Forget Bluetooth, SoundMagic's budget wired in-ear headphones promise hi-res audio via USB-C By Harry McKerrell published 17 April 24 The new E80D utilise a single USB-C wired connector, making them seamlessly compatible with the new iPhone 15 and most current Android devices.
SoundMagic’s new headphones aim to beat the award-winning Sony WH-CH720N with a novel trick By Alastair Stevenson published 27 August 24 Another week another contender for the cheap wireless headphone crown takes the stage.
Deal alert! Save 20% on these award-winning, ultra-affordable wired earbuds By Esat Dedezade published 2 September 24 The SoundMagic E11C hits its lowest Amazon price in more than a year. A tempting offer that’s hard to resist.
I listened to Magico's new loudspeakers and only one thing was more mind-blowing than their price: their bass clarity By Harry McKerrell published 8 May 24 Magico's floorstanders boast F1 levels of internal engineering, delivering a sound that certainly doesn't lack for detail. Here are our impressions.
Magico reinvents premium S3 floorstanders with flagship speaker technology that costs millions By Tom Bailey last updated 16 December 22 Magico reckons the new S3 "shatters the boundaries of performance" for a speaker in its class.
Marantz's compact streaming amplifier is a "magical music box" ideal for small spaces By Kashfia Kabir published 29 May 24 Marantz's Model M1 just-add-speakers streaming amplifier boasts HDMI eARC, HEOS streaming and 100W per channel in a stylish, compact design.
Magico's floorstanders boast F1 levels of engineering – but the price will make your eyes water By Harry McKerrell published 15 November 23 Magico's M7 floorstanders draw on the engineering of the flagship M9, but Good Lord are they expensive...
Sharp partners with high-end Devialet to produce a sumo-sonic portable Bluetooth speaker By Harry McKerrell published 4 July 23 Sharp has teamed up with French high-end audio brand Devialet to produce a Bluetooth speaker with plenty of bassy heft.
PMC prodigy1 and 5 speakers aim to take studio-grade sound mainstream By Joe Svetlik published 18 May 23 PMC has poured over 30 years of hi-fi and studio speaker know-how into its new duo, aiming to make them more appealing to a mainstream audience.
Dynamic spatial audio is coming to Android phones for more immersive gaming and movie watching By Becky Roberts published 16 November 22 Watching films and playing games on your phone is about to get a lot more involving...
Sonos Ace wireless headphones finally launch with spatial audio for movies and music By Joe Svetlik published 21 May 24 Sonos' first headphones boast custom drivers, ANC, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and one-tap swap.
Campfire Audio's striking in-ear headphones tease a "spellbinding musical experience" By Harry McKerrell published 5 April 24 Campfire Audio's Fathom wired in-ear headphones are eye-catching, but they come with a price that puts them out of the reach of most.
Ready for an eargasm? These wireless headphones let you feel the music By Joe Svetlik published 17 November 22 These cans claims to combine air conduction and bone conduction tech to deliver sound as a feeling.
JBL's PartyBox speakers keep the party going with AI-optimised sound and dynamic lighting By Harry McKerrell published 8 January 24 The JBL PartyBox Club 120 and PartyBox Stage 320 both offer Auracast connectivity, swappable batteries and dynamic light shows.
The Dark Side Of The Moon's mega-money 50th-anniverary boxset includes new Dolby Atmos mix By Joe Svetlik published 13 February 23 The 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set includes a new Dolby Atmos mix on Blu-ray disc, among other gems.
This high-end music streamer aims to deliver "unparalleled" natural digital sound By Harry McKerrell published 13 September 24 The MBL C41 music streamer supports a range of streaming services and uses 'True Peak' technology to dramatically reduce sonic distortion.
The DSP9 loudspeaker is a bold new look for Meridian By Joe Svetlik published 18 May 23 The second product from Meridian's Extreme Engineering Programme is packed with in-house tech.
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.
I tried spatial audio with head-tracking on Android – and there's good news and bad news By Becky Roberts published 21 November 22 Get set for gaming and movies to be a lot more immersive on the (very) small screen thanks to Dynamic Spatial Audio.
Neat Acoustics' new floorstanders are small speakers with big ambitions By Kashfia Kabir published 1 December 23 Neat Acoustics has added to its line of winningly compact speakers with the new Mystique Classic floorstanders.
JBL's new loudspeaker range is designed to deliver a blockbusting cinematic experience By Harry McKerrell published 18 July 24 JBL's Stage 2 loudspeakers have arrived alongside the new JBL MA AV receiver range for a modern home cinema system.
Linn's new speakers and Selekt streamer promise fun and versatility By Joe Svetlik published 27 September 24 Linn's 119 standmount and 150 floorstander join the new Selekt DSM: Classic Hub digital music player.
Rewind: New Sony headphones, Record Store Day celebrations, a mind-blowing Mini LED TV and more By Alastair Stevenson published 15 April 24 All the biggest hi-fi and home cinema headlines from the past seven days in one handy place
Stratton Acoustics' huge, high-end stereo speakers take inspiration from the giants of old By Joe Svetlik published 31 March 23 Hark back to the days of mammoth speakers with the Stratton Acoustics Elypsis1512.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: unexpected newbies seize the day in the wired headphones category By Harry McKerrell published 23 October 23 With such a variety of models and forms to choose from, this year's best wired winners have truly earned their respective accolades.
Sennheiser on the next “magic moment” for headphones, and beyond its HD 800 S By Becky Roberts published 3 May 23 We sit down with Sennheiser's audiophile product manager, Jermo Koehnke, to talk about the future of headphones.
Stratton Acoustics' exquisite-looking loudspeakers want to give you your sonic fix By Harry McKerrell published 25 March 24 Stratton Acoustics' Element 12 loudspeakers are striking, handsomely priced and come with some big sonic claims.
Apple will reportedly reward artists for making music in spatial audio By Harry McKerrell published 23 January 24 Artists could receive royalties up to 10 per cent higher than the standard rate if they mix tracks using Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
I spoke to Sony's audio experts about how they tune the WF-1000XM5 earbuds' stunning sound By Kashfia Kabir published 15 August 23 A new driver design and unique approach to tuning – Sony's audio experts spill the beans on how they achieved the new XM5's superb sound quality.
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker: your portable party starter By What Hi-Fi? published 15 July 24 With a durable build and heavy bass, the Bose SoundLink Max is ready to kickstart your summer.