A Swiss Army knife CD player, Sonos Beam and Ace Ultra reviews, next-gen upgrade for wireless headphones and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts
Hi-Fi
What Hi-Fi? (and my dad) got me into hi-fi, and as it turns 50, I can still remember one review in particular
This micro system had a big impact on my formative years, even though I never got to hear it
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Roberts’ new collection of all-in-one stereo systems brings together the “ritual of physical listening and the convenience of modern technology”
The Revere collection features models with built-in CD players and internet radio
FiiO’s new CD player wants to do it all – with a DAC, pre-amplifier and more
The DP11 seems to be a jack of all trades
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This classic 1969 album by The Velvet Underground is getting a “vinylphyle” upgrade
The new release features Lou Reed’s original “closet mix”
Headphones
Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sonos Ace: which pair of premium wireless headphones is best?
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I lived with the Sonos Ace Ultra – here are 4 key ways the new headphones are better than the original Ace
Wireless headphones are about to get even more advanced with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Sound tech
Speakers
Two different monitors, decades old in design – I compared two legendary BBC speakers to find out if their performance still holds up today
We’ve had current samples of two legendary BBC speakers – the LS3/5A and the LS5/9 – in our test rooms, and have been comparing how they sound.
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REL’s flagship stackable subwoofers offer upgraded technology – but their eye-watering price may be a drawback
Over ten grand for a single subwoofer?
Wharfedale’s Nova series subwoofers aim for “balance, texture and precision”
A more refined approach to bass
Hisense brings the boom with its robust, party-ready line of portable Bluetooth speakers
Yet another boom-based Bluetooth range
TV & Home Cinema
5 reasons why Sony’s Bravia 9 II True RGB TV deserves to be the centrepiece of your 2026 home-entertainment hub
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The Japanese electronics giant has matched the Bravia 9 II’s outstanding image quality with exceptional sound reproduction, world-class industrial design and genuinely useful smarts.
Trouble hearing movie dialogue? These are our three top tips to make voices clearer
Subtitles are not the only answer
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The Sonos Beam Ultra is great, but where are all the good new cheap Dolby Atmos soundbars hiding?
Considering the cost-of-living crisis, the lack of affordable options for home cinema fans is a growing problem
Epson’s new AI-powered projectors offer big, bright pictures that are “ideal for premium media rooms and high-performance entertainment set-ups”
Images up to 500 inches, if you have the space…
Streaming & Entertainment
Qobuz has started tagging AI music – but is anybody listening to it anyway?
Just 0.38 per cent of the platform's streams come from AI-generated tracks
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Apple Music now has its own concert venue at its London Battersea HQ
Events from Apple Music Hall will be recorded in Spatial Audio and streamed on Apple Music
Why the Emmy-winning Widow's Bay is a brilliant test for your TV and sound system (and your nerves)
Apple TV’s latest hit swept the board at the Emmys this week and it’s a winner in technical terms, too
DJ Shadow’s landmark debut album turns 30 this week – here’s what makes Endtroducing a unique test for your hi-fi
Even after three decades there’s still nothing else that sounds quite like it
More from What Hi-Fi?
We’re less than a month away from announcing the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 Best Buy winners!
But there’s still time for you to have your say on two big categories
A five-star integrated amplifier tested, confirmed fix for Sony OLED TVs and dinky treat for vinyl fans – all the latest news explained by our experts
It was quite a busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema…
The four star-studded movies (and one TV show) we have been using to test our home cinema kit this month
From web-slingers to Transformers
