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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
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Marantz Cinema 30
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Updated With style, poise, scale and all of the latest specs, the Cinema 30 is a premium AV receiver to be coveted.

Rotel A8
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Updated Rotel’s entry-level integrated amplifier turns out to be something of a budget gem.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)
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Updated The 10-inch Fire tablet looks like the performance-per-pound champion of the range – but is it?

Bowers & Wilkins 606 & 607 S3 speaker package
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Updated Bowers & Wilkins has already impressed us with the 606 S3 and 607 S3, but how do they sound in a home cinema speaker package?

Dali Oberon 5 5.1 Speaker Package
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Updated A great-looking speaker package with a modern style and a warm sound.

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 HCP
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Updated The latest iteration of Wharfedale’s Diamond range offers a refined and musical 5.1 system.

Wharfedale DX-3 HCP
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Updated Wharfedale has delivered another pint-sized home cinema speaker system to replace the Award-winning DX-2, but is it up to the task?

Ruark Audio R2 Mk4
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Updated Ruark’s gorgeous radio system with streaming features isn't cheap, but its stylish modern-retro design and hugely enjoyable sound win us over.

Ruark Audio R1S
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Updated Ruark’s evolved, feature-packed radio is even classier than before, with a stunningly clear, articulate and precise sound quality that is truly impressive for its size and product type.

Roberts Revival Petite 2
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Updated This tiny portable DAB/FM radio with Bluetooth is a delight to use and listen to.

Arcam CD5
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Updated A talented and enjoyable CD player that will make you want to dust off your old discs and play them, over and over again.

Marantz CD6007
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UPDATED Marantz’s CD6007 CD player marks a small but significant improvement on its Award-winning predecessor.

Cyrus 40 ST
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The 40 series streamer is a next-gen Cyrus product that delivers an exceptional performance, but currently has a few specification gaps.

Cambridge Audio MXN10
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Updated Don’t be fooled by its dinky design and affordable price tag – the superb MXN10 streamer truly means business.

WiiM Pro Plus
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Updated The incredibly affordable WiiM Pro Plus brings music streaming to the masses, without being massive.

Sony VPL-XW5000ES
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UPDATED Sony has finally managed to install laser lighting in its entry level 4K projector, with predictably irresistible results.

Panasonic DP-UB820EB
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UPDATED Panasonic’s 4K Blu-ray player is a great all-rounder that promises plenty on paper – and also delivers.

Shure Aonic 3
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UPDATED Shure’s Aonic 3 wired in-ear headphones produce a stunning performance across the board.

SoundMagic E11C
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UPDATED SoundMagic knows a thing or two about affordable headphones, as these E11Cs demonstrate in entertaining style.

Grado SR325x
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UPDATED Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.

Rode NTH-100
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Updated Why would you want wired headphones? Well, it turns out there are quite a few reasons.

Austrian Audio Hi-X15
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UPDATED The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 are proof you don’t have to spend big money on headphones to unlock premium sound.

Apple HomePod 2
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UPDATED The new HomePod looks very similar to the original, but it sounds even better.
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