AVPlus 1/2023

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The best of 2022

This year, we tested and researched nearly a hundred different devices from various areas of entertainment electronics and new technologies. While some were better than others, some truly stood out. Here is AVPlus magazine's selection of the best products of 2022!

Stream high-fidelity audio to the car via the network connection

At home, high-quality streaming is already quite common, but it’s also possible in the car. Of course, it requires a working internet connection.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8

The Harman Kardon portable speaker offers a personal style and plenty of volume.

Epson EH-LS800 – The best ultra-short throw projector on the market?

Do you want a projector that fits only 40 centimeters into a shallow level and is capable of producing a 100-inch accurate and high-quality image directly onto the wall? Here’s one like that – albeit quite expensive.

The best options against noise: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II & Sennheiser Momentum 4

Over-ear headphones make everyday life more enjoyable in many ways, but how do you choose the best option for your own use? We’ll tell you, while introducing two new top models from well-known manufacturers.

Pioneer PD-10AE & SX-N30AE – Traditional stereo set with extras

Although the current market offers a wide variety of multi-channel solutions and advanced online implementations, the traditional two-channel set remains the foundation of audio reproduction for most people. Pioneer offers a user-friendly and smart pairing of devices for this purpose.

Four stunning floor speakers for about 2,000 euros per pair

It’s often said that the speakers are the weakest link in an audio system. Maybe that’s true sometimes, but for just under two thousand euros you can have a real dream sound. Acoustic Energy AE320, B&W 603 S2 Anniversary Edition, Dynaudio Emit 50 and Q Acoustics Concept 50.

In the test: Totem KIN Play Tower active speakers

The Canadian Totem floor speaker offers crisp reproduction and a straightforward user experience.

Guide: Here's how to adjust the subbar phase and a few other things

Many are confused about choosing or adjusting the active subwoofer stage, if a stepless adjustment is available for it. What stage is it, and which is the right stage? How do you know? Is it still the right one?

Traditional sound on modern instruments – Interview with Oskari Muro

Oskari Mura's debut album was produced in the famous legendary Magnusborg studio. Traditional working methods were combined with today's technology.

History of Hifi: Marantz SA-7S1 - SuperAudio CD player

Marantz’s enthusiasm for the SACD format and players culminated in this stunning SA-7S1 player.

And of course

Choices for the turntable, application tips, the latest news and the most current topics, as well as traditional and new technology from the world.