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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
Latest articles by What Hi-Fi?

Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night
By James Cook published
Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.
1976 changed music forever – and these 10 tracks still sound phenomenal today
By James Cook published
Like us, these great songs are turning 50 this year

Best hi-fi and AV racks 2026: well-built supports for your products
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.

Apple AirPods Pro 2
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The new AirPods Pro 2 impress with excellent noise-cancelling, seamless iOS use, and a five-star sound performance

Sony WF-C700N
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Sony’s wireless earbuds deliver comfort, noise-cancelling and sensational sound quality for an affordable price.

A true vinyl revival: inside Sharp’s triumphant return to turntables
By What Hi-Fi? published
Sponsored by Sharp
The firm’s first record player in 20 years blends classic functionality with modern convenience.

Final TONALITE: a new kind of listening
By What Hi-Fi? published
Presented by Final
By offering a personalised timbre, Final TONALITE aims to replicate the tonal characteristics of music in its purest form.

One deck, infinite journeys: how the Vertere DG X is your launchpad to audio nirvana
By What Hi-Fi? published
Sponsor Content Created With Vertere
Reference-level performance at an accessible price point

Save up to £200 on Sonos speakers at Currys this Black Friday
By What Hi-Fi? published
Home multi-room made more affordable

Save up to £1800 on selected LG OLED TVs this Black Friday at Currys
By What Hi-Fi? published
And you can get free delivery on all 55-inch and larger TVs

Black Friday Sonos deals are now live – save up to 25% on wireless speakers and soundbars
By What Hi-Fi? published
And our favourite Sonos soundbar gets a brilliant Black Friday discount

Get the award-winners for their lowest prices, guaranteed at Richer Sounds
By What Hi-Fi? published
Test out your new home entertainment in 51 nationwide stores

Enjoy a unique Bowers & Wilkins experience at Abbey Road Studios, courtesy of the official loudspeaker partner
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Sponsored by Bowers & Wilkins
Enter below for your chance to step inside the studios that have played host to some of the biggest musical acts in history.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: power up with premium floorstanding speakers, marvellous Mini-LED TVs and more
By What Hi-Fi? published
Our December issue has it all...

Nagaoka MP-200
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.

Sumiko Rainier
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sumiko’s Rainier MM cartridge proves that musical enjoyment doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Goldring E3
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED A well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music.

Chord Company ClearwayX ARAY Analogue RCA
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated If you’re looking at ways to eke out the best performance from your hi-fi system, this audio interconnect cable offers a significant uplift

Chord Company C-line
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED This Chord interconnect is a no-brainer if you want to give your hi-fi system a lift....

Chord Company RumourX (2022)
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED An improved plating on the banana plugs makes the award-winning Chord Company RumourX an even better buy.

Vertere Phono-1 MkII L
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Vertere Phono-1 MkII L benefits from a range of circuit refinements that lift its performance to new highs

Rega Fono MM Mk5
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated The new casework looks smart, but the unchanged circuitry still sets the sonic standard at this price.

Tidal
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Tidal is facing tough competition in the hi-res music streaming arena, so is it still the best service for discerning listeners?
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