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- May 31
- May 30
- May 29
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- Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3: which compact desktop speakers are best for you?
- The Anker soundcore Liberty 5 Pro was officially the world's clearest earbuds for calls
- Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review
- Canvas HiFi launches the “world’s first audiophile soundbar” with high-end specification and a price tag to match
- Watch out, Sony and Bose! Sennheiser could be the sleeping giant of premium wireless headphones
- May 28
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- Yamaha YH-5000SE vs YH-4000: which wired headphones are best for audiophiles?
- Bigger boxes and bad vibrations – why floorstanding speakers can be tricky to build
- FiiO teases a trio of new desktop hi-fi products for Vienna High End show
- Dear Sony, you make the PlayStation 5, but you've missed a crucial gaming feature on the Bravia 9 II
- Why I refuse to ditch wired headphones
- Neat adds a small-but-powerful pair of floorstanders to its popular Classic speaker range
- May 27
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- I’m a home cinema traditionalist, but Sony’s new flagship home theatre system blew me away when I heard it
- I spent an hour testing Sony’s Bravia 9 II True RGB TV, and it’s pretty awesome – but my OLED isn’t going in the bin yet
- Could the Bravia 8 II be Sony’s last OLED TV? I’m beginning to fear it might be
- Sony's 'True RGB' Mini LED TVs have arrived – and the fight is on against Samsung and TCL
- Sony may have solved one of Dolby Atmos soundbars’ biggest problems – and Sonos should take note
- Hands on: Sony Bravia 9 II review
- Sony is killing this controversial TV and soundbar feature – now Samsung and LG need to do the same
- Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound
- Hands on: Sony Bravia 7 II review
- Hi-res streaming hits record stores as Rough Trade and Qobuz announce global partnership
- Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which premium wireless headphones are better?
- Sony 1000X The Collexion vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: which premium headphones should you pick?
- May 26
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- 6 surprising facts about vinyl records you might not know
- These five-star wireless earbuds are ideal for running—and right now, they have dropped to under $100
- The best TV we have tested this year crashes in price to a record-low $2000
- 1976 vs today: veteran audio experts discuss the biggest shifts in music and hi-fi during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
- May 25
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- The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless headphones arrive with new audio chops to battle the Sony XM6
- Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review
- Naim’s five-star amplifier, a Reel-y unexpected revival, new flagship Sony headphones fall short and more
- Steely Dan’s The Royal Scam turns 50 this month – and it's a brilliant test of your hi-fi’s chops
- May 23
- May 22
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- Hi-fi system upgrades: when is the right time to stop?
- Soundcore Space 2 review
- How to watch Canadian Grand Prix 2026: live stream the F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!
- Sony WH-1000XM6 vs 1000X The Collexion: which premium wireless headphones should you pick?
- Our hi-fi and home cinema experts have picked the 9 best Memorial Day deals worth your money
- It's official: Naim and Focal have a new owner
- Can’t afford the Sonos Arc Ultra? This five-star alternative just dropped to $369
- Soundcore's new wireless earbuds officially have the world's clearest calls, according to the Guinness World Records
- May 21
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- Tannoy teases exclusive limited-edition speakers to mark its 100th anniversary
- Moon expands its high-end Compass range with do-it-all music streamer and 450-watt power amp
- Yamaha RX500A vs RX300A: the key differences (and similarities) explained by our experts
- Loewe's new premium LCD TVs save on space – but cost as much as an OLED
- We're waiting on a small but important detail about the TV industry’s new “OLED killer”
- Roku's newest projectors have arrived just in time for the World Cup
- "Sound comes first" – we speak to Sennheiser about German engineering, changing ownership, and 80 years of making music
- Dali's premium all-in-one system promises hi-fi-level performance in any place, and in any position
- May 20
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- “The tiniest difference in a component can significantly change the sound” – hi-fi engineers discuss the subtle art of turntable design
- TCL Q6C (65Q6C-UK) review
- This fantastic vinyl-friendly hi-fi system combines five-star floorstanders with an Award-winning amplifier and music streamer
- Denon and Marantz took me to hi-fi and home cinema heaven with its £200,000 reference system, and it sounded out of this world
- I never thought I’d see Netflix embrace physical media – but things are changing
- Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid
- With our first review in, OLED TV's latest rival is off to a strong start – but is its destiny really in the high-end?
- How to watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa: live stream Europa League Final 2026 from anywhere for free, team news
- May 19
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- Sony's premium wireless headphones are its most expensive to date – and vow to be its best-sounding, too
- Sony 1000X The Collexion review
- Forget vinyl, reel-to-reel tapes are the last word in sound quality – and they’re making a comeback
- "We don't make products because we can. We want to make products because we want to address a certain need from consumers" – JBL on lifestyle trends, target audience and the wish to dominate the headphones market
- Marshall's latest noise-cancelling cans want to keep you rocking for days on end
- Does your soundbar really need a subwoofer?
- May 18
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- Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR review
- Going on holiday? Cut out the commotion with these five-star Bose wireless earbuds – noise-cancelling in-ear headphones now sporting an epic discount at Amazon
- Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE vs NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module): which streaming amplifier is king?
- Jamo invokes the spirit of "hygge" with lifestyle-friendly wireless speakers
- Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more
- May 16
- May 15
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- 9 debut stereo amplifiers from iconic hi-fi brands – legendary amps from Audiolab, Cyrus, McIntosh, NAD, Naim and more
- Cambridge Audio L/R S review
- Wharefdale's Denton 1S is a modern spin on a classic 70s speaker
- Now Showing: these are the 5 movies and shows that have dazzled our home cinema experts this month
- JBL’s brilliant Bar 300MK2 just hit an impressively low $350 price tag
- Fyne Audio steps into the active speaker market with the KEF-rivalling Cubitt 5
- On The Radar: Subwoofers on wheels, a premium CD player, hi-fi firm revival and more
- May 14
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- This new Spotify feature lets you look back at your complete listening history – and it's a data nerd's dream
- Campfire Audio's "most ambitious earphones yet" boast a nine-drive architecture for a "vividly detailed" listening experience
- Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra – how do these Dolby Atmos soundbars compare?
- Hands on: Denon AVR-X2900H review
- Denon springs a surprise by announcing two new AV receivers promising big things in the sound quality department
- May 13
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- LG has asked us to re-test the four-star flagship G6 OLED TV – here's why
- JBL Xtreme 5 review
- How to watch PGA Championship 2026: live stream from anywhere
- We tested four premium Dolby Atmos soundbars: can JBL, LG or Sony defeat Sonos?
- Google announces two major picture and sound-focused updates coming to Android Auto
- I love this console – but I’m not buying one until it gets an OLED screen
- 10 of the best Mogwai tracks to test your hi-fi system
- Sony's new Xperia phone is finally here – and it retains one key AV feature
- May 12
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- We have pricing for the successors to two five-star TVs – and it's good and bad news
- This new Irish horror is a terrifyingly good example of what Dolby Atmos can do
- “He told us outside of the mastering studio, this was the best place he’d watched his movie” – listening to the 29-speaker home theatre system that thrilled an Oscar winner
- The JBL Live 4 earbuds have a better case, new high fidelity drivers and enhanced noise cancellation
- Hisense UR9 (65UR9STUK) review
- May 11
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- Yamaha's two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers borrow one feature from their high-end siblings
- Pixar's latest flick is coming to 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos – and it's a great way to show off your home cinema system
- Exposure's top-end 5510 preamplifier promises a "pitch-black sonic background" and can be customised to suit your hi-fi system
- Forget the vinyl revival, Shanling's latest CD player wants to bring the "Discman" to Gen Z
- Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more
- May 9
- May 8
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- REL's unconventional new subwoofer is a statement piece for your home cinema or hi-fi system
- Sony WH-1000XM6 too pricey? This $149 alternative is a five-star steal
- AirPods with a camera could be here soon – and could change how we use our earbuds
- Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play: which wireless smart speaker is right for you?
- Disney’s Infinity Vision: innovative IMAX-killer or cynical marketing ploy?
- Happy 100th birthday! The top five David Attenborough documentary scenes for delivering home cinema magic
- These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance
- JBL Go 5 review
- May 7
- May 6
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- Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds
- Jamo's Concert series gets an encore with two new ranges from the newly resurrected brand
- A load of five-star OLED TVs we recommend are disappearing – and no one will tell us if they’re coming back
- Garmin – yes, Garmin – has launched a premium home sound system with a neat trick up its sleeve
- In For Review: we’re testing Naim’s flagship amplifier, the first RGB Mini LED TV, slim Dali floorstanders and more this month
- I bought Ikea’s £10 Bluetooth speaker – don’t make the same mistake
- May 5
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- BenQ TK705i review
- Sony's flagship headphones leak again – and they could be worse than the XM6 in one key area
- Three things I liked about the Sony's soundbar and subwoofer combo – and two challenges it faces
- I listened to David Bowie in a 360-degree show, and now I've seen what spatial audio can do
- Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"
- Hands on: Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review
- Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May
- These Bose wireless headphones can be yours for a rare discount price – in every eye-catching color
- “They fully deserve their legendary status” – listening to Wilson Audio’s The WATT/Puppy speakers, a resurrection with a modern twist
- May 4
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- May 1
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- Hisense is leading the charge with its cutting-edge RGB MiniLED TVs
- How to watch Miami Grand Prix 2026: live stream the F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!
- A new era of drive-in movies? These car headlights have a projector built in
- “If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers
- This Los Angeles brand is blurring the line between audio and art – for a price, of course
- iFi refreshes its entry-level Zen Air range with a new phono stage, DAC and Bluetooth receiver
- I tried this Bluetooth cassette player so you don't have to
- “What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business
- Sharp RP-TT100 review
- This premium CD player has caught my eye – is this what my beloved disc collection has been waiting for?
- Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design
- Ask The Reader: what's your favourite prog album for testing hi-fi?
- Our favorite five-star UST projector just got a major price cut
- Pick of the Month: a shining star OLED TV, twin Sony turntable treats, five-star high-end hi-fi speakers and more, tested
