How to build the perfect home cinema system
If you’re serious about transforming movie nights, taking the time to properly shape an AV system will pay off in spades.
Hi-Fi
This budget desktop DAC offers as many features and connections as its rivals – but at a much lower price
The Topping DX5 II is big on functionality and small on cost
This popular amplifier feature is super practical on paper but almost pointless in practise
I’m all for digital integration, but it should stop at physical connections
Cambridge Audio takes one of our favourite streaming amps to the next level with its fully featured Evo 150 SE
Cambridge Audio has added to its established line of Evo streaming amps with the special edition Evo 150 SE.
A short history of Yamaha hi-fi
From pianos and organs to wind-up gramophones and then the first 'Hi-Fi Player' in 1954, we trace the Japanese company's path through to today's production of wireless speakers, soundbars and high-end hi-fi
Headphones
I'm tracking our favourite budget wireless earbuds before Prime Day – should you strike now or wait for a better deal?
Sometimes a four-star product is still the perfect fit, and these headphones are a great example why
Speakers
I've heard JLab's new range of Bluetooth speakers – designed to light up your party for less
JLab has unveiled a host of Bluetooth speakers ranging from a dinky, super-cheap unit to a full-blown party companion.
Ruark Audio Sabre-R
Ruark’s Sabre-R are small speakers that deliver an enjoyably fluid, agile and musical performance, with a particular talent for voices and midrange.
Sony's behind the curve when it comes to wireless speakers, and I’m surprised
Where’s the sonic sparkle?
PMC Prophecy 7
PMC’s Prophecy 7 deliver class-leading clarity and a seamless presentation from a room-friendly three-way design.
TV & Home Cinema
Are Dolby Atmos soundbar systems killing affordable home cinema speaker packages?
Convenience often trumps performance for most people, but is that a good thing for home cinema fans?
A reader contacted me to ask why TVs always look rubbish in shops – this is what I told him
Is the in-your-face approach putting off potential buyers?
I need to buy a soundbar this Prime Day – here are the ones I'll be watching
It's time to give my TV a sonic upgrade. But which soundbar will be the best value this Prime Day?
Streaming & Entertainment
This heartstopping war movie with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating is one of the best Dolby Atmos movies of the year
Now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
12 albums from 2000 that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year
From Eminem to Linkin Park, PJ Harvey to A Perfect Circle, these are the best albums from 2000 that are turning 25 this year.
The new James Bond director could be a match made in home cinema heaven
Might this be a test disc in the making?
This is the 4K HDR streaming device that I'm hoping to see on sale for Amazon Prime Day
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max will be the streaming deal to watch this Prime Day
More from What Hi-Fi?
New Cambridge Audio hi-fi, five-star PMC speakers, celebrating a Sonos classic and more
It was another hectic week at What Hi-Fi? Towers
We’ve spotted huge savings on audiophile headphones, five-star Dolby Atmos Sonos soundbars and more
Prime Day is the horizon, but there are already some fantastic AV deals doing the rounds
Apple secretly announced a Dolby Atmos rival at WWDC – and it could bring a new dimension to immersive viewing
Google and Samsung's Eclipsa Audio is also in the firing line
Valuable vinyl, special edition B&W hi-fi speakers, new wireless earbuds and more
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