AVPlus 3/2018

Description

Quick test: Makibes K88H

Smart watch with great features for under 80 euros? Yes, straight from China!

Experiment: Soap bars

A lesser-known human purifier is created from the natural ingredients themselves.

Stereo package: Pro-Ject Stereo Box S2 BT + Speaker Box 5

In listening, an extremely small but spicy stereo setup.

Monitoring system: Smart Home Alarm Kit

An intelligent home control system makes everyday life safer.

Multifunctional printer: HP Deskjet 3230

What kind of impact does the world's smallest multifunction printer make?

Report: Mobile World Congress

This year’s mobile industry event provided additional power and artificial intelligence.

Report: High End Fair

Specialties in the audio industry were seen and heard at the Stockholm High End Fair.

Software: Sonarworks True-Fi

The software can significantly improve the listening experience.

Column: Do I need headphones or a new mindset?

Our columnist Jiri Koivuniemi talks about his connection to the plant-based diet.

Comparison: High-quality headphones from 390–600 €

In the comparison, ten different hi-fi headphones from a higher quality class are compared.

Guide: Headphone amplifiers

The headphone amplifier does wonders for headphones as well as for earphones.

Headphone amplifier: McIntosh MHA150

In terms of sound quality, the headphones are truly the Rolls Royce of audio amplifiers.

Speakers: Focal Kanta N°2

Focal's new speaker is a delight to the eyes and ears.

Speaker cables: Transparent Plus, Ultra & Reference

What is the difference between a speaker cable of about a ton and a hundred-pound one? We found out!

History of the violin: Dahlquist DQ-10

Dahlquist's DQ-10 is a speaker that cannot be ignored in the canon of hi-fi equipment.

Introduction: Special-Elektronik

We took a peek into one of Sweden’s most beautiful small-format movie theaters.

Projector: Optoma UHD60

Optoma’s projector new product seems to be a good deal for both 4k and HDR.

Soundbar: Polk Audio MagniFi Mini

Polk Audio's small soundbar offers multi-dimensional home theater experiences.

Sound records

This time, a riotous, frenzied album extravaganza awaits.

Movies

Introducing the most impressive film releases of the spring winter in terms of reviews and presentations.

Applications

Tips for creating new relationships.

Music Center: Naim Uniti Nova + Core

Naim Audio's flagship Uniti series is a musical networking system at its best.