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KEF Blade Two Meta review

By Jez Ford published 2 August 22

Meet the smaller of KEF’s latest Blades, the ultimate expression of the company’s single point source concept.

Is Kyron's new Gaia Evolution the most incredible hi-fi system in Australia?

By Jez Ford published 22 July 22

A dozen 12-inch drivers and a large pair of subwoofers are just the start of Kyron's Gaia Evolution system

Don't believe the hype: Bluetooth LE and the LC3 codec won't improve audio quality

By Jez Ford published 20 July 22

Announcements regarding Bluetooth LE and the new LC3 audio codec need to be treated with caution

Epson EH-LS12000B review

By Sound+Image published 19 July 22

Epson combines new laser sources with a new 4K pixel-shifting system for a result which qualifies as a bigscreen bargain.

Stranger Things S4 sounds better thanks to Sennheiser's ever-morphing Ambeo

By Jez Ford published 12 July 22

If you think Sennheiser’s Ambeo is a world-beating soundbar, think again. Now it’s a stereo soundtrack on Netflix’s Series 4 of Stranger Things. Confused? Here’s the back story.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review

By Jez Ford published 1 July 22

Luxurious wireless noise-cancellers get a major revision to bring them back among the market leaders.

Hi-Fi

7 of the best-produced recordings of the 21st century to test your system

By Ruben Circelli published 9 August 22

Feel like you haven't added anything less than 20+ years old to your testing playlist in years? Check out these modern picks...

Apple HomePod 2: price news, release date rumours, features and latest news

By What Hi-Fi? published 8 August 22

Apple has discontinued the HomePod, so is a new HomePod 2 on the way? These are the features we'd like to see from Apple's next Siri-powered smart speaker...

In-car surround sound: Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (BMW iX)

Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (BMW iX) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 8 August 22

Bowers & Wilkins sprinkles brings its audio expertise to BMW’s flagship electric SUV with sensational results.

Pro-Ject launches HMV anniversary turntable featuring its famous dog

By Joe Svetlik published 5 August 22

Project's T1 has been given a makeover for this special edition model marking HMV's 100 years on the high street.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022: last chance to enter!

By Joe Cox published 4 August 22

This year will be the 40th incarnation of the What Hi-Fi? Awards, with more than 100 winners expected to be announced.

8 best study playlists for work, concentration and focus

By Ruben Circelli published 4 August 22

Tune into our pick of the best study playlists when you need to hunker down and get some work done...

Home Cinema

Sony VPL-XW5000ES review

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 August 22

Sony has finally managed to install laser lighting in its entry level 4K projector, with predictably irresistible results.

The best Marvel movie scenes to test your Dolby Atmos soundbar or home cinema

By Mary Stone published 5 August 22

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

Sonos Ray review

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 August 22

UPDATED Can Sonos deliver aspirational home cinema sound on a budget without lowering its high standards?

UPDATED

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022: last chance to enter!

By Joe Cox published 4 August 22

This year will be the 40th incarnation of the What Hi-Fi? Awards, with more than 100 winners expected to be announced.

AV receiver: Arcam AVR5 Home Cinema Amplifier

Best AV receivers 2022: excellent home cinema amplifiers for all budgets

By Mary Stone published 4 August 22

Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, make sure you get the surround set-up your money deserves with our list of the top AVR amplifiers that we've tried and tested.

Best Buys

Dolby Atmos soundbar: Majority Sierra Plus

Best budget soundbars 2022: affordable home cinema sound

By Mary Stone published 3 August 22

Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound. These budget soundbars are easy, effective and affordable ways to give your home cinema a lift.

Best Buys

TVs

LG TVs come with 3 months' free Google Stadia

Select LG TVs now come with 3 months free Google Stadia

By Tom Bailey published 4 August 22

LG and Google Stadia have joined forces to offer LG TV customers three months of free gaming on certain models.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022: last chance to enter!

By Joe Cox published 4 August 22

This year will be the 40th incarnation of the What Hi-Fi? Awards, with more than 100 winners expected to be announced.

Achievement unlocked: Samsung Gaming Hub adds Amazon Luna, completes roster

Amazon Luna joins Google Stadia and Xbox on Samsung's Gaming Hub

By Joe Svetlik published 4 August 22

Samsung Gaming Hub has added Amazon Luna to its roster, giving you access to over 250 games.

Sky Glass update adds Box Office channel, plus YouTube voice controls

By Joe Svetlik published 1 August 22

Sky Glass is getting a big update, with Sky Box Office, voice controls for YouTube, and slicker access to BBC content all included.

Samsung's plan to build cheaper OLEDs with rival LG's panels has hit the rocks

By Mary Stone published 29 July 22

LG has indicated that talks to supply Samsung with OLED panels have now "come to a halt".

Best 55-inch TVs 2022: smart, 4K, HDR and OLED TVs

By Tom Parsons published 27 July 22

best buys These are the best 55-inch TVs around right now, featuring smart, 4K, HDR and OLED 55-inch TVs.

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