“Good sound is good sound, regardless of whether it's hi-fi or home cinema” – how a surprise product reminded me of this simple truth
Whether it’s an all-in-one system, stereo speakers or a Dolby Atmos soundbar, good sound is good sound
Hi-Fi
Clearaudio’s new phono stage is designed to “tuck discreetly alongside any turntable”
Sometimes good things come in small packages
Rotel Michi Prestige X430
The Rotel Michi Prestige X430 is a carefully considered and superbly executed high-end integrated amplifier.
iFi has squeezed a DAC and headphone amplifier into its latest USB-C in-ear monitor cable
Though she be but little, she is fierce
Ruark’s super-cute radio gets even cuter thanks to a swanky new finish to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday
The R1S is now available in a special Terracotta finish
Headphones
I test headphones for a living – and this obscure classical album is my new secret weapon
FiiO's flagship planar headphones use diamond coated drivers to create an "open, spacious soundstage"
Bose's latest duo of open-ear wireless buds are “designed to feel as good as they sound”
These new super cheap wireless earbuds want to dethrone the Award-winning Sony WF-C510
Speakers
Hisense brings the boom with its robust, party-ready line of portable Bluetooth speakers
Yet another boom-based Bluetooth range
Marshall Kilburn III
Marshall’s premium Bluetooth speaker boasts a massive battery life and a tactile, retro design that’s sure to appeal – but can its bold, energetic sound compete with the best?
IKEA’s latest Bluetooth speaker is boxy, budget, and built for the indoors
The Badkruka literally means “bath-coward”, apparently
Official loudspeaker partner Bowers & Wilkins takes you on a tour of Abbey Road
An exclusive look behind the scenes at the world’s most famous recording studio.
TV & Home Cinema
“We have to have an edge, otherwise we’re not going to survive” – this huge home-appliance brand is adding TVs to its portfolio, and a major British hi-fi brand is on board
It’s also looking towards the Korean brands for inspiration
2 Comments
I just ran the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 big UST projector shootout – and I have two words of warning
Progress has been made, but old ghosts haunt the category
There's been a big problem with some Sony TVs – but a fix might finally be here
New software is finally out, and early user reports suggest it fixes the long-running eARC issues
5 Comments
Following a damning report, LG releases a 2000-word statement to deny its smart TVs spy on users
But the creators of the original report have hit back
Streaming & Entertainment
Why the Emmy-winning Widow's Bay is a brilliant test for your TV and sound system (and your nerves)
Apple TV’s latest hit swept the board at the Emmys this week and it’s a winner in technical terms, too
DJ Shadow’s landmark debut album turns 30 this week – here’s what makes Endtroducing a unique test for your hi-fi
Even after three decades there’s still nothing else that sounds quite like it
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on WiiM products
New users of Presto Music can also get a three-month free-trial via the WiiM Home app
Avengers: Endgame Encore is coming to the big screen, but is it worth another trip to the cinema?
We dig into the differences
More from What Hi-Fi?
New iPhones, wireless open-back headphones, a five-star spin on a classic turntable and more
It was quite a week for hi-fi and home cinema fans
The biggest hi-fi and home cinema trends, releases and more still to come in 2026
There are only four more months, but there's still a lot to come
No alarms and no surprises: for AV fans, Radiohead should have been the soundtrack to Apple's iPhone 18 event
I like Radiohead, but as a music and TV fan, I miss the “and one more thing” days of yore…