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Beyerdynamic MMX 200 with a futuristic neon background being held by a robotic hand

Beyerdynamic cuts the cord with its first-ever pair of wireless gaming headphones

By Lewis Empson published

Beyerdynamic has announced its first wireless gaming headset with a focus on sound quality and mic performance.

Austrian Audio Composer and Full Score One

Austrian Audio’s new flagship headphones and amplifier could make the perfect desktop hi-fi system

By Ainsley Walker published

Previous models we tested got five-star reviews at a much lower price point, will the new premium pair impress even more?

Kii Seven smart speaker system lifestyle image

Kii Audio's wireless speaker system with hi-res streaming could be a potential KEF-killer

By Harry McKerrell published

The new Kii Seven music system doesn't come cheap, but it certainly offers a lot of streaming smarts.

Hisense U6H

There's a huge discount on this 55-inch Hisense QLED right now

By Ruben Circelli published

Save $60 on a U6H Hisense set and get free access to Apple TV+ and FuboTV.

Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones have had their price slashed

By Ruben Circelli published

Originally these five-star cans went for $400, but now you can save $110 at Woot with this impressive deal.

Apple AirPods 2nd Gen

Apple's AirPods are down to just $99 at Walmart

By Ruben Circelli published

These four-star wireless earbuds are $30 off their original price on top of free shipping, too.

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The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

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Dolby Atmos music

Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

UWB headphones

Will UWB change the world of headphones? Because Bluetooth can't

By Jez Ford published

Bluetooth cannot transmit lossless high-res audio. Ultra-Wideband can. Will it change the world of headphones?

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Stable Diffusion 1.5 via playgroundai.com

AI sound is here – and I urge you to demo it

By Jez Ford last updated

AI art and AI chat are changing the world. AI video is developing - but what about AI sound?

Headphone 3.0

Headphone 3.0? How a computer in your ear could change headphones forever

By Jez Ford last updated

Get your ears ready for CosmOS, an operating system that aims to bring apps to your headphones

Headphones

Hi-Fi

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Best headphone amplifiers 2023: boost your personal listening

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Our pick of the best headphone amplifiers includes both affordable, portable models and premium amps for the home.

Best Buys
What Hi-Fi? test room

Your hi-fi system's sound is being ruined and you don't even know it

By Ketan Bharadia published

Equipment supports aren't headline news, but they are essential if your system is to perform at its best.

Hi-Fi
Kii Seven smart speaker system lifestyle image

Kii Audio's wireless speaker system with hi-res streaming could be a potential KEF-killer

By Harry McKerrell published

The new Kii Seven music system doesn't come cheap, but it certainly offers a lot of streaming smarts.

Hi-Fi
Integrated amplifier: Moon 641

Moon 641 review

By What Hi-Fi? published

Moon's 641 integrated amplifier delivers a performance that puts it among the class-leaders at this level.

Hi-Fi
JBL Flip 6

Which JBL speaker should you buy? Flip 6, Flip 5, Charge 5, Charge 5 Wi-Fi, Xtreme 3

By Joe Svetlik last updated

UPDATED JBL makes some exceptional budget Bluetooth speakers and we're here to help you choose the right speaker for you.

UPDATED
JBL Charge 5

JBL Charge 5 review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated JBL’s Charge has ruled the portable Bluetooth speaker realm for years, so is this fifth iteration a worthy successor?

Updated

Home Cinema

Which Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar should you buy?

Which Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar should you buy in 2023?

By Joe Svetlik published

Sennheiser now has a whole family of Ambeo soundbars. But which is right for you?

Home cinema
Sonos Arc

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2023: budget to premium home cinema sound

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars at a range of prices.

Best Buys
Google

Here's why I really want Google to unveil its Dolby Atmos rival alongside the Pixel 8

By Alastair Stevenson published

All eyes may be on Google’s new Pixel 8 phones and the promise of a new Chromecast, but the AV nerds in our labs care more about its HDR and surround sound plans

Home cinema
Readers' Award logo, What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Have your say! Cast your vote in the What Hi-Fi? Readers' Award 2023

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Awards What's your favourite product of the year? It's your chance to have your say in this year's What Hi-Fi? Awards.

Awards
Projector: Optoma ML1080

Optoma's new laser projectors promise 'cinema-grade colours' in a portable package

By Tom Parsons published

The ML1080 and ML1080ST weigh just 1kg and can run off a USB-C power pack.

Home cinema
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Watch out, Sonos: Bose's Dolby Atmos Ultra Soundbar with AI looks seriously smart

By Becky Roberts published

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is the company's new flagship and successor to the Smart Soundbar 900.

Home cinema

TVs

55-inch TV: Samsung UE55CU8000

Samsung CU8000 (UN55CU8000) review

By John Archer published

Can the 55-inch CU8000 still impress without any of Samsung’s usual Quantum Dot, Mini LED and local dimming features?

TVs
Hisense U6H

There's a huge discount on this 55-inch Hisense QLED right now

By Ruben Circelli published

Save $60 on a U6H Hisense set and get free access to Apple TV+ and FuboTV.

TVs
OLED TV: Sony XR-55A80L

Best OLED TV 2023: the latest and greatest models, rated and ranked

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Our reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they'd personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

Best Buys
Why colour temperature is important

We tested the 5 best OLED TVs of 2023 – and one thing's not quite right

By Alastair Stevenson published

Testing all the latest contenders for this year’s What Hi-Fi? Awards, our OLED TV checks left us with one colourful insight.

TVs
TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED TV

Grab a 50-inch TCL QLED TV for just $270 at Best Buy

By Ruben Circelli published

This 4K QLED HDR smart TV from TCL is down from $400, saving you $130.

TVs
TCL 50RP620K Roku TV

The 50-inch version of the five-star TCL RP620K Roku TV is now just £259 at Currys

By Ainsley Walker published

Thanks to a recent extra discount of £20, this 4K UHD TV is now £140 cheaper than it was at launch in 2021.

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