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August 15
- TCL 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
- 9 affordable ways to upgrade your hi-fi system
- Struggling to choose a Dolby Atmos soundbar? Don’t fall into this cunning trap
- This Award-winning 4K projector delivers a fuss-free cinematic image that you'll love – and it's £150 off right now
- We have reviewed hundreds of stereo amplifiers – for most hi-fi systems, these are the only three you need to consider
- I set up a garden cinema with Xgimi's latest portable projector – it was going so well, before one thing let it down
- TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) review
- Yet another Blu-ray manufacturer bites the dust as Reavon bids farewell
- This KPop Demon Hunters development proves the cinema is king – even in the world of streaming
- Embrace the chaos of this samurai masterpiece with a 96 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing
- These rival floorstanders have impressed us in our test rooms – but for entirely different reasons
- Is the cassette tape a viable hi-fi format in 2025?
August 14
- A new Apple TV 4K could finally be on the way – these are the upgrades I'd like to see
- Where to watch Premier League online in HD and 4K
- Lots of our readers contacted me to ask why I prefer the Sony Bravia 8 II to the LG G5 – this is what I told them
- This hidden hi-fi danger can ruin the sound from your stereo speakers – here’s how to avoid it
- Composure over razzmatazz – why these understated five-star hi-fi speakers are the ones I’m lusting after
- The king is dead, long live the king: this OLED stunner has stormed into our list of the best TVs
- The next-gen Wi-Fi is coming, and it's promising a new feature to improve streaming
- Apple Music is great, but it could be even better if it swiped this one key streaming feature from Spotify
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 review
- 6 things I learned after spending 24 hours with the Eversolo Play CD Edition streaming amplifier
- Cheap wireless earbuds are a great idea, but they still need to improve in one key area
- Natural selection: KEF’s LS50 speakers are now available in calming, nature-inspired colours
- Brace yourself! Here's why the iPhone 17 will probably see the first price rise since the iPhone 12
- At last! Could our five-year wait for the Apple HomePod Mini 2 finally be at an end?
- From the AirPods Max 2 to the Sony WF-1000XM6, these are the wireless headphones we're keen to see in 2025
- This is the only OLED TV to tempt me this year – but I still wouldn’t recommend upgrading yet
August 13
- IFA 2025 is fast approaching – here's what we're hoping to see
- The 10 most valuable vinyl records sold on Discogs last month (July 2025)
- This tiny projector is on a deal – but I'd recommend investing in the more premium model I use every day
- Panasonic Z90B (TV-48Z90B) review
- Save £300 on this impressive Technics streamer and CD player combo
- I'm stunned – the best OLED TV I've ever tested has just dropped in price again
- Bose’s portable Bluetooth speaker teases “crisp, clear audio” and “enough bass to fill any room”
- Sonus Faber launches the ultimate £100k stereo speakers that are ideal for Lamborghini owners
August 12
- PS4 support could finally be coming to an end – but don't worry if you're still using one to play Blu-ray discs
- Forget Taylor Swift's new album – Depeche Mode's new concert film is coming to cinemas and IMAX screens
- Your AirPods could soon translate foreign languages live
- We've crowned a new noise-cancelling champion in our best wireless earbuds guide
- Samsung's new super-premium TV features an all-new panel technology that could dethrone OLED – though it doesn't come cheap
- I’ve listened to almost every pair of premium wireless headphones this year – these are the ones I’m recommending to most people
- One of the What Hi-Fi? team's favourite indie cinemas might be expanding – and we’re all for it
- I've searched high and low and there's a drought of good cheap TV deals
- I spent 10 hours on trains listening to the Sony WH-1000XM6 – and it convinced me to upgrade my beloved XM4 headphones
- Could Apple TV+'s immersive dinosaur experience be the future of cinema?
- Quick! Grab the entry-level Q Acoustics 5010 standmounts for just £359 — save £140!
- I tested two of 2025's most-anticipated small OLED TVs – and I have one big piece of advice for potential buyers
- Pure Audio's portable Bluetooth speaker has an ambient lighting system to jazz up your listening experience
- AV receiver vs AV separates: which is best for the ultimate home cinema experience?
August 11
- This is what the tech world will look like in 2035, according to the experts on Tom's Guide
- Yamaha, LG and Onkyo: the five biggest AV and hi-fi announcements that have caught our attention this month
- Vertere DG-X review
- This Victorian manor house’s hidden 4K, luxury cinema is a masterclass in spatial planning
- Watch the best Batman movie before it leaves Prime Video
- Want to push your hi-fi system to the limit? This heavy metal track is the final boss of testing
- Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: which of these mid-price standmount speakers is top of the pile?
- This plucky upstart promises to go twice as bright as our top recommended portable projector
- Tiny Vinyl: a new cute and eco-friendly way to enjoy your favourite records
- Samsung’s small OLED TV tested, new five-star hi-fi speakers, Yamaha’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system and more
August 9
- This tragic yet gripping film is now on Netflix – but if you have these streaming services, you're getting a better experience
- Yamaha's cutting edge Dolby Atmos soundbar could fix a big issue I've had with past systems – but a key concern remains
August 8
- Cyrus' Award-winning CD player that I use every day has plunged back to its original price – save nearly £500
- This outstanding projector saving is a contender for the best home cinema deal of the year – but it's only available for a limited time
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): how do they compare?
- Noble's wildly expensive IEMs feature a titanium design and a complex multi-driver design
- Campfire Audio's luxury Grand Luna in-ear headphones aim to eclipse their sonic rivals
August 7
- Sonos devices are about to get more expensive
- Good news: there could be a new, improved (and more affordable) Apple TV 4K on the way
- Focal Bathys Mg review
- Xgimi's latest portable projector is discounted for a limited time – don't miss out!
August 6
- Ultra-portable premium projectors are becoming a vogue item – and I'm here for it
- Hands on: Yamaha True X Surround 90A review
- One of our favourite budget wired headphones' price has been slashed by £30 – making them a better bargain than before
- Yamaha has gone back to its very first soundbar for its latest Dolby Atmos system, and I think that's a brilliant idea
- Yamaha's new Dolby Atmos soundbar system promises to take home cinema to new heights (literally)
August 5
- 6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
- BenQ W2720i vs BenQ X3100i: which of these five-star projectors should you buy?
- Samsung S90F (QE48S90F) review
- LG's latest ultra-portable 4K projector is here to challenge Samsung's The Premiere 5
- The cheapest Sonos soundbar is a massive upgrade on your TV's speakers – and it's down to a great price right now
- AVID's high-end Evo Two floorstanders promise better bass and a broader dynamic range
- Sony trademarks '1000X The Collexion' – could special edition XM6 headphones be incoming?
August 4
- I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra with the Ace headphones – here are four things I like, and two things I don't
- NAD’s retro-looking streaming amp, Fell Audio’s affordable hi-fi duo, and a KEF speaker package are in for testing this month
- Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 review
- Save a barnstorming £550 on JBL's handsome, easy-to-use record player – over 50 per cent off!
- An OLED TV shootout, unique five-star amp from Chord, new Onkyo hi-fi and more
August 3
- What on earth is home cinema kit doing in What Hi-Fi? magazine? I travel back to when AV entered the pages
August 2
- TCL TVs were a bit hit and miss last year, but they’re looking consistently strong for 2025
August 1
- What are your top tips for hi-fi newcomers? Tell us your best bits of buying advice
- This future AirPods feature could make them the headphones of choice for vinyl lovers
- I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 7 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?
- Two Dolby Atmos soundbars, awesome wireless earbuds, a specialist hi-fi treat and more earn five-star ratings
- This "captivating" new TV series on Prime Video is a fresh and fun take on the action thriller genre
- TCL C8K / QM8K (65C8K) review
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: superb streaming amplifiers to power up your system
- Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 vs Melomania P100 SE: what are the differences between these wireless headphones?
- Crosley's new turntable system uses external bookshelf speakers, and aims to offer a step up from all-in-one record players
- Cambridge Audio refines its Melomania P100 wireless headphones with "deeper bass" and "enhanced dynamics"
- LG’s C-series OLED TVs are good, but they could be so much better – here’s how