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Harry McKerrell last updated 13 November 26

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What Hi-Fi? Outstanding Contribution winner Heinz Lichtenegger

Pro-Ject's Heinz Lichtenegger wins What Hi-Fi?'s Outstanding Contribution Award for 2026

Ketan Bharadia Published 13 November 26

Pro-Ject's founder is recognised for his impact on the world of record players and hi-fi in general

Hisense PX4 Pro UST projector

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Alastair Stevenson Published 13 November 26

Plenty of improvements, but a few old niggling issues persist

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JBL Bar 1300MK2 review

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Versatile and cinematic, there’s a lot to like about JBL’s premium soundbar system.

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Partnered with hundreds of products as part of our reference set-up, these speakers have proved themselves time and again

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