Hi-Fi

The DragonFly Copper hovers into view as AudioQuest's most powerful and efficient DAC yet

By Joe Svetlik published

The next in the Award-winning range

DACs

The sequel to iFi’s five-star portable DAC is smaller with less distortion, and has wireless updates

By Joe Svetlik published

The iFi Go Link 2 Max could be your portable pal.

DACs

Cambridge Audio Evo 300 hands-on

By Andy Madden published

Not yet rated

New streaming amplifier shows promise

Music Streamers

Meet the man behind Audio-Technica’s new £9999 turntable cartridge

By Ketan Bharadia published

Yosuke Koizumi tells us more about the range-topping AT-MCD1 moving coil cartridge's design

Turntables

Best Father’s Day gifts for music-loving dads: Award-winning headphones, five-star speakers, fuss-free turntables and more

By Daniel Furn published

Get the right audio gift for Dad this Father’s Day

Hi-Fi
People browsing vinyl records and wearing headphones at Rough Trade store

Gen Z is having more of an impact on physical sales than you might think

By Ioan Hazell published

The first generation of digital natives have started spinning wax

Vinyl
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Headphones

Noble Audio over-ear headphones on grey background

Noble’s “most ambitious” high-end wireless headphones have an unusual driver design

By Ioan Hazell published

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Wireless Headphones

The Shokz OpenDots 2 open earbuds offer new controls, upgraded Dolby Audio and better bass

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds
Meze Audio ARTA over ear headphones on black background

These futuristic Meze headphones are a feast for your eyes – but one detail might make your eyes water

By Ioan Hazell published

Wired Headphones

No need to wait for Prime Day – snap up these five-star Sony wireless headphones for just £30 today

By Grace Dean published

Headphones
Noble Osprey 3D render

Noble Audio’s eye-catching wireless earbuds could be a rival to the five-star Sony XM6

By Ioan Hazell published

Wireless Earbuds
Talking Heads banner image with Sennheiser headphones

Watch out, Sony and Bose! Sennheiser could be the sleeping giant of premium wireless headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Headphones
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Speakers

JBL Summit Everest loudspeakers in a demo room

Are JBL’s range-topping Summit speakers worth $160,000? I've had an exclusive listen to find out

By Harry McKerrell published

The Summit of loudspeaker performance?

Hi-Fi Speakers
What Hi-Fi?

I've had a first listen to Bowers & Wilkins' new flagship 800 Series Diamond speakers – and now I'm desperate to hear more

By Harry McKerrell published

A classic in the making?

Hi-Fi Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins’ new 800 Series Diamond D5 is its “most advanced loudspeaker range” yet

By Joe Svetlik published

The seven-strong line-up includes new finishes and evolved tech.

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Hi-Fi Speakers
Klipschorn on a grey background

An iconic 80-year-old hi-fi speaker just got a spectacular limited-edition upgrade

By Ioan Hazell last updated

The latest additions to Klipsch's 80th anniversary celebrations include a limited edition speaker and new premium headphones

Hi-Fi Speakers
Ruark Talisman-R floorstanders

Ruark resurrects Talisman-R floorstanders for "people who care about their home as much as their music"

By Kashfia Kabir published

With trademark sloped baffle and £1499 / €1799 per pair

Hi-Fi Speakers
JBL Summit Everest loudspeakers in a listening room flanking a hi-fi setup

JBL adds twin peaks to its Summit range with the range-topping Everest and K2 loudspeakers

By Harry McKerrell published

Promising sky-high performance at snow-capped prices

Hi-Fi Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

Adventures in AV: a TV is for life, not just the World Cup. Here are three crucial things to remember before you impulse-buy that new TV this weekend

By Lewis Empson published

Ask yourself these crucial questions…

Televisions

This multi-Award-winning LG OLED is officially half price just in time for the World Cup

By Daniel Furn published

Five stars, 50 per cent off

Televisions
The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar photographed in front of the Bravia 9 TV

Best Sony soundbars 2026: these are the five our reviewers recommend

By Robyn Quick last updated

best buys Sony makes some of the best soundbars in the business, including immersive Dolby Atmos models – here are our favourites.

best buys

"It’s about bringing people closer to the detail, depth and emotion that great audio can unlock." An evening in KEF's Ultimate Experience Room

By Daniel Furn published

What would you put in your ultimate home cinema room? KEF have some suggestions...

TV & Home Cinema

Want a brand new OLED TV for the World Cup? This is our experts' favourite TV of 2026 – and it's down £400 to its lowest-ever price

By Daniel Furn published

The year's biggest sporting event on the year's best TV so far

Televisions

"It's about preserving the intent of the mix" – the challenges of taking sound from the cinema to the home

By Robyn Quick published

Sound editor Andrew De Cristofaro talks how to rebuild a three-dimensional space

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Soundbars
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Streaming & Entertainment

The best World Cup songs to test your system

By Joe Svetlik published

With no Shakira, no Ricky Martin and definitely no Baddiel & Skinner.

Music Streaming
Angine de Poitrine Vol II album cover with the WHF Now Playing roundel

Now Playing: cool yourself off with the 6 finest test tracks and albums to soundtrack the start of summer

By Harry McKerrell published

From Boards of Canada to Angine de Poitrine

Music Streaming

Apple Music could be about to adopt one of Spotify's most compelling features – with possibly one huge improvement

By Joe Svetlik published

And it could save you a small fortune.

Music Streaming
Apple AirPod Max 2

How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones

By Jez Ford last updated

I have long been preaching that Atmos music is really for loudspeakers only. But Apple's latest overears are persuading me otherwise.

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Music Streaming

Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers

By Alastair Stevenson published

We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear

Music Streaming
Screenshots of Qobuz on desktop

Hi-res streaming hits record stores as Rough Trade and Qobuz announce global partnership

By Ioan Hazell published

Recently launched online and in stores, the collaboration is bridging the gap between streaming and physical media

Streaming & Entertainment
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All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

AV

Apple’s WWDC26 event is confirmed for next week – here’s what (and what not) to expect

By Lewis Empson published

A new iOS is expected, but don’t expect too many AV announcements

Tech Events

Perfect for payday, our deal experts have found super savings on five-star TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and wired headphones

By Andy Madden published

The perfect time of the month to bag a bargain

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