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January 29
- Are wireless home cinemas finally going mainstream? A check-in on cable-free TV setups
- This speaker is named after the finest champagne – and promises to be even more refined
- I was too young to be fully immersed in the 3D TV boom – but watching Avatar made me wish the tech hadn't bombed
- We've just reviewed these talented desktop speakers – and right now, they are enjoying an excellent discount
- JBL has resurrected one of its iconic retro hi-fi speakers to celebrate its 80th
- LG's flagship is perfect for gamers – and it has crashed to a new lowest price
- Onkyo GX-30ARC review
- Don't wait 10 months for Black Friday, this Award-winning Amazon Fire TV Stick is discounted right now
- Looking for a 65-inch TV? Our experts have rounded up the best deals on tried and tested OLEDs, Mini LEDs and more
January 28
- Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 review
- Arcam ST25 vs Cambridge Audio EXN100: which premium music streamer should you buy?
- Dolby Vision 2's Authentic Motion isn't what I was expecting, and I'm not sure how to feel about it
- Tribit’s budget noise-cancelling headphones can play music for nearly five days straight!
- Sonos announces a new integrator-friendly streaming amplifier for complex home audio solutions
- This five-star Samsung Mini LED is now at its lowest ever price – but only with this discount code
- Our favourite mid-range floorstanding speakers can be yours at their lowest-ever price
- This five-star 4K projector has just dropped to its lowest-ever price
- The king of portable headphone DACs is dead – but what a run it had
- What is a CD transport? How is it different from a CD player?
- Pro-Ject's compact box of tricks has all the connections you'll need for modern audio sources
- Could it be? These five-star Bowers & Wilkins earbuds are still at their lowest-ever price
- Ruark's 40th anniversary radiogram is seriously stylish, tantalisingly exclusive and packed with streaming smarts
January 27
- LG has revealed pricing for its Sound Suite Dolby Atmos system – and let’s just say it had better sound great
- Sennheiser's new budget headphones will work easier with your phone thanks to this simple change
- Put off by an OLED's upfront cost? This new LG subscription could be a worthwhile solution
- iPhone 18: price and release date predictions, spec rumours and everything we know so far
- You can get this Bose Bluetooth speaker for its lowest ever price with this little trick
- Strapped for space but want superior sound? This multi-Award-winning Denon microsystem just got a tasty discount
- Aurender A1000 review
- Nagra's latest preamplifier packs reference-inspired engineering for "enhanced transparency" and "superior detail"
- Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: which premium wireless headphones reign supreme?
- Manhattan's new TiVo-powered 4K streamer has a trick up its sleeve for fans of live TV
- Apple's five-star AirPods Pro 2 are their best price ever, but stocks are drying up
January 26
- One of the best budget Dolby Atmos soundbars has just dropped to a jaw-dropping price
- Limited-time offer! This Award-winning OLED TV is only £719 in the January sales
- One of the best OLED TVs we've ever tested is over £700 off with this discount code
- Price crash! Get the the wonderfully analytical Sennheiser HD 560S for just £89
- Grab these five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones for their lowest-ever price before it's too late
- You can save £914 on our home cinema Product of the Year right now
- Majority looks to rival JBL’s best with launch of affordable, feature-packed Bluetooth speakers
- Audeze's high-end planar magnetic headphones are designed to deliver a "powerful, lifelike bass response"
- Roksan's range-topping amplifier duo promise "breathtaking musicality" along with BluOS streaming
- Big changes for Sony TVs, a hint at affordable OLEDs, new turntables and more
January 24
- The Sony and TCL TV merger could be a good thing – as long as each brand stays in its lane
January 23
- Don't Look Back in Anger at these classic 1996 tracks turning 30 this year
- BenQ W5850 vs Epson EH-QB1000: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- Our experts scoured the January sales for deals on Award-winning OLEDs, five-star speaker systems and the latest AirPods Pro
- Apple’s five-star AirPods Pro 3 slot straight into our best wireless earbuds guide
- Save big! This three-time Product of the Year AV amplifier is at its lowest price right now
- Experience "charming smoothness" with £100 off the Sennheiser HD 660S2
- Quick! Sennheiser's enormous Ambeo soundbar has crashed to its lowest-ever price
- Nothing Headphone (1) review
January 22
- I'm surprised and confused by Sony's new turntable line-up – here's why
- Sony lifts the lid on two new Bluetooth turntables with sleek, minimalist designs
- Could this rollable OLED concept signal the end of black bars on TVs?
- Mission's new CD transport completes the 778 Series, promises "uncompromised fidelity"
- LG's 2026 TV lineup really excites me – but normal-sized TVs are getting left behind
- Marshall's dinky streaming hub brings wireless multi-room and vinyl support to its rock'n'roll Bluetooth speakers
- Our latest three-star TV review is a bigger deal than you think
- Low price alert! The best desktop hi-fi system we’ve tested is still under £600
- FiiO's colourful cans are a funky throwback to the on-ear headphones of the past
- Attention all vinyl fans, we have three new recommended speakers to make your turntable shine
- Sennheiser's clever headphones bundle lets you stream TV audio wirelessly to your ears
January 21
- Spotify no longer serves my needs, so I’m switching to Tidal instead
- Sony wants a slice of the wireless wearable audio pie with its LinkBuds Clip earbuds
- The day after: our experts weigh in on Sony and TCL's new deal to share their thoughts, questions and concerns
- Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 Series speaker range just gained a special bookshelf model
- Huawei FreeClip 2 review
- Could it be? These Award-winning Wharfedale floorstanders are still 20% off
- Meze's premium over-ears deploy newly-tuned dynamic drivers for an "articulate, emotionally engaging" listen
- Sony’s premium surround sound package just got a massive price cut
- Samsung's five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar system just got even better with this epic discount!
- What is JBL PartyBoost? Is it the same as Connect+ and Auracast?
January 20
- Is Spotify Lossless truly lossless?
- Matt Damon says Netflix is dumbing films down – and it’s changing how movies are made
- Spotify’s US prices set to rise again
- This Pro-Ject Scorpions Turntable will rock you like a hurricane
- How much off?! Sony's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is still at its lowest ever price
- Philips OLED760 (65OLED760) review
- Sony is selling its home entertainment business to TCL – but what does this mean for future Bravia TVs?
- The five-star Røde NTH-100s crash from £149 to just £89 at Amazon
- Sony Bravia 8 II vs Philips OLED910: a flagship OLED TV battle for the ages
- Hurry! Grab this fantastic KEF wireless speaker system for its lowest-ever price before it's too late
- LG Display has a new hope for cheaper OLED TVs, and it's taking the fight directly to Mini LED
- Hands on: TCL C8L / QM8L review
- I listened to iFi’s Rolls Royce-inspired music streamer – and it promises a luxury ride for your headphones and hi-fi
- The iDSD Phantom DAC promises iFi’s “most accomplished” audio yet
January 19
- Fyne Audio F5E review
- This punchy sounding and easy-to-use iconic Technics turntable is £200 off in this great deal
- The Award-winning Epson EH-TW7100 Projector hits new record low
- The 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV has never been cheaper – using this sneaky code
- We have just reviewed the Apple AirPods Pro 3 – and there's already a great deal
- I saw the future of HDR at CES, and things are looking bright and smooth for 2026
- Forget speakers and amps – this is the best upgrade I’ve made to my hi-fi listening room in years
- Our thoughts on LG’s new OLEDs, Marantz’s latest home cinema amps, retro NAD hi-fi and more
January 17
- It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
January 16
- Our deal experts have found the best January savings on OLED TVs, five-star floorstanders and Award-winning standmounts
- WiiM Amp Ultra review
- Calling all prog fans! Pink Floyd At Pompeii MCMLXXII is coming to 4K Blu-ray next month with Dolby Atmos
- Hands on: Hisense 116UXS review
- Austrian Audio's open-backed headphones are built to bring flagship engineering to a more accessible price point
- This musical biopic has scored a Golden Globe nomination – and it's about to land on streaming
- Mission's first-ever music streamer is a versatile, half-width design that promises “heavenly sound”
- Our favourite 65-inch Mini LED TV is an unbelievable £750 off right now
- Stranger Things has sent ’80s classics back into the charts – but has it done the same for turntables and vinyl?
- Speaker stands are far more important than you might think
- Elite sound for less, as the B&W 606 & 607 S3 5.1 speaker package drops back to £1999
January 15
- Want some sporty sonic wonders? These Sony earbuds have a brand new lowest price
- Audio Pro's revamped wireless speakers combine a raft of streaming options with a “pure, bold sound”
- Quick! These punchy Bose wireless earbuds have crashed to just £199 in the January sales
- Jump for joy this January with £50 off these marvellous Monitor Audio standmount speakers
- NAD's new retro-inspired amps are a more affordable take on the C 3050
- Campfire Audio marks 10-year anniversary with an eye-catching twist on its high-end wired earbuds
- Samsung's latest update will allow budding musicians to learn the guitar from the comfort of their TV
- Hands on: LG C6 review
January 14
- Wow! This wonderful Technics streamer/CD player is now more than £300 off
- I just had my favourite Dolby Atmos experience in years, and it had nothing to do with home cinema
- Hands on: LG W6 review
- 12 of the best TV, home cinema and hi-fi deals in the January sales
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: superb hi-fi and home cinema systems from Award-winning kit
- Pro-Ject’s new amplifiers promise to supercharge your wired headphones experience
- A rare deal on perfection! The Marantz Cinema 30 is now £3499
- Eversolo launches square bookshelf speakers that promise a “holographic soundstage”
- Price drop alert! Our favourite affordable earbuds are now even cheaper
- We love this JBL award-winning speaker, and right now it's just over £100 off
- Netflix is culling a bunch of its originals – and it only highlights the necessity of physical media
January 13
- Toshiba XF9F (55XF9F53DB) review
- Epson's latest flagship UST projector promises a huge, bright and sharp picture with Bose-tuned sound to match
- Kick off your 2026 in style with our list of the 7 best test tracks getting us through January
- This Award-winning Technics system is a What Hi-Fi? favourite – and has hit its lowest ever price
- Superb hi-fi deal sees first major discount for Award-winning five-star floorstanders
- Marantz's new AV preamp and power amp duo are coming – and they are taking inspiration from an Award-winning model
- Australian Open live stream 2026: how to watch tennis free online and TV, start times, seeds, schedule
- Apple AirPods Pro 3 review
January 12
- In For Review: retro-inspired Quad amplifier, brand new 4K projector, and high-end Rega pre/power
- Hands on: LG G6 review
- TCL's Award-winning, affordable 50-inch set has just got even cheaper
- High-end audio for less! Get the Focal Bathys for £449 at Peter Tyson
- Wow! Get these five-star standmount speakers with a whopping £150 discount
- “It has to be dead, so you know what you’re hearing out of the speakers is exactly what is coming out.” Jools Holland on hi-fi, soundproofing and second-hand studio kit
- Serious about films? Our favourite 48-inch Panasonic TV is currently £400 off
- Keep the festive feeling going with £300 off these former Award-winning KEF speakers
- Secure the five-Star Grado RS1x for under £700
- These Award-winning Q Acoustics floorstanders are still at their lowest-ever price – don't miss out!
- New Onkyo hi-fi, OLED TVs galore, a fresh KEF rival (and more) appear at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10
- Dolby Vision 2 is finally getting some traction with TV makers – but where’s the content?
January 9
- CES 2026 Best of Show: our favourite OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, projectors and hi-fi speakers from the Consumer Electronics Show
- LG 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know
- LG QNED93 vs Sony Bravia 7: which Mini LED TV should you buy?
- CES is almost at an end, but where have all the new Dolby Atmos soundbars gone?
- ProAc K3 review
- Cambridge Audio L/R X vs KEF LS50 Wireless II: how do these wireless speaker systems compare on paper?
- Vinyl fan, but also want Bluetooth? This excellent Pro-Ject turntable is enjoying a tempting discount
- Our deal hunters have found the best January sale discounts on Dolby Atmos soundbars, 4K TVs and five-star amps
- Save big on big sound! The B&W Pi6 earbuds are now £70 off at Amazon
- Hi-fi deal alert! Save £200 on these stunning, former Award-winning KEF speakers
- Upgrading your Hi-Fi? This Award-winning music streamer is a cool £350 off
- Hi-fi and luxury have always been intertwined, but is style as important as sonic substance?
January 8
- Epson EH-LS12000 vs EH-QB1000: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- FiiO S15 review
- Last year’s OLED TVs were about pure performance; this year, there’s a bigger differentiator
- AWOL’s new ultra-short-throw 4K projectors promise something unheard of: a true, sharp, 200-inch image
- We rarely see deals on high-end hi-fi, but this five-star Mark Levinson amplifier is now half price – save nearly £4000!
- One of the biggest streaming services is adding vertical video – and I'm not happy
- Bose extends the life of its SoundTouch speakers following backlash – here's which features will still work
January 7
- New leaks suggest Sony XM6 wireless earbuds are just weeks away
- Finally, Onkyo has teased a new AV receiver – but its rivals shouldn't be worried yet
- Samsung just unveiled the Freestyle+ and right now, you can grab its predecessor for a bargain price
- Hands on: TCL RM9L review
- Can Fender’s headphones succeed where past hi-fi and guitar heavyweights' offerings have struggled?
- Mind-blowing! We've only just reviewed this Dolby Atmos soundbar – and it's already £300 off
- Snap up a “director’s choice” Panasonic TV for its lowest-ever price at Richer Sounds
- These stylish, super sounding Monitor Audio standmounts are nearly £600 off in the January sales
- Hands on: TCL X11L (85X11L) review
- Nuts! The world's smallest noise cancelling earbuds aren't much bigger than a peanut
- Hurry! The infectiously energetic JBL Charge 6 has dropped to an unbelievable price
- Samsung's new projector could be an improvement on its predecessor, but there's one feature still missing
- Amazon is following LG and Samsung's lead with its latest TV – but is that a good thing?
- Philips 2026 OLED TVs have been announced early – and will support one big feature that LG's models won't
- Iconic Harman Kardon Soundsticks get Wi-Fi and hi-res audio streaming for their latest iteration
- Motorola's versatile wireless speaker boasts Bose tuning for a “balanced, detailed and crisp” sound
- I’m itching for the AirPods Max wireless headphones to get a proper sequel – here’s why
January 6
- Hisense’s latest TVs use extra coloured sub-pixels to tempt buyers in 2026
- JBL’s clip-on open earbuds could be a stylish, comfortable alternative to traditional wireless buds
- Three TV brands have confirmed support for Dolby Vision 2 – but there’s a big one missing
- Audio-Technica's new AT-LP7X turntable offers ample versatility in a sleek, modern design
- We have already spotted one big issue with the LG C6 OLED TV, but I’m still tempted by it
- Another discount! This Award-winning Pro-Ject turntable just keeps dropping in price
- Onkyo celebrates its 80th anniversary with all-new Muse streaming amplifiers
- Onkyo and Klipsch tease upcoming hi-fi products for big 80th anniversary year
- Klipsch’s feature-packed range of powered speakers boasts precision engineering from Onkyo
- Forget RGB Mini LED – TCL has just announced SQD Mini LED TVs
- Xgimi's newest 4K home cinema projector is here – but it's up against some big hitters
- Hands on: Samsung HW-QS90H review
- Samsung follows up its Award-winning Q990D soundbar and launches a rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra
- Sony Bravia 3 65-inch (K65S35BP) review
- Cambridge Audio wants to make a Naim for itself in KEF’s backyard – here’s how
- I hunt down the best deals, but this Bose headphones discount is one of the most impressive I've spotted to kick off 2026
- Samsung's new Music Studio wireless speakers have a touch of Ikea about them
- FiiO's hi-res portable music player aims to reward listeners with "uncompromising sound quality"
- Cambridge Audio takes on KEF with its first-ever active wireless stereo speaker systems
- Hands on: Cambridge Audio L/R X review
- Shokz claims its flagship open-ear wireless earbuds are its "most revolutionary" design ever
- Move over Apple and Netflix, another streaming service is getting a key Dolby technology first
January 5
- LG's Wallpaper OLED TV is finally back and fancier than ever before
- Great-sounding headphones don't have to cost the earth now the Grado SR80x have been discounted
- Anker claims its latest pair of wireless earbuds are the first of their kind
- Samsung's flagship OLED TV has crashed to its lowest ever price – but we've found a way to get it even cheaper
- Huge January deal knocks £120 off this brilliant Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar
- The LG G6 OLED TV is brighter than the G5 and blacker in ambient light – but it doesn’t support Dolby Vision 2
- CES 2026 live: we’ve got the inside scoop on new OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos treats and more
- The new LG C6 OLED TV features Primary RGB Tandem panel tech – there's just one problem…
- New Year, new sound! Save £140 on the four-star Q Acoustics 5010
- Samsung unveils its 2026 TV lineup, headlined by an eye-catching new OLED and its biggest Micro RGB model to date
- LG's expanded roster of Bluetooth speakers includes a military-grade adventurer and a powerful party-starter
- Hands on: Samsung S95H review
January 3
- LG Sound Suite looks like a great mash-up of Sonos and Sony, but I have one slight concern
January 2
- Samsung announces a new portable projector ahead of CES 2026 that bets big on AI
- Legendary guitar maker Fender releases its first consumer headphones and speakers
- Forget the Sony Bravia 8 II – this five-star flagship OLED TV rival is available for hundreds less
- Our experts have found the best New Year deals on OLED TVs, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos soundbars and more
- Sennheiser headphones, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar, a “proper” home cinema projector and more earn five stars
January 1
- This cheap home cinema system combines an Award-winning Mini LED TV and Dolby Atmos sound bar with devastatingly good results