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July 26
- There’s one key composer who produces the best soundtracks for audio testing – according to What Hi-Fi? readers
July 25
- Adventures in AV: the lines of home cinema have become blurred – and I’m here for it
July 24
- 5 movies and TV shows we’re watching (and testing home cinema kit with) this month
- “This sequence is an absolute torture test for your subwoofer and amplifier” – AV engineers reveal the ultimate test scenes to benchmark your home cinema
- Are 8K TVs dead? I asked the industry heavyweights, and the silence was deafening
July 23
- The defining TV formats of the 21st century – 1080p, OLED, 3D, 4K, 8K and beyond – and the first time What Hi-Fi? reviewed them
- Are we living in a golden age of home cinema? What Hi-Fi? writers, editors and experts weigh in
July 22
- Here's why you might be listening to AI music on your favourite streaming service without realising – and how to stop it
- Our reviewers' picks of the best music videos to test your home cinema hardware – from 4K Peter Gabriel remasters to Pomme’s modern classic
- Why do so many people make this rookie mistake with their TV?
- The three best portable systems for picture and sound quality on the move, recommended by our experts
- Why Hollywood's greatest gunfight is also a great test for your home cinema
- From Bond to Hitchcock: 7 non-sports movies with brilliant sports scenes
July 21
- What is home cinema? Perhaps this is controversial, but I think it’s anything you want it to be
- Does it matter what size soundbar you buy?
- Here's how much your streaming habit actually costs each year
- I took a tour of London’s only cinema museum – and these are my three favourite finds
- Thinking of buying a soundbar? Here’s a better alternative
July 20
- Arcam and KEF star in this home cinema system that also stuns in stereo
- Buying a TV from a bricks-and-mortar shop is a great idea – just avoid these 5 mistakes
- Excited for The Odyssey? This divisive Christopher Nolan movie has the perfect test score to get you in the mood
- New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more
July 18
- Reviewing KEF’s new 5.1 surround sound system reminded me of a key home cinema truth people forget all too often
July 17
- 15 legendary hi-fi brands that are still going strong today
- I went to a listening session held in total darkness, and I’ll never hear this classic album the same way again
- Two things we like about Nebula’s all-in-one 4K projector system – and two that hold it back from true greatness
July 16
- What Hi-Fi? is on Substack!
July 15
- Dali Sonik 5 vs Fyne Audio F501E: which floorstanding speakers are best for you?
July 13
- My favourite social movie platform might be getting a new owner – and I'm worried about its future
- An exclusive listen to B&W’s Diamond D5 speakers, Dali’s five-star floorstanders, good news for Blu-ray fans and more
July 11
- As a home cinema fan, I hate the summer – and it’s not just the heatwave making me say that
July 9
- I’ve never felt as tense in the cinema as I did watching this comedy – and it wasn’t just because of Seth Rogen’s performance
- I auditioned a bunch of AirPods Max replacements, but none could match Apple's secret AV weapon
July 8
- The perfect outdoor projector doesn’t exist – here are four reasons why
July 7
- “Never before in our industry has a format come back from the dead quite like vinyl” – turntable engineers discuss all things record-related, including one major flaw that needs addressing
- Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
- We've had an exclusive listen to every pair of new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers – here are our first impressions
July 6
- The three upcoming 4K Blu-ray releases I can’t wait to get my hands on
- We’ve got Sony’s next-gen TVs, Denon’s flagship AVR, Roksan’s range-topping amplifiers and exclusive hi-fi in for testing right now
- Focal’s premium floorstanders, a fresh KEF LSX II rival, our experience repairing vintage hi-fi and more
July 5
- I've been helping people buy TVs for over 4 years – here are my 4 free tips that will make your TV feel (almost) brand new
July 3
- 5 game-changing iPod docks that shaped the modern wireless speaker market
- I’ve been wearing Sennheiser’s five-star noise-cancelling headphones for a month, and they changed my listening habits in a way I didn’t expect
- Sony’s Dolby Atmos system, Fyne’s first active speakers, a Samsung flagship OLED TV and more, all earn five stars
July 2
- Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike
July 1
- Ask the Reader: what are your favourite movie soundtracks to test your sound system?
- “Hi-fi is like gardening; it’s never really done” – our readers discuss their life-long quest for audio nirvana