Features

Apple at 50: how Cupertino changed the audio world time and again – and not always for the better

By Tom Wiggins published 1 April 26

Apple shares its 50th birthday with What Hi-Fi?, and the company's influence on how we listen to music is impossible to ignore

Ask The Reader: what's the UK's best independent record shop?

By Joe Svetlik published 1 April 26

Vinyl Week is coming soon, and we want to know your favourite stores to buy from.

Sony and TCL’s 'Bravia Inc' is official – but questions remain for OLED

By Tom Parsons published 31 March 26

New details revealed, and there is some encouraging news for Sony fans – but also cause for concern

"There's no cheating on sound quality" – how Apple's H2 chip aims to usher in improvements to sound and ANC quality

By Kashfia Kabir published 31 March 26

I spoke to Apple's Tim Millet and Eric Treski about the AirPods Max 2, and the challenges of implementing existing in-ear features into an over-ear model

Ask The Reader: we asked, and it turns out you really don’t like the direction TVs are going in

By Alastair Stevenson published 31 March 26

We asked if you care who makes your TV, and ended up opening a big old can of worms

TCL's 98-inch Award-winning Mini LED TV is the basis of this super-simple home cinema

By Jonathan Evans published 30 March 26

Just three components are all you need

The first-ever speakers from 22 legendary hi-fi brands

By Becky Roberts published 30 March 26

We look back to where it all began when it comes to speakers for some of the most important brands in hi-fi

The cheapest Dolby Atmos soundbar system we have tested is a surprising delight – here's why

By Robyn Quick published 30 March 26

2 things we liked, and 2 we didn't

Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night

By James Cook published 30 March 26

Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.

Rewind: Sennheiser headphone uncertainty, new Sony TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 30 March 26

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts