Sony has released new Bravia TV software, and it’s good news for some (but unfortunately not all)
Dolby Vision issues are seemingly fixed, but audio problems remain
Hi-Fi
Technics is celebrating 55 years of its legendary SL-1200 turntable with a limited-edition design
The SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition looks as good as gold
Pro-Ject adds aptX Bluetooth powers to its entry-level, plug-and-play turntable
The E1.2 BT arrives alongside a ‘Phono’ edition
Beware: these vinyl albums are actually worse than their streaming versions
Some are lacking entire tracks – and fans are understandably miffed
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Topping Audio D900
Topping Audio’s D900 brings cutting-edge conversion technology and an unusually fluid sonic presentation to the premium DAC market.
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Headphones
AI-tuned “personal” audio, higher data rates and better repairability – five audio pros predict the future of wireless headphones
Apple’s next AirPods just leaked in an official video – here’s how their unique new feature will work
Sony and Bose beware! Reports suggest Samsung is working on a pair of wireless over-ear headphones
Google updates its Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbud with a fresh look and a noise-cancelling upgrade
Speakers
Rotel's first passive speakers in over 25 years tease "exceptional resolution and accuracy"
Rotel reveals the Amora 5
Monitor Audio updates its popular Silver range of speakers to “set a new benchmark for high-fidelity performance at its price”
The Silver Series 8G consists of seven models for hi-fi and home cinema systems
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The Music Studio 7 represents ‘a new breed of Samsung hi-fi’ – and it’s now 40% off for a limited time
The Music Studio 7 was developed in the same Audio Lab as the company's top-rated Dolby Atmos soundbars. We think that experience shows, and it's now discounted for a very limited time.
Samsung Music Studio 7
Samsung’s sonic abilities underwent a revolution in 2014 with the building of its California Audio Lab. For its first decade this Lab focused on soundbars and subwoofers. Now it has made a streaming speaker. Is this Year Dot for Samsung hi-fi?
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TV & Home Cinema
How to connect your phone to your TV: a simple guide to casting and mirroring
From Google Cast to Apple AirPlay, send content from your phone to your television as easily as possible
Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones
Could the Ultra be joined by a new soundbar?
Adventures In AV: don’t make my mistake – turn automatic software updates off on your TV
My system is essentially broken, and it’s all down to a firmware update
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Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing 4K Blu-ray players – but there's a catch
Not all manufacturers are playing ball
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Streaming & Entertainment
Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?
Better late than never, or too little, too late?
"This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them
One user's cautionary tale
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This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
And you can even get a three-month free trial… yay Presto!
Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
Acronyms assemble!
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Save the dates! All the details for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026
It's our 50th birthday, so we also have a surprise or two in the works
“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
Times have been a-changing...
