Articles by: Kashfia Kabir

Devialet's Phantom wireless speaker comes to the opera

By Kashfia Kabir

In partnership with the Paris Opera, French high-end specialist Devialet has created a special edition gold-leaf version of its Phantom wireless speaker - available only at the celebrated Palais Garnier.

The best 29 products of 2017

By Kashfia Kabir

After announcing the 104 winners of the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2017 a month ago, there was just one big reveal left: the winners of our prestigious Product of the Year title.

Get the lowdown on our Readers' Award 2017 contenders

By Kashfia Kabir

Everything you need to know about the 10 products up for our Readers' Award this year is here, in a handy guide to the runners and riders...

Philips 2017 TVs - everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir

A new flagship 4K OLED screen with Ambilight, its first quantum dot 4K TV, and Android OS updates - Philips is back with a bang in 2017. Read on for prices, availability, specs and more...

11 of the best things we saw at IFA 2017

By Kashfia Kabir

From giant new OLED TVs and roll-up screens to numerous smart speakers and a Technics turntable, here are some of our favourite products from this year's IFA show in Berlin.

JVC unveils new 4K HDR projectors and red special edition DLA-20LTD

By Kashfia Kabir

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its D-ILA chip, JVC has launched the DLA-X9900, DLA-X7900 and DLA-X5900 projectors – and a limited edition red DLA-20LTD.

Philips launches True Wireless earbuds and BASS+ headphone range

By Kashfia Kabir

Philips has launched a number of new headphones at IFA 2017, including a fully wireless pair of earbuds for €130.

Epson EH-LS100 laser projector delivers 130in image from 6cm

By Kashfia Kabir

Along with the laser EH-LS100, Epson has announced 12 new models - five of which are dedicated home cinema projectors, available late 2017.

Sony's new Google Assistant smart speaker costs £200

By Kashfia Kabir

Sony has launched its first Google Assistant smart speaker at IFA 2017, featuring Bluetooth and wi-fi streaming, 360-degree sound and gesture controls.

Philips unveils quantum dot 8000 series and flagship 65in 4K OLED TV

By Kashfia Kabir

The 8602 quantum dot 4K TV features Ambilight and an integrated soundbar, and comes in 55in and 65in screen sizes.

Ortofon unveils new £3100 MC Windfeld Ti cartridge

By Kashfia Kabir

The new moving coil cartridge uses a titanium core and 'the finest diamond in the world'.

Roberts celebrates its 85th anniversary with a turntable

By Kashfia Kabir

Roberts Radio is well known for its retro and smart radios, but it has unveiled a feature-packed RT100 turntable for £250.

Munich High End Show 2017 in pictures

By Kashfia Kabir

The Munich High End Show celebrates the very best of hi-fi - from new product launches by popular brands to wonderfully crazy kit from niche companies. Here are our highlights from this year's show.

Monitor Audio unveils all-new sixth generation Silver series

By Kashfia Kabir

The nine-model range features two standmounters, three floorstanders, two new centre channels, a surround speaker and an active subwoofer.

Sony 2017 TVs, 4K, HD, OLED – everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir

Sony has six Ultra HD 4K TV ranges and four Full HD lines in 2017 and that's before you add the company's first 4K OLED TVs to the equation. Do the math and that's 11 new Sony TV ranges in total. Read on for prices, availability and specs, and recent announcements regarding HDR and a brand new XE70 series of entry-level 4K sets...

Sonus Faber unveils high-end Homage Tradition range of speakers

By Kashfia Kabir

The Homage Tradition updates the Amati and Guarneri speakers from the company’s iconic 1990s Homage range and introduces a brand-new Serafino floorstander.

Philips has announced its latest OLED 4K UHD television

By Kashfia Kabir

Philips' new OLED 9002 has 4K HDR picture quality, three-sided Ambilight and Android TV functionality

Revo unveils its first wireless speaker, the SoundStage

By Kashfia Kabir

The Bluetooth-enabled SoundStage can deliver 2.1 stereo sound, features USB charging and will cost £400

Totem Acoustic reveals £2200 Sky speakers

By Kashfia Kabir

The Totem Sky is a pair of compact, two-way standmount speakers costing £2200 and available in three finishes

GoldenEar reveals Triton Reference flagship speakers

By Kashfia Kabir

These tall floorstanders cut a statuesque figure, but what's even more impressive are the 10 (yes, 10!) drivers packed into each cabinet...

Sony launches new NW-A35 Walkman

By Kashfia Kabir

The new NW-A35 Walkman supports hi-res audio, DSD, and sports impressive 45-hour battery life from a single charge...

CES 2017: Sony launches 4K HDR ultra short throw projector

By Kashfia Kabir

The compact Sony VPL-VZ1000ES can project a 100in image from just six inches away from a wall...

Moana – film review

By Kashfia Kabir

Gorgeous animation, memorable songs, strong characters and packed with adventure and humour, Moana is a wonderful treat for the family.

4K, HDR, OLED: The 7 best TVs of the year

By Kashfia Kabir

4K and OLED screens take the limelight, with LG and Samsung going head to head in the TVs category as they battle to be the very best.

Philips B8 Dolby Atmos soundbar to go on sale for £900

By Kashfia Kabir

Philips' new soundbar is set to cost £900 when it goes on sale later this month...