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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.

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Home Cinema Without Boundaries: How Hisense Is Making Laser Entertainment More Powerful and Portable

By What Hi-Fi? Published 21 September 26

Sponsor Content Created With Hisense

From Home Cinema to Cinema Anywhere

Host Siobhán McSweeney and the cast of The Traitors Ireland S2

Where to watch The Traitors Ireland season 2 online – stream return of dastardly gameshow

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 20 September 26

Siobhán McSweeney welcomes a fresh group of Traitors and Faithfuls

How to Watch

Jack Lowden as River and Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses season 6

Where to watch Slow Horses season 6 online – stream return of Gary Oldman spy thriller

By What Hi-Fi? Published 16 September 26

The team are on the run in the latest adaptation of Mick Herron's spy novels. Read our guide for where to watch Slow Horses season 6 online now – from wherever you are.

How to Watch

Official loudspeaker partner Bowers & Wilkins takes you on a tour of Abbey Road

By What Hi-Fi? Published 8 September 26

An exclusive look behind the scenes at the world’s most famous recording studio.

Hi-Fi Speakers

The best products of IFA 2026, as chosen by What Hi-Fi?

By What Hi-Fi? Published 8 September 26

The Berlin trade show has drawn to a close – here are the highlights

Tech Events

Open your mind – and your listening – with the Shokz OpenFit Pro

By What Hi-Fi? Published 3 August 26

Redefining what wireless open-ear headphones can be

Wireless Earbuds

iFi iDSD GR 2: A Legend, Perfected

By What Hi-Fi? Published 24 July 26

Sponsor Content Created With iFi

Introducing a comprehensive re-engineering of iFi’s mobile platform

DACs

Mixing desk and speakers in a Dolby mixing studio

Dolby Digital vs DTS: our experts explain the two big surround sound technologies

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 22 July 26

Updated Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X? What's the difference between the two surround sound formats, and which is better?

Updated

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: serious Dolby Atmos soundbar systems, an OLED vs RGB Mini LED TV tech battle and more

By What Hi-Fi? Published 2 July 26

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning stereo amplifiers, premium Dolby Atmos soundbars tested and more

By What Hi-Fi? Published 3 June 26

Plus, the best coffee table projectors

Hi-Fi

The Anker soundcore Liberty 5 Pro was officially the world's clearest earbuds for calls

By What Hi-Fi? Published 29 May 26

Sponsor Content Created With Anker

Officially recognised by the Guinness World Records.

Wireless Earbuds

Hisense is leading the charge with its cutting-edge RGB MiniLED TVs

By What Hi-Fi? Published 1 May 26

Sponsor Content Created With Hisense

These TVs are bigger, brighter, and bolder

Televisions

Why your next TV shouldn’t be a TV

By What Hi-Fi? Published 23 April 26

Sponsored by XGIMI

The XGIMI TITAN Noir Max projector will up your home cinema game to pro levels.

Projectors

Record Store Day 2026 screenshot of releases

We pick 8 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases – The Cure, Nas, Miles Davis, Pavement and more

By Harry McKerrell Published 14 April 26

Exclusive releases and vinyl editions we're adding to our wish list

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Vinyl

NEW YORK - 1976: Robert De Niro performs a scene in Taxi Driver directed by Martin Scorsese in 1976 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night

By James Cook Published 30 March 26

Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.

Streaming & Entertainment

1976 changed music forever – and these 10 tracks still sound phenomenal today

By James Cook Published 9 March 26

Like us, these great songs are turning 50 this year

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Music Streaming

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: sensational streaming amplifiers and awesome ANC headphones

By What Hi-Fi? Published 13 February 26

March is packed full of quality hi-fi and AV products

Hi-Fi

Best hi-fi and AV racks 2026: well-built supports for your products

By Kashfia Kabir Last updated 30 January 26

Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.

Best buys