It’s the start of yet another work week, and to help get your through it we’ve created a fresh entry into our weekly column. In it our team of experts once again break down the biggest developments in the world of hi-fi and home cinema over the past week that you need to know about. And what a week it was, with fresh product launches from Pro-Ject and Cambridge Audio as well as our latest reviews of the Philips OLED 809 and Quad Revela 1 speakers.
Here’s everything you need to know. Our verdict on the Quad Revela 1 The Revela 1 are the latest standmount speakers from hi-fi heavyweight Quad. They’re a classy looking set of speakers that aim to offer serious hi-fi aficionados a compact but mature listening experience that won't break the bank.
Sadly, while we found plenty to like about them, including their beautiful aesthetics and large spacious sound, we encountered some issues with their rhythmic drive and underpowered bass, making them hard to fully recommend. We tested Philips’ latest step-down OLED Last week our experts delivered their final verdict on Philips step-down OLED, the 809. This is the first new OLED we’ve seen from Philips this year, and a very solid start for the brand.
Targeting the same price point as the five-star , it had some pretty big shoes to fill. But having thoroughly put it through its paces in our viewing rooms, we’re happy to confirm it’s a fantastic TV, that offers excellent picture quality – especially during bright scenes. Go.