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Sony VPL-VW890ES review Sony produces one of the sharpest, most detailed projector performances we’ve ever seen

Best speakers 2021: budget to premium stereo speakers Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best speakers on the market

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Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X review Do the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X work as well in the home as the studio?

Best surround sound systems 2021 The perfect home cinema solutions

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Best over-ear headphones under $200: wired and wireless Bluetooth You can have an excellent pair of over-ear headphones for under $200 – simply consult our list of recommendations

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Latest Reviews

Cambridge Audio CXA61 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 October 21

Cambridge Audio’s midrange amplifier sounds superb and has a comprehensive feature list – but there's a hefty price rise too.

Disney Plus review

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 21

Updated Disney Plus delivers a whole new world of Disney content presented in a polished, comprehensive service.

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Tidal review

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 21

UPDATED Tidal's facing new competition in the hi-res music streaming arena, so is it still the best service for demanding listeners?

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Over-ear headphones: Austrian Audio Hi-X65

Austrian Audio Hi-X65 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 1 December 21

Can Austrian Audio’s range-topping Hi-X65 maintain the company’s winning run?

Technics EAH-AZ40 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 November 21

Can Technics make a splash in the overcrowded pool of true wireless earbuds?

Standmount speakers: Kudos Audio Cardea Super 10A

Kudos Audio Cardea Super 10A speakers review

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 November 21

Kudos Audio’s Cardea Super 10A standmounters are hugely capable performers with class-leading insight, clarity and cohesion

In-ear wireless headphones: Sennheiser HD 250BT

Sennheiser HD 250BT review

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 November 21

To find Sennheiser dabbling in ultra-affordable wireless headphones feels odd. So is it a poor decision, or can the firm corner the entry-level market with the plucky HD 250BT?

Sony HT-A9 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 November 21

A reimagining of home cinema sound that adapts to your living room instead of imposing upon it.

True wireless earbuds: Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 November 21

Sennheiser's latest true wireless buds are almost the dictionary definition of ‘a mixed bag’.

HiFi Rose RS201E review

By What Hi-Fi? published 18 November 21

More of a media player than simply a music one, the versatile HiFi Rose RS201E is utterly unique

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Latest News

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winners revealed!

By Becky Roberts published 4 October 21

The winners of the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 have now been revealed...

Get $150 off Toshiba's latest TV with hands-free Alexa commands

Save $150 on Toshiba's latest Fire TV with hands-free Alexa commands

By Joe Svetlik published 6 December 21

Like Amazon's Omni TVs, Toshiba's flagship TV is always listening out for voice commands, so you can just speak to control it.

PlayStation said to be plotting Xbox Game Pass rival

Sony reportedly plotting Xbox Game Pass equivalent for PlayStation

By Tom Bailey published 6 December 21

Sony is said to be working on a new version of PS Now that includes access to PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1 and PSP games for a set monthly free. Where do we sign?

Google TV's personalised profiles have been delayed

One of Google's TV's most highly anticipated features has been delayed

By Joe Svetlik published 6 December 21

Google TV profiles were supposed to land last month but are now set to arrive "in the coming months".

Five-star in-ear Bose headphones down to lowest ever price

By Dan Sung published 3 December 21

Deals Pick up Bose's brilliant five-star true wireless earbuds for just £170/$199.

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Magico's Titan 15 subwoofer promises 6500W of earth-shaking bass

By Tom Bailey published 3 December 21

The California-based speaker manufacturer set its craftsmen a task: create the best subwoofer money can buy. Here is the result....

Verizon and B&O launch soundbars with Stream TV platform built-in

Verizon partners with Bang & Olufsen to launch Stream TV Dolby Atmos soundbars

By Joe Svetlik published 3 December 21

Verizon's Stream TV soundbars offer Disney+, Netflix, YouTube and more, plus Bluetooth and Google Assistant voice control.

You can still save 97% on 90 days of Tidal HiFi music streaming

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 December 21

Right now, you can enjoy three months of Tidal's lossless and hi-res music streams for less than the price of an espresso.

Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks point to supercharged cameras, Note-style S22 Ultra

By Joe Svetlik published 2 December 21

Word has it the Galaxy S22 range will feature upgraded 50MP cameras, while the S22 Ultra could resemble the Galaxy Note.

Apple iPhone SE 3 tipped to show up in 2022, Apple predicted to overtake Samsung

By Tom Bailey published 1 December 21

Apple is rumoured to be working on another budget iPhone SE, with talk of a 'Plus' version, too

Audio-Technica unveils colourful and strikingly square affordable earbuds

By Becky Scarrott published 1 December 21

Just in time for the gift-giving season, Audio-Technica has released its stylish, angular ATH-SQ1TW true wireless earphone proposition.

PS5 YouTube app gets surprise update, now supports HDR10

By Tom Bailey published 30 November 21

From today, PlayStation 5 owners can now binge on better quality YouTube videos. Here's how to enable HDR on the PS5 YouTube app...

Samsung OLED TVs, built with LG panels, look ready to join QD-OLEDs next year

By Dan Sung published 30 November 21

Rumours state that Samsung has ordered 2 million OLED TV panels from rival LG for its next TV line-up.

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Latest Advice

Xbox Series X stock update: where to find the new Xbox

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 21

Can you find an Xbox Series X or S this holiday season? This page could be your best chance....

PS5 stock and where to buy: latest PS5 stock news

PS5 stock and where to buy: today's PS5 restock news and PS5 in-store sales

By Tom Bailey published 6 December 21

PS5 restocks are hitting retailers in the UK, US and Australia – but you'll need to act fast. Here's where to find fresh PS5 stock today...

Best RCA TVs: Are they any good? Where are the best RCA TV deals?

By What Hi-Fi? published 3 December 21

RCA TVs offer 4K HDR, big screens, plus Roku smart features – all for very little money. Should you be tempted?

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

By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox published 3 December 21

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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Should you buy an Insignia TV? Are they any good?

By What Hi-Fi? published 3 December 21

Are Insignia TVs any good? We take a closer look at this popular cheap TV brand and dish up the best Insignia TV deals.

Samsung Galaxy S22: release date, price, specs and all of the leaks

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 December 21

All the latest rumours surrounding the launch of one of the most important phones of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S22.

Sonos headphones: rumours, leaks and all of the news

Sonos wireless headphones: release date, rumours, and all of the news

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 December 21

We've gathered all the rumours and leaks surrounding Sonos' first wireless headphones, heading to your head this year

Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods Pro: which Apple earbuds are better?

By Andy Madden published 1 December 21

Advice Are Apple's new noise-cancellers a cut above its standard wireless earbuds? Here's the lowdown on Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods Pro.

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Noise cancelling headphones: Bose QuietComfort 45

Which Bose headphones should you buy: QuietComfort 45, QC 35 II, Earbuds?

By Becky Scarrott published 1 December 21

Got your heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Here's everything you need to know...

Latest Features

Here's why you shouldn't buy a TV this Cyber Monday (and what to buy instead)

By Mary Stone published 29 November 21

Your screen is probably fine, so make sound the priority.

Black Friday movies are what the sales are all about, confessions of a 4K snob

By Dan Sung published 27 November 21

With so many great deals on 4K HDR films, can we please dispense with the dodgy downloads?

Forget 4K Blu-rays: Forza Horizon 5 is the ultimate test for your TV and AV system

By John Archer published 18 November 21

The latest racer for Xbox Series X is a feast for the eyes and ears that pushes your AV system to the max.

No soundbar? Buy a Sony OLED TV with Acoustic Surface Audio+

By What Hi-Fi? published 18 November 21

Why Sony Acoustic Surface Audio+ is the best flatpanel TV sound solution to date.

Best Apple Music Lossless tracks to try now

10 of the best lossless tracks to stream on Apple Music

By Becky Scarrott published 5 November 21

Streaming in 24-bit/48kHz resolution? ALAC it. ALAC it a lot

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2021

By Mary Stone published 4 November 21

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

The 13 best horror movies on Netflix to watch this Halloween

By Becky Roberts published 28 October 21

From bona fide classics to contemporary chillers, here's our educated pick of the best horror movies on Netflix...

The best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound: Dune (2021)

18 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound

By Mary Stone published 26 October 21

We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

End-to-end AV makes Sony a cinematic choice

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 October 21

Sony is the only brand to have a hand in the filmmaking process all the way from the lens to the living room – a decent reason to choose them for you home cinema products.

Apple soundbar: price, release date, features and latest news

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 October 21

Could an Apple soundbar be on the way? We think so. Here's what we know from the rumours so far, and what features we'd like to see...

Behind the scenes at Sonus Faber: homegrown hi-fi at its most artisanal

By Becky Roberts published 8 October 21

We take an inside look at the high-end Italian speaker brand's uniquely domestic production in the Vicenza region.

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

By Joe Cox published 24 September 21

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

Latest Best Buys

Best DACs 2021: USB, portable and desktop DACs

By Andy Madden published 6 December 21

Best Buys The best DACs can really take a hi-fi, desktop or portable system to another level, and we've rounded up our favourites below.

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The best headphones of 2021

By Dan Sung, Joe Svetlik published 6 December 21

Best buys The very best headphones around this year, featuring wired and wireless, and for every price and preference.

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Best music streamers: Cambridge Arcam ST60

Best music streamers 2021: upgrade to a wireless system

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 21

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

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Best home theater speaker systems: Dali Oberon

Best home theater speaker systems 2021

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 December 21

Best Buys For the full home cinema experience, you'll need one of these super surround sound systems in your lounge.

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Best running headphones and wireless earbuds 2021

By Joe Cox published 3 December 21

Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay in place.

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Best Panasonic TVs: OLED, HDR, 4K, small and large

Best Panasonic TVs 2021: OLED, HDR, 4K, budget, premium

By Tom Parsons published 2 December 21

Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

The best TVs on Amazon 2021

By Tom Parsons published 2 December 21

Best Buys The best OLEDs, QLEDs and LCDs available from the world's biggest retailer.

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Best AKG headphones 2021: AKG headphones for every budget

By Tom Bailey published 2 December 21

Best Buys AKG builds some truly outstanding headphones for a wide range of budgets. Here are your best options including wired, wireless and noise-cancelling models.

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Best LG TVs 2021: LCD, OLED, 4K HDR

By Joe Svetlik published 2 December 21

Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

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Best Sony earbuds 2021: Sony in-ear headphones for every budget

By Tom Bailey published 2 December 21

Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

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Best unlocked phones 2021: choose any network, contract or SIM only

Best unlocked phones 2021: choose any network or plan

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 December 21

best buys Want a new phone and the freedom to choose your own network and SIM card? Check out our list of the very best unlocked phones 2021...

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Best Sennheiser headphones: brilliant headphones for every style and budget

By Tom Bailey published 2 December 21

Best Buys Our pick of the best Sennheiser headphones on the market, including earbuds, over-ears, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling cans.

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