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- July 31
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- I thought this simple upgrade would elevate Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds – I was wrong
- “Active speakers have huge advantages, which allow us to make systems that can outperform a traditional hi-fi system of the same price” – we speak to KEF’s chief technology officer about the LS Luxe
- Sonos will launch a new product in September, hints at AI focus
- Winamp is looking to “challenge the status quo” in new partnership with Deezer
- When is the best time to buy an OLED? I did a deep dive on the price history of the LG C5 – and found the exact time to purchase
- I tested the KEF LS Luxe for two weeks – here’s how to get the most out of the five-star system
- Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered
- Disney+ has removed these premium features from its Premium tier
- Quiz! Can you remember when these pioneering AV products first came out?
- July 30
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- I put Roberts’ new rugged digital radio “for explorers” to the test on an overnight camping trip – here’s how it went
- Small screen, big saving: this five-star Samsung TV is now cheaper at this site than at Amazon
- Hands on: Paradigm Premier 820F v2 review
- A new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini are rumoured to be launching this autumn
- Q Acoustics’ 3040c is a compact, affordable floorstander that promises ultra-low distortion
- Quiz! Can you name the first audio product from these 12 iconic hi-fi brands?
- The KEF LS Luxe speaker system wants to “set a new definition for wireless hi-fi”
- KEF LS Luxe review
- AudioBro's V2 web app adds conversational AI to make troubleshooting and optimising your home hi-fi setup even easier
- July 29
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- Samsung claims that its new Galaxy Z Fold phone is made for video – so I put it to the test
- Quiz! Can you name all the types of hi-fi and AV cables from the photos?
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning stars of future hi-fi, premium noise-cancelling headphones and more
- Samsung S85H (QE55S85H) review
- Deaf home cinema fans deserve more than subtitles – here's why
- The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think
- July 28
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- Join us this Friday for a What Hi-Fi? live Q&A!
- TCL's new flagship soundbar features spatial audio and B&O tuning
- Marantz CD 70 review
- We asked 8 sound engineers for their top studio test tracks – here’s what they picked and why
- Beyerdynamic's new wired headphones promise sonic clarity and enduring comfort at an entry-level price
- July 27
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- Marantz Model 70 review
- This £130-off portable projector deal is perfect for heatwave night screenings
- These are the five best headphones I have heard so far this year – and the one pair that disappointed me
- What will hi-fi look like in 2076? We asked some of the most influential experts in the industry
- The best hi-fi and home cinema products of 2026 so far: our 13 favourite five-star speakers, headphones and TVs
- We just gave this flagship Denon AVR five stars, now its price has dropped by £1300
- Now you can watch Netflix's Stranger Things as if the age of streaming never happened
- Denon's flagship AVR tested, CD overtakes vinyl, why Marantz's latest hi-fi is skipping the US and more
- July 26
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- July 24
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- 5 movies and TV shows we’re watching (and testing home cinema kit with) this month
- “This sequence is an absolute torture test for your subwoofer and amplifier” – AV engineers reveal the ultimate test scenes to benchmark your home cinema
- Denon AVR-X2900H review
- iFi iDSD GR 2: A Legend, Perfected
- Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices”
- Are 8K TVs dead? I asked the industry heavyweights, and the silence was deafening
- July 23
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- LG's Creator Original Picture Mode lets filmmakers tweak your TV's picture – but we have questions
- AWOL Vision Aetherion Max review
- Technics paints it black with The Rolling Stones themed wireless earbuds
- KEF's latest teaser reveals more of its upcoming speakers' curved, "luxury" design
- Qobuz's redesigned mobile app has a new feature that should settle arguments once and for all
- The defining TV formats of the 21st century – 1080p, OLED, 3D, 4K, 8K and beyond – and the first time What Hi-Fi? reviewed them
- Warning! If you’re storing your DVDs and Blu-rays like this, you could be damaging them
- Are we living in a golden age of home cinema? What Hi-Fi? writers, editors and experts weigh in
- July 22
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- Denon AVC-A1H review
- Here's why you might be listening to AI music on your favourite streaming service without realising – and how to stop it
- How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026: live stream for free from anywhere, Day 10 timetable
- Samsung's new flagship foldable is its brightest phone ever – could it be the ultimate movie-watching machine on the go?
- Our reviewers' picks of the best music videos to test your home cinema hardware – from 4K Peter Gabriel remasters to Pomme’s modern classic
- Why do so many people make this rookie mistake with their TV?
- The three best portable systems for picture and sound quality on the move, recommended by our experts
- This £10k Monitor Audio Hyphn speaker upgrade has nothing to do with audio
- Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Headphones leak, teasing improved sound, more features, and a refreshed look
- Why Hollywood's greatest gunfight is also a great test for your home cinema
- From Bond to Hitchcock: 7 non-sports movies with brilliant sports scenes
- July 21
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- Q Acoustics 3050c 5.1 with Q SUB100 review
- Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US – the reasons for this might surprise you
- What is home cinema? Perhaps this is controversial, but I think it’s anything you want it to be
- The McIntosh MX124 AV receiver wants to be the beating heart of your monster home cinema setup
- Does it matter what size soundbar you buy?
- Here's how much your streaming habit actually costs each year
- I took a tour of London’s only cinema museum – and these are my three favourite finds
- Thinking of buying a soundbar? Here’s a better alternative
- How to watch The Hundred 2026: Live stream every match online from anywhere
- July 20
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- Arcam and KEF star in this home cinema system that also stuns in stereo
- Here's why the Marantz Model 70 stereo amplifier isn’t going to be available in the US
- Hisense XR10 review
- Roberts’ latest radio brings solar power and Bluetooth to a retro classic
- Apple Music follows Spotify and Tidal by raising its prices
- Buying a TV from a bricks-and-mortar shop is a great idea – just avoid these 5 mistakes
- Excited for The Odyssey? This divisive Christopher Nolan movie has the perfect test score to get you in the mood
- New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more
- The annual What Hi-Fi? Home Cinema Week is here!
- July 19
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- July 17
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- 15 legendary hi-fi brands that are still going strong today
- I went to a listening session held in total darkness, and I’ll never hear this classic album the same way again
- Spotify’s new AI assistant feature lets you talk to the app for “a more personal way to listen”
- Two things we like about Nebula’s all-in-one 4K projector system – and two that hold it back from true greatness
- July 16
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- What Hi-Fi? is on Substack!
- Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which current five-star wireless headphones is the brand’s best?
- These premium wireless headphones boast Bose noise-cancelling, signal processing and spatial sound – but there's a twist
- Sony 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know about the new Bravia range
- Rewind to the 1970s with this Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon, cassette player boxset
- Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G review
- Loewe's latest high-end OLED TVs feature "individually calibrated" modules
- July 15
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- Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: which is the best entry-level CD player?
- Dali Sonik 5 vs Fyne Audio F501E: which floorstanding speakers are best for you?
- How to watch The Open 2026: live stream for free from anywhere
- Xgimi launches two "book-sized" projectors to challenge our Award-winning Hisense model
- Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro review
- The new Apple tvOS beta is available now – get an early audio upgrade for your Apple TV 4K
- How to watch England vs Argentina online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 semi-final game for free
- The new Sonos app hits its public beta phase – but will it be enough to win back fans?
- Sivga's wired earbuds are designed to sing as sweetly as a bird thanks to their four-driver array
- End of an era as Marantz waves goodbye to two hi-fi classics and unveils new entry-level Model 70 integrated amplifier and CD 70 compact disc player
- July 14
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- Acoustic Energy AE Active review
- KEF teases new luxury speakers with "stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage"
- Netflix's free trial is back, and includes 4K and HDR – but Disney+ could counter with an even better offer
- How to watch France vs Spain online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 semi-final game for free
- July 13
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- Samsung HW-Q990H vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
- Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker review
- My favourite social movie platform might be getting a new owner – and I'm worried about its future
- An exclusive listen to B&W’s Diamond D5 speakers, Dali’s five-star floorstanders, good news for Blu-ray fans and more
- July 12
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- July 10
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- How to watch Spain vs Belgium online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 quarter-final game for free
- Sony Bravia 7 II (K55XR75M2) review
- Sony Bravia 9 II (K65XR95M2) review
- The Majority Mini Shelford portable radio fixes one of our main complaints about its Little sibling
- Final’s new luxury headphones aim to deliver the “impact and energy” of closed back listening, while overcoming issues that “limit the format”
- Sony's latest wired earbuds are billed as the perfect partners for artists and performers
- AudioBro officially launches, promising to improve the sound of your existing hi-fi and home cinema system
- July 9
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- I’ve never felt as tense in the cinema as I did watching this comedy – and it wasn’t just because of Seth Rogen’s performance
- At last, some good news for Blu-ray fans as one manufacturer U-turns on exiting the market – but there's a catch
- How to watch France vs Morocco online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 quarter-final game for free, team news
- Danish hi-fi stalwart Dynaudio is exiting the US market just before its 50th anniversary
- Ruark's celebratory all-in-one hi-fi system houses an extensive streaming suite in an exclusive, luxurious package
- Volumio's ultra hi-res streamer and DAC promises to "preserve the full fidelity of your music system"
- Take advantage of the summer heatwave with Roberts’ new solar-powered radio
- I auditioned a bunch of AirPods Max replacements, but none could match Apple's secret AV weapon
- July 8
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- The perfect outdoor projector doesn’t exist – here are four reasons why
- Still missing your old iPod Nano? Shanling's small, affordable portable music player might be just the ticket
- Dali Sonik 5 review
- Samsung looks set to jump on the clip-on earbuds trend – but it isn't short of competition
- Nothing’s noise-cancelling earbuds are affordable and colourful – and they have a unique feature that could divide opinion
- CEDIA Expo 2026 opens Best of Show Award nominations
- July 7
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- “Never before in our industry has a format come back from the dead quite like vinyl” – turntable engineers discuss all things record-related, including one major flaw that needs addressing
- Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro review
- Marshall's guitar amp-inspired Bluetooth speakers feature upgraded drivers and connections for a “more powerful, room-filling sound"
- Apple has quietly given nearly 50 TV shows the 4K treatment with this huge free upgrade
- The Ferrum Broen network transport promises “uncompromising” digital audio
- We've had an exclusive listen to every pair of new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers – here are our first impressions
- July 6
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- Sony has leaked its new OLED TV, and I’m excited and disappointed in equal measure
- The three upcoming 4K Blu-ray releases I can’t wait to get my hands on
- We’ve got Sony’s next-gen TVs, Denon’s flagship AVR, Roksan’s range-topping amplifiers and exclusive hi-fi in for testing right now
- Gryphon Audio Ethos review
- Focal’s premium floorstanders, a fresh KEF LSX II rival, our experience repairing vintage hi-fi and more
- July 5
- July 3
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- 5 game-changing iPod docks that shaped the modern wireless speaker market
- Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (2026 Porsche Macan Electric) review
- Sony’s Award-winning headphones just got a surprise new feature
- I’ve been wearing Sennheiser’s five-star noise-cancelling headphones for a month, and they changed my listening habits in a way I didn’t expect
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
- Sony’s Dolby Atmos system, Fyne’s first active speakers, a Samsung flagship OLED TV and more, all earn five stars
- July 2
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- Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: serious Dolby Atmos soundbar systems, an OLED vs RGB Mini LED TV tech battle and more
- LG’s 4K TV on wheels boasts a “flexible and enjoyable” viewing experience from any room
- Sonus Faber's high-end Olympica G3 speakers feature flagship technology and promise "exceptional sound and beautiful design"
- Sony announces an all-digital future for PlayStation games, dealing a critical blow to physical media
- Focal's latest high-end floorstanders are "an ode to the art of listening at home”
- July 1
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- Bad news for Tidal users as the music-streaming service reveals an August price hike
- Vertere Phono-1 LX review
- Ask the Reader: what are your favourite movie soundtracks to test your sound system?
- “Hi-fi is like gardening; it’s never really done” – our readers discuss their life-long quest for audio nirvana
