Best soundbars 2024: options for every need, recommended by our experts By Tom Parsons published 24 October 22 Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.
Best music streamers 2024: top network audio players tested by our experts By Kashfia Kabir published 14 October 22 Music streamers are a brilliantly convenient and versatile one-box solution for filling your home with high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.
I heard the future of wireless audio – and it could mean you never miss a flight again By Harry McKerrell published 10 September 24 We've had a few run-ins with Auracast before, but now more than ever I'm starting to feel like it could be a serious step forward in audio sharing tech.
Rewind: new Technics hi-fi, our verdict on the Sony Bravia 8, Dali’s latest speakers and more By Alastair Stevenson published 9 September 24 All the top hi-fi and home cinema announcements from IFA and the wider world in one handy digest.
World’s first tape recorders, colour TV broadcast, MiniDisc and Einstein: 12 highlights from 100 years of IFA By Kashfia Kabir published 6 September 24 As one of the oldest electronics trade shows turns 100, we highlight the top technology moments from IFA Berlin's history.
JLab's new sports earbuds have a marathon 52-hour battery life By Joe Svetlik published 5 September 24 The Epic Sport ANC 3 live up to their name, while JLab has launched two pairs of 'open' earbuds as well.
Iconic New Order and Oasis albums get the Dolby Atmos spatial audio treatment on Apple Music By Esat Dedezade published 5 September 24 Legendary tracks promise to wow your ears with a more immersive listening experience
Bowers & Wilkins brings Dolby Atmos and a taste of Abbey Road Studios to Volvo's new electric SUV By Andy Madden published 5 September 24 The Abbey Road Studios sound mode aims to give users a flavour of the acoustics of the famous recording studio.
Dali Rubikore 2 By What Hi-Fi? published 2 September 24 The solo standmounts in Dali’s all-new Rubikore range fly the flag for both insight and entertainment and reveal the potential of the company’s new-era engineering.
B&W's premium wireless earbuds are ambitious, luxury designs with high-end performance promised By Kashfia Kabir published 21 August 24 B&W's new premium wireless earbuds feature technology derived from successful high-end over-ear models to deliver new heights in performance.
Monitor Audio Gold Series 6G speakers boast new cone technology and designs By Joe Svetlik published 15 August 24 Monitor Audio's six-strong speaker range should have something for everyone.
Blok Stax 2G By What Hi-Fi? published 13 August 24 With clever assembly and minimalist design, this modern hi-fi rack is a good option for your system’s support and will fit into most interiors.
Rewind: Our verdict on Sony’s wireless Dolby Atmos system, Audio-Technica’s affordable turntable and more By Alastair Stevenson published 5 August 24 New affordable hi-fi breaks ground, while Samsung drops a huge hint on its future TV plans.
Audio-Technica's new affordable turntable delivers key upgrades on its popular entry-level deck By Verity Burns published 31 July 24 The AT-LP70xBT delivers a range of upgraded features including a better chassis, new tonearm and improved stylus.
Goldmund's audiophile-focused preamp packs in new tech, but its price will knock you sideways By Harry McKerrell published 30 July 24 Swiss audio brand Goldmund has unveiled its Mimesis Excellence preamp aimed at "audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of sound quality".
Monitor Audio's new speakers bring hi-fi sound to the great outdoors By Joe Svetlik published 23 July 24 The Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G are built for indoor or outdoor use, and promise hi-fi-quality audio.
The best Prime Day hi-fi deals – save on Cambridge Audio, Roksan, Sonos and more By Harry McKerrell published 16 July 24 We've scoured the web for the best Prime Day hi-fi deals so far, be they from Amazon or a cost-cutting rival retailer.
Rewind: Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones unveiled, Monitor Audio's new speakers impress, and more By Alastair Stevenson published 8 July 24 Welcome to our latest hi-fi and home cinema news digest
Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones trounce the Sony XM5 in this key area By Joe Svetlik published 3 July 24 The Cambridge Audio P100 boast an industry-leading battery life, sleek design and same tech as its Award-winning amps.
Rewind: Audiolab’s 9000N streamer tested, hands-on with Marantz’s M1 amplifier, Sony 2024 TVs and more By Andy Madden published 1 July 24 Last week was a busy one at What Hi-Fi? Towers, especially when it came to music streamer news and reviews...
LG C4 vs G4: which 2024 OLED TV should you buy? By Joe Svetlik published 9 January 24 LG's two most high-profile OLED TV models are better than their excellent predecessors – but which is right for you?
Rewind: our final verdict on the Fyne Vintage Five, an ’80s icon returns and fresh developments in the world of vinyl By Alastair Stevenson published 17 June 24 Our team details all the latest developments in the world of hi-fi and home cinema in its latest news digest
Spotify HiFi: release date news, price prediction, quality, and latest rumours By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik published 17 October 22 Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...
Sonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which should you buy? By Joe Svetlik published 24 May 24 Sonos's first wireless headphones look quite a proposition, but how do they compare to the best noise-cancelling pair around?
This portable turntable adds the secret ingredient missing from hi-fi: fun By Kashfia Kabir published 2 June 24 Audio-Technica's Sound Burger portable turntable is a well-designed, fun and accessible entry point into the world of vinyl, and we shouldn't snub it.
Rewind: New OLED TVs, Q Acoustics 3000c first impressions, Lamborghini sound systems and more By Alastair Stevenson published 20 May 24 Last week was a busy one with breaking news from Panasonic, Sonus Faber and more
Separates vs systems: the pros and cons of each path to hi-fi nirvana By Verity Burns published 19 May 24 Systems are no longer simply an entry-level endeavour, while separates also don’t need to cost the earth. So which path is right for you?
I heard a Burmester hi-fi system bring Elvis back to life, and it blew me away By Andy Madden published 13 May 24 Burmester demonstrated its brand-new BX100 speakers in Munich using a special source.
7 of the best hi-fi separates at High End Munich 2024 By Kashfia Kabir published 12 May 24 Super high-end kit, affordable units, retro designs – we pick our favourite hi-fi separates we saw at the High End Munich show 2024.
PMC's 21-speaker Dolby Atmos system is the ultimate argument for spatial audio By Joe Cox published 10 May 24 High End Munich and PMC have delivered a stunning Dolby Atmos system worth €300,000 – and it might just change your mind on music in spatial audio.