Three crucial lessons Dolby Atmos soundbars could learn from “proper” home cinema audio systems
Soundbars could learn a thing or two from their elders
Hi-Fi
We look back at the very first CD players tested by What Hi-Fi? and the advent of this innovative digital format
From the early Philips prototype to the eleven inaugural CD players we reviewed in 1983
Our deal experts have found the best discounts on great value LG soundbars, Award-winning projectors and brilliant bookshelf speakers
Bowers & Wilkins & TCL also have five-star products on offer
This stylish music streamer blends "state-of-the-art" streaming powers with suave vintage looks
The TruStream is Leak's first-ever music streamer
Forget flowers – these hi-fi deals are the best Mother's Day gifts for music-loving mums
Because nothing says 'I love you' like noise-cancelling the rest of the family
Speakers
Best floorstanding speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our experts
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.
I tested the JBL Flip 7 against the 13-year-old original – here's everything I learned
The Flip 7 is a Bluetooth no-brainer, but I wanted to see and hear how far it's come
These Elac budget bookshelf belters won five What Hi-Fi? Awards in a row – and they're back to their lowest price
An amazing price for one of the magazine's favourites
Magico's new S7 mid-range speaker uses tech from the flagship M Series
One model of which costs almost £1 million
TV & Home Cinema
Best 55-inch TVs 2026: 4K HDR OLED, Mini LED and LCD sets, tried and tested
best buys These are the best 55-inch TVs around right now, featuring smart, 4K, HDR and OLED 55-inch TVs.
This Dolby Atmos soundbar proves separate surrounds don't always deliver a better experience
Less is more?
Upgrade your TV sound for under £100!
Snap up the Sony HT-SF150 for less than £100 at Amazon
Streaming & Entertainment
I’m obsessed with new MacBook Neo, but what I really want is a cheaper Apple TV 4K
Apple’s new entry-level strategy could also be applied to its AV offerings
"I trust my own tastes more than AI" – Spotify's new playlist creation tool is fun, but it can't quite beat the human connection
Seven days with the new Prompted Playlist feature gave surprising results
Another Apple event passes by – where on Earth is the new Apple TV 4K?
And don't get me started on HomePods
The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more
More from What Hi-Fi?
Rewind: 4K Blu-ray fights back, LG’s next-gen Dolby Atmos system tested, a £160,000 “mid-range” speaker and more
Another week, another entry into our regular hi-fi and home cinema news digest
Pick of the Month: KEF’s vinyl-focused speakers, Yamaha's high-end hi-fi and Sony’s five-star headphones
It takes a lot to impress our reviewers, but these products made the cut last month
Apple pie-in-the-sky – this is our home cinema wish list for the tech giant
A home cinema lover can dream
In For Review: two newcomers, Sony’s affordable Bluetooth turntables, and LG’s most popular OLED TV are being tested this month
As well as a ‘cheaper’ version of exceptional high-end Yamaha headphones
