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
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney last updated
Vin Diesel returns as 'secret agent' Xander Cage in this entertainingly cheesy sequel
The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1970s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products from 1976 (when this publication was born) to 1979, featuring the Linn LP12, Sony Walkman, Technics SL1200 and more.
The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1980s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products from the 1980s, featuring Dual, Wharfedale, Mission, Naim and more.
The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1990s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products of the '90s, featuring the Pioneer A400, Pro-Ject Debut, Sennheiser HD600 and more.
The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 2000s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products of the noughties, featuring the KEF KHT2005, Sky+, Sonos, B&W PV-1 and more.
Best new films 2019: trailers and release dates
By Kashfia Kabir, Kob Monney published
Updated Here are all the trailers for the films and TV shows we're looking forward to in 2019.
Samsung 2018 TVs: QLED, LCD, 8K, 4K – everything you need to know
By Kob Monney published
Samsung is sticking with QLED for its flagship tellies, but full-array backlighting and 8K also join the party for 2018. Here's all the information you need for Samsung's new 4K TV ranges, including specs, features and pricing.
The Matrix – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
We're very much taking the red pill when it comes to this 4K release of The Matrix.
The Shape Of Water – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Oscar-winning The Shape Of Water hits 4K, but does it put in a spellbinding performance?
Best of the Week: Wimbledon tennis in 4K, HDR10+, Cyrus One HD review and more
By Kob Monney published
A round-up of the week's highlights including the Wimbledon tennis in 4K and a review of the Cyrus One HD
Die Hard 30th Anniversary – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
The 80s action classic gets an upgrade to UHD...
How to watch the Champions League final for free: TV, 4K, online, mobile
By Kob Monney published
There are plenty of ways to watch the Champions League final, including a free 4K live stream online.
Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Is this 4K effort worth a trip to the jungles of Jumanji?
The best 19 stereo amplifiers of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
By Kob Monney published
We recognise 19 of the best stereo amplifiers to have made their way through our test rooms.
Paddington 2 – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
A superb sequel to the endearing original film, Paddington 2 hits UHD Blu-ray with a pleasantly robust performance
That Was Then… Marantz CD-63 MkII KI Signature
By Kob Monney published
Can this turbo-charged CD player still stir our souls 22 years on?
Spider-Man: Homecoming – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Spider-Man: Homecoming spins a tangled web on 4K, but is it enough to capture our attention?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
The surprisingly divisive The Last Jedi hits 4K Blu-ray, forging a(nother) new path for the Star Wars saga.
Justice League – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Does Justice League build on the success of Woman Woman or does it crumble under the weight of expectation?
Blade Runner 2049 – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Denis Villeneuve's sequel to Blade Runner gets a fantastic outing on UHD disc.
Thor: Ragnarok – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Thor: Ragnarok is another satisfying Marvel effort, with a well-rounded UHD performance.
Murder on the Orient Express – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot boards the Orient Express in this adaptation of Agatha Christie's most famous story
The best 30 hi-fi speakers of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
By Kashfia Kabir published
We reminisce about the very best stereo speakers we have reviewed since 1976...
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