Max Langridge
Max is a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?'s sister site, TechRadar, in Australia. But being the wonderful English guy he is, he helps out with content across a number of Future sites, including What Hi-Fi?. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.
Latest articles by Max Langridge
Heaven 11 announces new ‘Billie’ amplifier
By Max Langridge published
Billie has been produced by Canadian audio company Heaven 11, a team comprising “technology masters, designers and craftsmen”. It’s named after Billie Holiday and is due to launch on Kickstarter later in the summer.
July 2016 issue on sale now
By Max Langridge published
This month sees us take a look at the current state of 4K HDR TV, provide you with a thoroughly in-depth guide on how to set up your TV, and we’ve pitted the multi Award-winning B&W 685 S2 hi-fi speakers against two newcomers from Dynaudio and Quad. The July 2016 issue of What Hi-Fi? is not to be missed.
LG and BBC conduct HDR broadcast trial
By Max Langridge published
LG has teamed up with the BBC and satellite operator SES to see if it’s possible to broadcast live HDR content.
Acoustic Energy to produce 100 final pairs of AE1 Classic speakers
By Max Langridge published
Acoustic Energy has announced it will cease production of the AE1 speakers. To commemorate the end of the popular standmounters, it will produce 100 pairs for worldwide distribution.
Weekend Wrap: 3D headphones, vinyl speaker, 4K streaming box and more
By Max Langridge published
From the news that Xiaomi has produced a media streaming box that supports 4K Ultra HD, to Netflix introducing its own internet speed testing tool and 3D Sound Labs releasing a module that brings 3D sound to your own headphones - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.
Polaroid introduces “affordable” 4K TV range with Google Cast
By Max Langridge published
Polaroid’s new 4K TVs will let you stream all manner of apps, music, movies and more from your mobile device, thanks to Google Cast.
Luno EGB2 combines a record player with a whisky bar
By Max Langridge published
Want to feel like Don Draper in Mad Men? The EGB2 comes with everything you need to create the perfect 50s inspired bachelor pad… just add whisky.
Wednesday Wrap: take Netflix on holiday, learning headphones, B&O makeover
By Max Langridge published
From the news that you could soon be streaming House of Cards while on your holiday in Spain, to B&O giving one of its iconic speakers a new colour finish, and headphones that measure sounds going in and out of your ear - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
Yamaha announces Aventage RX-A60 series for 2016
By Max Langridge published
Yamaha’s 2016 range of Aventage AV receivers comprises five models, all of which support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Gravity speaker appears to be floating on air
By Max Langridge published
Meizu has produced a wireless Bluetooth speaker with an intriguing design, not only does the speaker look like it’s floating, but the display does too…
Tidal adds 1.2 million users in one week
By Max Langridge published
Although its overall numbers are minute compared with Spotify and Apple Music, Tidal's subscriber numbers are heading in the right direction...
G. Pinto On is a turntable with a valve preamplifier built in
By Max Langridge published
The On is available in three different versions, each with different output power. It can accept a range of analogue and digital sources including wireless Bluetooth.
BBC gets go-ahead to launch Netflix streaming rival
By Max Langridge published
The Government has given the BBC the green light to launch a paid-for subscription service to rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The wireless Trntbl is the first ‘Internet of Things’ record player
By Max Langridge published
The Trntbl can stream to AirPlay and Bluetooth headphones and speakers, as well as Sonos, and can identify the records that you’re listening to and share the information online.
Apple to end iTunes downloads? No chance, says Apple
By Max Langridge published
A report suggests Apple will stop selling downloads on iTunes within the next two years, in favour of pushing streaming – but Apple has been quick to quash the rumours.
Wednesday Wrap: Samsung 2016 TVs, Spotify video, Clearaudio tonearm, KEF Muo
By Max Langridge published
From the news that Clearaudio has a new tangential tonearm that claims to track vinyl grooves accurately, to Spotify announcing new video content through its service and Kef giving the Muo speaker a pink makeover, it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
Harman Kardon unveils new Go+Play portable Bluetooth speaker
By Max Langridge published
The new Go+Play is an update to Harman Kardon’s original wireless speaker of the same name. It is, claims the company, the perfect portable speaker for “the discerning listener who demands the ultimate in style and sound”.
Munich High End Show 2016 in pictures
By Max Langridge published
The High End Show in Munich is over for another year and, once again, it hasn't disappointed. Having seen and heard some exceptional kit, we've highlighted some of our favourite products from the show, from speakers to dedicated separates...
Munich High End Show 2016 - highlights, best new products
By Max Langridge published
Like hi-fi? Like high-end hi-fi? The Munich High End Show is for you. The 2016 show is now on and What Hi-Fi? is in Munich reporting live...
Burmester introduces C500 concept speaker with rotating woofers
By Max Langridge published
Burmester says the C500 represents “the ultimate standard in technology, materials and acoustic performance.”
Pro-Ject unveils transparent 2Xperience Primary turntable
By Max Langridge published
The new model is inspired by the 2Xperience and Xperience Basic+ turntables, and comes in a transparent clear acrylic finish.
Focal unveils Sopra 3 speaker, plus centre, surround and sub
By Max Langridge published
French audio manufacturer Focal has added a pair of floorstanding speakers, a centre speaker, surround speakers and a subwoofer to the Sopra range to allow consumers to create a complete surround sound system.
Audio-Technica unveils new reference AT-ART1000 MC cartridge
By Max Langridge published
Unveiled at the High End show in Munich, Audio-Technica’s new Direct Power Stereo moving coil cartridge is designed to deliver “the highest listening experience for audiophiles”.
The new Cyrus One amplifier is official, yours for £699
By Max Langridge published
Cyrus has already teased teased details of the new amplifier, but now it has officially been launched at the Munich High End Show.
New issue: Soundbar and turntable tests, Sony HDR TV, 4K showdown and more
By Max Langridge published
This month sees us pitch six soundbars against each other in three price brackets, two new digital-ready record decks against the Rega RP1 and a flamboyant pair of Sennheiser over-ears take on the B&W P7s. All this and more makes the June 2016 issue of What Hi-Fi? one not to be missed.
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