This high-end CD player was the only product to earn five stars from our reviewers in November
This Rotel CD player ruled the roost in What Hi-Fi?’s test rooms last month
Hi-Fi
Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"
Also launched is a very expensive pair of IEMs
Musical Fidelity updates its high-end Nu-Vista range with a “phono stage without limitation”
The Vinyl S is directly inspired by the flagship Vinyl 2
Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.
This Technics streaming system still has a Cyber Monday discount, but I can't see past this cheaper, better alternative
Awesome all-in-one audio
Headphones
I can't recommend Bose on Cyber Monday while this Sony headphones deal still exists
This Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones deal has saved my friends and me from a huge Black Friday disappointment
Black Friday headphones deals live: we search for the best prices on reviewed and rated wired and wireless pairs
Speakers
Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.
Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
VAF DC-2S bookshelf speakers
Hand-built and made-to-order at the company's Adelaide facility, these talented standmounts will reward you with a dynamic, engaging listen from the get-go
Piega’s latest premium floorstanders promise a sound that “comes astonishingly close to a live concert”
The Premium 801 feature a new ribbon and horn combined tweeter
TV & Home Cinema
Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival
Can the Award-winning Beam be knocked off its podium?
Why yes, there is a juicy LG G5 deal for Cyber Monday – but I wouldn’t buy it
The G5 is great, but this rival is even greater and doesn't cost much more
Epson EH-LS9000 vs BenQ W4100i: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
Two similarly priced projectors compete to be your home cinema champion
JBL Bar 300MK2
JBL’s Sonos Beam-rivalling Dolby Atmos soundbar may look unassuming, but it packs an impressive punch.
Streaming & Entertainment
HBO Max is coming to the UK next year – here's what it means for Sky customers
The broadcasters' partnership continues – but a lot of uncertainty surrounds the launch of HBO Max
You owe it to yourself to find this gonzo western cult classic
Starring Ed Harris at his most chilling, this angry and funny satire explodes the period movie genre
The best Black Friday streaming service deals: big money off music and video, free trials and more
Stream for less this Black Friday
Your home cinema was made for this chilling conspiracy thriller
The people behind The Godfather and All The President's Men teamed up for one of the boldest conspiracy thrillers of Hollywood's golden era
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“I don’t care” (unless it's an OLED) – our hi-fi and home cinema loving readers’ frank response to Black Friday
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Ignore the noise and get the top deals our head honchos recommend here
