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How to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune

By Dan Sung published 10 July 21

Not ready to buy a new TV? Give your screen and sound a boost without breaking the bank.

How to combine stereo and surround sound in one AV system

By Tom Parsons published 8 July 21

In-depth Connecting a stereo amplifier to an AV receiver for an all-conquering music and movie system isn't as hard as you might expect.

In-depth

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound

By Ketan Bharadia published 7 July 21

Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

Advice

Yamaha 2021 Aventage AVR line-up: everything you need to know

By Mary Stone published 7 July 21

A full rundown of all of the tech highlights and individual models that make up the 2021 Yamaha Aventage line-up.

Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI: which is the best audio connection to use?

By Andy Madden published 6 July 21

You're probably familiar with each audio option, but which should you be using and why? Allow us to explain.

Do AV receivers and soundbars add input lag?

By Tom Parsons published 6 July 21

Do AV receivers and soundbars add input lag? Time to find out.

Should you buy a Hisense TV?

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts, Dan Sung published 5 July 21

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

Dolby Digital vs DTS: what's the difference?

By What Hi-Fi? published 5 July 21

Updated Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X? What's the difference and which is better?

Updated

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 25 June 21

Sony and Bose make some of the best wireless earbuds in the business; so which of these premium pairs should you buy?

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Pro – which are better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 June 21

Sony's latest and greatest true wireless earbuds go head to head with Apple's range-topping in-ear headphones.

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 18 June 21

Versus Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones go head-to-head with their predecessors – but which comes out on top?

Versus

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs WF-1000XM3: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 9 June 21

Sony now has two pairs of outstanding true wireless earbuds, but which model should you buy?

Hi-res music streaming services compared: which should you sign up for?

By Becky Scarrott published 8 June 21

As the battle to dominate hi-res music streaming intensifies, we tell you which platforms offer the most for your money...

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know

By Andy Madden published 4 June 21

In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC protocol fit in?

In-depth

Sonos Arc vs Beam vs Playbar vs Playbase: which is best?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 June 21

Updated Which is the best Sonos soundbar and what are the differences between them? Our guide will explain all.

Updated

Samsung 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons published 4 June 21

MicroLEDs, 'Neo QLEDs', standard QLEDs, LCD models and 8K sets – Samsung's 2021 TV range dissected.

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

By Andy Madden published 3 June 21

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.

Dolby Vision HDR: everything you need to know

By What Hi-Fi? published 25 May 21

Updated Dolby Vision is gaining more traction across TVs, smartphones, service providers and 4K Blu-ray discs - but it's got hot competition from rival HDR formats.

Updated

Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it?

By Becky Roberts published 24 May 21

Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.

Sony 2021 TV line-up: models, sizes, specs, everything you need to know

By Dan Sung published 21 May 21

Read all the details on Sony's full Bravia OLED and LCD TV line-up for 2021.