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- July 16
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- The KEF XIO dethrones an old Sennheiser favourite as we crown it the best premium Dolby Atmos soundbar you can buy
- I love Bowers & Wilkins’ Pi8 flagship wireless earbuds, but there’s one thing I would change (and it isn’t the noise-cancelling)
- I love the way the KEF XIO sounds, but this one little weakness is a big problem for me
- Loved Andor? This forgotten Star Wars movie on Disney Plus is also a lot of fun
- July 15
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- WiiM waltzes into our expert hi-fi system buying guide with its multi-tasking streaming machine
- I tested KEF’s first-ever soundbar: here are three things I liked and two things I didn’t
- Why this iconic Tom Waits song is a regular in our test rooms – and can unveil the true essence of hi-fi
- Samsung, Elac and Focal: here are the five freshly announced products that we can't wait to test
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- July 11
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- Skip this three-star portable projector Prime Day deal – this Xgimi is better and cheaper
- The Dolby Atmos soundbar I use every day is on sale this Amazon Prime Day – but I can't recommend it while this amazing alternative deal exists
- You’ll need to be quick to get these hi-fi and headphones deals before they disappear
- Quick! It’s your last chance to grab a five-star Sony headphones deal this Prime Day
- July 10
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- Looking to upgrade your budget turntable system? This is the vinyl accessory to get for a sonic boost
- Forget Prime Day deals on no-name wireless headphones – these are the two best pairs for most people
- If you’re planning on buying LG's latest five-star OLED, our editor has some important advice
- Don't overthink it, just buy these three products for a brilliant budget hi-fi system and thank me later
- Sometimes, waiting is great – here's why I'm not buying a new OLED TV this Prime Day
- July 9
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- Forget Sony WH-1000XM6 deals this Prime Day, there's better value in the older XM4 and XM5
- Forget Amazon Prime Day – I've found the best 13 deals from specialist hi-fi retailers instead
- If you want a cheap turntable during Prime Day, just buy this five-star Pro-Ject and thank me later
- Vinyl lover? We've found the best vinyl deals this Amazon Prime Day
- July 8
- July 7
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- TCL TVs, Sennheiser earbuds, JBL speakers and more: our editors pick the 5 best early Prime Day deals
- Marshall's first soundbar, Eversolo streaming amp with CD drive, and high-end Focal wireless headphones are being tested in July
- Top 5 hi-fi deals that I've spotted during Amazon Prime Day
- 14 of the best album openers to test-drive your headphones or hi-fi system
- Dolby Atmos woes, a turntable from a guitar powerhouse, KEF-tuned headphones and more
- July 6
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- July 4
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- Does Samsung need to release a new soundbar every year? I didn't think so, until I listened to the latest version
- Our deals experts have found top savings on Mini LED TVs, wireless headphones, stereo speakers and more
- 28 Years Later is my film of the year – and here's why I think it will make an awesome test disc
- Sony’s latest flagship OLED TV, a ‘proper’ projector, PMC floorstanders and more earn five stars
- We asked you, What Hi-Fi?'s readers, if movies are better streamed or on a disc – and your responses made one thing clear
- 3 reasons why video streaming devices remain relevant TV upgrades – but probably not for long
- Nothing Phone (3): 3 things about Nothing's latest flagship smartphone that I'm excited for
- This hidden gem is more than just a cinema; it has become my film Mecca
- July 3
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- 8 great TV title songs that are too good to skip – and sound great on your AV system
- BenQ's excellent new projector inspired us to build a full home cinema that dazzles with movies and games
- I watched Dune: Part Two in a virtual reality cinema, and it rekindled my love for the silver screen
- How to get the ultimate cinema experience – without breaking the bank
- July 2
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- How to optimise your 4K TV settings for Blu-ray, DVD and TV viewing
- Sony's latest flagship OLED TV out-muscles its rivals in an often overlooked area
- The top-rated movie of 2025 with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes hits home streaming this week
- After hours of measuring, I have come to the conclusion that full-fat Dolby Atmos doesn't work in normal homes
- July 1
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- 7 tracks we've been using in our test rooms over the past month
- Yoto wants to be the YouTube of kids' audio – with one crucial difference
- Behind the scenes in our AV testing facility – here are the reference home cinema products we use every single day
- My local cinema recently closed down – now I really wish I'd visited it more often
- Have soundbars forgotten their true purpose?
- After six months of hell, I can confirm this former home cinema heavyweight does not deserve a 'vinyl revival'
