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I saw 80 films in the cinema this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2024 From tennis champions to disappointing biopics, it has certainly been a varied year for movies
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Gimmick or Godsend? I spent a week with FiiO’s retro cassette deck and Discman to test their modern-day merit I’d kiss one, kill the other
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Heavenly speakers, top-end SACD players and gold-standard amps: 2025 was a great year for high-end hi-fi The top Temptation-level hi-fi we tested this year, revealed

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This year’s best Christmas album is a thrilling Dolby Atmos treat

By Jez Ford published

I said recently that Christmas albums should be hidden away from Boxing Day until at least the following December, but on this occasion I will make an exception...

Streaming
McIntosh amp with Rewind logo

Rewind: McIntosh’s new streaming amp, LG G5 OLED TV leaks and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

New McIntosh hi-fi, hints on LG’s new OLEDs and more explained in our latest news digest.

Home cinema
What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month November 2024

Pick of the Month: Our verdict on the Sonos Arc Ultra, Copland’s premium valve amp and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our reviewers gave only six products perfect five-star ratings in November.

Home cinema
Sonos Arc in lounge with adventure in av logo

Adventures in AV: If you bought an OLED TV during Black Friday this Dolby Atmos soundbar deal is a great follow-up

By Alastair Stevenson published

Based on my friends, lots of people bought OLEDs this year, but completely forgot to invest in audio.

TVs
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

This 95%-rated cartoon comedy is new on Netflix and perfect for your next family movie night

By Luke Edwards published

This 95% rated cartoon comedy is a must if you've not yet seen it - or if you have

Home cinema
Cyrus Phono Signature/PSX-R2

New to vinyl? Avoid making this common mistake with your first turntable system

By Becky Roberts published

Vinyl systems don't just require a record player, amplifier and speakers to work. There is one obscure but crucial extra ingredient...

Hi-Fi
Christmas CD

Why Christmas music should stay on Compact Disc forever

By Jez Ford published

I strongly suggest physically isolating your festive tunes so they can’t infect the rest of your year.

Hi-Fi
Hot Frosty

3 new Netflix movies to force the Christmas feels this week

By Luke Edwards published

3 cool new Netflix movies to give you all the Christmas feels

Home cinema
65-inch LG C4 TV photographed straight-on on a wooden stand. On the screen is an image of a golfer being sprayed with champagne.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over – but they left us with a big hint about LG's 2025 OLED TVs

By Alastair Stevenson published

The LG C5 is one of 2025’s most talked about TVs, and based on Black Friday pricing I’m expecting big things from it.

TVs
Several home cinema components arranged against a blue background with a 'Cyber Monday' tag in the corner

This £1500 Cyber Monday home cinema system includes a TV, AVR, surround speakers and a 4K Blu-ray player

By Tom Parsons published

A complete, proper home cinema system can be yours for just £1500 this Cyber Monday.

Apple TV 4K in hand with a brick wall behind

I couldn't live without my Apple TV 4K - and this Cyber Monday deal makes it an even better buy

By Lewis Empson published

The Apple TV 4K is my favourite streamer, and with this rare discount its even easier to recommend

Home cinema
Q Acoustics 5040 speakers, Arcam CD5 CD player and Arcam A5 amplifier on a purple background with a cyber monday tag

I love hi-fi and you'll love the savings on this brilliant CD separates system in the Cyber Monday sales

By Andy Madden published

I have partnered Arcam electronics with Q Acoustics speakers to create a discounted five-star set-up.

Hi-Fi
Sony WF-1000XM5 with Cyber Monday tag

The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live

By Joe Cox published

You can still get lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Sony headphones, Bose and more

Headphones
The 65-inch LG C4 photographed on a wooden stand with an image of a golf course on the screen

We gave it an Award, but I wouldn't buy the Sony Bravia 8 on Cyber Monday

By Tom Parsons published

The Bravia 8 is brilliant, but this cheaper OLED TV would be better for me.

TVs
Bowers & Wilkins

We've sourced the 6 best Bowers & Wilkins Cyber Monday deals: speakers, wireless headphones and more

By Harry McKerrell last updated

We've compiled a list of the best Cyber Monday Bowers & Wilkins deals on headphones, hi-fi and more.

Hi-Fi
Standmount speakers: KEF LSX II LT

I’m a hi-fi expert and there's still time to get these super systems with big money off in the Black Friday sales

By Andy Madden published

Amazing all–in-ones still with big money off

Hi-Fi
JBL Charge 5 with Cyber Monday tag

I’ve found the best Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deals on five-star JBL favourites

By Harry McKerrell last updated

JBL Cyber Monday deals are live including tempting deals on five-star Bluetooth speakers.

Portable
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I've built a bargain budget hi-fi system with these 4 superb Cyber Monday deals

By Becky Roberts published

Some of our favourite-ever budget components are on the end of decent Cyber Monday deals...

Hi-Fi
Panasonic Z95A pic with Black Friday deal graphic

If you care about ‘as the director intended’ authenticity this is still the OLED TV I'd recommend during Black Friday

By Alastair Stevenson published

If you’re a hardcore movie fan like me that wants to see films as the director intended, these Panasonic Z95A Black Friday deals are well worth considering.

TVs
Sony WF-1000XM5 Black Friday tag

I've found the 5 best Black Friday wireless earbuds deals that are still live

By Andy Madden last updated

I've been keeping a close eye on wireless earbuds prices and these are my top picks from the Black Friday deals still in stock.