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ces 2019 We go hands on with one of the most eye-catching TV launches at CES 2019, LG's 65in, rollable Signature OLED TV R.

SoundMagic E11D review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can SoundMagic's USB-C in-ears take advantage of the headphone jack's demise?

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless review

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These headphones look stylish, offer great functionality and sound superb.

PSB M4U 8 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The M4U 8s are a decent pair of premium noise-cancelling headphones, but they have the big boys to contend with.

Edwards Audio IA7 review

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This appealing, full-bodied and powerful amplifier needs a little more subtlety and precision to compete with the best

Dali Oberon 3 review

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These big and bold Dali Oberons don’t quite live up to the reputation of their five-star siblings

Hands on: Samsung 2019 4K QLED review

By What Hi-Fi?

CES 2019 The as-yet unnamed Q9FN replacement could well be an OLED-beater.

CES 2019

B&W Zeppelin Wireless review

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With fine sound and seamless design, the latest Zeppelin Wireless keeps the range's legacy alive.

Hands on: LG OLED65C9 4K OLED (2019) review

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ces 2019 LG's C9 range could be the sweet spot of LG's OLED line-up in 2019. We've been hands on with the 65in model.

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Hands on: Samsung 75in Micro LED TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

CES 2019 The future of TV tech? Sure looks like it to us.

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Latest News

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2019 preview

By Becky Roberts

So what’s in store for visitors this year? Top brands have already given us a sneak peak at their forthcoming exhibits…

90% of Philips' 2019 TVs will have HDR10+ and Dolby Vision

By Tom Parsons

Mid-range to budget models will soon have HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and they may well benefit the most

Apple AirPods 2 to arrive in first half of 2019 with 'health monitoring' features?

By Becky Roberts

Rumours also suggest that production of the wireless charger has now started, a year after Apple first announced it.

Philips launches 8804 4K LCD TV range with Bowers & Wilkins speaker system

Philips launches 8804 4K TV range with B&W sound system

By Andy Madden

Philips has launched its first LCD TV range with a built-in speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins.

Philips Audio relaunches, budget true wireless earbuds incoming

By Becky Roberts

TP Vision, the manufacturer and marketer of Philips TVs, is ready to relaunch the Philips Audio brand in Europe this year.

Apple to ditch LCD for OLED on all iPhones from 2020

By Joe Cox

Could this mean a flexible iPhone?

Pioneer reintroduces VSX-934 AV receiver with more flexible Atmos support

By Becky Roberts

Pioneer is introducing a new midrange AV receiver for 2019, priced £550 and available next month.

Philips announces The One – a TV for the masses

By Tom Parsons

Philips has launched 'The One' (or 7304) LCD TV, designed to offer the perfect blend of performance and price.

Amazon deals: Save 25% on Echo and Fire accessories

By Becky Roberts

Amazon is offering a 25% discount on hoards of accessories for its Echo, Fire and Kindle devices.

Freeview app brings live and on-demand TV from BBC, ITV and more

Freeview app brings live and on-demand TV to your iPhone

By Joe Cox

The free iOS mobile app features BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV shows

Cyrus announces QXR DAC upgrade for its amplifier range

By Becky Roberts

The QXR upgrade will cost £600 in the UK, and is compatible with Cyrus integrated and pre amplifiers from the last decade.

Mega Movie Week sale: iTunes 4K HDR films available from £1.99

By Becky Roberts

It's Mega Movie Week! And there are hoards of digital 4K HDR films available to buy for peanuts.

Sonos Super Bowl sale: Save $200 on Sonos home cinema speakers now

By Becky Roberts

Sonos is currently offering up to $200 off its Sonos Beam, Playbar, Playbase and Sub.

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Latest Advice

Best new films 2019: trailers and release dates

By Kashfia Kabir, Kob Monney

Updated Here are all the trailers for the films and TV shows we're looking forward to in 2019.

What is HDMI 2.1? Everything you need to know

By Adam Smith, Becky Roberts

HDMI 2.1 makes it possible to pass through 8K, and even 10K, content with HDR, but what are the rest of the specs and how will it affect the kit you're using?

HDR TV: What is it? How can you get it?

By What Hi-Fi?

High Dynamic Range (HDR) might just be the key technology when it comes to noticeable leaps in 4K picture quality

Apple AirPlay 2 – everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir, Adam Smith

in-depth AirPlay 2 - Apple's big move into multi-room - is now live. But how does it work? Which devices support it? These questions and more are answered...

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Dolby Vision HDR: everything you need to know

By What Hi-Fi?

Updated Dolby Vision HDR is gaining more traction across TVs, smartphones, service providers and 4K Blu-ray discs - but it's got hot competition from rival formats.

HDR10+ – everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons

Updated Yet another HDR format is making its way to your screens. Here's all the details on the Samsung-developed HDR10+.

4K TV: Everything you need to know about Ultra HD

By Joe Cox

Your A to Z of all things 4K, from 4K TVs to 4K streaming services, HDR to Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Dolby Atmos: What is it? How can you get it? What speakers do you need?

By Becky Roberts

Want the ultimate home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.

What is OLED? The tech, the benefits, the best OLED TVs and OLED phones

By Kashfia Kabir, Joe Cox

Some of the best TVs we've seen use OLED tech, but what exactly is it, how does it work and which OLED TVs should be on your shopping list?

Sonos: everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir, Joe Cox

In-depth Want to listen to music anywhere in the house? A wireless Sonos system may be the answer. But what is Sonos, what can it do, and what are the alternatives? We're here to help.

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What is Micro LED TV? And is it actually any good?

By What Hi-Fi?

CES 2019 Many see Micro LED as the next big evolution in TV tech. We go hands-on to find out what all the fuss is about.

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Should you buy a Toshiba TV, and are they any good?

By Joe Cox

Toshiba makes everything from cheap TVs to 4K OLEDs, but are any of them worth buying?

Smart speakers - everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir

In-depth The fastest-growing trend in the tech world is smart speakers. But what exactly is a smart speaker? What does it do? Should you get one? We spill the beans...

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Latest Features

The best 4K movies and TV shows to watch right now

By Joe Cox

Feature Whether you're watching 4K films on Amazon, iTunes or Netflix, have a new Sky Q box or a 4K Blu-ray player, here's what to watch on your Ultra HD TV...

Fyne Audio F5012 vs Monitor Audio Silver 200

Fyne Audio F501 vs Monitor Audio Silver 200 floorstanding speakers: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Can the Fyne Audio newcomers beat Monitor Audio's grandees in this battle of floorstanding speakers?

22 debut speakers from iconic hi-fi brands

By Becky Roberts

Feature Ever pondered the heritage of your favourite speaker brands? We’ve delved back in time to discover the fruits of their very first efforts...

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2019

By Kashfia Kabir, Simon Lucas

Updated Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with a new selection of the music we've been listening to in the last month. Join us.

21 of the best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature Here are the best 4K (and otherwise) shows that team What Hi-Fi? has been watching on Amazon Prime Video.

The best TV shows to watch on Netflix UK

24 of the best TV shows to watch on Netflix

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature Not only does Netflix have a hefty library of new, old and exclusive TV shows, many of them are now in glorious 4K HDR.

Inside the UK’s first Dolby Cinema: 400 speakers, Dolby Atmos and a Compton organ

By Becky Roberts

Feature The historic Odeon Luxe Leicester Square has re-opened as the UK’s first Dolby Cinema – and we went to check it out.

Best new films 2019: trailers and release dates

By Kashfia Kabir, Kob Monney

Updated Here are all the trailers for the films and TV shows we're looking forward to in 2019.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Apple TV 4K: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

feature A huge price difference, but these two video streamers are closer than you might imagine.

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Audiolab 6000A vs Rega Brio: which is the better stereo amplifier?

By What Hi-Fi?

How do you choose between these two superb stereo amplifiers? With our head-to-head comparison, that’s how.

How to build the perfect hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy

Updated System building needs careful thought - so whether you're replacing or making improvements, allow us to offer a little advice...

12 best alternative Christmas songs to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

Feature Shake up your playlist this month with these dozen alternative festive tunes.

Latest Best Buys

Best wireless Bluetooth headphones 2019: in-ear, on-ear, noise-cancelling

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Best Buys Fed up of old-fashioned wires? Enjoy convenience without sacrificing performance with these wireless headphones

Best over-ear headphones 2019: wired, Bluetooth, noise-cancelling

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Over-ear headphones deliver the complete personal listening experience. And we've picked the very best around.

Best true wireless earbuds: budget and premium

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best buys Truly wireless earphones are everywhere. These are our pick of the best buds.

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Best budget turntables 2019: USB, Bluetooth

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best buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player. In fact, you can spend less than £100 and still come out with lovely results.

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Best headphones 2019: in-ear, on-ear, Bluetooth, noise-cancelling

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Best buys Our shortlist of the best headphones around will help take your mobile and home listening to the next level.

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Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2019

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Best Buys There are some splendid Blu-ray players around for well under £100 and 4K machines for less than £200. It's time to retire your old DVD player.

Best AV receivers 2019

By Andy Clough

Best Buys An AV receiver is the pounding heart of any home cinema system. To make sure you get the 5.1 set-up your money deserves, we've rounded up a list of our favourites.

Best portable music players 2019: from budget to hi-res music

By Andy Madden

Best buys Of course, you can listen to music on your phone - but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated music player will do.

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Best OLED TVs 2019: 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision

By Andy Clough

Best Buys OLED TVs are a twin delight at the moment - they're at the cutting edge of TV tech, and they're getting more and more affordable all the time...

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2019

By Andy Clough

Best Buys Excellent sound quality doesn't have to cost a fortune. All these speakers could add the finishing touches to a fledgling hi-fi system.

Best wireless speakers 2019: portable, multi-room, smart speakers

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Best Buys Portable or mains-powered, happily affordable to really rather expensive, these are the best wireless speakers on the market.

Best projectors 2019: Full HD, 4K, portable

By Andy Clough

Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector. Here we've rounded up the best around, from less than £750 all the way up to £35,000.