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
Google reveals its Chromecast 2 media streamer, adds Chromecast Audio
By Kob Monney published
Google reveals the successor to its Chromecast media streamer, the Chromecast 2, and introduces Chromecast Audio.
Could the original Star Wars cuts be heading to Blu-ray?
By Kob Monney published
Director John Landis – a friend of George Lucas – hints that the original Star Wars films could be heading to Blu-ray.
Fast & Furious 7 – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Fast, furious – but heartfelt too, Furious 7 is another entertaining entry in this spectacular action series
Best of the Week: Yamaha MusicCast, Denon D-M40DAB, Spotify privacy and more
By Kob Monney published
A round-up of the news and reviews to have graced What Hi-Fi? this past week – featuring products from Dali, Denon, Panasonic, Yamaha and more…
Yamaha announces range of MusicCast compatible audio products
By Kob Monney published
A host of home cinema and hi-fi products will support Yamaha's MusicCast multi-room audio system.
The Maccabees: Marks To Prove It – CD review
By Kob Monney published
The Maccabees are four albums in and showing few signs of waning with Marks To Prove It.
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
If your love for vampires needs reinvigorating, this brooding, one-of-a-kind movie from Iran could be just the one to do it
CEDIA Awards 2015: Winners revealed
By Kob Monney published
London's Natural History Museum hosted the tenth annual CEDIA Awards and here are the winners…
How Hollywood and Panasonic are searching for the perfect picture
By Kob Monney published
We went behind the scenes with Panasonic in Los Angeles as the Japanese company expounded on its relationship with Hollywood and its philosophy on making televisions
Extant Series 2 - Amazon Prime review
By Kob Monney published
The Halle Berry-starring Extant is back, but does it stumble out the gates or improve on the first series?
Blackhat – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Michael Mann's latest thriller continues the director's recent disappointing run
Giorgio Moroder: Déjà Vu – CD review
By Kob Monney published
The elder statesman of pop, Giorgio Moroder, returns with the star-studded album Déjà Vu
Inherent Vice Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice is a gorgeous-looking, hazy adaptation of the Thomas Pynchon novel. It features a great turn from Joaquin Phoenix...
Spy – film review
By Kob Monney published
Melissa McCarthy finally gets a role that showcases her skills in the enjoyable, but ultimately disposable, comedy Spy.
Best of the Week: Panasonic 4K TV, Denon and Marantz showcase and more
By Kob Monney published
A round-up of the news and reviews that have graced What Hi-Fi? this past week – featuring products from Denon, Marantz, Panasonic and more
American Sniper – film review
By Kob Monney published
Clint Eastwood's enormously successful American Sniper arrives on home cinema platforms – but is it more than just another tale of war?
San Andreas – film review
By Kob Monney published
Rock, paper, earthquake. Dwayne Johnson leads in the line in this latest disaster film.
Twin Shadow: Eclipse - CD review
By Kob Monney published
George Lewis Jr. (Twin Shadow) has his sights set on mainstream success. Does he achieve it with his latest album, Eclipse?
Sufjan Stevens: Carrie & Lowell – CD review
By Kob Monney published
Our review of Sufjan Stevens' latest Carrie & Lowell is a heartfelt, emotional album that ranks amongst his best work
Hot Chip: Why Make Sense? - CD review
By Kob Monney published
British electronic music band Hot Chip look to make a name for themselves with their sixth studio album, Why Make Sense?
Mad Max: Fury Road – film review
By Kob Monney published
George Miller returns to the wasteland after 30 years. The hype for this film since its release has been huge – does it merit it?
Birdman – Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
Michael Keaton battles his demons in the Oscar-winning Birdman, a film that flies in the face of convention. We're still not sure what it is…
The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies - Blu-ray review
By Kob Monney published
There and back again, Peter Jackson's prequel trilogy to the hugely successful Lord of the Rings series finally comes to end.
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