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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.

Home cinema

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.

Home cinema

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.

Hi-Fi

Technics SC-CX700 music system on white shelf with busy shelf behind

Technics SC-CX700 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 January 25

Technics’ take on a modern streaming system has all the right ingredients on paper, but how does it perform?

Hi-Fi

speakers, amplifier and streamer on a grey background

We partner three What Hi-Fi? Award winners to build a sensational streaming system

By Jonathan Evans published 24 January 25

While it isn't always the case that simply bunging a gaggle of Award winners together will produce a system worthy of the name, here there is no bunging together involved.

Hi-Fi

Quad 33 303 pre power amps in living room

Listen to Quad's new electrostatic speakers and retro-revived 33/303 amps at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show

By Kashfia Kabir published 24 January 25

Wharfedale's Super Linton will also be on demo

Hi-Fi

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition review

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 January 25

With clever upgrades and a bespoke plinth design, Rega has pushed the performance of the iconic Planar 3 to an impressive degree in this elevated design.

Hi-Fi

One walnut floorstander in a living room setting next to a yellow chair

Acoustic Energy’s overhauled mid-range 300 Series uses technology derived from its flagship Corinium speakers

By Becky Roberts published 22 January 25

The British loudspeaker brand has entirely redesigned its mid-ranging speakers, with no part of its 2018-released iteration carrying over.

Hi-Fi

iFi Zen DAC V2 connected to a laptop and headphones

Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters

By Becky Roberts last updated 22 January 25

Best Buys The best DACs take hi-fi, desktop and portable systems to the next level. Our expert picks span various types and budgets...

Best Buys

Home Cinema

Netflix has finally lassoed the TV show everyone's been talking about

By Luke Edwards published 24 January 25

Sidling up to Netflix in time for the week.

Home cinema

A stack of Blu-ray cases on a wooden shelf

Sony announces that it will officially end production of recordable Blu-ray discs in February

By Lewis Empson published 24 January 25

Sony announced it will end production of Blu-ray discs in February of this year.

Home cinema

Dolby Atmos soundbar: Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100

This Dolby Atmos soundbar's price tag has been slashed in half

By Robyn Quick published 20 January 25

The Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100, a four-star Dolby Atmos soundbar, is down from £799 to an impressive £349

Home cinema

Ultra short-throw projector: Hisense PL1TUK

Save over £500 on an Award-winning ultra-short-throw projector with this impressive deal

By Robyn Quick published 17 January 25

With £500 off, you can get this five-star UST projector to level up your home cinema set up.

Home cinema

The sequel to this 96%-rated Netflix show has finally arrived – and is bound to be another hit

By Luke Edwards published 17 January 25

Not to be missed anime returns at last.

Home cinema

A still from Paramount Pictures' Gladiator 2 with Paul Mescal kneeling in an arena with sand running through his fingers.

Gladiator II is available to buy digitally now – but there's a better way to get it

By Lewis Empson published 16 January 25

Gladiator II is available to purchase digitally now, but we think you should wait for the best experience.

Home cinema

TVs

Just tested! We have a new best value Mini LED TV

By Alastair Stevenson published 24 January 25

I’ve tested some of the biggest and brightest Mini LEDs available, and this four star Hisense is now the one I recommend to most people.

TVs

The LG G5 TV wall-mounted in a high-end living room

LG G5 vs Panasonic Z95B: which OLED TV should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade published 23 January 25

Two of 2025's most technically advanced TVs go head-to-head in the ultimate OLED head-to-head.

TVs

Panasonic Z95B with an aerial view of Los Angeles on screen

Panasonic's finally (half) fixed one of my biggest gripes with its flagship OLED TVs

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 January 25

Panasonic’s reduced the sizes of the speaker system on its flagship OLED – and I’m all for the move.

TVs

Hisense U7N (65U7N) mini LED TV with misty tree tops on screen

Hisense U7N (65U7N) review

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 January 25

Hisense’s middle-child Mini LED TV is a solid option for most people.

TVs

Don't buy the LG C4 until you've seen this rival OLED TV deal

By Robyn Quick published 21 January 25

You can save £200 on this 42-inch OLED TV now, and it's especially appealing for gamers looking for next-level features.

TVs

Rewind: new Dali headphones and B&W earbuds tested, plus fresh drama at Sonos

By Alastair Stevenson published 20 January 25

It was another busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema. Here’s what you need to know.

TVs

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