Hi-Fi

Hi-fi rack: Atacama Elite ECO 24 Reference

Best hi-fi and AV racks 2026: well-built supports for your products

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

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.

Best buys

Sonos announces a new integrator-friendly streaming amplifier for complex home audio solutions

By Lewis Empson published

Sonos brings its multi-room audio expertise to a new market

Stereo Amplifiers

The king of portable headphone DACs is dead – but what a run it had

By Alastair Stevenson published

The dragon has finally been slain…

DACs

What is a CD transport? How is it different from a CD player?

By Joe Svetlik published

Everything you need to know

CD Players

Pro-Ject's compact box of tricks has all the connections you'll need for modern audio sources

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Pre Box S3 features HDMI, phono stage and Bluetooth aptX HD

Hi-Fi

Best headphone amplifiers 2026: 7 top picks to boost your personal listening

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Best Buys
ALL HI-FI

Headphones

Apple AirPods Max in blue with an iPhone and a WHF Talking Heads roundel

I love spatial audio, but there's one feature I can't get my head around

By Harry McKerrell published

Headphones
SoundMagic E80D wired in-ear headphones

Best wired earbuds 2026: top in-ear models tried and tested by our experts

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys

Best wired headphones 2026: the 5 top pairs tested by our review experts

By Becky Roberts last updated

Best buys

Tribit’s budget noise-cancelling headphones can play music for nearly five days straight!

By James Cook published

Wireless Headphones

Sennheiser's new budget headphones will work easier with your phone thanks to this simple change

By Joe Svetlik published

Headphones
White Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) and AirPods Pro 3 earbuds on a green surface in front of their respective charging cases.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): which noise-cancelling earbuds are better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Wireless Earbuds
ALL HEADPHONES

Speakers

Sonos Era 300 on a stand in a home environment

Best multi-room speakers 2026: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

Best Buys

This speaker is named after the finest champagne – and promises to be even more refined

By Joe Svetlik published

The Revival Audio Atalante Grande Réserve flagship speaker is limited to 300 pairs worldwide.

Hi-Fi Speakers
JBL Authentics 300 wireless speaker

Best Google Assistant speakers 2026: best Google smart speakers tested and rated

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home, all reviewed by our team of experts

Best Buys

JBL has resurrected one of its iconic retro hi-fi speakers to celebrate its 80th

By James Cook published

The L100 is back, again

Hi-Fi Speakers
Ruark R810 MiE all-in-one speaker system top-down view

Ruark's 40th anniversary radiogram is seriously stylish, tantalisingly exclusive and packed with streaming smarts

By Harry McKerrell published

Only 50 of the Ruark R810 MiE will be made

Wireless Speakers

Best computer speakers 2026: the top desktop options for hi-fi fans tested by our experts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

Best Buys
ALL SPEAKERS

Meet The Team

TV & Home Cinema

This combo AVR and speaker package deal scores you cinematic surround sound at a huge discount

By Lewis Empson published

Save almost £750 on this Marantz and Fyne Audio bundle

Surround Sound Systems

Best projectors 2026: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

Best Buys

Are wireless home cinemas finally going mainstream? A check-in on cable-free TV setups

By Daniel Furn published

With the announcement of the LG W6, we look at the current status of wireless TVs and more

TV & Home Cinema
PS5 Slim with detachable disc drive on a white background

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

Gaming

I was too young to be fully immersed in the 3D TV boom – but watching Avatar made me wish the tech hadn't bombed

By Robyn Quick published

Why did the tech flop so badly?

Televisions

Best 50-inch TVs 2026: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

Best Buys
ALL TV & HOME CINEMA

Streaming & Entertainment

You have to watch this hat-wearing whodunnit with a perfect soundtrack

By Richard Trenholm published

This neo-noir, neo-western is near-perfect, and it's also this week's recommendation from our movie expert

Streaming & Entertainment

Best streaming devices 2026: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

Best Buys

Manhattan's new TiVo-powered 4K streamer has a trick up its sleeve for fans of live TV

By Lewis Empson published

Could it rival our favourite streamers from Apple and Amazon?

Streaming Hardware
Rage Against the Machine Evil Empire album cover

Don't Look Back in Anger at these classic 1996 tracks turning 30 this year

By Harry McKerrell published

Life comes at you pretty fast

Music Streaming

Marshall's dinky streaming hub brings wireless multi-room and vinyl support to its rock'n'roll Bluetooth speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

The compact device supports Auracast, Spotify Connect and Tidal

Music Streaming
Spotify SCREENSHOT

Best free music apps 2026: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Best Buys
ALL STREAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

More from What Hi-Fi?

Best speaker stands 2026: budget and premium models tested

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

A decent pair of speaker stands will help minimise vibrations and maximise sound quality.

Speaker Stands
Red and black terminated speaker cable on a white background

Best speaker cables 2026: our 4 expert picks for every budget

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.

Best Buys
Audio cable: Chord Company ClearwayX ARAY Analogue RCA

Best audio cables 2026: our expert picks of quality interconnects

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

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...

Best buys

Big changes for Sony TVs, a hint at affordable OLEDs, new turntables and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

It was a very busy week for hi-fi and home cinema fans…

AV

Our thoughts on LG’s new OLEDs, Marantz’s latest home cinema amps, retro NAD hi-fi and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

Another week, another sea of hi-fi and home cinema news to wade through…

AV
Australian Hi-Fi Show

Australian Hi-Fi Show Sydney 2026 latest news... new attractions

By Australian Hi-Fi last updated

Mark your calendar for the Sydney show in 2026 – come and find your sound across four floors of audio & AV wonders!

Tech Events