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Dali IO-8 wireless over-ear headphones — Dali IO-8 review Great build, premium feel and excellent sound

speakers, amplifier and turntable on a grey background — This terrific, traditional vinyl system celebrates the best of British hi-fi Old-school concept, cutting-edge execution

LG C4 OLED TV 65 inch — Stop! Now is a terrible time to buy a new TV Read this before you buy

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show — Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: dates, tickets and what to expect Curious about what to expect from this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show? Here’s what you need to know

Rewind: next-generation OLED TVs, Onkyo’s return and our verdict on Sony’s new projector Our team reveals all the latest hi-fi and home cinema news you need to know about

Nakamichi Shockwafe soundbar on a table below a TV — I've listened to Nakamichi's new Shockwafe 11.2.6 surround sound system – and it's easily the most bonkers soundbar of CES 2025 Could it send shockwaves through the soundbar world?

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Cyrus 40 ST

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Technics EAH-AZ100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 January 25

With improvements to sound quality, ANC, design and an armful of features, Technics’ capable new flagship wireless earbuds take the fight to the established class-leaders.

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Sony Bravia Projector 9 home cinema projector on wooden dining table

Sony Bravia Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 January 25

With king-sized TVs on the warpath, Sony’s XW8100ES proves there’s plenty of cinematic life in the premium projector world yet.

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LG C5 on a unit with the webOS home page on screen

Hands on: LG C5 OLED TV review

By Lewis Empson published 7 January 25

Not yet rated

We took an early look at the LG C5 at CES 2025, here are our first thoughts.

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Samsung S95F with a city at night on screen

Hands on: Samsung S95F review

By Lewis Empson published 6 January 25

Not yet rated

Samsung's latest QD-OLED flagship makes a dazzling first impression

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Samsung HW-Q990F soundbar mounted on a wall underneath a TV

Hands on: Samsung HW-Q990F review

By Lewis Empson published 6 January 25

Not yet rated

Samsung's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar package has been officially revealed; here's what we think so far.

Home cinema

Cyrus 40 AMP integrated amplifier on wooden hi-fi rack in front of bookcase

Cyrus 40 AMP review

By What Hi-Fi? published 3 January 25

The Cyrus 40 AMP is everything we want in modern Cyrus integrated. It’s well-built, looks smart and sounds great

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LG CineBeam Q ultra portable projector tilted slightly upwards on wooden shelf

LG CineBeam Q (HU710PB) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 January 25

LG proves that ultra-portable projectors can be as serious about picture quality as they are convenience

Home cinema

Cambridge Audio EXA100 integrated amplifier on hi-fi rack in front of books

Cambridge Audio EXA100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 December 24

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

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Sony LinkBuds Speaker wireless speaker held in hand above lawn

Sony LinkBuds Speaker review

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 December 24

The portable LinkBuds Speaker showcases much of that expected Sony quality, but is it enough to make the class leaders quake in their boots?

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The What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winners have been revealed!

By Alastair Stevenson

Samsung HW-Q990F soundbar package on a grey backdrop sitting below a TV

Samsung's 2025 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar lineup includes a convertible model for different positions

By Lewis Empson published 14 January 25

Samsung has announced two new Dolby Atmos soundbars for its 2025 lineup.

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Tempted by a budget Dolby Atmos soundbar? Our favourite five-star Sony is still at its lowest price ever

By Andy Madden published 14 January 25

The HT-S2000 soundbar offers excellent sound quality at a reasonable price, and it's now sitting at its lowest ever price.

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These spectacular B&W wireless earbuds have never been discounted – but we've found a way to get over £50 off!

By Harry McKerrell published 14 January 25

We've discovered a way to get over £50 off the Award-winning B&W Pi8 wireless earbuds over at John Lewis.

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Naim Nait 50 amp on desk with records and speakers in background

Naim fans, you can now save £900 on the special Nait 50 anniversary amplifier

By Becky Roberts published 14 January 25

Naim launched a 50th-anniversary half-width amplifier in 2023, and it's now heavily discounted...

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Apple could launch a new HomePod Mini and Apple TV streaming device later this year

By Esat Dedezade published 13 January 25

Both are expected to feature Apple's own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip technology for smoother, speedier performance

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Sonos boss resigns following disastrous app redesign

By Joe Svetlik published 13 January 25

Eight months after the disastrous app relaunch, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has resigned.

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Fancy a new pair of floorstanders? Q Acoustics’ 5-star 5050 speakers get their first major price drop

By Andy Madden published 13 January 25

Q Acoustics’ talented floorstanders won a Product of the Year Award in 2024 and you can now make a tidy saving.

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Latest Apple rumours suggest an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air is in the works

By Esat Dedezade published 13 January 25

According to one industry analyst, Apple's radical new iPhone could measure just 5.5mm at its thinnest point.

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Turntable: Technics SL-1200GR2 turntable on wooden rack with Vertere Sabre cartridge

Made a New Year vinyl resolution? Grab £300 off this easy-to-use Technics turntable

By Harry McKerrell published 13 January 25

The Technics SL1-200GT2 drops from £1799 to £1499 at Richer Sounds, a deal that's well worth investigating.

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CES 2025 live: all the latest hi-fi and home cinema launches from the world's biggest tech show

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 10 January 25

Our team of audio and TV experts are live at CES 2025 hunting the best products movie and music fans need to know about.

TVs

Wharfedale Evo 4.4 towers flanking a wall-mounted TV

Five-star Wharfedale floorstanders are now £300 off thanks to this spectacular deal

By Harry McKerrell published 10 January 25

The Evo 4.4 towers need space to shine, but their exciting, natural sound will not disappoint. A major discount always helps, too...

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Delta Sync in-flight entertainment home screen

4K QLED displays with HDR are coming to Delta’s in-flight entertainment experience

By Andy Madden published 10 January 25

Delta is giving new planes a major in-flight infotainment upgrade, including new screens and Bluetooth audio for all.

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iPhone 17: release date rumours, price leaks, possible specs and features

By Joe Svetlik last updated 13 January 25

It's early days, but the iPhone rumours never stop. Here's what to expect from the iPhone 17.

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Apple AirPods Max tips: how to pair, reset, charge, maximise battery life and more

By Andy Madden last updated 13 January 25

Now that you're the proud owner of Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...

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The LG G5 TV wall-mounted in a high-end living room

LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: what are the differences between these flagship OLED TVs?

By Esat Dedezade published 10 January 25

Is it worth upgrading from your trusty C4? It's too early to tell, but at a technical level there are some key differences.

TVs

The LG G5 TV, wall-mounted above a wooden stand with the gaming menu on the screen.

LG G5 vs G4: what improvements does the 2025 flagship OLED TV offer?

By Joe Svetlik published 9 January 25

LG's new flagship TV has Four-Stack OLED technology to increase brightness. But what else is new?

TVs

LG G5 TV mounted on a wooden wall with a soundbar underneath

LG G5 vs C5: what's new with these 2025 OLED TVs?

By Joe Svetlik published 8 January 25

LG's 2025 OLED TV range looks like another winner – but would the C5 or G5 suit you more?

TVs

LG C5 with a person wearing a hooded cloak on screen

LG C5 vs LG C4: what’s the difference between these 2025 OLED TVs?

By Esat Dedezade published 8 January 25

Is it worth upgrading from your trusty C4? It's too early to tell, but at a technical level there are some key differences.

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LG 2025 OLED TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons published 6 January 25

A smaller G5, brand-new panel tech and AI in abundance.

TVs

Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus banner image

Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you?

By Harry McKerrell published 20 December 24

Bluesound faces off against WiiM's established Award winner in the battle for entry-level music streamer supremacy.

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A black Sonos Arc Ultra and black Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 on a grey and red background with a white versus sign between them.

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?

By Joe Svetlik, Esat Dedezade last updated 17 December 24

They're both flagships and are brimming with features, but which soundbar is better?

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Latest Features

The new Panasonic Z95B in three screen sizes with a badge reading Adventures in AV

I'm an AV expert, here are the most exciting TVs I saw at CES 2025

By Lewis Empson published 12 January 25

These are the most exciting TVs we saw on the show floor at CES 2025.

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Onkyo Icon A-50 in silver on wooden sideboard

It’s great to have Onkyo back in hi-fi, but I’m getting mixed messaging

By Andy Madden published 11 January 25

Onkyo announced two new audio ranges at CES 2025 – one makes me excited and the other slightly nervous.

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Best of CES 2025: next-generation OLED TVs, 5-star earbuds and a hi-fi surprise

By Alastair Stevenson published 10 January 25

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas brought a wealth of cool new audio home cinema hardware, these are the 8 most exciting.

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CES 2025: three bizarre AV and audio devices we didn't ask for, but got anyway

By Becky Roberts published 10 January 25

Three companies managed to raise my eyebrows this week with weird TV and audio device launches at CES.

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The long-awaited sequel to Netflix's Top 10 comedy hit arrives today

By Luke Edwards published 10 January 25

Heart warming and inspiring all at once.

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A TV with radishes on screen labelled RBG Mini-LED

CES 2025 marked the death of MLA-OLED, but it looks like another panel technology’s days could be numbered

By Lewis Empson published 9 January 25

There are two new display technologies in town

TVs

White Onkyo GX30ARC speakers on a desk either side of a large video monitior

I really hope these three CES 2025 audio launches are the start of a trend

By Alastair Stevenson published 9 January 25

We’ve championed the need for smaller, cheaper, great sounding speakers for some time and it looks like companies may finally be listening.

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Forget the rest, these are the two pairs of wireless headphones I'm most excited about from CES 2025

By Harry McKerrell published 9 January 25

While plenty of wireless earbuds launched at CES 2025, it's pairs from Technics and JBL that have interested me the most.

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Two huge Micro LED TVs launched at CES 2025 – could OLED finally get a proper rival?

By Alastair Stevenson published 9 January 25

Micro LED has long been sold as a rival, or even replacement for OLED, and at CES we saw signs it may happen sooner than expected.

TVs

I'm a TV expert and this is the TV technology I'm most excited about at CES 2025

By Alastair Stevenson published 8 January 25

OLED’s future is bright, but Mini LED is getting some core, more interesting upgrades at the world’s biggest tech show

TVs

This imaginative and heart-warming family movie is 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and now streaming on Netflix

By Luke Edwards published 7 January 25

Something to warm your cockles this midwinter

Home cinema

LG seemingly isn't launching any new soundbars this year, and that's baffling to me

By Tom Parsons published 6 January 25

LG is already behind Samsung, Sony and Sonos, so a year without new models is the last thing it needs

Home cinema

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Best turntable speakers 2025: top-rated speakers for your record player

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 14 January 25

Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

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A pair of pink Beats Fit Pro and black Beats Studio Buds with their charging cases, lying on a yellow surface.

Best Beats headphones 2025: top pairs tested by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated 14 January 25

Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

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Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects

By Becky Roberts last updated 14 January 25

Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...

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Hi-fi rack: Atacama Elite ECO 24 Reference

Best hi-fi and AV racks 2025: budget and premium models tried and tested

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 14 January 25

Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.

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Best 8K TV 2025: we tested the big names and only two are worth considering

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 14 January 25

Best Buys If you want to be really ahead of the curve, you could consider an 8K resolution screen. Here are the best 8K TVs you can buy.

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The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar photographed in front of the Bravia 9 TV

Best Sony soundbars 2025: these are the 5 our reviewers recommend

By Joe Svetlik last updated 14 January 25

best buys Sony makes some of the best soundbars in the business, including immersive Dolby Atmos models – here are our favourites.

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Four pairs of headphones on a teal background

Best headphones 2025 – our expert picks of every type

By Becky Roberts last updated 13 January 25

Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price and preference.

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