Mary Stone
Mary is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi? and has over a decade of experience working as a sound engineer mixing live events, music and theatre. Her mixing credits include productions at The National Theatre and in the West End, as well as original musicals composed by Mark Knopfler, Tori Amos, Guy Chambers, Howard Goodall and Dan Gillespie Sells.
Latest articles by Mary Stone

This five-star Panasonic HD blu-ray player is now under £50 in the Prime Day sales
By Mary Stone published
Save 38% on the five-star Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB 3D blu-ray player in the Prime Day sales

The first and only Ionic Original recording of Bob Dylan sells for nearly £1.5 million
By Mary Stone published
A one-off Ionic Original recording of Bob Dylan performing a new studio version Blowin' in the Wind has sold for nearly £1.5 million at auction.

Samsung will stream Das Boot in 8K but there's a catch
By Mary Stone published
Samsung and Sky Deutschland have teamed up to bring season three of WW2 drama Das Boot to viewers in 8K, but only on newer Samsung TVs

Is Samsung struggling to sell its latest TVs?
By Mary Stone published
Samsung Display has temporarily stopped buying LCD panels after a drop in demand for TVs has left the company with a backlog of unsold stock, according to sources.

6 music movies to watch now that you've seen Elvis
By Mary Stone, Tom Parsons published
Features Musical icons, seminal tracks, those who inspired and those whose due success never arrived: Netflix has it all covered.

Samsung's living room-sized Micro LED TVs apparently delayed until 2024 at the earliest
By Mary Stone published
Samsung's plan to launch its new, smaller microLED TVs later this year has apparently been pushed back until 2024 at the earliest because of manufacturing problems.

EarFun's UBOOM L budget Bluetooth speaker is fantastically featured for its price
By Mary Stone last updated
EarFun has unveiled its newest Bluetooth speaker, the accessibly priced UBOOM L, as well as a limited-time offer for early bird customers

Pioneer DJ launches super-affordable Bluetooth stereo speakers for your home office
By Mary Stone last updated
Pioneer DJ has added three new speakers to its DM Series of multi-functional desktop monitors designed for everyday music listening, DJing and production.

Leema Acoustics teases Quantum hi-fi separates range with sleek new look
By Mary Stone last updated
Leema Acoustics has announced a new range of hi-fi separates called Quantum ahead of an official unveiling at the North West Audio Show later this month.

Piega expands Coax Gen2 speaker range with four new models featuring upgraded ribbon drivers
By Mary Stone last updated
Piega has added four new models to its revamped Coax Gen2 loudspeaker range featuring new ribbon drivers and upgraded cabinet design.

Epic wireless headphones deal: five-star JBL sport earbuds drop to just £99
By Mary Stone last updated
There's currently 23% off these stunning JBL Reflect Flow Pro wireless in-ear headphones at a number of retailers.

Sennheiser announces RS 5200 wireless headphones for your TV
By Mary Stone last updated
Sennheiser has unveiled the RS 5200 customisable wireless headphones designed to enhance TV sound.

Have the much-rumoured Sonos wireless headphones been delayed?
By Mary Stone last updated
Sonos' foray into wireless headphones appears to be delayed until the autumn, as the CEO tells investors the company will concentrate only on "existing" product categories.

IKEA teams up with Swedish House Mafia for 'unrestricted' record player
By Mary Stone published
IKEA has unveiled its new OBEGRÄNSAD range, designed in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia, which includes its first-ever turn table.

Here's what it could mean if Netflix does buy Roku
By Mary Stone published
A new report suggests that Netflix is considering acquiring Roku after a difficult 12 months for the hardware manufacturer.

Pro-Ject MaiA S3 is a versatile integrated amplifier with phono stage and Bluetooth
By Mary Stone published
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has unveiled the latest iteration of its MaiA integrated amplifier, the S3, that aims to provide users with wide-ranging flexibility in a compact design

There's a big change coming to HDMI cables – here's how to take advantage
By Mary Stone published
The specifications of HDMI 2.1a have been updated to include HDMI Cable Power, enabling users to use longer cables without the need for a separate power source.

Apple iOS 16 allows users to personalise spatial audio for AirPods using the iPhone’s camera
By Mary Stone published
Users will soon be able to use their iPhone's TrueDepth camera to create a personalised spatial audio profile.

It looks like a new Sonos product could be announced any day
By Mary Stone published
An FCC filing for the Sonos Sub Mini has been spotted confirming the cylindrical design seen in leaked renders last month.

Klipsch's upgraded Reference Premiere speaker series covers hi-fi, AV and Dolby Atmos systems
By Mary Stone published
The new, 11-strong Klipsch Reference speaker series can be used across hi-fi and home cinema systems and is Dolby Atmos friendly.

5 mistakes everyone makes with Sonos' Dolby Atmos soundbars
By Mary Stone published
Got a Sonos Beam Gen 2 or Arc? Avoid making these classic mistakes and you'll get the best sound possible.

Samsung Display brings forward the end of its LCD production
By Mary Stone last updated
Reports suggest that Samsung Display will cease production in June due to growing losses driven by cheaper rival products.

Cheaper QD-OLED TVs could be on the way
By Mary Stone last updated
Samsung Display is developing new pixel technology to improve efficiency and lower the price of QD-OLED displays.
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