UD8004 universal Blu-ray player.

You want more? Oh, okay then, how about some active iPod speakers from Epoz, another mighty fine projector from JVC and our verdict on Monitor Audio's brand-new Silver RX1 standmount speakers, yours for £400 a pair.

In the News this month you'll find all the big announcements on 3D TV, Freeview HD, web TV and Blu-ray. Plus the Top 10 technology trends that will rock your world this year. And there's a full run-down of who'll be exhibiting at the Bristol Sound & Vision Show from February 26th-28th.

If you're thinking of replacing your TV with a projector, then don't miss The Big Question feature in which three readers compare two TVs against two projectors and discuss which is best.

A big picture needs a big sound, and to that end we've a Group Test of £2000-£2400 surround sound speaker packages from Cabasse, Dali, Monitor Audio and Mordaunt-Short.

"Where's the hi-fi?", we hear you cry. Worry not: we've got some cracking £275-£320 stereo standmount speakers in another Group Test, a pair of gorgeous-looking Audiovector S1 Avantgarde speakers in Temptations, our verdict on Cyrus's ultimate CD player and six pairs of noise-cancelling headphones go head to head.

And finally, you can win one of 10 Sonos S5/Zonebridge wireless music systems we're giving away in our March competition. Click here to enter.

The March 2010 issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is on sale now. Don't miss it!

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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.


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