Hi-Fi

I test hi-fi for a living and recommend audiophiles skip the Prime Day sales and upgrade during Black Friday instead

By Andy Madden Published

You’ll thank yourself if you wait a few weeks

Hi-Fi
Our favourite budget music streamers are enjoying Amazon Prime Day discounts, but my gut feeling is to wait for better Black Friday deals

By Kashfia Kabir Published

WiiM's five-star streamers are great, but we've seen them at much lower prices before

Hi-Fi
A record deal! Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable hits a new low price

By Joe Svetlik Published

We only tested it in April, and it's already plummeted in price

Turntables
The Beatles Rubber Soul Special Edition
The Beatles' Rubber Soul gets a deluxe makeover with new Dolby Atmos mixes and unheard songs

By Ioan Hazell Published

This bumper collection should sate even the most fanatic Beatlemaniac

Vinyl
Rega, Pro-Ject and Technics turntables on a red and grey background
A trio of five-star turntables from Pro-Ject, Rega and Technics are put to the test in our listening rooms – but which one is the best at the price?

By Ketan Bharadia Published

Three terrific turntables with pedigree are put to the test in our listening rooms. Only one can triumph…

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Turntables
"People with sinister motives will try to exploit demand and the love people have for the format" – an industry expert tells us how the vinyl revival is under threat from counterfeit records

By Joe Svetlik Published

Following a record bust

Vinyl
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Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM6 in white held in the hand
These five-star Sony wireless headphones are a sensational steal – but can you do better this Amazon Prime Day?

By Harry McKerrell Published

Wireless Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4C over-ear headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4C

By Andy Madden Published

Headphones
Sony WH-CH730N over-ear headphones
Sony WH-CH730N

By Harry McKerrell Published

Headphones
Cambridge Audio A100 SE wireless earbuds in blue with their charging case
Cambridge Audio adds Dolby Audio and a new colourway to its affordable wireless earbuds

By Harry McKerrell Published

Wireless Earbuds
Technics EAH-A1000 headphones technology
"This is the headphone we set out to create from the very beginning" – a closer look at the development of the new driver technology inside the premium Technics EAH-A1000 wireless headphones

By Kashfia Kabir Published

Wireless Headphones
Bose's flagship wireless headphones are getting an audio upgrade – but there's a catch

By Joe Svetlik Published

Wireless Headphones
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Speakers

This punchy KEF subwoofer is part of an Award-winning system – and now it's 25% off

By Daniel Furn Published

Save £200 on KEF's bulky but brilliant Kube 12 MIE subwoofer

Subwoofers
PMC MB2 SE standmount speakers
PMC MB2 SE

By Ketan Bharadia Published

PMC’s big, brutal but surprisingly charming MB2 SE speakers bring high-end studio sound into the home.

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Hi-Fi Speakers
Loewe Neo Bluetooth speaker in a bougee setting
Loewe's snazzy-looking Bluetooth speaker promises "exceptional acoustic power", but comes at a premium price

By Harry McKerrell Published

Is the Loewe Neo the Chosen One?

Wireless Speakers
Marshall Bromley 150 Bluetooth speaker in black with on-unit lights
Marshall’s premium Bluetooth speaker is built to get the party started – and keep it going long into the night

By Harry McKerrell Published

The Bromley 150 rounds out Marshall’s party-ready lineup

Wireless Speakers
HomePod Mini 2 in various colours arranged in a row
No, for real this time! A HomePod Mini 2 is on its way, and you're spoiled for choice when it comes to finishes

By Harry McKerrell Published

A new HomePod before GTA VI? We are so back

Wireless Speakers
Tribit StormBox Max on table with phone plugged into it
Tribit’s new Bluetooth speaker is “designed to make music sound bigger without sacrificing portability”

By Ioan Hazell Published

The StormBox Max features Bluetooth Multipoint, adjustable EQ and 20 hours of battery life

Wireless Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

TCL C8L Mini LED TV
TCL C8L (65C8L)

By John Archer Published

TCL brings Super Quantum Dots and extra dimming zones to the C8L party with dazzling results.

Televisions
Should you buy a new TV this Prime Day or wait?

By Daniel Furn Published

To wait or not to wait...

Televisions
One of the finest Dolby Atmos systems you can buy has a new lowest price – but not at Amazon

By Daniel Furn Published

A new low on Sony's terrific trifecta

Soundbars
It’s hard to know which Sonos soundbar is best for your living room – and I’m learning that first-hand

By Robyn Quick Published

Choosing the right bar is not for the faint of heart

Soundbars
Samsung HW-QS90H Dolby Atmos soundbar
Samsung HW-QS90H

By Robyn Quick Published

Immersive and engaging – there’s plenty to like with this all-in-one bar.

Soundbars
Hurry! One of our favourite projectors of the year is £930 off in an early Prime Day discount – but there's limited stock

By Daniel Furn Published

A top UST projector at a new low price

Projectors
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Streaming & Entertainment

Sky’s OS is getting a big facelift – and I got a sneak peek at what’s to come

By Robyn Quick Published

Redesigned navigation and a smarter voice assistant

Streaming & Entertainment
Amazon’s new Fire Stick promises to be faster and slimmer – but its pricing has us scratching our heads

By Robyn Quick Published

A redesigned remote and a speedier experience… but at what cost?

Streaming Hardware
Qobuz AI label
Qobuz has started tagging AI music – but is anybody listening to it anyway?

By Ioan Hazell Published

Just 0.38 per cent of the platform's streams come from AI-generated tracks

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Streaming & Entertainment
“We wanted to have a product to compete with the likes of Apple TV and Sky Stream” Vodafone reveals its plans to conquer streaming

By Daniel Furn Published

We talk to the network giant about its plans for streaming, set-top boxes and more

Streaming Hardware
Apple Music now has its own concert venue at its London Battersea HQ

By Joe Svetlik Published

Events from Apple Music Hall will be recorded in Spatial Audio and streamed on Apple Music

Music Streaming
Why the Emmy-winning Widow's Bay is a brilliant test for your TV and sound system (and your nerves)

By Tom Wiggins Published

Apple TV’s latest hit swept the board at the Emmys this week and it’s a winner in technical terms, too

Streaming & Entertainment
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More from What Hi-Fi?

My biggest problem with this Amazon Prime sale has nothing to do with the deals

By Joe Svetlik Published

It's another matter entirely

Seasonal Sales
We’re one week away from revealing the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 Best Buy winners!

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated

Mark your calendars, as it’s going to be a doozy of a year…

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Technics’ new arrival, Panasonic mounts a micro hi-fi comeback, a headphones surprise from Bose and more

By Andy Madden Published

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

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The best deals on punchy subwoofers, five-star soundbar systems and rock-bottom Amazon smart speakers, handpicked by our experts

By Daniel Furn Published

The early Prime Day deals are out in force

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The best early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on five-star Amazon devices, 4K projectors and Award-winning earbuds

By Daniel Furn Published

Big Deal Day or not, there are already plenty of discounts

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The five-star return of a portable hi-fi classic, Sonos strikes Dolby Atmos gold, fresh turntable treats from Technics and Pro-Ject, and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Eight products impressed our reviewers enough to earn five-star ratings last month – here’s what you need to know about them

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