New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: it's a bumper 50th Anniversary special!
A look back over 50 years at the heart of the hi-fi industry, and a look forward - over 16 extra pages
Hi-Fi
This classic 1969 album by The Velvet Underground is getting a “vinylphyle” upgrade
The new release features Lou Reed’s original “closet mix”
3D TV, Sonos and Spotify – former What Hi-Fi? editor recalls a time of huge transition, including the launch of the website and the "pivot to video"
The late ’00s brought streaming, iPads, 3D TVS and more, while What Hi-Fi? added more TVs and home cinema to its mission and went online…
Quiz! We’ve created a beginner-friendly hi-fi wordsearch for audio fans
Hunt down 13 classic brands
Thought CD was dead? Our audio experts pick out the best CD players and some of our favourite test discs that you can own for ever
No price hikes when your music is safely on your shelf
Headphones
It's official: Beats’ new flagship wireless headphones are here, and they are pitched as the brand’s best-sounding cans ever
Got a noisy commute? These smart, effective noise-cancelling headphones let you finally escape the outside world
Speakers
Wharfedale’s Nova series subwoofers aim for “balance, texture and precision”
A more refined approach to bass
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
TV & Home Cinema
Epson’s new AI-powered projectors offer big, bright pictures that are “ideal for premium media rooms and high-performance entertainment set-ups”
Images up to 500 inches, if you have the space…
Sonos Beam Ultra vs Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
Does the addition of up-firing drivers justify the new model's higher price?
Sonos Beam Ultra vs Arc Ultra: which five-star soundbar should you buy?
Two Ultra models, but two quite different propositions...
The Sonos Beam Ultra is finally here – these are three things we liked and two we would change
A sublime sonic treat
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
I spent a week with the Vodafone TV – here are three things I like and two I don't
There’s a lot of promise in Vodafone’s set-top streaming box, but there are still a few unknowns that could trip it up
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
More from What Hi-Fi?
We’re less than a month away from announcing the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 Best Buy winners!
But there’s still time for you to have your say on two big categories
A five-star integrated amplifier tested, confirmed fix for Sony OLED TVs and dinky treat for vinyl fans – all the latest news explained by our experts
It was quite a busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema…
The four star-studded movies (and one TV show) we have been using to test our home cinema kit this month
From web-slingers to Transformers
