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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 13 June 23

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

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

By Jez Ford published 9 June 23

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

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published 19 May 23

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

Will UWB change the world of headphones? Because Bluetooth can't

By Jez Ford published 8 March 23

Bluetooth cannot transmit lossless high-res audio. Ultra-Wideband can. Will it change the world of headphones?

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Stable Diffusion 1.5 via playgroundai.com

AI sound is here – and I urge you to demo it

By Jez Ford last updated 1 March 23

AI art and AI chat are changing the world. AI video is developing - but what about AI sound?

Headphone 3.0? How a computer in your ear could change headphones forever

By Jez Ford last updated 2 September 22

Get your ears ready for CosmOS, an operating system that aims to bring apps to your headphones

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Standmount speakers: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3

Best speakers 2023: budget to premium stereo speakers

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 30 November 23

Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best speakers on the market right now.

Best Buys

Audio Pro Link 2 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 November 23

Your dumb-but-lovely audio system need be dumb no more…

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Roon: how the music platform works and how to try it for free

By Becky Roberts last updated 30 November 23

The music management and listening service of choice in serious hi-fi circles, but what is Roon and how does it work?

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Best music streamers 2023: upgrade to a wireless system

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 29 November 23

Best Buys Streaming is a brilliantly convenient way of filling your home with high-quality digital music.

Best Buys

Best record players 2023: best turntables for every budget

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 29 November 23

Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player.

Best Buys

D'Agostino Momentum MxV integrated amp on a black background

Dan D'Agostino's high-end modular amp aims to push the boundaries of sonic performance

By Harry McKerrell published 29 November 23

Dan D'Agostino's Momentum MxV integrated amplifier is a high-end beast with the scope to add full streaming and phono modules.

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Samsung Freestyle projector at angle on stand

Samsung The Freestyle review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 30 November 23

Updated Samsung’s imaginative and innovative new projector wants to take over your life – and you might just want to let it.

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5 stars, £400 off – this Sony home cinema system is the movie lover's choice for Cyber Monday

5 stars, £400 off – we've found a great deal on a clever home cinema system from Sony

By Joe Svetlik last updated 29 November 23

Sony's excellent (and very clever) HT-A9 speaker package has a tidy discount – it's a great deal for home cinema fans.

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The best OLED TV deals 2023: top savings on 5-star sets

By Tom Parsons last updated 28 November 23

Deals Great deals on the top-scoring OLED TVs we've tried and tested.

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The best Sonos deals for 2023

By Joe Svetlik last updated 28 November 23

Deals There are always discounts to be found on some of our favourite Sonos speakers and soundbars

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Best projector deals 2023: portable, ultra short-throw, Full HD, 4K

By Lewis Empson last updated 28 November 23

Deals Supersize your home cinema picture and save money on a range of Full HD and 4K models.

Deals

The very best home cinema deals 2023

By Tom Parsons last updated 28 November 23

Deals Hot deals on 4K Blu-ray players, AV receivers, projectors and more.

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Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more

By Ruben Circelli last updated 30 November 23

Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...

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Three men playing games on a wall mounted LG G3 TV

New information on LG’s 2024 C4 and G4 OLED TVs has arrived – and it’s great news for gamers

By Ainsley Walker published 30 November 23

As we anticipate a potential unveiling from LG at CES in January, improved VRR specifications have surfaced.

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LG C4 OLED TV: 5 things we'd like to see from LG's next OLED TV

LG C4 OLED TV: spec rumours and 5 things we'd like to see from LG's next C-series model

By Joe Svetlik last updated 30 November 23

Better sound, MLA and a new design are all part of our wish list for LG's next OLED superstar.

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Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2023? The best models worth considering

By Ruben Circelli last updated 30 November 23

Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

TVs

Move over Dolby Atmos, a new rival from Samsung and Google is coming

By Ainsley Walker published 29 November 23

The new 3D spatial audio tech offers three features designed to supercharge your audio experience

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Forget 8K and 100-inch gimmickry – trust me, just grab a OLED TV while they're hot

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 28 November 23

There are loads of great TV deals out there, but I've seen one particular OLED deal that you probably shouldn't ignore.

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