What Hi-Fi?
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.
Latest articles by What Hi-Fi?

JVC DLA-NZ800
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Can JVC continue its streak of delivering high-quality home cinema projectors for serious cinephiles?

Sony VPL-XW5000ES
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sony has finally managed to install laser lighting in its entry level 4K projector, with predictably irresistible results.

BenQ X3100i
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated While the BenQ X3100i’s quirky design and gaming features suggest a focus on fun, its picture quality is deadly serious.

Epson EH-TW7100
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Epson’s brilliantly well-judged and affordable 4K projector is just the ticket for some home cinema fun.

BenQ W1800
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED BenQ’s latest projector focuses on home cinema rather than being a jack of all trades, and that’s fine by us.

Wharfedale DX-3 HCP
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Wharfedale has delivered another pint-sized home cinema speaker system to replace the Award-winning DX-2, but is it up to the task?

Sonos Arc Ultra
By What Hi-Fi? published
Yes, the bass is better, but that’s just the start of the Arc Ultra’s many sonic upgrades.

Copland CTA407
By What Hi-Fi? published
Copland’s CTA407 is a superb-sounding and wonderfully fuss-free valve-based proposition.

Sonos Ace
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sonos goes big and drops its first-ever wireless headphones – but has it dropped the ball too?

Panasonic DP-UB820EB
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Panasonic’s 4K Blu-ray player is a great all-rounder that promises plenty on paper – and also delivers.

Shure Aonic 3
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Shure’s Aonic 3 wired in-ear headphones produce a stunning performance across the board.

SoundMagic E11C
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED SoundMagic knows a thing or two about affordable headphones, as these E11Cs demonstrate in entertaining style.

Grado SR325x
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.

Rode NTH-100
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Why would you want wired headphones? Well, it turns out there are quite a few reasons.

Austrian Audio Hi-X15
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 are proof you don’t have to spend big money on headphones to unlock premium sound.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are a clever piece of design – they just don’t have the sonic performance to back it up.

Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated The Mu-so Qb retains an inherently likeable presentation but has matured over the years since its first generation.

Audio Pro C20
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated The Audio Pro C20 is a fantastic, multi-talented wireless speaker that delivers in almost every way.

Apple HomePod 2
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The new HomePod looks very similar to the original, but it sounds even better.

Apple HomePod Mini
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Apple’s new Siri-powered smart speaker comfortably outperforms its size and price.

JBL Xtreme 4
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated The fourth generation of JBL’s rugged Bluetooth speaker is here, but can it continue the brand’s excellent run of form?

JBL Charge 5
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated JBL’s Charge has ruled the portable Bluetooth speaker realm for years, so is this fifth iteration a worthy successor?

Vertere DG-1 S/Magneto
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED A careful evolution of Vertere’s DG-1 design has reinforced the deck’s class leading status.
Get the What Hi-Fi? Newsletter
The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.