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Technics EAH-AZ80 review Can Technics' new flagship earbuds beat the Bose, Sony and Apple class leaders?

LG G3 OLED vs Samsung S95C QD-OLED: which is the best 2023 TV? The battle of the brightest OLED TVs

Best turntable speakers 2023: top speakers for your record player Standmounters and floorstanders that make your vinyl sing

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Google Pixel 7a review: a compelling budget Android in a crowded market A very compelling budget Android in a crowded market

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The 4 biggest AirPods and Apple TV rumours I want to see confirmed at WWDC 2023 Attention may be on Apple's plans for virtual reality, but we're expecting a few TV and audio treats too

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Streaming system: Bluesound Powernode Edge in white

Bluesound Powernode Edge review

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 May 23

Bluesound’s mini Powernode Edge packs in extensive streaming smarts into a neat, one-box streaming system. Is it good value?

Over-ear headphones: Sennheiser HD 660S2

Sennheiser HD 660S2 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 29 May 23

Sennheiser’s latest audiophile headphones deliver a smooth, sophisticated sound, but can they be considered class leaders?

Samsung S95C (QN65S95C) review

By Tom Parsons published 24 May 23

Samsung’s top-of-the-range QD-OLED TV is one of the most technically capable TVs there’s ever been.

Hands on: Yamaha HA-L7A review

By Kashfia Kabir published 24 May 23

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Yamaha's upcoming HA-L7A headphone amplifier is designed to be the perfect partner for the exceptional high-end YH-5000SE headphones. Here are our first impressions.

Smart speaker: Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 May 23

Amazon’s Echo Dot is up against some stern competition in the smart speaker market, but all evidence shows that it’s up to the task.

Hands on: Dali IO-12 review

By Andy Madden published 19 May 23

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Dali’s high-end wireless ANC headphones bring some homemade tech to the party, but can they deliver sonically?

Cambridge Audio Evo CD front three quarter

Hands on: Cambridge Audio Evo CD review

By Alastair Stevenson published 17 May 23

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Our first impressions of Cambridge Audio’s new bespoke CD player

Pre/power amp: Goldmund Mimesis 37S NextGen/Telos 300

Goldmund Mimesis 37S NextGen/Telos 300 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 May 23

Goldmund Mimesis 37S NextGen/Telos 300 combination shines brightly in terms of sonic precision and clarity, but you’ll need deep pockets.

Yamaha YH-5000SE review

By What Hi-Fi? published 12 May 23

Yamaha’s YH-5000SE have a performance that puts them among the finest headphones ever made.

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Latest News

Yamaha trickles down 2000 Series engineering to two affordable streaming amps (and there's more)

By Becky Roberts

Chord unveils its most affordable stereo power amplifier yet with the new BerTTi

By Harry McKerrell published 1 June 23

Chord’s new compact BerTTi power amplifier replaces the five-star TToby, with more power and higher-end technology thrown into the mix.

This Sonos Beam (Gen 2) deal is too good to miss

By Lewis Empson published 1 June 23

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is an all-time favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar of our's, and you can get it at a great price now.

Amazon Prime Day 2023: everything we know so far about the biggest sale of the summer

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 1 June 23

Amazon Prime Day One of the biggest sale events of the year is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2023.

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Streaming stick: Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max

Don't miss these scorching streaming deals on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Chromecast with Google TV

By Lewis Empson published 31 May 23

Two of the top 4K streaming sticks from Amazon and Google are on sale right now.

Razer's latest gaming true wireless earbuds, the Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed

Razer's latest true wireless earbuds are AirPods Pros for gamers

By Lewis Empson published 31 May 23

Razer has debuted its latest pair of true wireless earbuds with ANC, low latency audio and a wireless charging case.

Audio-Technica's new batch of Sound Burger record players gets official release date, new colours added

By Harry McKerrell published 31 May 23

The re-released Sound Burger is a chip off the old block. Lettuce hope it sounds beefy enough to justify another re-release.

Bowers & Wilkins sound system inside Aston Martin DB12

Aston Martin teams up with Bowers & Wilkins for its flagship DB12 super GT

By Andy Madden published 30 May 23

Bowers & Wilkins is now the official audio partner of Aston Martin and its first system will appear in the new DB12.

The iFi iCan Phantom wants to be the Rolls-Royce of headphone amplifiers

By Harry McKerrell published 26 May 23

The all-new iCan Phantom comes equipped with a dual-level design and a clever card system for managing the voltage input for your electrostatic headphones

Piega's £75k Gen 2 speakers promise to be smaller, stronger and more versatile

By Joe Svetlik published 26 May 23

Piega's MLS 2 Gen2 floorstanders improve on their predecessors in almost every way...

AirPods Pro 2 deal knocks £20 off Apple's five-star wireless earbuds

By Harry McKerrell published 25 May 23

Take advantage of a great offer and you'll save £20 on one of the best wireless in-ears around today.

Sony's upcoming wireless earbuds for PS5 boast one killer sound quality feature

By Lewis Empson published 25 May 23

Sony's new PlayStation Earbuds will reportedly offer lossless audio for PS5 and PC gaming.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Great British hi-fi – speakers, amplifiers, turntables and more

By Chris Burke published 24 May 23

Stunning kit designed, built or based in the UK, only in July's issue of What Hi-Fi?

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Latest Advice

5 crucial mistakes to avoid when setting up your Dolby Atmos soundbar

By Lewis Empson

Apple Music lossless track playing on an iPhone

How to play hi-res music and lossless audio on your iPhone

By Andy Madden last updated 31 May 23

Apple hasn't always made it easy, but with the relevant music software and a DAC, you can play hi-res music on your iPhone.

Apple AirPods Lite: release date rumours, price, design and features predictions and WWDC 2023

By Harry McKerrell last updated 31 May 23

Rumours of cheaper, lighter versions of the ever-popular AirPods continue to circulate, so how would they shape up?

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) vs Apple HomePod Mini

By Harry McKerrell published 26 May 23

Both are five-star propositions, but which should you choose when building your domestic smart-space?

Samsung S95C vs Sony A95L: which will be the best 2023 QD-OLED TV?

By Lewis Empson last updated 25 May 23

Samsung and Sony have new flagship QD-OLED TVs launching this year, but which one will be better?

How to cancel Netflix: all the steps you need to stop your subscription on mobile, TV and desktop

By Joe Svetlik published 25 May 23

Not using Netflix? If you cancel your subscription you could save yourself a small fortune.

Samsung 2023 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Bailey last updated 24 May 23

QD-OLED gets expanded and upgraded, but Mini LED remains a big focus, too, at both 8K and 4K.

Sony Xperia 1 V: release date news, price, features and specs

By Lewis Empson last updated 24 May 23

The Xperia 1 V is launching in late June, here's everything you need to know about Sony's new flagship phone.

Best Amazon Echo tips, tricks and features: get the most out of your Alexa speakers

By Harry McKerrell last updated 22 May 23

Amazon has a wide range of all-knowing Alexa-powered smart speakers, but are you getting the most out of yours?

Google Pixel 8: release date news, price, features and spec leaks

By Lewis Empson published 22 May 23

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Android smartphones later this year.

Latest Features

Back Issues 3 lead image – July 2000 and July 2023 covers

We look back at our July 2000 issue, when DVD was home cinema heaven

By Jonathan Evans published 26 May 23

When DVD was home cinema heaven back in the 2000s, how could we have imagined what was to come?

Head-fi is better than hi-fi – but not nearly as fun

By Becky Roberts published 25 May 23

When it comes to experimentation and the physical experience, there's an outright winner...

The most important component in your hi-fi system isn’t what you think it is

By Ketan Bharadia published 22 May 23

What is the most important component in your hi-fi system? Our technical editor takes a sideways look at system hierarchy...

3D TVs died before they had a chance to get good – I think it’s time for them to come back

By Tom Parsons published 19 May 23

4K and even 8K screens are perfectly suited for 3D that's actually good – but we'll probably never get it.

I love Tidal's high-quality audio, but I'm still going back to Spotify

By Lewis Empson published 19 May 23

While Tidal's high-quality audio and music-first approach is appealing, I'm getting sucked back into Spotify.

This hidden Prime Video feature has transformed my streaming – Netflix and Disney+ need it now

By Joe Svetlik published 19 May 23

There's a quick and easy way to improve the audio on Prime Video, and now I've tried it there's no going back...

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.

Naim's purist approach to the Nait 50 is a breath of fresh air for hi-fi

By Alastair Stevenson published 18 May 23

Naim’s limited edition Nait 50 is a wonderfully purist bit of kit that should remind brands and consumers alike that one box doesn’t need to do everything.

The Pixel 7A looks great, but the Xperia 10 V is the budget movie-focused phone that I'm most excited about

By Lewis Empson published 17 May 23

Google and Sony both launched budget Android phones last week and of course the AV-focused one is my favourite.

Adding AirPods to my AV system has transformed my late-night movie sessions

By Tom Parsons published 12 May 23

You don't have to entirely give up on home cinema just because you have a family.

The 97-inch Beovision Harmony OLED TV looks swish - but an alarm bell’s ringing in my head

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 12 May 23

Bang and Olufsen's latest 97-inch Beovision Harmony TV looks awesome, but it reminded me of an age-old truth I've learned reviewing home cinema.

How McIntosh and Sonus Faber deliver high-end hi-fi on a €10 million super yacht

By Andy Madden published 12 May 23

Two high-end hi-fi brands have joined forces with a luxury yacht maker to design a serious audio offering for its customers.

Latest Best Buys

Best stereo amplifiers 2023: the 17 best integrated amps for all budgets

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 2 June 23

Best Buys Want top-quality audio from your hi-fi? You'd be wise to invest in the best stereo amplifier you can afford...

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Best wireless headphones 2023: Bluetooth headphones for every budget

By Becky Roberts last updated 2 June 23

Best Buys The best Bluetooth headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, great-value package. Here are the very best pairs on the market...

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