Hi-Fi

DAB radio: Revo SuperConnect Stereo on a windowsill

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

Best Buys
Fiio F12 R2R headphone amplifier front shot

Fiio's versatile desktop DAC is designed to supercharge your headphones and offer a "natural, organic sound"

By Harry McKerrell published

Fiio unveils the K13 R2R

DACs
Ruark MR1 Mk3 active speakers

Heading to uni? Here are 7 affordable audio products every music-loving student should have

By Harry McKerrell published

Be the (audio) king of the campus

Hi-Fi
Sharp RP-TT100 turntable on a wooden counter

This AV brand has made a surprise addition to the growing affordable turntable market

By Harry McKerrell published

This wasn't on our 2025 bingo card

Turntables

What made the original NAD 3020 budget amplifier such a legend?

By Ketan Bharadia published

We talk to engineer Taresh Vadgama, who has spent over 40 years with NAD, and take a deep dive into the legendary budget amplifier's design

Stereo Amplifiers
Fell Audio Fell Amp integrated amplifier

Fell Audio Fell Amp

By Ketan Bharadia published

Fell Audio’s first amplifier is well-equipped, but does it have the sonic talent to worry the class leaders?

Stereo Amplifiers
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Headphones

As a glasses wearer, these nifty wireless clip-on earbuds really appeal – but there's a catch...

By Robyn Quick published

Wireless Earbuds
LG Xboom Buds Plus

LG grows its will.i.am-tuned roster of earbuds with pairs aimed at "casual listeners and discerning audiophiles"

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Earbuds

Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QC Ultra Headphones (1st Gen): what's the difference?

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X wired headphones in black on a chair

Want to get the most from Spotify Lossless? We recommend these 3 pairs of wired headphones for the best sound at various budgets

By Harry McKerrell published

Wired Headphones
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 wireless over-ear headphones

Quick! Save a small fortune on these balanced, detailed Beyerdynamic noise-cancelling headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Headphones
AirPods Pro 3 v AirPods 4 with ANC banner image

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4 with ANC: what are the differences between Apple's noise-cancelling earbuds?

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Earbuds
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Speakers

AE1 40th Anniversary speaker in walnut on a stand next to a cello and green plant

The return of a speaker legend: Acoustic Energy officially unveils the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition

By Andy Madden published

Classic bookshelf speakers are reimagined for their big celebration

Hi-Fi Speakers
Ruark MR1 Mk3 active speakers

Ruark's five-star powered speakers claim a place on our guide to the best desktop speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

The MR1 Mk3 earn their stripes

Hi-Fi Speakers
KEF Q3 Meta vs B&W 606 S3 banner image

KEF Q3 Meta vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: which mid-price standmount speakers are sonically superior?

By Harry McKerrell published

The Award-winning Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 face a fierce challenger in the form of the five-star KEF Q3 Meta. Which is better?

Hi-Fi Speakers

Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with our 5 expert picks

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

Best Buys
Sonos Era 300 placed next to the Audio Pro C20 on a desk

Best wireless speakers 2025: tried and tested by our expert team

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market

Best Buys
Focal Theva No.1 standmount speakers

Focal Theva No.1

By Ketan Bharadia published

Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

Hi-Fi Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

Samsung's stylish Frame TVs have a new rival – here's hoping it performs better than the Hisense one

By Tom Parsons published

Can the TCL NXTVISION succeed where others have failed?

Televisions

Dolby Atmos is getting better – and awesome new home cinema kit is only partly to thank

By Alastair Stevenson published

Superman jetting through Metropolis, Brad Pitt destroying his F1 car, vampires doing an Irish jig – 2025’s filmmakers are getting much more creative with their use of audio

TV & Home Cinema

Small OLED TVs do not perform as well as big ones – and it's not just about brightness

By Tom Parsons published

The lack of consistency across sizes isn't being talked about enough

Televisions

Level up your home cinema with this incredible deal on an Award-winning Marantz AV receiver

By Lewis Empson published

Who wants £500 off a hugely talented AVR?

AV Receivers

Testing Epson’s new projector reminded me how hard it is to make a good coffee table model

By Robyn Quick published

The Epson EF-72 has got a tough balance to strike

Projectors

Epson’s first RGB LED portable projectors land with Sound by Bose and Google TV

By Esat Dedezade published

New Lifestudio range includes models from £650 with a five-year warranty and ambient lighting features

Projectors
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Streaming & Entertainment

Spotify's free tier finally lets you search for specific songs

By Joe Svetlik published

Spotify's free tier just got markedly less awful, with the ability to actually listen to what you want to.

Music Streaming

How to get streaming services for free, from the most generous trials to bundled extras

By Joe Svetlik published

There's an abundance of ways to avoid paying for streaming services, from free trials to mobile contract incentives.

Music Streaming

This classic thriller is 100%-rated on Rotten Tomatoes and a surprisingly good test for any home cinema

By Richard Trenholm published

This classic thriller will test your nerves along with your home cinema

Streaming & Entertainment
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus held in front of a yellow surface. On screen is 'Heat Waves' by Glass Animals on Tidal.

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Best Buys

Spotify Lossless: release date, price and all the official details on the long-awaited higher-quality streams

By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated

Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

Music Streaming
iPhone sandwiched between Dolby Atmos and Lossless logos

What is lossless audio? Is it worth it and do you need it?

By Becky Roberts last updated

It’s very likely you’ll have seen the term ‘lossless audio’ bandied around in the music space in recent years, but is it something you need in your life?

Music Streaming
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The next Amazon Prime Day sale is next month – expect deals on headphones, TVs, hi-fi and more

By Joe Svetlik published

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days returns from 7-8th October, bringing deals on all kinds of AV goodies.

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A long-awaited Spotify upgrade, new Apple AirPods Pro 3 and KEF speakers tested

By Alastair Stevenson published

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our experts

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By setting What Hi-Fi? as a preferred source, you'll get our results first when you search for something.

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Dali, Bluesound and JBL: here are the five latest hi-fi and home cinema announcements that have piqued our interest

By Lewis Empson published

Plus a tiny new iFi DAC and Google's latest premium Android smartphone

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Apple event 2025 live: all the AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17 news direct from our experts

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Keep on top of all the Apple news in real time with our live hub!

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Small Dolby Atmos soundbars, a new Vision for home cinema, Technics turntable and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

Last week was a particularly eventful one for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

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