April is finally here, which means we’re that much closer to finally being summer, where we can dust off our BBQ aprons and enjoy the two minutes of sunshine we get each year (in Blighty).
But for our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts, there’s no respite in sight, at least if March is anything to go by, as we’re still seeing plenty of new hardware in our viewing and listening rooms. In the last 30 days, five amazing products have earned five-star ratings.
And while we love symmetry, that’s a lot of new products to follow, which is why we wrote a new entry in our regular. Select Month column, which explains everything you need to know about our reviewers’ latest recommendations.
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LG C6 (OLED65C6)
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The LG C6 is the latest OLED drop from the Korean home cinema giant that owns not one, but three of last year’s What Hi-Fi? Award-winning TVs. So it has very good shoes to fill.
Thankfully, while its spec sheet makes it look like little improvement over the outgoing, and now cheap, LG C5, the C6 managed to impress our reviewers from the moment they took it out of the box.
It’s brighter and a smidgeon more accurate, with every test drive we saw a few improvements that make it a brand new 2026. Hence its new prime position in our best OLED TV guide, and our reviewers’ verdict:
“The upgrade isn’t so big that an owner of the latest C-series model (or one of its closest competitors) should feel the need to upgrade quickly, but if you’re in the declining OLED market, the LG C6 is a new benchmark.
Rating: five stars
Read our full LG C6 (OLED65C6) review.
Month 371
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Although aficionados traditionally look up to them, there’s a lot to like about streaming amps. All the sonic punch you need to power your stereo speakers, combined with the handy ability to stream from your music provider of choice (ours is Tidal).
And last month, we were treated to a real example of a broadcast amp in the form of the Moon 371, proving that the category has a place in the market for enthusiasts and exotic circles.
Featuring an eye-catching design, all the smart streaming you need, and the ability to deliver fluid, refined sound full of expressive dynamics, it’s worth any hi-fi fan’s consideration. So our verdict:
“Moon has done a great job with the 371 streaming amplifier. It’s a clean and stylish package that ticks all the boxes as far as features go, while also being a joy to use. Add superior sound quality to the equation, and it becomes a worthy alternative to one of the best streamer/amplifier combos on the market.”
Rating: five stars
Read our full Moon 371 update
Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2
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Valerion is a relative newcomer to the projector market, having started life as a Kickstarter project back in 2024.
That’s why we’re excited to see it come out of the gate strong with the VisionMaster Pro 2, the first Valerion product we’ve tested.
Part of the growing wave of “home theater in a box” projectors flooding the market, the Vision Master 2 sits in the same class as the BenQ X3100i, which we continue to use as a reference in our viewing rooms.
The idea is simple: give people all the hardware they need to power a movie night in one box. And because of that, the intimidating looking unit comes loaded with a lot of hardware. Highlights include a triple laser (RGB) lighting system featuring a 4K-capable DLP visual setup, and a 12W stereo speaker system.
And, in the real world, despite the company’s novelty, the VisionMaster Pro 2 is a very competitive player capable of delivering an intense, immersive home cinema experience.
As we said in our review: “From image quality to its design, features and audio performance, the VisionMaster Pro 2 consistently punches above its weight.”
Rating: five stars
Read our full Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2
Yamaha YH-4000
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In hi-fi terms, the YH-4000 is in a tough spot. As the poor saps who played directly after Eddie Van Halen wowed fans at the band’s first gig, with his unprecedented guitar playing, they have a tough act to top the five-star YH-5000SE.
But by hitting many of the same chords as their Award-winning siblings, while at the same time carrying a lower price tag, they’ve managed to really win over our reviewers.
Equipped with the same 50mm orthodynamic (planar magnet) driver as its high-end siblings and the same design, Yamaha’s subtle cuts are just right and allow the YH-4000 to deliver a solid, albeit occasional, performance.
Whether it was the hottest pop, the best rock or the most complex classical arrangements, paired with a well-priced source the headphones delivered impressive levels of clarity, definition and sonic sharpness.
As we said in our review: “The Yamaha YH-4000 sets new standards for value when it comes to detail resolution and quietness. They’re incredibly comfortable too.”
Rating: five stars
Read our full Yamaha YH-4000 review
Rotel DX-5
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