Since its launch in 2007, the main mission of the Son-Vidéo.com blog has been to guide and inform its readers about technological advances in both audio and video, accompanying them every step of the way as they acquire new high-tech equipment. This mission guides our editorial approach, from disseminating information to proposing dedicated guides.
On the Son-Vidéo.com blog, particular attention is paid to precise, specialized coverage of hi-fi and home theater news. We cater to a demanding audience, for whom exclusive news is just as important as the in-depth analysis provided by our editorial team, to decipher the universe of all emerging technologies.
In addition to buying guides, we offer a forum where equipment analyses, tests and detailed comparisons are designed to answer a fundamental question: is this product suited to my specific needs? Our passion for innovations in audio and video has gradually spread to other fields, including video games, car audio and everything that makes it possible to enjoy cinema and music at their best. The Son-Vidéo.com blog also enjoys an excellent reputation for its ability to identify the most attractive offers of the moment, offering buying tips and comparisons that are a big hit with our readers.
Our editorial line is embodied by a team of passionate experts, determined to offer our readers rich and comprehensive content, facilitating a thorough understanding of the latest technological innovations for media entertainment.
Our editors and contributors
Valentin LefortBrought up listening to the signature Cabasse sound, I’ve always had a passion for music reproduction as well as new hi-fi and home theater technologies. As a bit of a perfectionist, I’m on a perpetual quest to find new solutions to rediscover my favorite music and films, which are very diverse.
François RichardFrançois is a TV and projector specialist at Son-Vidéo.com. Passionate about home cinema, hi-fi and beautiful images, he shares his expertise through guides, tests and articles. An eclectic cinephile (Ford v Ferrari, The Shawshank Redemption, Back to the Future…) and series enthusiast (Twin Peaks, Severance, Inside No. 9…), he also enjoys discovering new artists in concert or on headphones.
VictorWith a background in sports, Victor joined the Son-Vidéo.com adventure in 2022. Since then, he has enjoyed developing his expertise by testing vinyl turntables, small hi-fi (Bluetooth and connected speakers, radios, etc.) and Car Audio. He loves to cover hi-fi and home cinema news on a daily basis to feed his curiosity. A fan of live performance (stand-up, improv theater, etc.), he divides his free time between stadiums and concert halls.
ClaraA lifelong art enthusiast, I’ve made my way into the fascinating world of hi-fi and home theater. My trusty headphones are my constant companion, turning every journey into a private concert where I enjoy my favorite podcasts and catchy playlists one after the other. From rock and jazz to soul, rap and pop, my musical and cinematic tastes are very varied. If I’m not drawing or reading, I’m probably watching Friends, which I rewatch every time I finish the last episode.
Jérémy TessierJérémy is a content creator who has been active online since the early 2000s, with a strong interest in digital culture, pop culture, video games, film and music. His journey has been shaped by a deep curiosity for technology, online creation and artistic expression. Today, he shares his knowledge and experience as part of the Son-Vidéo.com team.
KateKate has been a translator and writer for Son-Vidéo.com since 2018. She enjoys sharing her passion for music and cinema in the news articles she pens for the blog, but when she’s not working you’ll find her watching an indie film (probably Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” for the hundredth time) or spinning a David Bowie, Kate Bush, Joy Division or Aphex Twin record on her Rega Planar 1 turntable.
Sébastien CassarSébastien has worked at Son-Vidéo.com since 2000, from editor to Publication Director. A hi-fi and home-cinema expert, he also loves testing headphones. DJ in his spare time, he’s into soul, funk, disco, rock, hip-hop and more. Passionate about films—westerns, sci-fi, war—he upgraded his parents’ hi-fi into a Yamaha-Elipson setup. He games in cinema format with a projector and loves Technics turntables, which he uses all around the house—even in the toilet.
Les Années LaserLes Années Laser is a magazine for cinema and image enthusiasts: 50% of content is devoted to new hardware launches, and 50% to Blu-ray and DVD releases. Readers will find reviews, surveys, news, reports, interviews and features. A monthly audio and video treasure trove! The advice section offers tips and tricks about Blu-rays, DVDs, films, series, documentaries and music. Finally, each issue of Les Années Laser presents two home theater installations to spark your imagination.
Olivier CachinOlivier Cachin is a journalist and writer. Founder of the magazine L’Affiche and the TV program Rapline in the 1990s, he was editor-in-chief of the hip-hop magazine Radikal and has written some twenty books, including L’Offensive Rap, Soul for One and Rap Stories, as well as the biographies of NTM, Nino Ferrer, Prince and Michael Jackson. A frequent lecturer, he gives talks in France and abroad.
Fantrippers – Nicolas AlbertFantrippers is a team of enthusiasts specialized in discovering the real locations associated with works of fiction such as movies, series, music, comics, literature and video games.
Christophe GeudinJournalist and author Christophe Geudin has co-authored several books on music and cinema, including Le Gainsbook (Seghers, 2019) and Le Cinéma de Benoît Deléphine & Gustave Kevern (with Jérémie Imbert, La Tengo, 2021).
Vinyle & AudioVinyle & Audio magazine is dedicated to sharing its love of music and providing its readers with the latest music news. Every two months, Vinyle & Audio reviews recent highlights and looks ahead to future events. The topics covered include everything from artists to audio gear.
