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BenQ GV50 review

By Jez Ford published 18 December 24

The latest of BenQ’s circular rolling projectors brings battery power, built-in sound, more lumens and new Netflix for its Google TV interface.

Home cinema

Aussie home cinemas: Wavetrain's 'Dune' theatre puts a ring on it

By Jez Ford published 16 November 24

Size restrictions and strict divisions within a new extension made this home cinema a challenge for the team at Wavetrain Cinemas, but careful choices and a strong sci-fi theme delivered a stunning result.

Home cinema

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated 16 September 24

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

Zildjian makes a splash – with wireless noise-cancellers

By Jez Ford published 16 September 24

A 17th-century cymbal maker turns its hand to wireless noise-cancelling headphones

Sound+Image's new issue – your path to beautiful music & movies

By Sound+Image published 9 September 24

Which one-box hi-fi would make your musical life easier? Which EISA Award winner can you not resist? Plus a Dune-themed home cinema and cool sonic sunnies!

Yamaha R-N1000A smart streaming amplifier

Yamaha R-N1000A review

By Jez Ford published 30 August 24

This streaming amplifier trickles down tech from Yamaha's higher analogue amplifiers, while adding MusicCast streaming and digital inputs for a well-priced all-round performance.

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Cambridge Audio EXA100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 December 24

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

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Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you?

By Harry McKerrell published 20 December 24

Bluesound faces off against WiiM's established Award winner in the battle for entry-level music streamer supremacy.

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Best budget hi-fi speakers 2024: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 20 December 24

Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

Best Buys

I heard over 150 products in 2024 and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 December 24

What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor Ketan Bharadia reveals his favourite kit of the year.

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Sony LinkBuds Speaker wireless speaker held in hand above lawn

Sony LinkBuds Speaker review

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 December 24

The portable LinkBuds Speaker showcases much of that expected Sony quality, but is it enough to make the class leaders quake in their boots?

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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.

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Home Cinema

Two people stand in the centre of the frame. The one on the left, Vi, is slightly taller and has short pink hair. Her hands are wrapped with white tape. She is holding onto the shoulder of her sister, Jinx. She has long blue hair in two braids and is wearing a black crop top.

I watched my favourite TV show on a £38k home cinema and never want to go back

By Robyn Quick published 21 December 24

What better way to kick off a career in AV journalism than to get a taste of the best kit you can buy?

Home cinema

BenQ GV50 review

By Jez Ford published 18 December 24

The latest of BenQ’s circular rolling projectors brings battery power, built-in sound, more lumens and new Netflix for its Google TV interface.

Home cinema

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning step-up turntables, bang-for-buck stereo amplifiers, TVs and more

By Chris Burke published 18 December 24

Impressive turntables, amps, and TVs all feature in our January issue

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Christmas Gift Guide 2024: top gift ideas for music, film and tech fans

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 18 December 24

Our hand-picked guide to over 30 Christmas gift ideas for music, film and tech fans

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This Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sounds 'incredible' and it's closer than ever to its lowest price

By Lewis Empson published 17 December 24

Our favourite compact Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale right now at Sevenoaks.

Home cinema

Rewind: A new Dolby Atmos rival takes the stage, Cyrus delivers a hi-fi holiday treat and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 16 December 24

Welcome to the latest entry to our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest.

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TVs

I’d hoped mid-range OLED TVs would get a key upgrade in 2025 – but it’s looking unlikely

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 December 24

MLA and QD-OLED have a bright future, but it looks like they’ll stay an expensive luxury for the foreseeable future.

TVs

2024's Mini LED TV experiment failed – all hail OLED

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 December 24

Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and more all bet big on Mini LED taking on OLED this year. The results were mixed…

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Loewe’s ‘unusual’ OLED TV is now available in 77 and 83 inches

By Robyn Quick last updated 20 December 24

The 77 and 83-inch Loewe Stellar is available to buy now.

TVs

A transparent TV. It is on a white background. On the screen is an abstract colourful pattern.

The first transparent OLED TV is available to buy – but the price tag is eye-watering

By Robyn Quick published 19 December 24

At $60,000, this transparent TV is the first of its kind.

TVs

LG unveils its 2025 series of QNED TVs ahead of CES – includes wireless connectivity, 100-inch screens and more

By Lewis Empson published 19 December 24

LG has revealed its first wave of new TVs for 2025; say hello to QNED Evo.

TVs

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning step-up turntables, bang-for-buck stereo amplifiers, TVs and more

By Chris Burke published 18 December 24

Impressive turntables, amps, and TVs all feature in our January issue

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