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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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Sonos Sub Mini
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Can the Sonos Sub Mini justify its high price tag with a full-size bass performance?

Marantz PM7000N
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UPDATED Marantz amplification and HEOS network streaming proves a winning partnership for this versatile amp.

Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2
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Updated A gorgeous design and superb performance make these Ruark MR1 very appealing desktop speakers.

Rega Planar 1 Plus
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Updated The Planar 1 Plus offers the winning combination of convenience and superb sound

Earfun Air
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Updated A virtually unknown brand packs budget wireless earbuds with tech and great sound – but are they too good to be true?

How to build the perfect hi-fi system
By Becky Roberts last updated
System building needs careful thought, so whether you're just starting out or upgrading, allow us to offer a little advice.

The best 39 hi-fi speakers of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
We reminisce about the very best stereo speakers we have reviewed since 1976

Activo P1
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The Activo P1 portable music player aims to deliver Astell & Kern’s high-quality performance for a more affordable price, but it fails to deliver.

Focal Clear Mg
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Updated Focal’s premium Clear Mg open-back headphones deliver clarity, control and masses of detail in a beautiful package.

Mission 700
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Updated Mission’s second retro-inspired model provides an interesting alternative to the established class leaders.

Technics SL-1500C
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Updated This beautiful fuss-free turntable shows that the Technics brand is beginning to hit its stride.

What Hi-Fi? reviewers share their favourite-ever albums for testing hi-fi
By Becky Roberts published
Not our review team’s favourite albums, but instead the go-to records we use for reviewing.

Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB
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Updated A quality picture at a budget price, this Panasonic Blu-ray player makes it look easy...

Panasonic DP-UB450EB
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Updated This Blu-ray player has full HDR support and twin HDMIs, but does the performance match the impressive list of features?

Sony UBP-X700
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An impressive 4K Blu-ray player at an affordable price

Panasonic DP-UB9000 review
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Updated Serious about home cinema? Panasonic’s premium 4K Blu-ray player is well worth an audition.

Cambridge Audio Evo One
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Cambridge Audio enters the all-in-one systems arena with the well-appointed Evo One, but it faces strong competition.

Best B&O speakers: portable, hi-fi and wireless
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Best Buys The best Bang & Olufsen speakers are proof that the Danish audio maestro is one the brightest stars in the sonic galaxy...

Best soundbases: the best budget TV speakers for under your TV
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best buys Want better sound from your TV but don't want loads of speakers? Try a soundbase for size.

Audiolab M-DAC+
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Updated Plus-sized DAC has a lot to live up to, and does so in a grand manner

Apple Music lossless: which devices will (and won't) play lossless and Spatial Audio
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but AirPods are missing out on key hi-res audio features.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8
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Updated Bowers & Wilkins' range-topping wireless noise-cancelling headphones are luxurious and capable, but pricey with it.

Technics SL-1300G
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Technic’s direct-drive SL-1300G turntable is an unfussy and tempting alternative to the belt-driven establishment.
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