KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?
Two outstanding KEF stereo systems do battle
Hi-Fi
The Astell & Kern PD5 digital audio player follows the Award-winning SR35 with a 28-hour battery life and eight DACs
That's eight hours more battery than its predecessor, and twice the number of DACs
“Active speakers have huge advantages, which allow us to make systems that can outperform a traditional hi-fi system of the same price” – we speak to KEF’s chief technology officer about the LS Luxe
Dr Jack Oclee-Brown sheds light on KEF’s latest creation
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I put Roberts’ new rugged digital radio “for explorers” to the test on an overnight camping trip – here’s how it went
Would the SolarDAB 99 be 837g of help, or hindrance?
Quiz! Can you name the first audio product from these 12 iconic hi-fi brands?
What was Bowers & Wilkins’ first speaker called? What about the first Technics turntable? Take our quiz to test your hi-fi knowledge
Headphones
Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"
I thought this simple upgrade would elevate Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds – I was wrong
Speakers
These full-bodied Focal floorstanders are now cheaper than they were during Prime Day
The Focal Aria Evo X No3 drop from £3499 to £2679
Sonos will launch a new product in September, hints at AI focus
The CEO dropped a few hints of what to expect...
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I tested the KEF LS Luxe for two weeks – here’s how to get the most out of the five-star system
Get the (de)Luxe experience
Paradigm Premier 820F v2
Not yet ratedThese Canadian floorstanders have left a lasting impression
TV & Home Cinema
Should you buy a projector or a big-screen TV in 2026? Here’s what we think
Our latest video delves into a big home cinema debate
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The next model in Hisense’s Award-winning 4K projector line finally goes on sale soon – and it has a massive sound upgrade
Audio comes courtesy of a very premium hi-fi company
Looking to upgrade to OLED? We’ve just reviewed this Samsung model, and it’s one of the best entry-level OLED TVs we have tested
Now with £241 off
Settle the argument for us: are we really in a golden age of home cinema?
The What Hi-Fi? team can’t agree, so we’re giving you the deciding vote
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Streaming & Entertainment
Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi
You look hot. We can’t fix that.
Winamp is looking to “challenge the status quo” in new partnership with Deezer
The new Winamp Player aims to “reinvent the music player for the streaming era”
Disney+ has removed these premium features from its Premium tier
While the UK is spared this time, this is another stark reminder of the vagaries of streaming
A new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini are rumoured to be launching this autumn
And the news comes from a very reliable source
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This is your time to shine, history buffs
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Consider yourself a cable connoisseur?
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