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October 16
- I watched this iconic cinema scene as it's never been seen before – and now you can too
- JBL Cove X1 review
- Audiolab’s new phono stage “brings vinyl playback into the modern listening age” with a headphone amp, Bluetooth and USB recording
- Sony launches two new hi-res Walkmans – but the prices may shock you
- How to watch Champions Cup 2026/27 online from anywhere: live stream rugby for free
October 15
- Modern Classics: NAD unveils a new streaming amplifier and CD player in its Classic Series
- Three 4K home cinema projectors are set to trump their predecessors with an "upgraded viewing experience"
- Moon’s premium integrated amplifier vows to combine “exceptional sound” with an “elegant, timeless form”
- The Fairbuds 2 are repairable, support hi-res audio and cost less than their predecessors
- How to watch Australia vs New Zealand online from anywhere: free Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams, today's teams
October 14
- Naim’s high-end all-in-one system boasts Dolby Atmos support alongside HDMI eARC and an expansive streaming suite
- “We don’t want to compromise on anything” – we visit Focal to discover the human craft behind its high-end speakers and headphones
- Hands on: Naim Mu-so Utopia review
- How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for every match, Samoa vs France
- I’ve tested countless soundbars this year – and this KEF entry is still the cream of the premium crop
- Should you watch Avengers: Doomsday in Infinity Vision? Here are my thoughts after Avengers Endgame: Encore…
- Linn’s high-end active speakers are designed to produce “an unshakeable illusion of reality”
- Sony WH-CH530 vs Sony WH-CH520: what are the differences between these two budget headphones?
- Man City vs PSG free streams: How to watch Champions League 2026/27 game online from anywhere, team news
- Sony WH-CH530 review
- Apple’s new streamer is finally here! Here are three things I already like about the Apple TV 4K 4th Generation – and two things I don’t
- Cambridge Audio’s new Spira turntable is “built to grow alongside” your record collection
October 13
- Apple finally unveils a new Apple TV 4K streamer – and it comes with major surround sound, picture and Siri AI upgrades
- The new Apple TV 4K finally adds the Dolby Atmos feature I’ve wanted for over three years
- Apple HomeView is a HomePod with a screen, complete with Spatial Audio
- It's official! The HomePod Mini 2 has finally landed – and there's good news and bad news
- Rega’s new budget turntable wants to “remove all the paranoia and confusion” for vinyl newbies with a minimal plug-and-play design
- "We wanted audiophiles to enjoy all-day listening" – how Sennheiser made the Award-winning HDB 630 headphones
- Where to watch Grey's Anatomy season 23 online – stream return of hit medical drama
- How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd: live stream Champions League 2026/27 game from anywhere, team news
- The What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 winners have been revealed!
- Best speaker packages 2026
- Best wireless headphones 2026
- Best music streamers 2026
- Best stereo amplifiers 2026
- Best CD players 2026
- Best home cinema amplifiers 2026
- Best radios 2026
- Best tablets 2026
- Best music systems 2026
- Best standmount speakers 2026
- Best soundbars 2026
- Best projectors 2026
- Best turntables 2026
- Best floorstanding speakers 2026
- Best TV 2026
- Best wired headphones 2026
- Best Blu-ray players 2026
- Best accessories 2026
- Best TV and video streamers 2026
- Best portable music players 2026
- Best smartphones 2026
- Best DACs 2026
- Best wireless speakers 2026
- Best streaming services 2026
October 12
- The B-100C is Luxman's first mono power amp in 20 years
- Dali Sonik 5 5.1 review
- Fyne Audio celebrates its 10th anniversary with super limited floorstanders
- New Apple TV 4K: more details leak ahead of tomorrow's announcement
- TCL P8L (65P8L-UK) review
- Arcam CD25 review
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) review
- CMF's first Bluetooth speakers look like milk cartons, promise a full-fat sound
- HMV to close flagship Oxford Street shop just three years after comeback – but record store fans still have reasons to smile
- A new Google TV Streamer is rumoured to be in the works, but can it compete with the next Apple TV 4K?
- High-end speakers, an affordable five-star treat for home cinema fans, new Rega turntable rated and more
October 11
- Brighter days, epic plays: why spring and summer’s longer days are the perfect excuse to upgrade to a TCL Mini LED TV
- My biggest AV wish of the year could be granted next week, but why should you care about a new Apple TV 4K?
- LG C6 42-inch (OLED42C6) review
October 9
- How to watch New Zealand vs Australia online from anywhere: free Bledisloe Cup 2026 rugby live streams
- Why I'm still blown away by this 100+ year-old wireless audio technology
- Sony Bravia Theatre Trio + Rear 9 and Sub 9 review
- Apple announces "Welcome Home" event for the 13th of October – are we finally about to see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini?
- Sennheiser CX 80U review
- How to watch South Africa vs Australia 1st Test 2026: Live stream day 5 for free from anywhere
- How to watch Singapore Grand Prix 2026: live stream F1 race from anywhere
October 8
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro review
- Rega Planar 6 RS Edition review
- This family has been championing movies since the 1870s – and its cinemas offer something that streaming never can
- "We charged extended lunchtime pub tabs to expenses" – from litigation to listening rooms; the joys and challenges of producing What Hi-Fi? in a pre-digital era
October 7
- Sony Xperia 10 VIII review
- This hidden home cinema gem is my top Prime Day pick – save nearly £500 on this Award-winning Hisense 4K projector
- Astell & Kern PD5 review
- Prime Day’s burned through stock of our recommended “cheap” OLED TV – this is my advice for bargain-hunting movie fans
- Eversolo's new power amp promises "clean, detailed and dynamic reproduction"
- There's only one TV better than my beloved Bravia 8 II, and it just hit its lowest-ever price
- These Award-winning earbuds flew under the radar, but deserve to be heard, especially at their lowest price ever
- I test Bluetooth speakers for a living – trust me, this Prime Day JBL deal is a doozy
October 6
- Magico's A3 2027 refines every part of the original A3 speaker, with a new cabinet, drivers and crossover – but costs over twice as much
- Now Playing: the 6 best test tracks giving our team chills this October
- Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i HCP review
- Victrola wants to “take the fear away” for a new generation of vinyl listeners
- TCL C8L (65C8L) review
- My biggest problem with this Amazon Prime sale has nothing to do with the deals
- A record deal! Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable hits a new low price
October 5
- We have high-end Italian floorstanders, affordable wired earbuds and a Sonos-rivalling wireless speaker in for testing this month
- Where to watch Celebrity Traitors UK season 2 online – stream BBC's No.1 show
- LG C6 48-inch (OLED48C6) review
- Sony WH-1000XM4C review
- Technics’ new arrival, Panasonic mounts a micro hi-fi comeback, a headphones surprise from Bose and more
October 3
- How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026: live stream Roosters vs Knights for free from anywhere
- It’s hard to know which Sonos soundbar is best for your living room – and I’m learning that first-hand
October 2
- The Beatles' Rubber Soul gets a deluxe makeover with new Dolby Atmos mixes and unheard songs
- Sky’s OS is getting a big facelift – and I got a sneak peek at what’s to come
- A trio of five-star turntables from Pro-Ject, Rega and Technics are put to the test in our listening rooms – but which one is the best at the price?
- Samsung HW-QS90H review
- Samsung launches two new tablets, with super-sized OLED displays and spatial audio support – but can they challenge the iPad Pro?
- "People with sinister motives will try to exploit demand and the love people have for the format" – an industry expert tells us how the vinyl revival is under threat from counterfeit records
- Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered, live
- The five-star return of a portable hi-fi classic, Sonos strikes Dolby Atmos gold, fresh turntable treats from Technics and Pro-Ject, and more
- Sony WH-CH730N review
- Looking to build a vinyl collection? Amazon has discounted plenty for Prime Day
October 1
- How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: live stream F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!
- iFi’s special-edition DAC packs upgraded circuitry and filters tuned by a Brit Award-winning producer
- Ask The Reader: what's the first record you play when you christen a new turntable?
- We asked what got you into hi-fi – and glorious audio-related chaos ensued
- Little or large? Panasonic launches two new micro hi-fi systems, including a mini-me for smaller spaces and budgets
- PMC MB2 SE review
- Cambridge Audio adds Dolby Audio and a new colourway to its affordable wireless earbuds
- Amazon’s new Fire Stick promises to be faster and slimmer – but its pricing has us scratching our heads