Articles by Jonathan Evans, Editor, What Hi-Fi? magazine

Jonathan Evans is the editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine, and has been with the title for 17 years or so. He has been a journalist for getting on for three decades now, working on a variety of technology and motoring titles, including Stuff, Autocar and Jaguar. With his background in sub-editing and magazine production, he likes nothing more than a discussion on the finer points of grammar. And golf.

Articles by: Jonathan Evans

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We've built a versatile vinyl and streaming system that brings the best of both worlds – but doesn't cost the earth

By Jonathan Evans published 19 December 24

Here we have put together a wonderful all-rounder of a system, not least as it features both a streamer and a turntable as its musical sources.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 1991 and 2024 issue covers

We look back at the 1991 What Hi-Fi? Awards: a new era but a very different AV landscape

By Jonathan Evans published 24 November 24

The 1991 What Hi-Fi? Awards brought new ideas and the best products: but it was a very different beast

Covers of What Hi-Fi? December 2024 and May 2017 issues

The rise of 4K HDR, super-sized screens and plummeting prices – 7 years is a long time in the world of TVs

By Jonathan Evans published 19 October 24

We look back seven and a half years, when a 55-inch TV was both massive, and really expensive.

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We built a superb turntable and streaming hi-fi system using affordable five-star products

By Jonathan Evans published 18 September 24

Just getting into vinyl? Try our recommended system featuring easy to set-up, five-star affordable kit from Rekkord, Wharfedale, Rega and WiiM.

27 years ago, What Hi-Fi? was asking manufacturers to suggest their perfect hi-fi systems

By Jonathan Evans published 14 September 24

In the previous century, What Hi-Fi? systems specials were a very different proposition...

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We built an incredible high-end home cinema experience, at a price

By Jonathan Evans published 7 September 24

This fantastic combination of home cinema products will match many a movie theatre.

We built a classy streaming hi-fi system with two brand-new, five-star products and a recent Award-winner

By Jonathan Evans published 4 August 24

Three talented components combine to create a sound that is more than the considerable sum of their parts.

We built a Samsung Q-Symphony system for streamlined Dolby Atmos movie and gaming action

By Jonathan Evans published 7 July 24

If you crave surround sound but don’t have room for a full home cinema system, this combo could suit you

Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans last updated 5 July 24

The Arc now has a software upgrade, another TV to play with – and some surround speakers added

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We've built a cutting-edge home cinema system around LG's superb C4 OLED TV

By Jonathan Evans published 27 May 24

This cutting-edge home cinema covers every base with a new OLED TV, a powerful AV receiver feeding a superb speaker package, and disc spinners for gaming and movies.

Love vinyl but want streaming too? This fantastic, affordable system ticks both boxes

By Jonathan Evans published 25 May 24

A great-value turntable set-up brought right up to date with streaming smarts.

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9 brilliant TV miniseries to binge this weekend – Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+

By Lewis Empson published 3 May 24

We've rounded up our favourite limited series TV shows that we think you can squeeze into one weekend of viewing.

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Tight on space? This superb vinyl and streaming hi-fi system is ideal for smaller rooms

By Jonathan Evans published 22 April 24

A compact and synergous vinyl- and streamer-based set-up that certainly proves its four-figure worth...

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The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought

By Kashfia Kabir published 20 April 24

As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.

When every week was vinyl week: a look back to What Hi-Fi? 1976 issue #1

By Jonathan Evans published 19 April 24

A half a century is a long time in hi-fi; and only a few venerable turntable brands have made it through the long journey.

Back Issues covers: July 2001 and May 2024

When What Hi-Fi? wasn't What Hi-Fi? any more – a look back to our July 2001 issue

By Jonathan Evans published 28 March 24

A tweak to the What Hi-Fi? name didn't dilute our two-channel passion; but it did add more visuals to the mix.

We've built a brilliant vinyl and streaming hi-fi system powered by Mission and Wharfedale

By Jonathan Evans published 27 March 24

A relatively affordable system based around the Mission 778X amplifier, combining the best of modern streaming smarts with retro appeal and top-notch analogue performance.

13 absurd and amusing British adverts from the What Hi-Fi? archives

15 peculiar British adverts from the What Hi-Fi? magazine archives

By Becky Roberts published 8 March 24

It's British Hi-Fi Week! And, in celebration, we have revisited our magazine archives to look at some 'interesting' adverts of yore.

12 of the best British stereo amplifiers of all time

By Jonathan Evans, Joe Cox last updated 7 March 24

British Hi-Fi Week A selection of our favourite amplifiers to have deserved a place as the beating heart of your hi-fi.

What Hi-Fi? April 2024 and March 1981 covers

Where have all the hi-fi tuners gone? We look back to the March 1981 issue

By Jonathan Evans published 5 March 24

Individual products have undoubtedly changed, but the principles of hi-fi and home entertainment equipment remain consistent to this day.

What Hi-Fi? Back Issues lead shot: March 2004 and March 2024 issues

20 years of TV and multi-room tech later: we don't know how lucky we are

By Jonathan Evans published 3 February 24

A look back at the March 2004 issue of What Hi-Fi? shows how much simpler – and cheaper – some things are today.

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A gorgeous high-end turntable system that will delight for many years to come

By Jonathan Evans published 29 December 23

This is a stunning high-end hi-fi system that is designed to last and delight forever, with magnificent products from Epos, Naim and Vertere.

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This quirky but modern streaming system delivers stellar-sounding performance

By Jonathan Evans published 27 December 23

This unusual but terrific-sounding Naim, Roksan and KEF combination delivers a fantastic streaming experience that will make your high-res digital library sing.

Next-gen TV system: Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 HCP

This next-gen TV system will make you feel like you're in your local multiplex

By Jonathan Evans published 18 December 23

Five star products combine for immersive audio and premium-grade picture quality.

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CD, streaming and vinyl: this versatile hi-fi system has it all

By Jonathan Evans published 18 December 23

Whether you love streaming, CDs, vinyl or downloads (or want to listen in peace), this incredibly versatile system can play it all.

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