If resurrecting classic hi-fi is in, we want these 8 products brought back to life By Becky Roberts published 21 February 23 Classic hi-fi is in, and it got us thinking: what old-timers would we like to see revived today? Alas, we have come together to make a list...
I replaced a Sonos Arc with two HomePod 2s – and I might not go back By Tom Parsons published 17 February 23 If you're considering a Dolby Atmos soundbar, you should also consider a pair of HomePod 2s.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II finally have the upgrade I’ve been dreaming of By Andy Madden published 17 February 23 A new update for Bose’s excellent wireless earbuds delivers a game-changer for our Deputy Ed.
Sorry, MediaTek, but two HDMI 2.1s in 2023 isn't good enough (for gamers) By Lewis Empson published 14 February 23 LG's been producing TVs with four HDMI 2.1 sockets since 2019, yet MediaTek's brand new chip still has just two.
The Sonos Era may pursue spatial audio, but I hope it's good news for hi-res too By Becky Roberts published 9 February 23 Sonos has many potential areas for growth in front of it, and I pray it doesn’t lose sight of advancing sound quality as spatial technologies seemingly take centre stage.
The Sonos Era could have the key audio feature I’ve always wanted By Alastair Stevenson published 7 February 23 The new Sonos Era speakers look set to have a key audio upgrade I've long been waiting for.
8K streaming isn’t coming anytime soon, and that’s a good thing By Ruben Circelli published 6 February 23 Despite 8K TVs being firmly part of TV manufacturer lineups, 8K streaming still doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
I really hope Cambridge Audio's mini MXN10 is the start of a trend in hi-fi By Alastair Stevenson published 3 February 23 Cambridge Audio's MXN1 streamer is a really big deal for two key reasons - here's what they are
The best John Williams movie scores to test your hi-fi system By Kashfia Kabir published 3 February 23 Test your hi-fi system's mettle with our favourite selection of film soundtrack compositions by the great John Williams.
Sony WF-1000XM5: 6 things we want from Sony's next wireless earbuds By Andy Madden last updated 2 February 23 The class-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 could be replaced this year. For the likely XM5 successor, here are the tweaks we are crossing our fingers for...
I've switched from Sony's XM4 wireless earbuds to Bose – here's why I don't really miss them By Andy Madden last updated 1 February 23 I swapped one pair of five-star Sony wireless earbuds for a pair of Bose and I'm not sure I'll be going back.
The HomePod 2's great, but I want one more thing from Apple By Alastair Stevenson published 31 January 23 The Apple HomePod 2 is great, but it needs backward compatibility before I'll sing its praises
As Linn turns 50, we pick the 13 best products of its history By Becky Roberts last updated 31 January 23 Highlights from the Glaswegian hi-fi brand’s five decades, from its brand-defining 1970s turntable to its innovative, modern wireless speaker.
What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month: Panasonic, Sonos, Fyne Audio and more impress during testing By Alastair Stevenson published 27 January 23 What Hi-Fi? reveals the best TV, AV and hi-fi products it has tried and tested this month.
We recently tested 15 DACs – and here are 6 we highly recommend By Becky Roberts published 25 January 23 External DACs can typically play ball with phones, laptops and even hi-fi systems, though some have been designed more for one purpose than the other...
Theory Audio Design: theatre audition and interview By Jez Ford published 24 January 23 After hearing an unusual cinema speaker solution, we talk with its designer to get answers
That Was Then... Rotel RA820BX (1984) By Ketan Bharadia published 20 January 23 How does Rotel's budget 1980s integrated amplifier fare against today's equivalent?
With portable DACs boosting phone audio, is the world still big enough for new Walkmans? By Becky Roberts published 19 January 23 Do music players still have a place, now that portable DACs deliver hi-res on-the-go in less physically independent designs?
Apple's HomePod 2 looks great - but it won't fix smart speakers' biggest problem By Alastair Stevenson published 18 January 23 The Apple HomePod 2 is launching with no serious rivals and that needs to change – here's why.
LG's fantastic C2 OLED TV stars in this simple yet stunning Dolby Atmos AV system By Jonathan Evans published 17 January 23 Take a five-star OLED TV, add a clever Dolby Atmos speaker package and you've got one talented home theatre system.
