What Hi-Fi? 50th Anniversary

The first-ever speakers from 22 legendary hi-fi brands

By Becky Roberts Published 30 March 26

We look back to where it all began when it comes to speakers for some of the most important brands in hi-fi

Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night

By James Cook Published 30 March 26

Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi and home cinema products of all time

By Joe Cox Last updated 23 March 26

Updated The best What Hi-Fi? products of all time, from turntables to speakers to televisions.

A tale of three speakers: mini monitor legends from Acoustic Energy, BBC and KEF

By Ketan Bharadia Published 20 March 26

Three generational talents compared and contrasted

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best products of the 2020s

By Joe Cox, Joe Svetlik Last updated 19 March 26

The latest instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2020...

1976 changed music forever – and these 10 tracks still sound phenomenal today

By James Cook Published 9 March 26

Like us, these great songs are turning 50 this year

We look back at the very first CD players tested by What Hi-Fi? and the advent of this innovative digital format

By Kashfia Kabir Published 6 March 26

From the early Philips prototype to the eleven inaugural CD players we reviewed in 1983

A look back to 1976 and the first issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine

By Joe Cox Last updated 2 March 26

50 years of five-star reviews, features and more

What Hi‑Fi? turns 50: celebrating five decades of expert reviews, trusted advice and brilliant products

By Joe Cox Published 2 March 26

We’re marking this milestone with a year of celebrations, online and in print, and culminating in a special edition of our annual Awards event