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Apple Music Classical on iOS — Apple Music Classical: release date, price, hi-res support, spatial audio and more It's Chopin time

Made in Britain: Castle Windsor Duke (centre), Mission 770 (left), Wharfedale Dovedale — How Castle is bringing UK-made hi-fi back into the spotlight The UK hi-fi brand's new Windsor Duke and Windsor Earl speakers are proudly made in Britain

Read our British Hi-Fi Week 2023 news, reviews and features – a celebration of audio tech past and present Our seven-day salute to the brands and products that have shaped the British hi-fi industry

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Latest Aussie reviews from Sound+Image and Australian Hi-Fi magazines

By Sound+Image, Australian Hi-Fi last updated 19 October 22

Catch up on all the latest reviews from Australian Hi-Fi & Sound+Image magazine.

I've seen the picture quality update coming to Sky Glass, and it's amazing

By Tom Parsons last updated 17 October 22

An upcoming software update transforms picture performance to the extent that it almost looks like a new TV.

Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

I've seen House of the Dragon's darkness problem and it's inexcusable

By John Archer published 17 October 22

Despite being in 4K and HDR, some scenes from House of the Dragon are proving hugely problematic for some TVs.

The one big feature missing from the AirPods Pro 2: hi-res audio playback

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 14 October 22

The AirPods Pro 2 have plenty of improved features throughout, but there's one missing link for hi-res music fans.

4 reasons the new AirPods Pro 2 should be better than the old AirPods Pro

By Ruben Circelli last updated 14 October 22

From improved audio quality to more effective ANC, the AirPods Pro 2 (2022) should be better than the originals.

Time to cancel Disney Plus? Netflix is the best streaming service for October

By Lewis Empson published 6 October 22

With the cost of living crisis hitting us all, its time to prune your streaming service subscriptions down to the best one (or two) for this month.

The CD player turns 40: the good, the bad, and the persistent relevance

By Australian Hi-Fi published 6 October 22

The first consumer compact disc player, the Sony CDP-101, was released in Japan forty years ago, on 1st October 1982.

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13 best Disney Plus movies and TV shows to stream right now

By Becky Roberts last updated 4 October 22

Disney Plus is much more than Marvel, Star Wars and Disney Classics. Here's our pick of the best TV shows, movies and documentaries you can stream right now.

4K Video Downloader is an easy and free YouTube video downloader

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 3 October 22

SPONSORED The easiest way to save your favourite videos, playlists, channels from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and other video sites to enjoy videos anywhere, any time, even when you’re offline.

I tried aptX Lossless Bluetooth – and yes, we can all look forward to it (with caution)

By Becky Roberts last updated 2 October 22

The very first devices to support the only Bluetooth codec capable of transmitting CD-quality audio losslessly are here...

Wireless in-ear headphones: Apple AirPods 3

How the AirPods 3 were made – and how Apple plans to make them even better

By Tom Parsons last updated 16 September 22

We sat down with Gary Geaves, Apple's VP of Acoustics, to talk all things AirPods 3.

8 reasons why a Dolby Atmos soundbar could be your home entertainment purchase of the year

By Becky Roberts published 16 September 22

Soundbars might be second-best to a surround sound package when it comes to delivering Dolby Atmos soundtracks, but that’s not to say they won’t transform your movie nights…

9 test tracks you've probably never heard of (but should try with your hi-fi system)

By Becky Roberts published 15 September 22

Songs of the more left-field variety that the What Hi-Fi? review team uses for testing...

Discover seamless sonic immersion from the new generation of Sony’s award-winning wireless headphones at John Lewis

By What Hi-Fi? published 9 September 22

SPONSERED The Sony WH-1000XM5 are one of the most anticipated wireless headphones launched this year, building on a legacy of industry-leading design and noise-cancelling technology.

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The 22 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system

By Mary Stone last updated 9 September 22

We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

Why iPhone 14 overlooking 120Hz is its biggest disappointment

By Ruben Circelli published 9 September 22

Support for 120Hz refresh rates on iPhone 14 would be a game-changer, and here's why...

The best Marvel movie scenes to test your Dolby Atmos sound system that aren't Thor: Love and Thunder

By Mary Stone published 8 September 22

We have selected some of our favourite Marvel film scenes for testing and showing off your Dolby Atmos sound system.

House of the Dragon still featuring Milly Alcock and Paddy Constantine

How Now almost ruined House of the Dragon for me

By Lewis Empson published 6 September 22

Unless you're willing to pay a small fortune, HBO’s House Of The Dragon is still an annoyingly low-quality affair for UK fans.

Hi End Audio's Rick Stepanov: “I just want to have systems that are based not on profit, but on music reproduction”

By Australian Hi-Fi last updated 6 September 22

Australian Hi-Fi magazine sits down with dealer Hi End Audio, which is out to offer something different in the Sydney hi-fi market...

How to get the best picture from your PS5

I love watching movies, but games are a better value – here's why

By Ruben Circelli last updated 5 September 22

Playing games is so, so much more economical than other forms of entertainment, and you should give it a go...

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