It gets a lot of FLAC, but MQA's saving is a good thing for hi-fi
MQA has found a buyer in the shape of the Lenbrook Group, here’s why we think that’s potentially a great thing for hi-fi.
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I tried Apple TV+ for 3 months - now I'm experiencing a serious streaming dilemma
Apple TV Plus’ recent improvements, especially with regard to its catalogue of TV series, have me questioning my streaming choices...
Living room light pollution could be ruining your movie nights – here’s how to fix it
The latest battle in Tom Parsons' ongoing war with light – this time the light that comes from actual home cinema kit.
Denon micro system's two-star beginnings to five-star triumph: What Hi-Fi? magazine, February 1997
The latest Back Issues looks at February 1997, where some familiar names won very different verdicts
I'm super excited for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra – but they must remedy one crucial thing
Bose will need to have taken sound quality much further than it has done in recent years for the QuietComfort Ultra to make their mark.
PMC's superb Prodigy 1 illustrate the danger of perceived value
Comparatively speaking, they wouldn’t last long in a speaker market-wide knockout beauty contest. But does that matter?
The iPhone 15 has USB-C, but is it the hi-res audio upgrade we've all been waiting for?
The iPhone 15's move to USB-C could be a game-changer in portable hi-fi, with an easier path for using DACs and wired headphones.
The iPhone 15 has my attention - but I'm desperate for a low-cost sequel to the HomePod Mini
We're long overdue a second-generation HomePod Mini, which could lead the charge in the budget end of the smart speaker market - but there's still no sign of its launch.
Apple didn't announce a new Apple TV 4K during the iPhone 15 event – but it didn't need to
There's no need for a new model when the current one doesn't have a (serious) rival.
The AirPods Max 2 were a no-show at the iPhone 15 launch – and that's a massive shame
The Apple September Event gave us the new iPhone, mobile AAA gaming and new smartwatches, but no new AirPods Max.
The 27 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system
We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.
CEDIA Awards 2023: What Hi-Fi? reveals this year’s winners
The team of experts at What Hi-Fi? reveal the coolest hi-fi and home cinema products to appear at CEDIA 2023
Here's why the iPhone 15 launch should (but likely won't) feature cheaper AirPods
Apple’s yearly September launch usually features reveals to get the pulse racing. Personally, though, I’m keen for something a little more down-to-earth.
Beats headphones are a shadow of their former selves – but it’s not too late to fix it
The recent Studio Pro over-ears typified Beats’ current position as a brand – confused, compromised and lacking a signature identity.
Dear Hisense, TCL, Sony and Samsung, please stop making 100-inch TVs
100-inch TVs are the new vogue item in the world of home cinema, but given the size of most living rooms, do we really need this many of them?
Teaching your kids the value of hi-fi sound will set them up for life – and it can be done on a budget
Make sure your music-loving student is fully equipped for college with a decent hi-fi set-up
5 essential tips to get the best out of your Sonos Ray soundbar
Sonos's smallest soundbar will sing even sweeter if you follow these simple steps.
