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Fulldome CultVR

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

AV
Philips carMignon

I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?

By Jez Ford published

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Vinyl
Step inside the world's best home cinema

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system

By Sound+Image published

'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

TV & Home Cinema
The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

TV Streaming Services
Dolby Atmos music

Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

AV
Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

Speakers

HI-FI

Our deal hunters and testers have found the best last-minute Christmas offers on Denon AV receivers, Technics earbuds and more

By Daniel Furn published

Sony, Denon and Røde are also on hand to help you fill up those stockings

Hi-Fi
Sonos Era 300 placed next to the Audio Pro C20 on a desk

Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

Best Buys
Roksan Atessa Streaming Amplifier in black finish on wooden rack

Roksan streaming amplifier drops £600 to its lowest-ever price

By Paul Hatton published

A stylish streamer that now represents great value

Stereo Amplifiers

Vintage vinyl, retro radios and OLED TVs – the 10 products on the What Hi-Fi? team's wishlist this Christmas

By James Cook published

Some inspiration for your Christmas celebration

Vinyl
January 2026 issue of What Hi-Fi? out now

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: brilliant budget TVs, step-up stereo amplifiers, projector group test and more

By Chris Burke published

Start the new year with some banging hi-fi and AV products

Hi-Fi
Clearaudio Compass vs Rega Planar 3 RS Edition banner image

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?

By Harry McKerrell published

Two premium turntables go head-to-head

Turntables

HOME CINEMA

TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) vs Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601: which budget 50-inch TV should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade published

Two budget TVs battle it out, but there’s one clear winner

Televisions
Sony Bravia 5 4K TV

Sony Bravia 5 (K65XR55)

By John Archer published

Is Sony’s Bravia 5 the perfect option for anyone after a talented big-screen TV that won’t break the bank?

Televisions

Upgrade your TV sound for less than £70 with this incredible soundbar deal

By Paul Hatton published

The Hisense HS214 2.1 soundbar is now almost half price at Amazon

Soundbars

LG announces world-first Dolby Atmos Flex Connect soundbar system, and it could be a serious threat to Samsung

By Lewis Empson published

This modular sound system has got our attention

Surround Sound Systems

2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts

By Alastair Stevenson published

Something better may already be here

Televisions

Samsung has revealed one of its most important TVs for 2026 early, and it could be a sign of things to come

By Lewis Empson published

RGB Mini LED is coming to the masses

Televisions

TVS

TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) vs Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601: which budget 50-inch TV should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade published

Two budget TVs battle it out, but there’s one clear winner

Televisions
Sony Bravia 5 4K TV

Sony Bravia 5 (K65XR55)

By John Archer published

Is Sony’s Bravia 5 the perfect option for anyone after a talented big-screen TV that won’t break the bank?

Televisions

2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts

By Alastair Stevenson published

Something better may already be here

Televisions

Samsung has revealed one of its most important TVs for 2026 early, and it could be a sign of things to come

By Lewis Empson published

RGB Mini LED is coming to the masses

Televisions

LG has unveiled a Micro RGB Evo TV for 2026 – but it's not quite what the name suggests

By Alastair Stevenson published

Could this new category of TV be an OLED-killer?

Televisions
The 55-inch Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV photographed on a white table. On the screen is a nature documentary.

The best OLED TV we've tested this year has crashed to its lowest-ever price

By Grace Dean published

Better, brighter, sharper, and now even cheaper

Televisions