I've been reviewing for a dozen years, and these are my top 12 Black Friday hi-fi deals for every category

Living room hi-fi system with Black Friday graphic
(Image credit: Bowers & Wilkins)

It's finally Black Friday proper and the new hi-fi deals have poured in. Many retailers fired the starting gun earlier this month and have already given us huge savings across five-star speakers, streamers and wired home headphones – but I've spotted brand new price drops on terrific hi-fi products today so I've updated this hand-picked guide.

I've been reviewing hi-fi and audio products at What Hi-Fi? for over 12 years now, and my recommendations below are only on products that I and our dedicated in-house review team have reviewed ourselves, so you know you're getting a genuine recommendation.

Hi-fi can be an expensive hobby, so some of my curated picks below are still big-ticket prices, but with substantial new savings that make them that bit more affordable. The good news is that a lot of these Black Friday deals are on current What Hi-Fi? Award-winning and five-star kit, so you'll be getting a great product at the end of it.

Below, I've picked my favourite deal I've seen so far in each audio category – they are the ones I would highly recommend (or even buy for myself!) at their knockdown prices, including lowest-ever prices on Arcam, KEF, Bowers & Wilkins and more. If you've been after a new pair of stereo speakers, a CD player or luxurious headphones for a while now, this could be the time to make that final leap – especially with these tempting new savings.

Stereo speakers (bookshelf)

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 was £529 now £449 at Peter Tyson (save £80)What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winnerDeal also available at Richer Sounds and Sevenoaks
New low price!

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 was £529 now £449 at Peter Tyson (save £80)
In our five-star B&W 607 S3 review, we called them "entertaining in spades" and "a delight". They set the bar high for clarity, refinement and detail, but also have plenty in the way of punch and dynamism to entertain. Ideal for a step-up system and for small rooms, these superb mid-price speakers originally launched at £599 and then dipped to £529 for the best part of this year – so this is a great new low price on our favourite standmount speakers.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner

Deal also available at
Richer Sounds and Sevenoaks

Stereo speakers (floorstanders)

Q Acoustics 5040 floorstanders was £999 now £789 at Richer Sounds
2024 What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Q Acoustics 5040 floorstanders was £999 now £789 at Richer Sounds
Class leaders below the £1000 mark, the Q Acoustics 5040 are superb towers that deliver an insightful, expressive and entertaining performance that sets the benchmark at this level. They dropped to £879 in the lead-up to Black Friday but now are even lower with a further £90 off.

Stereo amplifier

Arcam A5 was £749 now £669 at Sevenoaks (save £80)What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner
Best low price!

Arcam A5 was £749 now £669 at Sevenoaks (save £80)
Arcam's most affordable new amp is also its best value. With 50W Class A/B amplification, the A5 integrated is incredibly talented. Analogue and digital connections, MM phono stage and even Bluetooth are on its list of connections, but the sound quality is truly impressive. "This is a superbly rounded performer that simply gets on with the job of playing music without intruding on the experience," we said. Balanced control, agile dynamics, full-bodied presentation round off its talents. Get the lowest price by signing up for Sevenoaks' Rewards club for free. What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner

Deal also available at Richer Sounds

Turntable

Pro-Ject Primary E: was £199 now £195 at Richer Sounds (save £4)
2024 What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Pro-Ject Primary E: was £199 now £195 at Richer Sounds (save £4)
Our favourite budget turntable is a steal at its usual £199 price, but we've spotted a £4 saving. That may not seem like much, but it's worth it: the Primary E is a multiple Award-winner that nails the basics at this price, delivering a detailed, spacious, balanced sound that has ample drive and momentum. There's barely any set-up needed (everything comes factory-fitted) and, while it looks plain, this 'purist' design is a great starter turntable for those getting into vinyl. Besides, the £4 saved here can go into buying more records...

CD player

Arcam CD5 was £699 now £629 at Richer Sounds (save £70)
2024 What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Arcam CD5 was £699 now £629 at Richer Sounds (save £70)
With CDs enjoying newfound popularity, it's a good time to revive your disc collection with a new player. Arcam's CD5 is our mid-price favourite, offering the same kind of fluid, engaging composure as its A5/A15 amplifier siblings. There's drive and attack, agility and impressive detail retrieval (especially with voices), all without ever sounding clinical or soulless. Whether you're spinning hip-hop, heavy metal or classical, the CD5 plays it all "with bags of personality and charm."
It also supports 24-bit/192kHz files through its digital inputs, supports gapless playback and is now £70 off – a worthy deal.

Deal also available at Sevenoaks

Music streamer

WiiM Pro Plus was £219now £169 at Richer Sounds (save £50)What Hi-Fi? Award winner.Deal also available at Sevenoaks and Peter Tyson

WiiM Pro Plus was £219 now £169 at Richer Sounds (save £50)
The WiiM Pro Plus is the best affordable streamer to pass through our listening room in a good while, and certainly one of the finest network players at the £200 and under mark. It's compact, affordable, sounds great and is packed with every popular streaming feature, and while it was a steal at full price, £50 off makes it feel almost too good to be true. What Hi-Fi? Award winner.

Deal also available at
Sevenoaks and Peter Tyson

All-in-one speaker system

KEF LSX II LT was £899 now £749 at Peter Tyson (save £150)What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner Deal also available at Richer Sounds, Sevenoaks, Amazon
New price drop

KEF LSX II LT was £899 now £749 at Peter Tyson (save £150)
This compact all-in-one streaming system took all the ingredients from the brilliant five-star KEF LSX II, dropped some features and connectivity, but kept the same superb sound performance – a smart move. The stylish LSX II LT is a great space-saving, versatile solution for streaming or TV, and this newly crowned What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner has just got its first drop, with this £150 saving across all finishes.

Deal also available at
Richer Sounds, Sevenoaks, Amazon

Microsystem

Denon D-M41DAB was £399 now £299 at Amazon (save £100)What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner
Budget bargain!

Denon D-M41DAB was £399 now £299 at Amazon (save £100)
This five-star micro system remains one of our favourite recommendations, and despite its age, is a very convenient and affordable way to get into the world of hi-fi. DAB radio, CD playback, Bluetooth streaming and a remote control are all included and sound quality remains superb for the money. This deal includes the speakers, and lowest price is on the black finish.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner

DAC & headphone amp

iFi Zen DAC V2 was £169 was £129 at Richer Sounds (save £40)
Five stars

iFi Zen DAC V2 was £169 was £129 at Richer Sounds (save £40)
Looking for an easy way to boost your laptop's audio or upgrade your headphones-based system? This multiple Award-winning desktop DAC and headphone amp is ideal. It's well-featured with USB Type B and RCA inputs along with balanced 4.4mm and 6.3mm headphone port, and works well with a wide variety of wired cans. This £40 saving includes the iSilencer+ noise eliminator for a limited time.

Portable music player

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 was £799 now £599 at Futureshop (save £200)
2024 What Hi-Fi? Award winner

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 was £799 now £599 at Futureshop (save £200)
The splendid SR35 is our favourite portable music player and it’s now available at its lowest-ever price of £599. Effortlessly musical, with expressive dynamics and terrific detail retrieval – alongside an impressive specs sheet – are its top traits, bringing your hi-res music library to life far better than any smartphone could. You can pick a free grey or brown case (worth £69) at Futureshop during checkout, too.

Deal also available at Richer Sounds (with black case)

Wired headphones

Focal Elegia was £799now £329 at Sevenoaks (save £470)
£470 OFF PREMIUM HOME HEADPHONES

Focal Elegia was £799 now £329 at Sevenoaks (save £470)
Some of the best deals we find are on older kit, and these premium Focal Elegia wired headphones are a perfect example. Their original high retail price has been slashed by a massive £470, making these four-star pairs a good deal more attractive. The luxurious, comfortable build and spacious, sophisticated sound with deep bass are ideal for at-home listening.

Price check: £349 @ Amazon

Wireless headphones

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was £599 £399 at Amazon (save £200)
Five stars

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 was £599 now £399 at Amazon (save £200)
These premium Bowers & Wilkins Px8 over-ear wireless headphones are a superb example of flagship cans – beautiful to behold and sublime to listen to. Effective ANC, outstanding clarity and punchy performance make these a fantastic portable pair. It's not often you see such a fine pair of over-ears reduced by such a healthy figure, and at this knockdown price, the Px8 are easily preferable over the AirPods Max.

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Kashfia Kabir
Hi-Fi and Audio Editor

Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand over 10 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records.