
Max Langridge
Max is a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?'s sister site, TechRadar, in Australia. But being the wonderful English guy he is, he helps out with content across a number of Future sites, including What Hi-Fi?. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.
Latest articles by Max Langridge

Furutech’s SK-Filter removes static to make your vinyl sound better
By Max Langridge published
The SK-Filter is the latest addition to Furutech’s range of static charge eliminators and promises to discharge any static electricity generated by your records to improve sound quality.

Pioneer PLX-500 turntable is aimed at home listening as well as DJs
By Max Langridge published
Pioneer DJ’s latest direct-drive deck is a more affordable version of the company’s PLX-1000 deck and now comes with a USB output for recording vinyl into digital files.

BBC Sport 360 app brings virtual reality to the 2016 Olympic Games
By Max Langridge published
The BBC Sport 360 app will mark the first time the Olympics can be watched in 360-degree virtual reality video. Events covered will include the opening and closing ceremonies, plus select athletics and boxing matches.

Wednesday Wrap: Sky Q update, Sol Republic headphones, acoustic panels and more
By Max Langridge published
From the news that Sky has added more content to the Online Video portal of Sky Q, to Sol Republic introducing three new pairs of in-ear headphones, and Fostex unveiling new headphones and headphone amplifiers - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

September 2016 issue on sale now!
By Max Langridge published
Some top TVs ranging from 32in to 65in, and HD-Ready to flagship 4K HDR OLEDs feature in this month’s issue. We’ve also pitted three £500 home cinema amplifiers against one another and rounded up some of the best headphones available right now. Throw in the usual array of First Tests, features and Temptations and the September 2016 issue is not to be missed!

Samsung reveals Note 7 with iris scanner and mobile HDR video
By Max Langridge published
The last time we saw a Galaxy Note phablet in the UK was the fourth generation, with the fifth never making it to the UK or Europe. But now Samsung is bringing the phablet back to our shores, with the Note 7.

Japan is now successfully broadcasting 8K TV
By Max Langridge published
With 4K TV broadcasts only just gaining traction in the West, Japan is speeding ahead and is now broadcasting some programmes in 8K. The aim is to get 8K TV into homes in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Marantz introduces SR6011 AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
By Max Langridge published
The SR6011 is the latest addition to Marantz’s 2016 lineup of home cinema products. It can be used to power Dolby Atmos and DTS:X speaker configurations and supports 4K HDR video.

Loewe Bild 7 is the company’s first OLED TV
By Max Langridge published
Loewe’s first OLED screen sports a typically luxury design and a long features list.

Wednesday Wrap: 4K broadcast trials, Dolby Cinema releases, new Pure, Ruark Audio radios
By Max Langridge published
From the news that cable companies in the US are to begin trialling live 4K broadcasts, to Dolby detailing a list of future Dolby Cinema releases and Pure unveiling a new, colourful radio - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

Apple's profits fall as iPhone sales continue to drop
By Max Langridge published
Apple has posted its financial results for the third quarter of 2016 and they show a second successive decline in revenue and profits. The most likely reason? A continued drop in iPhone sales.

Sony Glass Sound Speaker is a Bluetooth speaker and table lamp in one
By Max Langridge published
Sony’s Life Space UX series is reserved for products and devices that “create a new kind of living experience”. We’ve already seen 4K ultra-short throw and portable projectors, but the company’s latest addition is a Bluetooth speaker disguised as a light.

Noble Audio’s new flagship Katana in-ear monitors start at £1200
By Max Langridge published
Katana is the latest pair of IEMs from the Californian manufacturer. They are the first to use proprietary Noble drive units and can be ordered in universal or custom-fit versions.

Sky Q gets improved Top Picks and new Auto Play features
By Max Langridge published
Following the updates for Sky+ subscribers, Sky is now looking after its Sky Q customers by rolling out a number of incremental updates for its premium TV platform.

Wednesday Wrap: Dolby Atmos VR, DTS Headphone:X, BBC+ app and more
By Max Langridge published
A packed wrap this week sees virtual-reality titles released with Dolby Atmos soundtracks, the world’s first DTS Headphone:X smartphone, Spotify poaching staff from BBC radio, the BBC releasing a new personalised-content app, Netflix posting disappointing subscriber numbers, Roth unveiling a new soundbar, and Roberts releasing new colours for the Revival DAB radio.

Sky+ interface gets Sky Q features with latest update
By Max Langridge published
Sky has announced a number of updates that will be making their way to Sky+ boxes over the next few weeks, including a number of new features that launched with Sky Q.

Apple Music update adds iTunes Match feature
By Max Langridge published
Apple is rolling out an update to its music streaming service that will use its iTunes Match software to more accurately match your iTunes library in the cloud.

Apple wants streaming services to pay artists more money
By Max Langridge published
Apple has filed a proposal with the US Copyright Royalty Board that would see all music streaming services pay the same royalty rate to songwriters.

Hisense unveils its second ULED TV, the M7000, from £799
By Max Langridge published
The M7000 is Hisense’s second ULED screen and follows the 2015 release of the XT910. It’s the company’s first flat screen ULED TV and is available in 55in and 65in variants, priced from £799.

Sonos to open its first shop in New York City
By Max Langridge published
Sonos’ first ever physical store will open on 19th July in the SoHo district of New York City. Customers will be able to experience Sonos speakers in seven different listening rooms.

Wednesday Wrap: Tidal and Humax updates, Waves 3D Audio and Teufel surround sound setups
By Max Langridge published
This week in the What Hi-Fi? Wednesday Wrap there's news surrounding updates to Tidal's mobile app and Humax's Freeview Play set-top box. German audio manufacturer Teufel has a new speaker package and Waves Audio says it can deliver 3D sound through your headphones.

Music downloads could be no more by 2020
By Max Langridge published
Nielsen, an American global information and measurement company, has reported that download sales in the US have fallen by 42 per cent and with the rate they’re falling, could be a thing of the past by 2020.

Weekend Wrap: Chord cables, white B&W Zeppelin, Deezer updates and more
By Max Langridge published
This week in What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap: The Chord Company has announced a new cable range that does “nothing”, Bowers & Wilkins and Master & Dynamics have given their respective products new looks along with music-streaming service Deezer - and Cambridge Audio has a free gift offer for CXU customers.
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