Hi-fi

Buying guides for used, vintage and high-end hi-fi: receivers, speakers and audiophile systems. What to check, which versions to look for, and what they sell for.

• Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 The smallest speaker in B&W's 800 Series Diamond, with a diamond dome tweeter on top. How to check a used pair of 805 D3s, what should come with them, and how they differ from the D4. Updated 5 November 2026
• KEF LS50 A compact passive standmount built around KEF's Uni-Q driver, with no grille to hide damage. How to check a used pair of original LS50s and avoid mixing them up with later models. Updated 5 November 2026