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October 31
- We combined 2 amazing Sony OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals to create a 5-star movie set-up
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review
- There's a new music streaming service on the market – but you might not expect who created it
- Pro-Ject's The Classic Reference is a stunning special edition turntable
- WRGB OLED vs Quantum Dot OLED: what are the differences and which is better?
- This could be your last chance to score £400 off Sony's 5-star home cinema system
- Netflix too pricey? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend
- Hisense: celebrating 55 years ahead of the game
- Tidal will reportedly make mass staff cuts (again) as it looks to operate 'like a startup'
October 30
- KEF Q Concerto Meta review
- Ruark's super-chic CD player wants to bring out the best from your disc collection
- Samsung claims its first-ever win in the What Hi-Fi? Awards soundbars category
- Beyerdynamic’s studio headphone sequels nod to its 100-year history with an all-new ‘Tesla’ driver
October 29
- Samsung S95E: release date and price predictions, and 5 improvements we want to see
- Fyne Audio's new speaker range boasts flagship drivers on an entry-level budget
- Grado's flagship audiophile headphones blend iconic design with freshly engineered technologies
- Panasonic Z95A (TV-65Z95A) review
- The Google TV Streamer just got a step closer to replacing your aerial
- The one simple tweak that would make these 'new' popular products more compelling
- Amazon Prime Video has improved massively – but it could be an even better streaming service
- LG C5: release date and price predictions, and 5 improvements we want to see
- What is DCI-P3?
October 28
- Q Acoustics 3020c review
- BenQ's new projector optimises the picture using AI
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which is best?
- The 48-inch LG C4 OLED TV is at its lowest-ever price – but there are just four left!
- Short on space? Lyngdorf Audio’s quirky FR-2 floorstanders are specifically designed to sit against rear walls
- Rewind: McIntosh's $35k subwoofer, vinyl's high street comeback and TV colours explained
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Sonos usurped as JBL and Apple dominate the wireless speaker category
October 26
- OLED TV prices make no sense this year – and I have a conspiracy theory why
October 25
- Suddenly seeing screensaver adverts on your LG TV? You can turn them off – here's how
- I’m done dreaming about the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds, there’s a pair of Sonys out now that’s more exciting - here’s why
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Rotel's "budget gem" amplifier dethrones a multi-winning legend
- VPI's new turntable has a modular design for easy upgradeability
- TCL P755K (65P755K) review
- Audio-Technica celebrates 50 years of headphones-making with the open-back ATH-ADX3000
October 24
- I switched from the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, and I'm struggling to go back
- McIntosh's new powered subwoofer promises ground-shaking bass at a wallet-trembling price
- Samsung has outfitted a historic Parisian cinema with cutting-edge, super bright screens and a huge MicroLED display
- Audio Pro's wireless speakers harness WiiM's operating system to unlock "advanced streaming capabilities"
- Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD has one great new feature, and one that should be binned
- Which Sonos soundbar should you buy in 2024?
October 23
- Bush UT24SB (50UT24SB) review
- I can't wait for the Sonos Arc Ultra – but its headlining feature would be a perfect addition to my favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar
- Apple is reportedly ending Vision Pro production – is VR and AR's time in the home cinema spotlight already over?
- Which LG C4 OLED TV should you buy?
- Pure adds to its Classic range of radios with the versatile, portable Mini
- What is contrast? And why is it so important to picture quality?
- Hi-fi heavyweight Fyne Audio is doubling its speaker production capacity with a new facility in Scotland
- Astell & Kern claims that its latest premium portable player is "the world's finest"
October 22
- Samsung 2024 soundbar line-up: everything you need to know
- BenQ GV31 review
- The deal with Debussy: why the maestro's works are so perfect for testing hi-fi
- Samsung goes all-in on QD-OLED and Micro LED, with LED production set to end by 2030 according to this report
- Marantz explores new horizons with its luxurious new wireless speaker duo
- Sonos Ace headphones could get a price cut as higher-spec version rumoured
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Epos crashes the speaker party as familiar favourites dominate
- Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung HW-Q990D: how do they compare?
October 21
- The vinyl revival continues! WH Smith stores will start selling records again
- Sennheiser's superb five-star wireless headphones drop to near record-low price
- Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: the flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars compared
- Earfun Wave Pro review
- What is colour temperature on TVs?
- The new Sonus faber Sonetto G2 collection: natural sound in a luxurious design
- Rewind: the Sonos Arc Ultra appears, a top 'tip' for earbud makers and more
October 19
- 9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
- The rise of 4K HDR, super-sized screens and plummeting prices – 7 years is a long time in the world of TVs
- I swapped a Panasonic OLED for a Samsung QD-OLED, and I massively miss this specific feature
October 18
- This 96% rated show just dropped a new series – and Disney users can watch it for free
- Goldmund Telos 690 review
- Pro-Ject’s new $15k Signature 12.2 turntable is a hefty high-end beauty
- Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sonos Arc: how do the Dolby Atmos soundbars compare?
- Exposing the fallacy behind the design of small speakers
- Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers
- Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: projector category gets major shake-up as two gaming-focused models prove their worth
October 17
- Hisense E7NQ Pro (75E7NQ Pro) review
- Thinking of buying a Sonos Arc? With the Ultra on the horizon you may want to hold fire
- I went to a Bang & Olufsen-soundtracked dinner experience – and it was deliciously strange
October 16
- Dear Apple: the iPad Mini deserves better – here's how to make it the ultimate portable AV machine
- 5 incredible TV deals on What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winners: I found the best prices so you don't have to
- My biggest problem with wireless earbuds would be so easy to fix – so why is it still an issue?
- Focal Aria Evo X No3 review
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category
October 15
- Sonos officially unveils the Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sub 4
- Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?
- Surprise! Apple updates the iPad Mini with a more powerful AI-ready processor and new finishes
- These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival?
- Sony Bravia 8 vs Bravia 9: which Sony TV should you buy?
- BenQ takes aim at Hisense and Xgimi with its latest all-in-one 4K projector
- B&W's upgraded Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker aims to take an icon to new heights
October 14
- Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation review
- LG G3 and C3 owners listen up – here's how to get the latest software update on your OLED TV
- Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download
- Rewind: Our Award winners revealed, an exclusive review of Cambridge Audio’s new streamer and more
October 13
- I experienced the world's first "interactive 3D symphony" in a new audio format that expands on the ideas of Dolby Atmos – here's how
October 12
- I think dialogue enhancement can be brilliant, but TV manufacturers don't know better than Hollywood directors
October 11
- Samsung Q80D (QE55Q80D) review
- How to connect Sony headphones and earbuds to Macs, laptops, phones and multiple devices
- Love and laugh, lots, with these top 3 romcom shows on Netflix this weekend
- System Audio's Signature range brings minimal design and "class-leading" value to the speaker market
- Samsung's One UI system makes the leap from Galaxy smartphones to OLED and Mini LED TVs
October 10
- Amazon Prime Day is over – but this excellent 4K streamer deal is still up for grabs
October 9
- I love the Sonos Arc and it's cheap right now, but you should buy this instead
- Prime Day is over – but this five-star AVR and surround sound system is still cheaper than some Dolby Atmos soundbars
- I've covered every Prime Day and these are the 9 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals still live today
- Need a cutting-edge Dolby Atmos soundbar to go with your OLED TV? Then you don't want to miss this JBL system deal
- I review Dolby Atmos soundbars for a living – here's which Sonos you should buy this Prime Day
- You can save more than £200 on these Bowers & Wilkins speakers this Prime Day
- Best music streamers 2024
- Best accessories 2024
- Best streaming services 2024
- Best systems 2024
- Best portable music player 2024
- Best smartphones 2024
- Best DACs 2024
- Best set-top boxes 2024
- Best wireless headphones 2024
- Best home cinema amplifiers 2024
- Best tablets 2024
- Best stereo amplifiers 2024
- Best video streamer 2024
- Best speaker packages 2024
- Best radios 2024
- Best CD players 2024
- Best wired headphones 2024
- Best turntables 2024
- Best wireless speakers 2024
- Best floorstanding speakers 2024
- Best standmount speakers 2024
- Best projectors 2024
- Best Blu-ray players 2024
- Best soundbars 2024
- Best TVs 2024
- Cambridge Audio EXN100 review
- Cambridge Audio's EX Series of hi-fi promises "new heights of excellence", versatile features and HDMI
- Bose, Beats and Amazon headphones make Top 100 Prime Day deals – but I'd buy these instead
October 8
- Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 review
- I review TVs for a living and these two OLED deals are the only good ones I've seen during Prime Day
- 9 of the best Amazon Prime Day deals under £50 – budget earbuds, 4K Blu-rays and streaming sticks
- Austrian Audio’s new headphones aim to “fine tune” one of our favourite 5-star sets’ sound
- Nagaoka MP-200 review
- The LG C4 is the OLED TV to buy this Prime Day – but not from Amazon
- Dali's premium wireless headphones want to offer "hi-fi for your head"
October 7
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro review
- Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: how do they compare?
- The best Day 2 October Prime Day headphones and wireless earbuds deals
- Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review
- Finally, a truly affordable OLED TV has arrived (but you may not have heard of the brand)
- PS5 Pro vs PS5: what are the differences?
- Oops! Did Amazon make a mistake? Sony XM4 headphones hit their lowest-ever price on Prime Big Deals Day
- HiFi Rose's high-end DAC looks stunning and promises accurate, pure and natural sound
- Roksan’s new-look Caspian hi-fi range includes a feature-packed streaming amplifier
- Rewind: Rotel’s latest amp rated, a British hi-fi legend enters a new era and a love letter to CRT TVs
October 6
- Pick of the Month: LG’s smallest new OLED TV, Pro-Ject’s latest turntable and more earn five stars
October 5
- 5 new dance music albums that every audiophile should listen to this weekend
October 4
- Sony just launched the one feature that all Sonos fans were hoping for
- Hisense PX3-Pro review
- These five-star wireless headphones from a little-known brand have finally filled a gaping hole in the over-ear market
- Is this the best Amazon Prime Day streaming deal? Turn your "dumb TV" into a smart TV for just £17
- Record Store Day Black Friday returns 29th November
- Five-star Technics hi-fi system hits record low price ahead of October Prime Day
- Samsung HW-Q990D vs LG S95TR: which Dolby Atmos soundbar package is best?
- The 12 best TVs, headphones and Bluetooth speakers to buy on October Prime Day – and the best prices to pay
- I just re-reviewed Spotify – here are 3 things it now needs to beat Apple, Tidal et al
- 4 of the best Netflix horror movies and TV shows to watch this weekend
- Unmissable TV deal sees LG C4 OLED fall to the lowest price we've seen
October 3
- Why retro gamers and nostalgic movie lovers want old, bulky, back-breaking CRT TVs
- Sony Xperia 10 VI review
- Epos ES-7N review
- Goldring's first turntable in nearly 20 years marries hi-fi credentials with modern convenience
- I think Sony’s latest launch raises some big questions about the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds
- Google TV's new update means you won't need a Google TV Streamer to get the latest features
October 2
- Focal's Diva high-end wireless active speakers are powered by Naim and promise "outstanding" quality
- Rotel A8 review
- Philips launches its final OLED TV for 2024 with a stylish bespoke build and formidable sound system
- Qobuz targets budding audiophiles with a heavily discounted student tier
- The Cyrus 40 Series promises a new beginning for the British hi-fi brand
- Netflix has just released the gory sequel to this “inventive and captivating” horror movie
- Hisense soundbars: the perfect accompaniment to your TV
October 1
- Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich live streams: how to watch Champions League 2024
- Sony’s new LinkBuds range features two pairs of wireless earbuds and a surprise addition
- Bose updates its stylish portable Bluetooth speaker with new features to take on the might of JBL
- Sonos' road to redemption: under-fire firm details 7-point plan to win back fans
- Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering on the AirPods 4 and the original design: "We literally just cut the wire off the bottom"
- BenQ W5800 review
- Get 10% off a 2024 LG TV at Currys
- I switched my Disney Plus subscription to the ad-based plan – here's why I won't go back
- What is tone mapping? How the HDR TV feature works and why it's important
- Forget about Amazon's Big Deal Days – this Hisense projector is the home cinema bargain you've been waiting for
- Dali expands its high-end Epikore speaker range with three new models
- Bose Smart Soundbar vs Smart Ultra Soundbar: how do these Dolby Atmos 'bars compare?
- What I did on my holidays, or 6 lessons in checking hi-fi and TV systems for schoolboy errors
- How we test and review headphones on What Hi-Fi?