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April 30
- I’ve seen Samsung’s 2026 lineup early: there’s one TV I can’t stop thinking about – and it’s not an OLED
- Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S review
- We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news
- Amazon Prime Day 2026 is official, and it’s soon
- Harman Kardon Enchant 900 vs JBL Bar 300MK2: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
- Pet Sounds is getting its definitive audiophile vinyl pressing for its 60th birthday next month
- FiiO’s new DAC-cum-streamer promises “uncompromising sound quality”
- Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark
- 15 of the very first turntables from iconic hi-fi brands
- Australian Hi-Fi Show 2026 Show Guide & complete A to Z exhibitor list
April 29
- One of our test room favourites is turning 40 – and there's a special treat coming for hardcore David Bowie fans
- Musical Fidelity’s integrated amplifiers deploy high-end engineering for “exceptional power and precision”
April 28
- Xgimi Vibe One vs Xgimi MoGo 4: which portable projector is best?
- Pro-Ject’s two new streaming devices will give your hi-fi wireless skills
- Martin Logan Motion Foundation F1 review
- Xgimi could have competition with this brand’s flagship 4K smart projector
- I heard a Dolby Atmos mix in a professional recording studio – and it’s changed my view of spatial audio
April 27
- LG C6 vs LG C5: which OLED TV should you buy?
- Shanling’s SM90 DAC is a compact, do-it-all music streamer
- These open earbuds boast hi-res audio support, 40-hour battery life and AI translation for an affordable price
- Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2 review
- Apple Music exec: "Most people can't hear the difference with lossless audio"
- Rewind: an OLED TV intervention, high-end JBL speakers reviewed, Dolby Atmos BMW system and more
April 26
- Adventures in AV: I'm a home cinema expert, and even I get caught out by this simple cable issue
April 24
- Topping’s new DAC promises “remarkable” sound from both headphones and speakers alike
- Optoma UHZ78LV review
- TCL's new frame-style TV hopes to beat Samsung and Hisense with better panel tech and more picture features
- NAD’s “precision engineered” CD player uses advanced digital filtering to deliver a lifelike and precise sound
- Dolby Atmos is coming to the new BMW 7 Series and its 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system
- LG G6 vs Sony Bravia 8 II: which flagship OLED TV should you buy?
- We’ve got a big next-gen TV in for testing – but can it dethrone our Award-winning Sony OLED?
- See and hear a Yamaha world first at the Australian Hi-Fi Show
April 23
- JBL is giving its flagship wireless headphones a big sonic boost – here’s what you need to know
- LG C6 vs Sony Bravia 8: which OLED TV should you buy?
- Why your next TV shouldn’t be a TV
- Acer's compact new projector can beam a 100-inch image onto your wall without breaking the bank
- TV maker Loewe acquires French speaker-specialist Cabasse
April 22
- Hisense showed me its dazzling flagship TV at a luxury London retailer, and it could signify a promising future for Micro LED
- This jazzy modern classic is turning 10 – and it’s still a great way to test home cinema hardware
- Philips on RGB Mini LED: “OLED is still better”
- Samsung HW-Q990H review
April 21
- How to get the best sound from your Sony wireless headphones and earbuds
- OLED needs to lean into its unique strength, rather than fix its biggest “weakness”
- Setting up an outdoor cinema this summer? Here are my 4 tips to get the most out of your portable projector
- It's taken over six years, but we finally have two new, affordable and capable Bluetooth turntables worth recommending
April 20
- Disney announces its own answer to IMAX, and it comes with a major advantage
- JBL Summit Ama review
- Two things about this handy portable projector hold it back from five-star greatness
- Specs for new Sony over-ear headphones leak – they look like the XM6 supercharged
- Rewind: Sony’s five-star turntable, a surprise hi-fi return, Denon AVR and more
April 19
- The 16 best prog rock albums our hi-fi experts recommend for testing
- Don’t call it a comeback – vinyl is here to stay, according to one of the UK's biggest music distributors
April 18
- Roberts announces two stereo portable radios, one of which has Spotify Connect
- "It's still the best medium for the job" – the collectibles experts from Wax Poetics on why people will always buy vinyl
- Now Showing: the top 6 movies and TV shows our home cinema experts can't stop watching
- Controversial opinion: there’s more to collecting vinyl records than audio quality
- Adventures in AV: cheap outdoor projectors are yet to balance portability and picture quality
April 17
- Is sound quality really the most important thing in hi-fi? Our recent testing has me wondering
- Xgimi Vibe One review
- Pro-Ject's special edition, lightning bolt-shaped AC/DC Turntable shoots to thrill – and leaves us thunderstruck
- Kerr's compact standmounts promise pro-level performance for smaller listening spaces
- Wharfedale's new Heritage Centre speaker will turn your Lintons into a retro home cinema system
- Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML review
- Forget Sony, Samsung, and LG – this rival OLED has all the ingredients to be the best TV of 2026
- Ask The Reader: these are the UK's best independent record shops, as chosen by you
- Vinyl at its worst is still something special – just ask my seven-year-old
- TechDAS's high-end pneumatic turntable seeks "unparalleled sound" via its unique construction and high-quality materials
- If you’re a fan of 4K Blu-ray, then there’s an underappreciated sector of vinyl that you should explore
April 16
- Sony's new gaming headset borrows a key ingredient from the brand's high-end MDR-MV1 studio headphones
- Mixx Analog+ review
- “The next leap isn’t about making turntables heavier or more complex; it’s about making them more intelligently controlled systems” – hi-fi engineers discuss where there is room for improvement in record player design
- I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles
- Vinyl on your radio? Discover 4 non-traditional but easy ways to listen to your turntable
- I don't have the budget for a turntable – is this solution a worthy alternative?
April 15
- Sony’s new Bluetooth turntables have an ace up their sleeve – and it’s great for vinyl newbies
- Denon is gunning for Sony's Award-winning AVR with its latest release
- The A-Z of vinyl: a glossary of turntable terminology
- This digital music player-cum-amp wears many different hats
- Sony PS-LX5BT review
- This album was the 1980s poster-boy for CD – but I massively prefer it on vinyl
April 14
- This underrated Rage Against The Machine album holds a special place in my vinyl collection
- Sony PS-LX3BT review
- Feeling nostalgic? We Are Rewind's limited edition cassette player takes you back to the '80s
- This gory sequel is finally getting a 4K Blu-ray release – and it's a great way to jumpstart your home cinema system
- We pick 8 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases – The Cure, Nas, Miles Davis, Pavement and more
- Danish speaker brand Jamo returns under new ownership, will unveil new range soon
- Don't dismiss the dirt – cleaning your records properly could revitalise your vinyl collection
- A hi-fi classic: meet Rega's first-ever record player, the Planet
April 13
- Here’s why this “unerringly ordinary and, to be brutal, boring” vinyl record is worth £19,000
- The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026)
- I’ve started collecting vinyl records of this unusual music genre – and it’s been a lot more rewarding
- "It's not just a transaction, it's a conversation" – how vinyl record shops are thriving in the digital age
- Forgotten gems: 8 unsung turntables that deserve to be celebrated
- Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 review
- Vinyl Week 2026: Sony's affordable turntables reviewed, is Dire Straits better on CD or vinyl, Rega's first turntable from 1973, and more
- Rewind: imperfect OLED TVs, Sony’s next-gen display tech, modular speakers and more
April 12
- How to watch The Masters 2026 Final Round: live streams from anywhere
April 11
- Adventures in AV: LG's flagship OLED TV hints at a bright future – but not in a good way
April 10
- 5 reasons I'm beyond stoked for the Metal Gear Solid film
- 2026 is a confusing year for TVs and I'm worried that there's no clarity in sight
- Sonos Premium Sound System (2026 Audi A3) review
- We finally have prices for LG’s new OLEDs – and it is excellent news
- Paradigm's revamped speaker lineup vows to set "a new standard for affordable high-performance audio"
- Brilliant step-up loudspeakers, car stereo and VCRs: we revisit the What Hi-Fi? archives from 45 years ago
- Xgimi Horizon 20 Max review
April 9
- This portable cassette player blends retro charm with wireless convenience
- LG G6 (OLED65G6) review
- Where to watch The Other Bennet Sister online – stream Jane Austen inspired costume drama now
- A limited vinyl pressing of Queen's most iconic track is up for auction – and it isn't going cheap
- Revel's new loudspeaker series packs next-generation tech to deliver music "with the utmost purity"
April 8
- Has Sky beaten streaming at its own game?
- Nova promises to be Advance Paris' "most advanced" product range to date
- In For Review: new Onkyo hi-fi, Cambridge Audio active speakers, LG's top 4K OLED TV and more
- The Cambridge Audio MSX refreshes the Minx range of compact modular speakers
April 7
- Sony's new True RGB TV looks amazing in action, but is it an OLED killer?
- Sony’s ‘True RGB’ TVs are coming – and they were 20 years in the making
- I've seen (almost) every new TV of 2026: these are the 5 I'm most excited about
- Spendor A7.2 review
- Now Playing: the 6 stellar test tracks soundtracking our spring listening
- Australian Hi-Fi Show 2026 – Competition Terms & Conditions
April 6
- Rewind: new Bang & Olufsen “super-high-end” speakers, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 reviewed, and more
- One of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers is getting a much-awaited upgrade
April 5
- How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones
- We built a near-perfect home cinema around our new reference KEF speaker package
April 4
- Adventures In AV: 8 mistakes I made when building my dedicated home cinema
April 3
- Pick of the Month: LG’s new OLED TV, a surprisingly awesome projector, a Rotel amp and more earn five stars
April 2
- Merlin Tarantula review
- Leak expands its Sandwich speaker range with new compact and affordable standmounts
April 1
- Hands on: TCL C7L review
- Samsung U8000F (UE65U8000F) review
- One of the most technically impressive films is coming to 4K Blu-ray – but there’s a catch
- If you act fast, these five-star floorstanders can take your entry-level hi-fi setup to the next level
- These long-lasting wireless headphones are on a tasty discount – but can you do better?
- Apple at 50: how Cupertino changed the audio world time and again – and not always for the better
- Ask The Reader: what's the UK's best independent record shop?