20 years ago: plasma TVs, budget speakers and a very different kind of surround sound package
A look back to the February 2005 issue of What Hi-Fi? highlights the differences 20 years can make in the world of home entertainment
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Netflix has finally lassoed the TV show everyone's been talking about
Sidling up to Netflix in time for the week.
We partner three What Hi-Fi? Award winners to build a sensational streaming system
While it isn't always the case that simply bunging a gaggle of Award winners together will produce a system worthy of the name, here there is no bunging together involved.
Unsure if your hi-fi is shipshape? This classic Hans Zimmer score is a treasure trove of terrific test tracks
If you're after test track after test track to shiver your system's timbers, the Pirates Of The Caribbean score will help you discover whether everything is in order.
I’m shocked Apple quietly dropped wired listening on the new AirPods Max, but there is a workaround
Right now we can't find a way to listen to the USB-C AirPods Max wired...
Just tested! We have a new best value Mini LED TV
I’ve tested some of the biggest and brightest Mini LEDs available, and this four star Hisense is now the one I recommend to most people.
My favourite feature from Samsung's 8K TVs is coming to its smartphones – here's why I'm so excited
Samsung's new ProScaler feature borrows an awesome feature from its 8K TVs.
I wish Samsung had taken a page out of Apple's audio playbook with the Galaxy S25
Why, oh why didn’t Samsung make the Galaxy S25 the launchpad for its Dolby Atmos rival on mobile?
Panasonic's finally (half) fixed one of my biggest gripes with its flagship OLED TVs
Panasonic’s reduced the sizes of the speaker system on its flagship OLED – and I’m all for the move.
I heard Abbey Road Studios brought to life through a Bowers & Wilkins in-car hi-fi in the Volvo EX90
Volvo's all-electric EX90 SUV features a 25-speaker sound system and a new Abbey Road Studios Mode.
Technics leads a talented and versatile vinyl system that will excel in larger rooms
A mighty – and mightily impressive – trio from Technics, Arcam and Q Acoustics
Rewind: new Dali headphones and B&W earbuds tested, plus fresh drama at Sonos
It was another busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema. Here’s what you need to know.
3 must-watch new music and concert documentaries on Disney+ (and one that is coming soon)
In case you missed them in the final weeks of last year
Disney Plus may have just fixed a big issue I have with Samsung TVs
Disney Plus adopting HDR10+ is a huge win for Samsung TVs, but does it turn the tides of the HDR war?
Is hi-fi really getting better? Our technical editor ponders its progression
What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor, Ketan Bharadia, ponders whether hi-fi design is truly progressing...
The sequel to this 96%-rated Netflix show has finally arrived – and is bound to be another hit
Not to be missed anime returns at last.
Gladiator II is available to buy digitally now – but there's a better way to get it
Gladiator II is available to purchase digitally now, but we think you should wait for the best experience.
We've built a gold-standard hi-fi system that delivers sweet streams aplenty – and looks good, too
Together, this trio form an utterly handsome and talented setup for anyone wishing to stream to their heart's content without sacrificing sound quality.
I test OLED TVs for a living – and trust me, different sizes perform differently
It’s just common sense that size makes a difference with TVs, so why do so many people think it doesn’t?
