Favourite bits of the mag?

[admin_exported]

Hi I have been reading the magazine andf the website for ages, and one day I actually get round to buying some new kit.

I just did the Readers Survey thing online - hope I win a prize!.

But it got me thinking whats everyones favorite bit or bits of WHS+V each month? Is it just all the tests, or what?

(Hope this is in the right bit of the Forums)

 

[Simon Lucas]

My favourite bit is when it goes to the printers.

 

[Andrew Everard]

You mean we produce a magazine, too? I spend so much time on here I get kinda blinkered.

But yes, might be good to know what people like, and why, on a more anecdotal basis...

 

[Torres09]

On the whole i enjoy reading all the articles, however Home Cinema/BluRay would be my favourites reviews/articles as thats what im 'into' at the minute.........

However having spent last weekend in my attic ( to be converted into a cimena room in the summer) and discovering my HiFi seperates (All purchased on the reviews in the magazine in the early 90's) im sure i'll take a keen interest in the HiFi articles in the near furture............

I think the Sound Advice section is invaluable in gaining small pieces of knowledge/tweaks to improve your system

 

[Andy Clough]

Simon Lucas:My favourite bit is when it goes to the printers.

I'm sure Jonny E would agree.

 

[Torres09]

Andy Clough:

Simon Lucas:My favourite bit is when it goes to the printers.

I'm sure Jonny E would agree

Job satisfaction ehhh........

 

[Ravey Gravey Davy]

Simon Lucas:My favourite bit is when it goes to the printers.

But doesn't that just symbolise the alarm coming on to the sound of "I got you babe."

 

[Jonathan Evans]

Merely 'going to the printers' isn't enough for me. Things can stil be altered...

Call me paranoid, but I need it printed and going to be bound before I can relax. No more we can do about it then.

 

[Sliced Bread]

Has to be the group tests for me. I find they provide the most useful information as they are comparative.

 

[Messiah]

I would have to say that I like the 'First Test' section as that is when we get the initial look and rating of a new product.

'What's New?' is also an interesting section.

However, articles such as the 'Upscaling Showdown' in the recent issue are the kind of thing I like to read most. There should be more of these types of articles in the mag. It is nice to read about matters relating to HiFI/Home Cinema as apposed to just reviews.

 

[Anonymous]

Messiah: I would have to say that I like the 'First Test' section as that is when we get the initial look and rating of a new product.

Me too - that's the best bit. I think a more general news section would be useful too.

Month on month I'm just not going to read a group test of TV's, though of course I did prior to purchasing my TV and appreciate the usefulness of this section. I also like the help sections nearer the back.

Frankly, I'm not at all interested in the high-end temptations stuff - just not realistic - I'd rather this space/effort was dedicated to more of the affordable, mainstream kit.

 

[professorhat]

Whereas I quite enjoy reading the Temptations section - stuff I might buy if only...

 

[Charlie Jefferson]

Likewise, I love the Temptations section.

I also enjoy filtering any of the reviews for mentions of music played during the tests. Gives you something a little more tangible to refer to when gauging reviewed kit against one's own.

Any room for pilfering another mag's monthly feature on a great or interesting recording? I know there's the half-page section which briefly describes albums used in the current issue's tests but more in depth pieces would be good.

 

[survivor]

Group Tests/Test Express - particulary if it involves a component I`m thinking of buying soon. For instance this month features a Group Test for headphone amplifiers. Also like First Tests and Reader Rescue. Oh and What`s New.

 

[idc]

Temptations, I read that first, a real treat. Complements to your photographer(s) as well, from the luscious beauty of the products shown in temptations to the pictures used for the tests.

 

[the record spot]

For me, it tends to be the First Tests, News, Group Tests (hi-fi and DVD player related), Buying Guide at the back and occasionally the Sound Advice but feel it's still too short! Maybe that's just the impression I get from the cropped page layout.

And is it just me, or have some of the reviews been growing in wordcount again? One pager reviews seem to be getting a higher profile in the last few months?