Kob Monney
Kob began his career at What Hi-Fi?, starting in the dusty stockroom before rising up the ranks to join the editorial and production team as the Buyer’s Guide editor. Experienced in both magazine and online publishing, he now runs the TV & audio section at Trusted Reviews where he keeps a beady eye on all the latest comings and goings in the hi-fi and home cinema market.
Latest articles by Kob Monney
Kraftwerk 3-D: The Catalogue Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
The venerable German electronic music group Kraftwerk release a 3D concert film in Dolby Atmos.
The What Hi-Fi? month in music - May 2017
By Kob Monney published
From 80s star Phil Collins to more recent equivalents (Michael Kiwanuka), here's what team What Hi-Fi? has been listening to this month…
The What Hi-Fi? month in film and TV – April 2017
By Kob Monney published
From an iconic HBO series to Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant, here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been watching this month…
The What Hi-Fi? month in music - April 2017
By Kob Monney published
From era-defining bands (Joy Division) to experimental live records (The Mars Volta), here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been listening to this month…
Star Wars: Rogue One – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Rogue One is the Star Wars' series first standalone film and it's an enjoyable, if flawed, entry.
That Was Then… Audio Research CA50 review
By Kob Monney published
The year is 1997 and Audio Research's CA50 is causing a bit of a fuss...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
The world of Harry Potter returns in spin-off Fantastic Beasts but is the magic still there?
That Was Then… Sky+ review
By Kob Monney published
We look back to October 2004 when the Sky+ box was essentially the first of its kind...
Nocturnal Animals – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals is a lavish film, but is it a case of style over substance?
The What Hi-Fi? month in film and TV – February 2017
By Kob Monney published
From an 80s children's classic to Ryan Reynold's merc with a mouth, here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been watching this month
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Tom Cruise returns as Jack Reacher, but does it match up to the first film?
That Was Then… Sony KDLV32A12U
By Kob Monney published
We look back to November 2005 when 32in TVs were all the rage...
Deepwater Horizon – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
A review of Peter Berg's disaster film, which chronicles the massive BP oil spill from 2010
Planet Earth II is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
By Kob Monney published
The landmark nature documentary is being released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in March, thanks to collaboration between the BBC and Sony.
That Was Then… Marantz CD-63 review
By Kob Monney published
We look back to March 1994 when Marantz delivered a 'ludicrously good' CD player...
The What Hi-Fi? month in film and TV – January 2017
By Kob Monney published
From a 4K Blu-ray to a wacky and dark superhero film, here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been watching this month
8 Amazon Alexa skills for the smart home of the future
By Kob Monney published
Think about robots and artificial intelligence systems that are more capable than humans, and sci-fi flicks spring to mind. But voice controlled tech is about to take over our homes.
That Was Then… Sony PlayStation review
By Kob Monney published
We look back to December 1995, when we weighed up the pros and cons of Sony's first attempt at the PlayStation...
Kubo and the Two Strings – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Laika's Kubo and the Two Strings is a another outstanding feature animation from the stop motion studio.
That Was Then… Denon AVR-3200 review
By Kob Monney published
We look back to October 1997 and a review of Denon's AVR-3200, a time when Denon was establishing a foothold in the AV receiver market…
4K Blu-ray deal: 2 for £30 at Amazon and HMV
By Kob Monney published
Looking to buy some Ultra HD Blu-rays? Both Amazon and HMV are offering two for £30.
The What Hi-Fi? month in film
By Kob Monney published
From a sci-fi classic to Nicholas Winding Refn's latest film, here's what the What Hi-Fi? have been watching this month
Transformers: The Movie – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Transformers: The Movie gets a 30th Anniversary edition and it remains the best Transformers film to date.
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