Latest articles by Jonathan Evans
A 42-inch plasma for £5000? Things ain't what they used to be 20 years ago...
A look back to 2004 shows just how far we have come in the world of home cinema: from CRT TVs to flat-panels, streaming and more
1990s Awards and the birth of the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
We look back at two Awards issues of What Hi-Fi? from the 90s, muse on changing trends, and unearth the birth of our test rooms.
Denon micro system's two-star beginnings to five-star triumph: What Hi-Fi? magazine, February 1997
The latest Back Issues looks at February 1997, where some familiar names won very different verdicts
We built a truly superb yet very affordable five-star turntable system
This stellar trio of five-star components will make your record collection sparkle, without breaking the bank.
When MiniDisc took on the mighty cassette: What Hi-Fi? magazine, January 1993
We look back 30 years, to the dawn of a new format – and the death knell of an old favourite.
This superb streaming system has modern smarts and a surprisingly affordable price
A truly modern music streaming set-up that’s future-proof into the bargain.
We've built a great value CD player system that ticks all boxes and won't break the bank
Despite streaming’s popularity, a CD-based arrangement offers key advantages as you'll find in this budget hi-fi system.
We look back at home cinema history and the birth of Dolby surround sound
The January 1991 issue of What Hi-Fi? celebrated the best of home cinema, extolled the virtue of headphone upgrades, and went a little bit peculiar…
We've built a five-star streaming hi-fi system that provides simplicity and fantastic sound quality
British Hi-Fi Week This fantastic set-up features Award-winning kit from Bowers & Wilkins and Cambridge Audio.
We look back at our July 2000 issue, when DVD was home cinema heaven
When DVD was home cinema heaven back in the 2000s, how could we have imagined what was to come?
A 32-inch CRT TV for £2300? We look back at What Hi-Fi? in 1996
Join us as we travel back in time to look at the July 1996 issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine.
Cassettes, stereo amplifiers and systems: a look back at the launch of What Hi-Fi?
The first in a new series of columns, Back Issues takes a look at the history of the magazine.
This Naim-powered CD and vinyl system celebrates the best of British hi-fi
British Hi-Fi Week A fab four of Award winners come together to create an outstanding stereo system for the ages.
Step-up British hi-fi system for CD and streaming joy
British Hi-Fi Week A stunning step-up British stereo hi-fi system to do your CD and streaming proud.
This terrific-value hi-fi system is great, British – and punches above its weight
British Hi-Fi Week This vinyl and streaming system combines some top separates to create a stunning system that punches well above its weight
LG's fantastic C2 OLED TV stars in this simple yet stunning Dolby Atmos AV system
Take a five-star OLED TV, add a clever Dolby Atmos speaker package and you've got one talented home theatre system.
Denon, Panasonic and Wharfedale power this hugely talented and traditional home cinema system
If you've got the space for a full-blown home cinema system, then this talented set-up is all you really need.
This simple TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar system is a brilliant bargain
This AV set-up is based on medal-winning products from the recent What Hi-Fi? Awards...
This high-end home cinema system of your dreams is packed with Award winners
A top-grade AV set-up featuring medal-winning products from the recent What Hi-Fi? Awards.
How Lou Reed's 'Transformer' on vinyl changed music for me for ever
A vinyl copy of Lou Reed's 1972 brilliant second studio album unveiled a whole new world of music.
What Hi-Fi?'s best movies and TV shows of 2022 to test your AV system
As the year comes to a close, we have listed our favourite films and TV shows of the year that we think are truly worth a watch.
We built a superb five-star turntable system to get the best out of your vinyl
These four talented hi-fi components will work beautifully with our 2022 Award-winning Pro-Ject Debut Pro turntable
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame in 2022
An Award winner from its launch, the Sonos Arc hits the sweet spot of great Dolby Atmos performance at a fair price.
