This modular, upgradable Bluetooth speaker is designed to last a lifetime and could be a JBL rival
Fully serviceable and made with recycled materials, the Poca Audio Pine Beat has been built to last.
Hi-Fi
Rega Planar 3 RS Edition
With clever upgrades and a bespoke plinth design, Rega has pushed the performance of the iconic Planar 3 to an impressive degree in this elevated design.
Vinyl has infiltrated my local pub, and even the West Ham fans agree it is a match made in heaven
Turns out crate digging and a pint of IPA pair surprisingly well
“I guess a product becomes truly special when it’s the first thing you switch on when you’re home.” The man behind Sony’s sound picks the product he’s proudest of
One of the most successful AV products released this side of the millennium.
What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?
Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.
Speakers
Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with our 5 expert picks
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
Best smart speakers 2025: top voice-assistant speakers tested by our experts
Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, so our experts have tested the lot to find out which ones are top of the class
Canton Reference 5
Canton’s Reference 5 looks like an impressive proposition with great build and plenty of clever technology, but can it deliver sonically?
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.
TV & Home Cinema
The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus proves sometimes more is less
This proves that mastering the basics is far more valuable than piling on features
LG G5 (OLED65G5)
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?
This pint-sized Harman Kardon soundbar is still available for a steal
The Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 700 is a pint-sized soundbar that packs a punch at a reasonable price, and it's down to just £199.
Samsung launches its 2025 TVs range in the UK, including its latest OLED and 8K flagships
Samsung's 2025 TVs are (finally) available to order now.
Streaming & Entertainment
7 spectacular music biopic movies to test-drive your home cinema
Available to stream or rent from your favourite video catalogues
8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.
13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system
Discover the 13 best Massive Attack tracks to test your hi-fi system, from Blue Lines to Heligoland.
I’ve only seen Sinners once but I know it will be a regular in our TV test room
Ryan Coogler’s horror movie is one to remember.
More from What Hi-Fi?
Rega’s latest amp tested, 3 excellent Dolby Atmos shows, Nagagoka’s new cartridge and more
Our hi-fi reviewers were particularly busy last week
B&W headphones, an affordable hi-fi amp, a stellar Sony TV and more earn five stars
Top end amps, turntables, wireless earbuds, Mini LED TVs and more tried and tested by our team of experts.
Winners of the public vote for Best Sound at the Australian Hi-Fi Show 2025
You voted, we counted: here are the top four rooms voted to have the best sound, for you, at the Sydney Show
Five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones, revisiting Yamaha’s hi-fi history, levitating turntables and more
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