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June 30
- Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds are nearly at their lowest price ever, but I'd consider waiting for Amazon Prime Day
- BenQ W2720i review
- Acer’s new projectors promise big-screen movie experiences for buyers on a budget
- JBL’s funky retro speaker drops to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
- Hisense PL1 vs Hisense PL2: which of these UST projectors deserves a place in your lounge?
- Elac has launched a more powerful version of its five-star bookshelf speaker system
- This budget desktop DAC offers as many features and connections as its rivals – but at a much lower price
- Discs or streaming: how do you watch your favourite films and TV shows?
- Are Dolby Atmos soundbar systems killing affordable home cinema speaker packages?
- Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s Home Cinema Week!
- New Cambridge Audio hi-fi, five-star PMC speakers, celebrating a Sonos classic and more
June 29
- We asked if you care who owns a hi-fi brand – your answers got heated but revealed one key concern
June 27
- A reader contacted me to ask why TVs always look rubbish in shops – this is what I told him
- Ruark Audio R610 review
- TCL's super cheap TVs feature compact screen sizes and a ton of streaming smarts
- I need to buy a soundbar this Prime Day – here are the ones I'll be watching
- Sony Bravia 8 II (K55XR8M2) review
- We’ve spotted huge savings on audiophile headphones, five-star Dolby Atmos Sonos soundbars and more
- This heartstopping war movie with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating is one of the best Dolby Atmos movies of the year
- This 8K Dolby Atmos AVR from Denon is so cheap, I think it could be the early Prime Day home cinema deal to beat
- We’ve reviewed hundreds of soundbars – for most people, these are the only two you need to consider
- 5 wireless headphones deals to look out for during Amazon Prime Day
- Wimbledon 2025: live stream and how to watch for free online, schedule, seeds
- I'm tracking our favourite budget wireless earbuds before Prime Day – should you strike now or wait for a better deal?
- Can JLab's budget wireless earbuds compete with Sony's five-star class leaders?
- I'm predicting huge savings on five-star Mini LED TVs – these are the two I'd keep an eye on
June 26
- I've heard JLab's new range of Bluetooth speakers – designed to light up your party for less
- This popular amplifier feature is super practical on paper but almost pointless in practise
- 12 albums from 2000 that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year
- Ruark Audio Sabre-R review
- How to watch Austrian Grand Prix 2025: Live stream the F1 from anywhere – Lights Out!
- The superb five-star JBL Flip 7 is enjoying its first discount – just in time for the summer
- Sony's behind the curve when it comes to wireless speakers, and I’m surprised
- The new James Bond director could be a match made in home cinema heaven
- The future is here – HDMI 2.2 leaves 8K in the dust with its support for super high resolution video
- Sometimes a four-star product is still the perfect fit, and these headphones are a great example why
- These five-star Sony headphones are so cheap, I love recommending them as a no-frills, entry-level option
- The price of this five-star Panasonic OLED TV has never been so low
- Cambridge Audio's latest wireless earbuds are designed to sound their best at all volumes
- Cambridge Audio takes one of our favourite streaming amps to the next level with its fully featured Evo 150 SE
June 25
- I'd recommend this £90 saving on Audio Pro's Award-winning wireless speaker every day of the week
- Finally! This might be our first proper evidence that the Sony WF-1000XM6 are on the way
- This UK brand has launched the country’s "smallest Full HD TV with Freely support"
- This is the 4K HDR streaming device that I'm hoping to see on sale for Amazon Prime Day
- Save a huge £750 on this four-star, 55-inch flagship TV from Panasonic
- We've never seen Samsung's The Freestyle projector this cheap
June 24
- Bluesound's new Powernode promises more power and less distortion
- I review projectors for a living, and this film trilogy has reminded me what it’s all about
- Don't screw up: 5 mistakes you're making with your TV
- Samsung's 55-inch S90D OLED has dropped to its lowest ever price – and it's cheaper than the LG C4
- This early Amazon Prime Day Sony deal is great – but I would spend a little bit extra on this Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar instead
- Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: which of these mid-range soundbars delivers the goods?
- Dolby Atmos is being added to Audi’s Bang & Olufsen in-car hi-fi offering – but there's a catch
- JBL's first open-ear sports buds blend "punchy, dynamic" sound with enough battery life to go the distance
- My favourite 80s coming-of-age classic hits 4K Blu-ray for the first time ever – and with all the Dolby Atmos and Vision bells and whistles
- SME Model 8 review
June 23
- Sky Glass Gen 2 vs Sky Glass Air: which one should you buy?
- Prices keep falling on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wireless earbuds
- These Award-winning Q Acoustics speakers can still be picked up for under £790, but for how long?
- I switched my old Sonos Playbar for the Arc soundbar – but 24 hours later the Arc was back in the box
- PMC Prophecy 7 review
- Apple secretly announced a Dolby Atmos rival at WWDC – and it could bring a new dimension to immersive viewing
- These big-sounding Bowers & Wilkins floorstanders have dropped again – save £300!
- Nothing's first over-ear headphones to be tuned by KEF, according to leaked pictures
- Hurry! The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has crashed to a new record-low price
- Valuable vinyl, special edition B&W hi-fi speakers, new wireless earbuds and more
June 22
- 11 Glastonbury 2025 artists and tracks you need to hear ahead of this week's festival
- The Sony WH-1000XM6 are great wireless headphones – but there's an unfortunate consequence
June 21
- Now Showing: 3 movies we've been obsessed with in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
- This cheap soundbar has proven to me that less is more when it comes to budget AV products
June 20
- Our experts handpick the week's best deals on OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, five-star B&W headphones and more
- The five-star 55-inch LG G4 OLED TV's price plummets to an all-time low
- Philips has revealed prices for its latest OLED TVs – and it includes great news for B&W fans
- Stop! Don't buy these five-star Bose wireless earbuds
- The awesome Sony A95L OLED TV is now cheaper than ever, but I recommend one of these alternatives instead
- If an LG C4 OLED is out of your budget, this Samsung QLED TV deal could be right up your street
- Here are 6 CD player buying tips for when you want to revive your disc collection
- Lindemann Limetree Bridge II review
- I review audiophile headphones for a living, and the premium pair I use at home are now over £100 off
- Quick! Naim's musical, retro-looking Nait 50 amp has crashed to its lowest ever price
- Netflix to carry live TV channels for first time
- Bluetooth 6.0: everything you need to know about its new audio and features for phones and earbuds
- The Wilson Audio Sabrina V is a redesign of its smallest floorstanding speaker
- Hurry! These comfy Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones are a steal at their lowest price ever
- Sky Glass Gen 2 is impressive, but I've made an OLED TV / Dolby Atmos setup that's better and costs the same
- Is innovation in cartridge design dead? I don’t think so
- Samsung The Premiere 5 review
June 19
- I love 4K Blu-rays, and not just because of the superior picture and sound quality
- Leaked Spotify HiFi code reveals higher audio quality than was promised – and it's good and bad news
- Neat, convenient and great audio – I’m surprised this best-of-both-worlds hi-fi product isn’t more popular
- Sky Glass Gen 2 review
- Hi-fi deal alert! This ultra-compact and feature-packed NAD amplifier has a tempting £100 saving
- I’ve used the same Technics streaming amp for years – and it’s all to do with vinyl
- These five-star Wharfedale floorstanders have dropped in price again – save a whopping £400!
- I refuse to use my Apple TV 4K without this free feature applied – it takes 2 minutes to set up and makes my streamer look even better
- Final’s new headphones have an ANC-only mode for those who love the sound of silence
- Q Acoustics’ fabulous five-star floorstanding speakers can still be yours for their lowest ever price
- Arcam adds Qobuz Connect to three of its latest hi-fi streaming products
- 5 brilliant budget audio products to soundtrack your summer
- 7 hidden settings on the WiiM Ultra to supercharge your listening experience
- When is the best time to buy a five-star LG C5? Here's what OLED TV price history tells us
June 18
- This ultra-portable Anker Nebula projector is at a tempting discount right now
- Apple’s trailer for F1 The Movie has an innovative feature – and I was shocked how good it is
- Xgimi MoGo 4 vs Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air: which projector is better?
- Save £70 on the spacious-sounding Cambridge Audio wireless earbuds
- My favourite Reddit community could save you from an expensive and embarrassing TV disaster
- Bose is readying a rival to the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds – but I see a problem
- This insane lowest-ever price for a five-star Audiolab streamer is too good to miss
- Quick! Get an £1100 discount on a 55-inch LG OLED TV while you still can
- There are plenty of reasons to buy secondhand hi-fi – but make sure you do your research on speaker drivers
- The Technics hi-fi system I use every day – and wholeheartedly recommend – is back down to a great price
- Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios celebrate their iconic 45-year partnership with limited-edition 801 speakers
- 5 mistakes to avoid when setting up your record player
- I have noticed a growing trend in the projector world, but I'm worried it could go too far
June 17
- 6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
- Pro-Ject's new streaming amplifier is powered by WiiM's excellent OS
- Forget Letterboxd and JustWatch – this rival app has one killer feature that I now can’t live without
- Announcing the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 – all the details and key dates revealed
- These Sony earbuds are my pick for Prime Day – but unfortunately there's one small problem
- The LG C5 has had its price slashed – but this five-star OLED and Dolby Atmos combo is even better
- Unmissable hi-fi deal sees £1000 slashed off Mission’s five-star 770 stereo speakers
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) vs Google TV Streamer: which one should you buy?
- Audio-Technica AT-LP8X review
- Samsung launches its 4K HDR cinema screens in Europe – and they sound game-changing in terms of picture performance
- Dolby Atmos home systems are getting a key upgrade – but not where you would expect
- A classic Radiohead track is back in the charts again – but this is the song I'd use for testing instead
- These luxury open-back headphones aim to deliver a "remarkably balanced, nuanced" sound
- This budget soundbar sounds better than a flagship OLED TV, and it’s not an outlier
- The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month
- Our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar package is very close to its lowest-ever price
- The 77-inch LG C4 is nearly half price – but hurry, stock is running low
- Amazon Prime Day dates are official – here are the AV brands getting involved
- Hisense 2025 UK TV lineup: everything we know so far
- Audio-Technica's mid-range earbuds pack plenty of features and a bulging battery life
June 16
- JBL, Bose and Cambridge Audio: these are the 5 freshly announced products that are on our radar
- This classic superhero movie is turning 20 – and it's still a great test disc, particularly if you have an OLED TV
- This neat and compact vinyl system is ideal for those who want high-quality sound but are short on space
- There’s only one new feature that I want the next Apple TV 4K to have, but it’s too nerdy for Apple to ever consider
- 3 reasons I’m resubscribing to Disney Plus this month (and it’s not just because it’s 60% off)
- Two five-star Hisense projectors are on sale – but this is the one I would buy
- Sony ULT Field 3 review
- Save over £200 on five-star and award-winning floorstanding speakers
- Wow! Make a £1200 saving on this spectacular 55-inch Sony OLED TV
- It was already cheap, but now this 55-inch TCL TV is discounted by over £200
- The AirPods Pro 3 might not launch until 2026, analyst says
- New Bose QuietComfort earbuds, a minimalist Cambridge Audio hi-fi amp, JBL’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar and more
June 15
- We look back 20 years to when Apple's iPod ruled the world and small TVs cost a fortune
June 14
- This Apple TV 4K Dolby Atmos hack has been a game-changer for my system
June 13
- Beyerdynamic confirms headphones will continue to be "handmade in Germany" after acquisition
- Cambridge Audio’s new MXW70 amplifier reminded me why less can be more with hi-fi
- “Everyone has some skin in the game, we are all part of the world”: JLab’s CEO on making the tech industry more sustainable
- Unbelievable TV deal sees five-star Samsung hovering around half price!
- How to watch Canadian Grand Prix 2025: live stream the F1 online from anywhere – Lights Out!
- Save £500 on JBL's nifty wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar system ahead of its successor's launch
- “You know what those executives dream about out there behind their desks? They dream they're great Rollerballers. They dream they're Jonathan; they have muscles, they bash in faces.” This brutal sci-fi sports movie still hits hard on its 50th anniversary
- I’m a MiniDisc fanatic and this is my love letter to the format
- Quad's latest integrated amplifier combines a retro design with "cutting-edge technology"
- 100-year-old headphone brand Beyerdynamic is being bought by a Chinese manufacturer
- Chord's quirky, modular and high-end Suzi amplifiers officially launch
- I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst
June 12
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QC Ultra Earbuds (1st Gen): what's different?
- Two new pairs of Samsung Galaxy Buds have leaked – but something's missing
- Majority’s new compact soundbar boasts a ridiculously low price tag
- The 55-inch LG C4 OLED TV is cheaper than ever before – but there's limited stock left
- Disney Plus slashes UK subscription price – but not for long
- Hisense just did something with its 2025 TV range that Sony and Panasonic have been getting wrong for years
- Fiio's affordable portable music player promises potent performance in your pocket
- The five-star JBL Flip 6 speaker can be yours for a seriously impressive price
- Could Bose's rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker be a rival for the five-star JBL Charge 6?
- Xgimi has announced two portable projectors less than a year after the launch of the MoGo 3 Pro
- Xgimi MoGo 4 review
- Bose's 2nd-gen QC Ultra Earbuds promise enhanced ANC, but can they compete with B&W and Technics rivals?
- What a deal! The striking Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker drops to its lowest ever price
- Valerion enters the UK projector market with the 4K, Dolby Vision-toting VisionMaster Pro 2 laser model and more
- Cambridge Audio's compact MXW70 power amplifier is the perfect partner to the five-star MXN10 streamer
June 11
- WiiM Amp Pro review
- There's one thing that streaming devices can't quite perfect – unless we're talking about the Apple TV 4K
- JBL's new Dolby Atmos soundbars look great – but I want one small addition
- Hurry! The five-star LP5X from Audio-Technica is back to its lowest price ever
- Snap up the five-star, Award-winning LG C4 for only £589
- Quick! The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is only £999 — but stock is running low
- Acoustic Energy adds range-topping floorstanders to its revamped 300 Series
- Noble Audio’s eye-catching premium wireless earbuds are inspired by Mozart’s swanky coat
June 10
- JBL's super-powerful new Dolby Atmos soundbar system has the Samsung Q990F in its sights
- Sony WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max: which premium wireless headphones should you buy?
- Sonos Ace wireless headphones finally get TrueCinema mode, along with some surprises...
- This useful Apple Music iOS 26 update is the feature I've been waiting for
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) review
- 3 audio and home cinema announcements that we wanted, but didn't get at WWDC
- We all love Dolby Atmos – but I'm making a smarter surround-sound investment instead
- Astell & Kern's Luna are planar magnetic wired in-ears with an astronomically high price
- Hurry! The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds are more affordable than ever
June 9
- The next generation of streaming amplifiers is here, and I think they point to an exciting new chapter for hi-fi
- Apple announces tvOS 26 with a new look and better AirPlay speaker integration
- Apple is adding two new features to its AirPods
- Apple Music gets 3 new features – and could put DJs out of work
- Apple announces iOS 26 with a new "Liquid Glass" design and an upgraded Apple Music app
- Amazon vows to crack down on piracy on its Fire TV Stick range
- Better than half price! Our favourite Beats wireless headphones have dropped to a seriously low price
- Apple WWDC 2025 live: all the TV, music and AirPods news direct from our hi-fi and home cinema experts
- Samsung's cute but practical projector crashes to its lowest-ever price
- They're selling quickly! Save big on Austrian Audio’s outstanding Hi-X65 headphones
- Majority Little Shelford review
- Do portable Bluetooth speakers need a wired connection?
- Bang & Olufsen’s latest speaker tested, a successor to a repeat hi-fi Award-winner, new tiny 4K projector and more
June 8
- I'm super excited about Ruark's dinky new desktop speakers – but not for the reason you think
June 7
- This forgotten classic has finally hit home streaming – and it proves that remasters don't always need 4K and HDR
June 6
- Qobuz Connect: what is it? Which products support it?
- This relatively niche projector category has suddenly become my favourite – and is perfect if you already own a nice TV
- Nebula X1 review
- This surprise samurai hit with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating is a Prime Video must-watch
- Looking for a convenient all-in-one projector for the summer? This feature-packed Hisense "home cinema in a box" is £1000 off right now
- Outstanding five-star Sennheiser headphones drop to their lowest ever price
- Apple WWDC 2025: when is it, how to watch it and what to expect
- Technics' superb five-star wireless earbuds are now available in a decadent champagne gold finish
- Fyne hi-fi speakers, new Sony wireless headphones, a top LG OLED TV and more earn five-stars
June 5
- Nothing teases its first-ever pair of over-ear headphones at next month's launch
- The M2 Pro is Hisense's smallest portable 4K projector yet
- Beyerdynamic’s new studio headphones are gunning for analytical precision
- Skullcandy just launched its most advanced headphones to date
- Elipson’s Prestige Facet II speaker series flies the flag for both hi-fi and Dolby Atmos home cinema
- The LG C4 is the best TV deal right now, but here's a great alternative if you don’t want an OLED TV
- Quick! LG's 65-inch B4 is available at its lowest price yet
- Here are the 3 big home cinema and audio announcements we're hoping to see at Apple's WWDC event
- Ruark's MR1 MK3 are the upgraded desktop speakers we've been waiting eight years for
- Hands on: Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 review
June 4
- Shokz's latest sport-ready headphones promise a "vibrant and powerful" sonic experience
- The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (Gen 3) is the best Bluetooth speaker I'd never buy
- Get a super-bright cinema projector for under £2500 at Amazon
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: terrific turntables for all budgets
- Sinners is out on streaming now, but I’m holding out for the physical 4K Blu-ray coming soon
- Save a whopping £120 off the bold-sounding, feature-laden Sonos Move 2
- Rega's Planar 3 Eco Special is an eco-friendly turntable with a £200 discount but the same five-star performance
- Disney Plus has just played an ace in the streaming world, and Netflix should take note
June 3
- Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Generation) review
- 7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
- Save £100! The five-star Sonos Era 300 has dropped to its best price this year
- 5 LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows to stream this Pride month on Netflix, Disney Plus and Prime Video
- Two of Chord's finest DACs hit their lowest prices yet
- How to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru: live stream today's IPL final online from anywhere, PBKS chasing 191 for victory
- Hands on: Sky Glass Air review
- Fancy a new TV for £6 a month? Sky Glass Air officially launches
June 2
- Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: which five-star wireless headphones are better?
- Quick! The Sonos Era 100 drops back to its lowest ever price
- Bag the five-star Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones for only £199
- The 65-inch LG C4 hits a jaw-droppingly low price – save £1600 now
- Sony will outsource production of its entire Xperia smartphone range, according to this report
- Samsung's flagship soundbar launches with an incredible discount
- Quick! The five-star JBL Xtreme 4 speaker has crashed to its lowest price ever
- Samsung's flagship OLED TV, promising PMC and Q Acoustics speakers and more will be star-rated by our experts in June
- Five-star hi-fi speakers, a deep dive on OLED’s new rival, good news for movie fans and more
June 1
- How to watch Punjab Kings v Mumbai Indians: live stream today's IPL playoff FREE online from anywhere, PBKS chasing 204 for victory
- Does company ownership matter when it comes to hi-fi? Or is sound quality your main concern?