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I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated 16 September 24

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?

By Jez Ford published 5 December 23

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system

By Sound+Image published 5 November 23

'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

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The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published 13 June 23

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

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Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published 9 June 23

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published 19 May 23

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

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Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts reveal the top stories to break this year and how they will shape 2025.

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Rewind: Onkyo returns, we reveal our 2025 hi-fi wishlist, and fresh hints about 8K TVs’ future

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema news you need to know about to break over the past week.

Home cinema

Cambridge Audio EXA100 integrated amplifier on hi-fi rack in front of books

Cambridge Audio EXA100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 December 24

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

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Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you?

By Harry McKerrell published 20 December 24

Bluesound faces off against WiiM's established Award winner in the battle for entry-level music streamer supremacy.

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Best budget hi-fi speakers 2024: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 20 December 24

Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

Best Buys

I heard over 150 products in 2024 and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights

By Ketan Bharadia published 20 December 24

What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor Ketan Bharadia reveals his favourite kit of the year.

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Home Cinema

Dynaudio Symphony Opus One sitting below a TV in a modern wooden minimalist room

Dynaudio's luxury Dolby Atmos soundbar crams a jaw-dropping number of speakers into an all-in-one home cinema solution

By Lewis Empson published 23 December 24

Dynaudio's luxury soundbar is a feature-rich all-in-one audio solution with a hefty price tag.

Home cinema

BenQ launches iSeries smart projectors for 4K family fun

Save an impressive £500 on this "budget-friendly" 4K projector that can fit in your living room

By Robyn Quick published 23 December 24

The BenQ W2700 is down from £1499 to just £999. What a steal!

Home cinema

Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts reveal the top stories to break this year and how they will shape 2025.

TVs

All I want for Christmas is this Samsung The Freestyle projector deal

By Robyn Quick last updated 23 December 24

Samsung’s The Freestyle projector drops to £499 thanks to a £200 discount

Home cinema

Rewind: Onkyo returns, we reveal our 2025 hi-fi wishlist, and fresh hints about 8K TVs’ future

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema news you need to know about to break over the past week.

Home cinema

Two people stand in the centre of the frame. The one on the left, Vi, is slightly taller and has short pink hair. Her hands are wrapped with white tape. She is holding onto the shoulder of her sister, Jinx. She has long blue hair in two braids and is wearing a black crop top.

I watched my favourite TV show on a £38k home cinema and never want to go back

By Robyn Quick published 21 December 24

What better way to kick off a career in AV journalism than to get a taste of the best kit you can buy?

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Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts reveal the top stories to break this year and how they will shape 2025.

TVs

Rewind: Onkyo returns, we reveal our 2025 hi-fi wishlist, and fresh hints about 8K TVs’ future

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 December 24

Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema news you need to know about to break over the past week.

Home cinema

I’d hoped mid-range OLED TVs would get a key upgrade in 2025 – but it’s looking unlikely

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 December 24

MLA and QD-OLED have a bright future, but it looks like they’ll stay an expensive luxury for the foreseeable future.

TVs

2024's Mini LED TV experiment failed – all hail OLED

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 December 24

Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and more all bet big on Mini LED taking on OLED this year. The results were mixed…

TVs

Loewe’s ‘unusual’ OLED TV is now available in 77 and 83 inches

By Robyn Quick last updated 20 December 24

The 77 and 83-inch Loewe Stellar is available to buy now.

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A transparent TV. It is on a white background. On the screen is an abstract colourful pattern.

The first transparent OLED TV is available to buy – but the price tag is eye-watering

By Robyn Quick published 19 December 24

At $60,000, this transparent TV is the first of its kind.

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