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
Hi-Fi
This classic 1969 album by The Velvet Underground is getting a “vinylphyle” upgrade
The new release features Lou Reed’s original “closet mix”
3D TV, Sonos and Spotify – former What Hi-Fi? editor recalls a time of huge transition, including the launch of the website and the "pivot to video"
The late ’00s brought streaming, iPads, 3D TVS and more, while What Hi-Fi? added more TVs and home cinema to its mission and went online…
Quiz! We’ve created a beginner-friendly hi-fi wordsearch for audio fans
Hunt down 13 classic brands
Clearaudio’s new phono stage is designed to “tuck discreetly alongside any turntable”
Sometimes good things come in small packages
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Headphones
It's official: Beats’ new flagship wireless headphones are here, and they are pitched as the brand’s best-sounding cans ever
I test headphones for a living – and this obscure classical album is my new secret weapon
Speakers
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
Marshall Kilburn III
Marshall’s premium Bluetooth speaker boasts a massive battery life and a tactile, retro design that’s sure to appeal – but can its bold, energetic sound compete with the best?
TV & Home Cinema
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…
Sonos Beam Ultra vs Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
Does the addition of up-firing drivers justify the new model's higher price?
Sonos Beam Ultra vs Arc Ultra: which five-star soundbar should you buy?
Two Ultra models, but two quite different propositions...
The Sonos Beam Ultra is finally here – these are three things we liked and two we would change
A sublime sonic treat
Streaming & Entertainment
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
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on WiiM products
New users of Presto Music can also get a three-month free-trial via the WiiM Home app
Avengers: Endgame Encore is coming to the big screen, but is it worth another trip to the cinema?
We dig into the differences
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
