What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 — Kronos AV’s Award-Winning Collection
Each year, What Hi-Fi? celebrates the very best in sound — products that redefine performance, innovation, and value. For 2025, we’re thrilled to share a lineup of What Hi-Fi? Award Winners available right here at Kronos AV.
From compact streamers to statement loudspeakers, this year’s winners showcase the depth and diversity of modern hi-fi design — and we’re proud to bring them to you, backed by our expertise, demonstrations, and personal service.
Vinyl Excellence — Award-Winning Turntables & Cartridges
There’s never been a better time to love vinyl. This year’s turntable and cartridge winners prove why analogue remains the heart of great sound.
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Pro-Ject Debut Evo II — Best Turntable £500-£750
Pro-Ject continues its legacy of class-leading engineering with the refined Evo II. Superb build quality, lively dynamics, and timeless design make it an ideal gateway to high-performance vinyl playback. -
Technics SL-1300G Grand Class — Best Turntable £2000-£3000
A modern classic. Technics’ heritage shines through in this outstanding direct-drive design, combining precision mechanics with musical warmth and detail.
Cartridge winners span every level, giving you exceptional performance no matter your system:
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Goldring E3 — Best Cartridge under £100
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Sumiko Rainier — Best Cartridge £100-£250
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Nagaoka MP-200 — Best Cartridge £250-£500
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Ortofon MCX30 — Best Cartridge over £500
Each offers a distinct flavour of sonic character, and our team can help you find the perfect match for your tonearm and turntable.
Speakers that Move You — from Bookshelf to Full-Range
This year’s speaker category shows the power of innovation across every price point — from compact standmounts to room-filling floorstanders.
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Acoustic Energy AE300 MKII — Best Standmount £500-£1000
Dynamic, detailed, and endlessly engaging — AE’s refined MKII continues their tradition of musical honesty. -
PMC Prodigy1 — Best Standmount £1000-£1500
Studio pedigree meets domestic style. The Prodigy1 delivers PMC’s signature transparency in a beautifully compact form. -
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 — Best Floorstander under £500
Budget brilliance — clean, open, and expressive, a fantastic entry into serious hi-fi. -
Fyne Audio F501E — Best Floorstander £500-£1000
Rich, balanced and effortlessly musical — a speaker that belies its price tag. -
PMC Prodigy5 — Best Floorstander £1000-£2000
Refined and revealing, with a sound that punches well above its size. -
Fyne Audio F502SP — Best Floorstander £2000-£3000
Scotland’s finest — handcrafted precision and musical authority from Fyne’s Special Production line.
For those seeking an all-in-one solution, the Triangle AIO Twin Active Speakers — Best Speaker System under £750 — deliver streaming, connectivity, and style in one elegant package.
Streaming & Smart Systems — Music Made Effortless
Digital audio continues to evolve, and the 2025 winners show how effortless great streaming can be.
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Wiim Pro Plus — Best Music Streamer under £300
Compact, affordable, and astonishingly capable — Wiim’s Pro Plus is redefining entry-level streaming. -
Bluesound Node Icon — Best Music Streamer £750-£1000
A sleek and powerful update to one of hi-fi’s most loved streamers, combining audiophile quality with everyday usability. -
Technics SA-C600EB Network CD Receiver — Best Hi-Fi System £500-£1000
Perfectly bridging analogue and digital worlds, this integrated solution offers Technics refinement in a single elegant chassis. -
Ruark R610 Music System — Best Hi-Fi System £1000-£1500
The new R610 combines contemporary design with timeless sound — the ideal compact companion for modern homes. -
Ruark R1S Smart Radio — Best Radio £100-£400
Small in size, big in performance — proof that everyday listening can still sound exceptional.
Headphones — Personal Listening, Perfected
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Grado SR325x Prestige — Best Wired Over-Ear Headphones over £200
Handmade in Brooklyn, the SR325x continues Grado’s unmatched tradition of open-back musicality and craftsmanship.
Why This Matters
Kronos AV’s philosophy has always been simple: curate the very best in hi-fi — not just what’s new, but what truly performs.
That’s why it’s so rewarding to see so many of our brands and products recognised by What Hi-Fi? this year. These awards reaffirm what our customers already know: when you shop with Kronos AV, you’re choosing gear that’s been tried, tested, and celebrated by the industry’s most trusted reviewers.
With over 36 years of experience and showrooms across the UK, we help you go beyond the box — ensuring every award-winning component performs perfectly in your system, your space, and your taste.
Experience the Winners
We invite you to hear these award-winning products for yourself in one of our showrooms, or explore the full collection online:
👉 View the 2025 What Hi-Fi? Award Winners
Whether you’re upgrading your turntable, building your first system, or simply chasing better sound — our team is here to help you experience hi-fi at its finest.