INSIDER TOP FIVE
New product launches from M&B, Pro-ject, Oneplus and more
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Pro-ject Debut Pro
£699
Released as part of Pro-ject’s 30th birthday celebrations, the all-new Debut Pro is the latest model in a range that began life in 1998 with the release of the original Debut deck, and which has since seen various iterations come and go. It comes into the range above the 2020-released, five-star rated, Debut Carbon Evo. Capable of playing 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm records, the Debut Pro is very much built on the Debut design but, Pro-ject says, improves on every aspect, with each component having been re-engineered to achieve a higher-quality performance. whf.cm/project30th
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Mitchell & Brown UHD18114KBL
From £530
British brand Mitchell & Brown has launched a new budget 4K TV that is intended to “shake up the market”. Available in 43in, 50in and 55in sizes, the flagship UHD18114KBL features an LED panel, Dolby Vision HDR and a super-slim bezel. Prices start at £530 for the 43in and rise to £800 for the 55in. As for the smarts, there’s Freeview HD and a decent array of apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Freeview Play and Youtube. The KBL series also supports Alexa, so you can switch the sets on and off using your voice. Last but not least, the KBL benefits from M&B’S seven-year parts and labour warranty. whf.cm/kblseries
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Oneplus Buds Pro
£139
Oneplus’s most advanced earbuds yet, the Buds Pro feature adaptive noise cancellation, which means they automatically adjust the ANC to match your environment, and Dolby Atmos for virtual 360-degree sound. Using Oneplus Audio ID, you can create a personalised sound profile after taking an audio test. A highlight?
A total battery life of 28 hours with ANC on, and 38 with it off, with Oneplus’s Warp charge promising 10 hours of use from just 10 minutes of charging. whf.cm/budspro
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Yamaha YH-L700A
£449
It might not be the first to do so, but Yamaha is going big on 3D audio and head-tracking features for its latest headphones. The company promises an immersive 360-degree listening experience courtesy of its 3D Sound Field technology, which works with any stereo content from “virtually any source” and is customisable depending on user preference and content type. Noise-cancelling is also on board, as is support for Bluetooth with aptx Adaptive, up to to 34 hours’ wireless battery life, and swiveling earcups with on-cup controls. whf.cm/l700a
5 Sony HT-A7000
£1200
Sony’s flagship soundbar is a Dolby Atmos- and Dts:x-supporting 7.1.2 system, featuring two upward-firing drivers, two beam tweeters and five front speakers. There’s a built-in dual subwoofer for bass, but there’s also a choice of two optional wireless subs, plus optional wireless rear speakers.
A very impressive spec sheet goes with this premium price – there are HDMI 2.1 features, Chromecast, Apple Airplay and Bluetooth, as well as support for 360 Reality Audio and hi-res music, plus compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. whf.cm/a7000