Hi-Fi

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

By Tom Wiggins published

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

Hi-Fi

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

By Joe Svetlik published

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

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Vinyl
Unitra WSH-805 integrated amplifier

Unitra WSH-805

By Ketan Bharadia published

Meters, toggles and switchable between Class A/B and Class A operation – this Unitra integrated looks to be an enthusiast’s dream.

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Stereo Amplifiers
Speaker hi-fi system in Spotify Listening Lounge

Giant horn speakers, a Bluesound streamer, and Bryston power amps: inside the new Spotify Listening Lounge designed to showcase lossless audio

By Kashfia Kabir published

Spotify's dedicated Listening Lounge in London features a spectacular sound system for "deeper, intentional listening sessions" for artists and fans

Hi-Fi

The best headphone deals I've seen in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

By Daniel Furn published

Step up your sound quality this spring

Hi-Fi

Quad 3

By Kashfia Kabir published

Quad’s retro-inspired stereo amplifier is packed with modern features like HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, but is its sound quality as appealing as its aesthetic?

Stereo Amplifiers
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Headphones

These entertaining wireless earbuds are ideal for running – and right now, they're $50 off

By Grace Dean published

Wireless Earbuds

Save over $100 on these impressive Sennheiser wireless headphones, before it's too late

By Grace Dean published

Wireless Headphones
Philips TAH8000E headphones on a desk with red and blue vinyl albums in the background

These long-lasting wireless headphones are on a tasty discount – but can you do better?

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Headphones
Apple AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones

Apple AirPods Max 2

By Kashfia Kabir published

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Headphones

"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

Wireless Headphones

These Technics wireless earbuds are the experts' choice in Amazon's spring sale

By Grace Dean published

Wireless Earbuds
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Speakers

Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 Bluetooth speaker in a black finish charging a phone

One of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers is getting a much-awaited upgrade

By Harry McKerrell published

The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is here!

Wireless Speakers
Leak Sandwich 100 bookshelf speakers in walnut flanking a Leak source player

Leak expands its Sandwich speaker range with new compact and affordable standmounts

By Harry McKerrell published

Are the Sandwich 100 a tasty snack, or an acquired taste?

Hi-Fi Speakers

The JBL Xtreme 4 is one of our favorite outdoor speakers, and it's just had its price slashed

By Paul Hatton published

The outdoor-focused JBL Xtreme 4 drops under $300 just in time for the warmer weather

Wireless Speakers

If you act fast, these five-star floorstanders can take your entry-level hi-fi setup to the next level

By Alastair Stevenson published

The Dali Oberon 5 speakers are getting a one-way trip to the hi-fi farm, but they’re still fantastic speakers

Speakers
Bang & Olufsen 90 Zenith Edition floorstanding speakers

Bang & Olufsen adds to its super-high-end, super-exclusive series of limited edition speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

But only 10 pairs are available

Hi-Fi Speakers

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

By Becky Roberts published

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

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Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

We built a near-perfect home cinema around our new reference KEF speaker package

By Jonathan Evans published

Native 4K projection and impeccable sound are a match made in home cinema heaven

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TV & Home Cinema

Adventures In AV: 8 mistakes I made when building my dedicated home cinema

By Benny Har-Even published

A cautionary tale featuring short cables, hot amplifiers, IR frustrations and one very regrettable door

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TV & Home Cinema

TCL C7L

By Lewis Empson published

Not yet rated

Our favourite mid-range Mini LED TV is getting a super-powered upgrade

Televisions

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

By Tom Parsons published

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

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Televisions
A red and grey image withe the Philips OLED910 OLED TV on one side, the LG G5 OLED TV on the other, and a 'VS' symbol between them.

Philips OLED910 vs LG G5: which discounted flagship TV should you buy?

By Verity Burns published

These two five-star TVs use the same top-notch OLED tech, but which one comes out on top when we put them head-to-head?

Televisions

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

By Jonathan Evans published

Just three components are all you need

TV & Home Cinema
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Streaming & Entertainment

One of the most technically impressive films is coming to 4K Blu-ray – but there’s a catch

By Robyn Quick published

Pandora awaits

Streaming & Entertainment
NEW YORK - 1976: Robert De Niro performs a scene in Taxi Driver directed by Martin Scorsese in 1976 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)

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

By James Cook published

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

Streaming & Entertainment

These 5 films and TV shows are not just entertaining – they will also challenge your home cinema system

By Robyn Quick published

From gory horror to bold blockbusters

Streaming & Entertainment

Netflix has hiked its prices for the second time in 14 months

By Joe Svetlik published

And it's facing more competition than ever

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TV Streaming Services

HBO Max is now free with Sky – and has just sorted my son's Christmas present

By Joe Svetlik published

There's a welcome surprise for fans of one huge franchise

TV Streaming Services

3 of our favourite Oscar-nominated hits are about to come out on 4K Blu-ray

By Robyn Quick published

Including one swanky steelbook

Streaming & Entertainment
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Rewind: new Bang & Olufsen “super-high-end” speakers, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 reviewed, and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

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

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Pick of the Month: LG’s new OLED TV, a surprisingly awesome projector, a Rotel amp and more earn five stars

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our reviewers had a busy month, with a sea of new hardware flooding our review rooms

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Merlin Tarantula speaker cable

Merlin Tarantula

By Ketan Bharadia published

Merlin’s new Tarantula is an unshowy but carefully designed speaker cable that ticks all the boxes.

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Cables

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

By Alastair Stevenson published

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

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The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi and home cinema products of all time

By Joe Cox last updated

Updated The best What Hi-Fi? products of all time, from turntables to speakers to televisions.

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Rewind: new Rotel Michi hi-fi, a world first for wireless headphones, next-gen OLED TVs and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

This week's most exciting AV news

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