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- August 31
- August 30
- August 29
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- How to watch Argentina vs Australia online from anywhere: free live streams for rugby Test match
- Adventures in AV: I've convinced my friends that OLED is king, and now I have a secret weapon to encourage them to upgrade
- Now Showing: discover the top home cinema testers for picture and sound this month
- August 28
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- “Uniti Star Lite is not simply the original Uniti Star without a CD drive” – Naim says its new streaming amp sounds better, too
- Our experts have found the best Bank Holiday deals on Sony's anniversary headphones, five-star cinematic tablets and vibrant RGB Mini LED TVs
- Quiz! Can you name the first film in these home cinema formats?
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro review
- The big TV tech of 2026 is now a lot more affordable – Sony's vibrant, four-star RGB Mini LED set is £720 off
- Naim's Uniti Star Lite streaming amplifier launches with extensive features – but it is missing one key ingredient
- If Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are in the works, here are three things they need to get right to rival Sony and Bose
- Castle launches four new speakers that offer "a new level of performance" while retaining the brand's "natural warmth" and handcrafted cabinets
- August 27
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- Do DACs need Bluetooth? Here's why this popular feature is overrated if you care about sound quality
- 9 monster milestones that helped shape home cinema: VHS, DVD, Dolby Atmos and more
- Hisense C2 Ultra review
- Sony’s exceptionally detailed and refined-sounding anniversary headphones just got their first price drop – and I’m sold
- "It's really a breakthrough in how we think about physical and digital media" – Xbox's latest announcement is a lifeline for physical media and a direct response to Sony's huge Blu-ray disc fumble
- Samsung’s S26 'Fan Edition' smartphone could be a wallet-friendly crowd-pleaser for mobile movie-lovers
- Apple’s September event has a date, which means the first foldable iPhone looks imminent – but what else is expected?
- August 26
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- Yamaha bolsters its streaming arsenal with a feature-laden streaming amplifier and network music player
- How to watch England vs Pakistan 2nd Test at Lord's: Live stream day 4 from anywhere
- McIntosh’s new high-performance preamplifier combines classic looks with streaming smarts and a premium price tag
- Sony’s latest budget smartphone claims to double the brightness of its predecessor – but there’s a catch
- How to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams of every event, Day 5
- We tested Samsung's immersive iPad Pro rival - and this superb portable cinema is already tempting us with an awesome deal
- Xgimi Titan review
- Apple might be about to launch new AirPods 5, but will they feature substantial improvements?
- August 25
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- FiiO's retro-modern amp takes inspiration from the "golden era of 1950s tube amplifiers"
- Eversolo brings streaming, downloads and physical CD playback together in one multitasking product
- Porsche and Burmester have a new secret weapon for their car hi-fi systems, and it sounds like sci-fi
- We tested Samsung’s entry-level OLED TV and it's one of our top picks, especially at this new sale price
- Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review
- Our TV Product of the Year has a new lowest price – but there's a catch
- Shokz's bone-conducting headphones tease an ultra-light fit for runners on a budget
- August 24
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- Pining for The Odyssey on 4K Blu-ray? We have some very good (and slightly bad) news
- iFi iDSD GR 2 review
- FiiO unveils its latest retro-inspired portable cassette player – but there's a catch
- All evidence suggests new Beats headphones are on the way – and an official launch could be imminent
- Bogus vinyl, “talented and adaptable speakers”, a special-edition Technics turntable and more
- August 22
- August 21
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- Esoteric’s new T-01 turntable is “dedicated to reproducing the original master sound with breathtaking realism, musical energy and emotional depth”
- Our experts have found the best deals on five-star Bluetooth speakers, Award-winning open-back headphones and high-end 4K projectors
- Quiz! Take on our turntable-themed crossword for a spin and see how quickly you can solve the clues
- Backrooms isn’t my cup of tea, but one of the film’s features has stuck with me
- Sonos is having a sale, but there's only one real deal I'd recommend
- This stop-motion movie just turned 10 – and it reminded me to use animation to test home cinema systems more
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra review
- The next Apple TV 4K will have an upgraded Siri remote, according to this leak
- How to watch Vuelta a España 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for every stage, Stage 21, Enric Mas on course for Grand Tour victory
- What makes great sound? We asked the audio experts at Sennheiser and iconic club Fabric how they get hi-fi results in different environments
- August 20
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- How to watch Dutch Grand Prix 2026: live stream F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!
- A classic R.E.M. album is getting a limited-edition vinyl upgrade
- 10 years on, this underrated horror is still a masterclass in surround sound – and proves you don’t always need Dolby Atmos
- Cambridge Audio Evo 300 review
- As a fan of both football and F1, I'm nerdily excited about this new Sky feature
- Want a speaker that can withstand rain or shine? Our experts recommend this Award-winning Bluetooth speaker, now 49% off
- “I have never been happier” – 4K Blu-ray, OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos, and six unforgettable years as editor of What Hi-Fi?
- The vinyl revival continues! Our audio experts pick out the best turntables and some of our favourite records to spin on them
- Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: which standmount speakers are best for you?
- Sony VPL-XW5000ES vs Optoma UHZ78LV: which premium 4K projector should you buy?
- Sennheiser's flagship earbuds are back to battle Bose and Sony – and they could have an ace up their sleeve
- Finally! Is this our best evidence yet that Apple is about to launch a long-awaited sequel to the HomePod Mini?
- Sony's XM4 reboot has leaked again in official-looking images, with one notable spec upgrade
- How to watch Premier League 2026/27 online from anywhere: live streams for every match
- August 19
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- Sony has released new Bravia TV software, and it’s good news for some (but unfortunately not all)
- How to watch BMW Championship 2026: Live stream from anywhere
- Even brighter OLED TVs could be on the way thanks to a new “dream” panel technology – and super-large models might get cheaper
- Yamaha YH-C3000 review
- "Music can only work if it's an intentional creation of one human, experienced by another human" – Qobuz's MD on the future of music streaming
- From legendary turntables to cutting-edge DACs: 33 debut products that defined hi-fi history
- Heading to university? This affordable Samsung is one of the cheapest TVs we recommend
- Rotel's first passive speakers in over 25 years tease "exceptional resolution and accuracy"
- I have just started reviewing speakers for a living – here are three surprising lessons I’ve learned
- AI will shape the future of wireless headphones – and we’ll all love it, according to these 5 audio execs
- From Technics’ iconic turntables to JBL’s Classic standmounts – discover five of the best hi-fi product revivals
- How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026: live stream the 1st Test for free from anywhere – Day 3
- August 18
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- Technics is celebrating 55 years of its legendary SL-1200 turntable with a limited-edition design
- Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra review
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review
- Apple’s next AirPods just leaked in an official video – here’s how their unique new feature will work
- Considering wired headphones? These open-backed Grado pair have won five What Hi-Fi? Awards in a row – and are at their lowest price
- Pro-Ject adds aptX Bluetooth powers to its entry-level, plug-and-play turntable
- How to connect your phone to your TV: a simple guide to casting and mirroring
- Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones
- August 17
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- Dali Sonik 1 review
- Beware: these vinyl albums are actually worse than their streaming versions
- I did not expect this Award-winning 4K projector to drop by £4500
- Sony and Bose beware! Reports suggest Samsung is working on a pair of wireless over-ear headphones
- Monitor Audio updates its popular Silver range of speakers to “set a new benchmark for high-fidelity performance at its price”
- Goldmund’s most advanced amp yet, something new from Sonos, 21st Century boombox reviewed and more
- August 16
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- August 14
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- Long live physical media! Our home cinema experts pick out the best 4K Blu-ray players and some of our favourite discs to play on them
- Our deal experts have found the best discounts on dissected Dolby Atmos soundbars, RGB Mini LED TVs and five-star Bluetooth speakers
- Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing 4K Blu-ray players – but there's a catch
- Topping Audio D900 review
- The end of an era: the Marantz CD6000 series is one of modern hi-fi’s greatest hits – we look back through the evolution of this budget CD player range over the past two decades
- Quiz! How fast can you solve our turntable challenge? Test your wordsearch skills now
- Could this affordable, feature-packed Bluetooth turntable rival the five-star Sony PS-LX3BT?
- Want a future-proof TV? This Dolby Vision 2 RGB Mini LED just had its price slashed
- August 13
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- Google updates its Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbud with a fresh look and a noise-cancelling upgrade
- Harman Kardon Luna 2 review
- This striking vertical turntable is the brainchild of former Apple engineers
- These five-star, What Hi-Fi? recommended products have been replaced by 2026 models – and that makes them incredible bargains now
- There’s a great discount on this five-star Bose Bluetooth speaker, but I have found a JBL deal that’s even better
- Valerion Thunderbeat 4.1.2 review
- Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: should you buy the RGB Mini LED model or the OLED?
- I thought Bluetooth would ruin my vinyl experience – these KEF speakers proved me wrong
- Curious about RGB Mini LED TVs? Sony's vibrant step-down model just hit a new lowest price
- £31 off! Sony's Award-winning noise-cancelling earbuds are back to their joint-lowest price
- How to watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026: live stream golf from anywhere
- August 12
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- Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?
- Is a well-lit room ruining your TV viewing? This dazzlingly bright, five-star OLED fights glare with ease
- Google's new Pixel 11 lineup features super-bright OLED displays and spatial audio support
- How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams, teams for PSG vs Aston Villa
- I’m excited by the latest Sony wireless headphones rumours - but I have one major worry
- “About as attractive as swimming pool armbands” – five of the strangest-looking speakers we tested at the turn of the second millennium
- £100 off! Triangle's Award-winning speaker system plummets back to its joint-lowest price
- Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: which surround sound system is better?
- August 11
- August 10
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- This listening bar experience made me question whether the trend has gone too far
- Want a more spacious soundstage than a regular soundbar? Sony's five-star, dissected Dolby Atmos system might be for you
- Sony could be giving my favourite wireless headphones of all time an unexpected revival
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): what are the differences?
- “When the DVD format arrived, “Home Cinema” really took off, helped by the rapid development of TVs” – veteran AV experts discuss the biggest shifts in TV and home cinema during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
- "This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them
- Robots invade vinyl, a key TV upgrade launches, studio monitors vs hi-fi speakers and more
- Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari
- How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026: live stream for FREE from anywhere – Day 6 timetable
- August 8
- August 7
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- Our experts have found the best deals on newly reviewed OLED TVs, our favourite Apple AirPods and Dolby Atmos soundbars
- Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model
- It might be old, but this previous Award-winning Arcam AVR is now incredible value at nearly 60% off
- How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for New Zealand's tour of South Africa
- I saw the 4K restoration of a classic horror movie – and I will never take the process for granted again
- Do your headphones keep running out of power? This £25 pair could be the answer
- This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
- Samsung 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know about the new Samsung TVs
- HDR10+ Advanced lands this month – here's how to watch the next-gen HDR standard
- Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
- A Dali Sonik treat, double wins for KEF, premium CD player and more – the 10 top products we reviewed last month
- Our audio and TV experts pick the 12 best student tech essentials right now – from noise-cancelling headphones to budget Bluetooth speakers
- Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable is the perfect way to start your vinyl journey – and now it's cheaper than ever
- Victrola announces upgrades to its Auracast turntable and a collaboration with Third Man Records
- August 6
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- How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27: live stream third round games for free from anywhere
- Now not even vinyl records are free from AI slop
- Why this distinctive 1999 album I’ve loved for 15 years is a fantastic test for your stereo speakers
- Bose’s latest ANC wireless headphones arrive with Ultra-inspired upgrades and three limited edition colours
- Hisense TV owners, listen up! You're about to get a major Dolby Vision upgrade
- TAD ME1TX review
- Can't decide between a regular soundbar or a package? This nifty JBL offering might be for you
- Disney+ has restored 4K in affected countries – but only on some devices and without HDR
- We asked the big headphone brands about a critical wireless audio quality milestone – and they were less than enthused
- Marantz adds four new AV receivers to its home cinema line-up with "ground-breaking" feature sets
- August 5
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- KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?
- Are you an iPhone user going on holiday soon? This is the AirPods deal our audio experts recommend
- I used four wireless speakers to finally hear this album that's almost impossible to listen to – and it made my brain hurt (in a good way)
- What are the real differences between studio monitors and hi-fi speakers? We asked the professionals
- I edited What Hi-Fi? in the late 2000s and saw Sony launch a dancing egg, headphones go mainstream, and the launch of a revolutionary (and divisive) music service
- August 4
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- Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier review
- These full-bodied Focal floorstanders are now cheaper than they were during Prime Day
- Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"
- Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi
- Arcam A5+ vs Marantz Model 70: which stereo amplifier is best for you?
- Should you buy a projector or a big-screen TV in 2026? Here’s what we think
- The next model in Hisense’s Award-winning 4K projector line finally goes on sale soon – and it has a massive sound upgrade
- Technics’ latest turntable, Bose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and Cambridge's most powerful streaming amp are all in for review this month
- The Astell & Kern PD5 digital audio player follows the Award-winning SR35 with a 28-hour battery life and eight DACs
- August 3
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- Open your mind – and your listening – with the Shokz OpenFit Pro
- 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
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (newest gen) review
- Sony's Award-winning budget headphones could be getting a long-awaited sequel
- Settle the argument for us: are we really in a golden age of home cinema?
- Marantz’s new CD player and amp reviewed, KEF unveils LS Luxe, new Dolby Atmos soundbars and more
- August 1
