Latest articles by Max Langridge
4K Blu-ray gets off to a better start than Blu-ray
The new Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format has started more strongly than Blu-ray according to initial sales figures, selling 4x faster over a comparable period after their respective launches.
Devialet's new Gold Phantom speaker packs serious power
The latest version of Devialet’s wireless Bluetooth speaker has been given more than just a new colour finish.
Weekend Wrap: Chord Mojo case, TEAC USB DAC, Optoma headphones and more
From the news that B&O and Ultimate Ears have added new Google technologies to some of their products, to Exposure adding DSD playback to its 2010S2 DAC and Optoma announcing a new range of hi-res in-ear headphones - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.
Focal introduces Utopia and Elear high-end headphones
Focal says its new headphones have been made to deliver “an audio experience worthy of the company’s high-fidelity loudspeakers”, and feature specially designed components to help them achieve it.
Vinylfied adds vinyl hiss to your Spotify streams
Tired of listening to crystal-clear digital sound through your computer. Longing for some analogue crackle? Vinylfied could be for you…
Study finds 14% of UK consumers pay for music streaming services
A study of 15,000 British people has found that only 14 per cent of the population pays for a music subscription service, while one in 10 regularly borrow someone else’s account.
Weekend Wrap: LG webOS 3.0 gets Freeview Play, Google kills off Nexus Player
From the news that interactive ads could soon be invading your Samsung smart TV, to Google killing off the Nexus Player - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.
Bryston introduces BLP-1 turntable
Bryston’s latest turntable uses custom-designed components and comes with a power supply and tonearm included.
Heaven 11 announces new ‘Billie’ amplifier
Billie has been produced by Canadian audio company Heaven 11, a team comprising “technology masters, designers and craftsmen”. It’s named after Billie Holiday and is due to launch on Kickstarter later in the summer.
July 2016 issue on sale now
This month sees us take a look at the current state of 4K HDR TV, provide you with a thoroughly in-depth guide on how to set up your TV, and we’ve pitted the multi Award-winning B&W 685 S2 hi-fi speakers against two newcomers from Dynaudio and Quad. The July 2016 issue of What Hi-Fi? is not to be missed.
LG and BBC conduct HDR broadcast trial
LG has teamed up with the BBC and satellite operator SES to see if it’s possible to broadcast live HDR content.
Acoustic Energy to produce 100 final pairs of AE1 Classic speakers
Acoustic Energy has announced it will cease production of the AE1 speakers. To commemorate the end of the popular standmounters, it will produce 100 pairs for worldwide distribution.
Weekend Wrap: 3D headphones, vinyl speaker, 4K streaming box and more
From the news that Xiaomi has produced a media streaming box that supports 4K Ultra HD, to Netflix introducing its own internet speed testing tool and 3D Sound Labs releasing a module that brings 3D sound to your own headphones - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.
Polaroid introduces “affordable” 4K TV range with Google Cast
Polaroid’s new 4K TVs will let you stream all manner of apps, music, movies and more from your mobile device, thanks to Google Cast.
Luno EGB2 combines a record player with a whisky bar
Want to feel like Don Draper in Mad Men? The EGB2 comes with everything you need to create the perfect 50s inspired bachelor pad… just add whisky.
Wednesday Wrap: take Netflix on holiday, learning headphones, B&O makeover
From the news that you could soon be streaming House of Cards while on your holiday in Spain, to B&O giving one of its iconic speakers a new colour finish, and headphones that measure sounds going in and out of your ear - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
Yamaha announces Aventage RX-A60 series for 2016
Yamaha’s 2016 range of Aventage AV receivers comprises five models, all of which support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Gravity speaker appears to be floating on air
Meizu has produced a wireless Bluetooth speaker with an intriguing design, not only does the speaker look like it’s floating, but the display does too…
Tidal adds 1.2 million users in one week
Although its overall numbers are minute compared with Spotify and Apple Music, Tidal's subscriber numbers are heading in the right direction...
G. Pinto On is a turntable with a valve preamplifier built in
The On is available in three different versions, each with different output power. It can accept a range of analogue and digital sources including wireless Bluetooth.
BBC gets go-ahead to launch Netflix streaming rival
The Government has given the BBC the green light to launch a paid-for subscription service to rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The wireless Trntbl is the first ‘Internet of Things’ record player
The Trntbl can stream to AirPlay and Bluetooth headphones and speakers, as well as Sonos, and can identify the records that you’re listening to and share the information online.
Apple to end iTunes downloads? No chance, says Apple
A report suggests Apple will stop selling downloads on iTunes within the next two years, in favour of pushing streaming – but Apple has been quick to quash the rumours.
Wednesday Wrap: Samsung 2016 TVs, Spotify video, Clearaudio tonearm, KEF Muo
From the news that Clearaudio has a new tangential tonearm that claims to track vinyl grooves accurately, to Spotify announcing new video content through its service and Kef giving the Muo speaker a pink makeover, it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
Harman Kardon unveils new Go+Play portable Bluetooth speaker
The new Go+Play is an update to Harman Kardon’s original wireless speaker of the same name. It is, claims the company, the perfect portable speaker for “the discerning listener who demands the ultimate in style and sound”.
