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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
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Cyrus 40 AMP
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Cyrus 40 AMP is everything we want in modern Cyrus integrated. It’s well-built, looks smart and sounds great

LG CineBeam Q (HU710PB)
By What Hi-Fi? published
LG proves that ultra-portable projectors can be as serious about picture quality as they are convenience

What Hi-Fi? reviewers share 10 test tracks they used to test hi-fi in 2024
By Becky Roberts published
The What Hi-Fi? team picks their most used test tracks of the year...

Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts reveal the top stories to break this year and how they will shape 2025.

14 best songs of 2024 to test-drive your hi-fi system
By Becky Roberts last updated
Want to throw your hat into the ring? Please do, because the year and the list ain't over till it's over…

Cambridge Audio EXA100
By What Hi-Fi? published
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?

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

Mission 750
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Mission’s smallest 700 series speakers combine excellent build and a confident sound.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4: elevate every moment
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Sponsored by Huawei
Covering a wide frequency range, with industry-leading lossless audio and crystal clear calls, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4 make every note count.

Bluesound Node Nano
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The Node Nano strives to provide stellar streaming sound at a bargain basement price, and while it isn’t perfect, there’s plenty to like about the entry-level music streamer.

Sony WH-1000XM5
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Sony has revamped its top-of-the-range wireless headphones – but do they still set the bar at this price?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Bose’s new flagship over-ears have been a long time coming – can they compete with the best-in-class?

Cyrus 40 ST
By What Hi-Fi? published
The 40 series streamer is a next-gen Cyrus product that delivers an exceptional performance, but currently has a few specification gaps.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch
By What Hi-Fi? published
A 13-inch iPad for the non-Pro crowd – but does the new Air suffer without OLED tech?

Focal Diva Utopia
By What Hi-Fi? published
Focal’s Diva Utopia promises high-end hi-fi performance from a stylish, neat and mostly wireless all-in-one package.

How to watch Yellowstone, season 5, episode 12 online – stream "Counting Coup" from anywhere
By What Hi-Fi? published
After last episode's shocking ending, things continue to escalate. Read our guide for how to watch Yellowstone, season 5, episode 12 online from wherever you are.

How to watch Beatles '64 online – stream Martin Scorsese Fab Four documentary
By What Hi-Fi? published
The legendary filmmaker presents new documentary charting The Beatles' 1964 U.S. debut. Read our guide for how to watch Beatles '64 online from wherever you are.

Shokz Black Friday sale slashes prices by up to a third
By What Hi-Fi? published
Don’t wait until January to get active – start now. With Shokz’s Black Friday sale, you can stay entertained on the move for less.

Celebrating 40 years of Chord Company: from kitchen table creations to What Hi-Fi? Award-winners
By What Hi-Fi? published
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, Chord Company has built an international reputation for realistically priced, audiophile-quality interconnects, speaker cables and accessories. Here’s how.

Bluesound Node (2024)
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Bluesound Node returns for 2024, and while high-performing rivals are providing stiff competition, it’s still an able performer at this price.

Yamaha R-N800A
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Yamaha R-N800A is a neat, just-add-speakers streaming system that delivers an open and inviting sound.

JBL Tour Pro 3
By What Hi-Fi? published
JBL’s flagship wireless earbuds have a features list as long as your arm, but are they up to scratch sonically?

Michell Gyro SE / Cusis S
By What Hi-Fi? published
Michell’s Gyro SE turntable delivers an elegant, involving performance, with impressive insight, cohesion and clarity and superb build quality.
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