/Recent content on FluxBlogHugo -- gohugo.ioyouremail@domain.com (Some Person)youremail@domain.com (Some Person)Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amr-releases-cd-777-player-with-philips-multi-bit-dac-chipset.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amr-releases-cd-777-player-with-philips-multi-bit-dac-chipset.htmlThis is the last chip that Philips made before moving away from Multi-bit technology, and it's the one that AMR says has a "startling analogue character". If you want to hear it for yourself, then the £3200 AMR CD-777 player is the one you'll need to hear, and it's the only source that uses the chip. AMR suggests you can use the CD-777 as a standalone, transport or as a dedicated DAC and promises, as well it might, performance "/news/android-lollipop-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/android-lollipop-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlBack in June, Google held its annual I/O (input/output) developer event in San Francisco – and part of it was dedicated to the latest version of its Android operating system, Android L. However it wasn't until the general release of the software that Google unveiled the full name of the latest iteration of Android. Following the trend of all things sweet, Lollipop is the name of choice. When can you get Android L?/news/apple-tv-4k-hits-lowest-ever-price-before-prime-day-sale-ends.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-4k-hits-lowest-ever-price-before-prime-day-sale-ends.htmlThe Apple TVs are some of the best streaming devices in the market, so anyone looking to give their 4K TV an IQ boost should know that now, thanks to Prime Day, you can pick up a 32GB Apple TV 4K for just $104.49 or a 64GB Apple TV 4K for $123.49 at Amazon. The previous Prime Day price was $109 and $129, so Amazon has awarded late shoppers with an extra $5 saving on each model before the sale officially ends at midnight (PT)./news/argentina-vs-france-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-in-4k-hdr-today-team-news.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/argentina-vs-france-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-in-4k-hdr-today-team-news.htmlSwipe to scroll horizontallyArgentina vs France live stream previewThe World Cup final. Argentina vs France. Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe. Whatever way you stack it, football matches don't come any bigger, more star-studded or dusted in glitter as the game that comes around once every four years between the two best international teams on the planet. This is the South American champions against the reigning and defending champions in the World Cup final./news/articles-by-harry-mckerrell-staff-writer.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-harry-mckerrell-staff-writer.htmlHarry McKerrell is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. During his time at the publication, he has written countless news stories alongside features, advice and reviews of products ranging from floorstanding speakers and music streamers to over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and portable DACs. He has covered launches from hi-fi and consumer tech brands, and major industry events including IFA, High End Munich and, of course, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or trying to pet strangers' dogs./news/atacama-moseco-6-review-smart-and-capable-speaker-stands.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/atacama-moseco-6-review-smart-and-capable-speaker-stands.htmlSpoiler alert – these Atacama Moseco 6 stands remain our favourite affordable speaker stands and are yet again an award-winner in 2023. PerformanceWith our reference KEF LS50 Meta placed on top, these Atacamas allow our system to flourish by letting the speakers deliver their best in terms of punch, detail and rhythm. There’s texture to basslines, a twang to guitars, and expressive (if slightly forward) vocals. Overall, it’s an enjoyable performance./news/bosch-tv-series-review.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bosch-tv-series-review.htmlThe first thing we suspect viewers will spot about Bosch is how dark it looks. The show introduces its lead character at night, tailing a possible serial killer through the streets of Los Angeles and - like its main character, LAPD Detective Hieronymus 'Harry' Bosch - this is a show that's as comfortable walking in the shadows as it is the light. Amazon's latest original series (if you can call an adaptation of a book series original) features the terrifically-named Titus Welliver as the even better-named Hieronymus 'Harry' Bosch; a detective who, as one character puts it, is a 'man on a mission' and that's a summation we won't disagree with./news/bowers-wilkins-formation-duo-review.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-formation-duo-review.htmlBowers & Wilkins may have arrived rather tardily to the multi-room party, but at least it's making a big entrance. Here before us is the B&W Duo, a pair of wireless active speakers and a highlight of the company’s Formation family of multi-room products, which includes a soundbar, a sub and even a spiritual successor to the iconic, single-box Zeppelin. Synonymous with high quality sound and artistic industrial design, the hi-fi world has been itching to see what B&W would come up with./news/boxing-day-tv-deal-48-inch-lg-c2-for-just-899-at-amazon.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/boxing-day-tv-deal-48-inch-lg-c2-for-just-899-at-amazon.htmlWant to nab yourself one of the very best TVs around? Well, you're in luck, because you can grab a 48-inch LG C2 OLED for £899, thanks to this Amazon Boxing Day deal. This brings the C2 down 36% from its original £1399 retail price. In our review of the LG C2 OLED, we loved its bright and punchy picture; its unbeatable gaming specs; and its engaging sound. Put simply, if you're in the market for a new TV, you can't go wrong with a C2, especially on a discount./news/c2g-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/c2g-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpxqlw%3D%3D/news/can-in-car-audio-ever-really-sound-like-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/can-in-car-audio-ever-really-sound-like-hi-fi.htmlI've just got back from the British Motor Show. Why? Quite apart from the fact that I've been helplessly in love with all things automotive since, ooh, birth, it's also because I'm increasingly getting involved in reviewing in-car audio systems, both for What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, and for our sister title, What Car?. That's why my show highlight was sitting in a Bentley Flying Spur enjoying its new Naim audio hi-fi system, a £5000, 1100-watt upgrade option that, on my first listen, appears to be worth every penny./news/chord-dave-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-dave-review-what-hi-fi.htmlChord Electronics has taken an eccentric route with its product names in recent years. We’ve had Hugo, Mojo and now the DAVE. The name is an acronym that stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’. Yes, really. Chord has something of a Midas touch when it comes to digital-to-analogue converters. It has dominated our Awards in recent years, and has set the standard with its innovative portable models. But the DAVE isn’t about portability./news/dial-w-for-wood-new-range-of-klipsch-icon-speakers.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dial-w-for-wood-new-range-of-klipsch-icon-speakers.htmlAnd while they certainly look fairly smart, we're not entirely convinced how small they are – despite Klipsch's protestations to the contrary. According to Mark Casavant, vice president of product development for Klipsch, “Icon Wood is intended for consumers who buy with both their eyes and ears". But are said consumers really a new addition to the market? However, with US manufacturers traditionally favouring large boxes to produce big sounds, the Icon W speakers are comparatively easy on the eye./news/euro-2024-live-streams-how-to-watch-the-football-free-online-and-tv.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/euro-2024-live-streams-how-to-watch-the-football-free-online-and-tv.htmlWatch Euro 2024 live streamsGermany has welcomed the best footballing nations in Europe, with the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship – better known as Euro 2024 – kicking off back on 14th June and running for a month until the final at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Sunday 14th July. With the tournament now over, you can still catch up on streams of previous games for free. Euro 2024 is FREE to watch on BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the UK./news/focal-spirit-one-s-review.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-spirit-one-s-review.htmlTake a quick look through the Focal Spirit One S webpage and you’ll find a load of stuff about ‘digital nomadism’. Don’t worry, Focal isn’t raising an army of audiophile travellers – it’s an erroneously translated statement of intent from the French company about excellent sound on the go, which is mostly true. DesignWe tend to associate Focal with fancy speakers, but every now and then the company surprises us with a pair of headphones./news/forget-prime-day-you-can-save-650-on-one-of-our-favourite-panasonic-oled-tvs-right-now.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/forget-prime-day-you-can-save-650-on-one-of-our-favourite-panasonic-oled-tvs-right-now.htmlWith Amazon Prime Day now less than a week away, deals across the internet are starting to appear, and not just from the retail giant. From our experience covering many prior Prime Days, we know that circumnavigating Amazon is sometimes the best way to save cash.  This stellar Panasonic OLED TV deal is a prime example (pardon the pun), which can be found on Peter Tyson. The TX-MZ1500B is undoubtedly one of the best OLED TVs on the market, and the 55-inch model can be yours for £1549, which is £650 less than the £2199 launch price./news/google-working-on-airplay-for-android.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-working-on-airplay-for-android.htmlGoogle is working on its own version of AirPlay that would allow you to stream audio and video content between Android phones, smart TVs and other networked devices. Apple has long had the a perceived advantage with AirPlay, which allows simple audio and video streaming from one Apple product to another, and now Google wants a piece of the action. Despite Bluetooth, for audio, and DLNA, for video, offering similar functionality for non-Apple products, the lack of a universally adopted and marketed standard is something Google is rumoured to be looking to rectify./news/homepod-s-latest-beta-software-brings-lossless-audio-support.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/homepod-s-latest-beta-software-brings-lossless-audio-support.htmlApple has released a new beta version of the HomePod 15 software that appears to bring support for Apple Music lossless audio to both the HomePod and HomePod Mini. The new update, spotted by 9to5Mac, now allows HomePod owners in the invite-only AppleSeed program to stream audio in much higher, 24-bit quality. Apple has yet to confirm the news, but those with version three of the program's beta software say they can now select "/news/how-to-get-the-best-prime-day-deals-without-paying-for-amazon-prime.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-get-the-best-prime-day-deals-without-paying-for-amazon-prime.htmlLike most people, your relationship with Amazon is probably best described as complicated. Most of us are less than happy about its dominance, and its effect on smaller, independent retailers. But then there's no denying it is mighty good at getting shiny new devices through your door in double-quick time, and at knockdown prices to boot. So you can't ignore the company's two-day shopping extravaganza, Amazon Prime Day, especially if you're currently feeling the pinch and are in need of a bargain./news/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2023-with-us-ads-and-commentary-live-stream-tv-channel-4k.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2023-with-us-ads-and-commentary-live-stream-tv-channel-4k.htmlSuper Bowl live stream 2023Super Bowl 2023 kicks off on Sunday, but if you want the full star-spangled experience you'll want to watch the famous US ads and authentic US commentary.  For that you'll need to tune in to the US coverage provided by Fox, or, if you're outside the US, buy Super Bowl Pass on NFL Game Pass. Read on to find out how to get the full Super Bowl experience from anywhere./news/how-to-watch-women-s-world-cup-final-2023-free-live-stream-what-tv-channel-kick-off-time.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-women-s-world-cup-final-2023-free-live-stream-what-tv-channel-kick-off-time.htmlWomen's World Cup 2023 live streamToday’s Women's World Cup 2023 final - England vs Spain - is available to watch for free in the UK on both BBC One and ITV, and online on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. You can also watch the Women's World Cup 2023 on Fox Sports in the USA, and on Optus Sport in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your local free stream from anywhere if you happen to be away from home./news/iphone-14-officially-unveiled-hello-bigger-screen-goodbye-notch.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-14-officially-unveiled-hello-bigger-screen-goodbye-notch.htmlApple has officially unveiled the new iPhone 14 range and – surprise, surprise – the new handsets are larger, faster and smarter. There are four new iPhones to choose from: iPhone 14 and iPhone Plus, as well as iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Pre-orders start from Thursday 9th September. There is no iPhone 14 mini as the size reportedly proved unpopular with customers. The flagship Pro models boast the most significant upgrades, including a pill-shaped 'Dynamic Island' instead of a notch, a new 48MP camera with 4K HDR video recording, and a new "/news/jackie-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jackie-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf Jackie is a snapshot of history, it’s one where the photographer wasn’t quite paying attention and set the timer a little late - missing the main event, and trying to make do. The film is partly based on an interview that Jackie Kennedy (née Bouvier, not Jackie O like Spaghetti-O's, as we all learned from The Simpsons) gave to Life magazine’s Theodore H White in 1963, and tracks the events of her life that immediately followed her husband’s assassination./news/monster-beats-by-dr-dre-review.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-beats-by-dr-dre-review.htmlHaving picked up five stars back in 2008, we deemed it time to put the Beats by Dre through the mill once again, with the advent of worthy rivals. They're stylish and solidly made, but we're not sure they quite cut the mustard compared to the best available. Flush on the ear and capable at isolating noise, they're less gifted at cancelling typical background frequencies. But there's much to like in the sound: Vampire Weekend's Holiday sounds lively, delivering a dynamic sound, although it lacks a touch of poise./news/mwc-lenovo-launches-first-dolby-atmos-smartphone-and-atmos-tablets.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mwc-lenovo-launches-first-dolby-atmos-smartphone-and-atmos-tablets.htmlThe new range comprises two smartphones, a pocket projector, and three tablets. The Lenovo A7000 smartphone and both the Tab 2 A10-70 and Tab 2 8 tablets incorporate support for Dolby Atmos surround sound technology. The A7000 (pictured top) claims to be the "world's first smartphone with Dolby Atmos", with Amazon's Fire HDX 8.9 tablet laying claim to the title of first Atmos portable device. Atmos on mobile works with any set of headphones, with Lenovo suggesting sound will be more vivid and feel as if it's moving from all directions, including overhead - which is what Dolby Atmos is all about./news/news-sed-tv-launch-on-indefinite-hold.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-sed-tv-launch-on-indefinite-hold.htmlThe next revolution in TV technology will be delayed: Canon and Toshiba, which had been partnering to sell Surface-conduction Electron-emitter Display (SED) screens this Autumn, announced on May 25th that they were postponing the launch to a date yet to be set. The Canon statement, reported in the Japanese press, says that "...it has decided to postpone for the time being the launch of next-generation flat-panel SED televisions, which the company had intended to release in the fourth quarter (Oct./news/onkyo-tx-nr807-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-nr807-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Onkyo is competitively priced as AV amps go in this sector of the market, and it has an exhaustive list of features. There are six HDMI inputs at your disposal. It's also THX Select2 Plus and DLNA-certified. On paper, the 'NR807 is a seven-channel amp, but these can be used in different configurations, thanks to the inclusion of technologies such as Audyssey DSX (Dynamic Sound Expansion) and Dolby Pro Logic IIz./news/opera-callas-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/opera-callas-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese Operas are the oddest standmounters we've seen in a while. Most monitors of this type are two-way designs with a single tweeter mated to a mid/bass unit. That's not enough for this Italian company. In a moment of mad inspiration it probably thought: “Why use one tweeter when you can have five?” That's right, five: two at the front and three lined up on the rear panel. The uncharitable might suspect Opera got a lot of tweeters at a good price and was finding a way of using them up./news/panasonic-tx-50gx800b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-tx-50gx800b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMost TV brands dedicate their energy into shouting as loudly as possible about their flagship sets. That’s understandable, as these sets represent the pinnacle of their capabilities, but it means that the more affordable, mainstream models tend to be launched with all the fanfare of a Tiddlywinks tournament. That’s why the effort that Panasonic has put into its GX800 is so refreshing. This is the first TV we’ve tested that supports both of the two competing dynamic metadata-based HDR formats, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and it costs just £799./news/panasonic-s-2010-3d-viera-tv-blu-ray-and-freeview-hd-range-in-detail.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-s-2010-3d-viera-tv-blu-ray-and-freeview-hd-range-in-detail.htmlIt's been a long and exhausting day getting to know Panasonic's 2010 TV product range in Munich, but there have been some surprises along the way, including pricing on its upcoming Full HD TVs, and the announcement of the company's first LED-backlit LCDs. So, with no further ado, let's get stuck into those product ranges, and please bear in mind that Panasonic has not yet released UK pricing on all models, but we're pestering our contacts and will update the blog as we get figures confirmed./news/pioneer-launches-new-budget-av-receivers-for-2015.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-launches-new-budget-av-receivers-for-2015.htmlPioneer's opening gambit consists of three new models, the VSX-830 (£399), VSX-930 (£499) and VSX-1130 (£599), all of which go on sale in May. They're the first Pioneer AV receivers off the production line following Onkyo's acquisition of Pioneer's AV division earlier in the year. The VSX-930 and VSX-1130 get the headline features, including Dolby Atmos functionality, Pioneer's MCACC PRO speaker calibration software and a higher quality DAC, compared to the VSX-830./news/pro-ject-essential-iii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-essential-iii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor a small but loyal band of music lovers, vinyl is well and truly back on the menu – and turntable manufacturers are doing their best to make hay while the sun shines. Pro-Ject is one such brand. A relative newcomer, the company has made its presence felt with an unrivalled stream of four- and five-star turntables over the last 20 years. The Pro-Ject Essential III is the latest addition to the roster./news/ps5-news-sony-sets-playstation-5-games-event-for-4th-june.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-news-sony-sets-playstation-5-games-event-for-4th-june.htmlSony has set its next PlayStation 5 reveal event for 4th June at 1pm PDT (9pm BST / 10pm CEST / 6am AEST June 5) – and this one will focus on PS5 games. In a new blog post, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan says the hour(ish)-long YouTube stream next Thursday will provide "a first look at the games". This follows previous online events that revealed the technical specifications of the forthcoming PS5 console as well as its new DualSense wireless controller./news/rakuten-tv-to-upgrade-full-hd-films-to-4k-hdr-for-free.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rakuten-tv-to-upgrade-full-hd-films-to-4k-hdr-for-free.htmlRakuten TV has announced it will upgrade already-purchased Full HD films to the superior 4K HDR version for free – a policy also adopted by iTunes. The Rakuten TV app is available on most smart TVs from the major manufacturers, including Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG. Having launched its 4K HDR service in December, owners of a 4K HDR TV should be able to take advantage of the free upgrade from next month, as well as the rest of the service’s 4K HDR library./news/record-store-day-how-to-find-your-local-participating-record-shop.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/record-store-day-how-to-find-your-local-participating-record-shop.htmlOur Vinyl Week culminates in Record Store Day 2022, the annual celebration of independent record stores. And we're here to help you find a participating store near you, so you can support your local independent record shop. If you're new here, Record Store Day celebrates all things vinyl. This year, over 260 independent record shops are taking part, with special limited edition vinyl releases (of which our pick is here), events, live music and more./news/samsung-announces-2021-neo-qled-tvs-with-mini-led-backlight-tech.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-announces-2021-neo-qled-tvs-with-mini-led-backlight-tech.htmlSamsung has just taken the covers off its 2021 TV range, and there's some extremely impressive-seeming technology right at the heart of it. While the company is pushing MicroLED as the TV tech of the future (potentially followed by self-emissive quantum dots), it's utilising miniaturised LEDs in the backlights of this year's QLEDs. Samsung explains that the majority of a typical LED's size is made up of its protective packaging and light-guiding lens, both of which it's done away with for its so-called 'New LEDs'./news/samsung-confirms-amazon-prime-video-will-stream-premier-league-football-in-4k.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-confirms-amazon-prime-video-will-stream-premier-league-football-in-4k.htmlBesides the news that Samsung had launched a new 55in 8K QLED TV, there was another interesting snippet that slipped out of of its IFA 2019 press conference. Samsung confirmed that Amazon Prime Video will be streaming some of its allocation of Premier League football matches in 4K this winter. We've been assuming this would be the case, ever since Amazon won rights back in June 2018, but this is the first confirmation we've had./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-review.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-review.htmlSamsung’s tablet strategy has not always been clear. At times, it’s been downright confusing with the number of options it’s had on offer at any one time. To clear things up somewhat, the Galaxy Tab S is Samsung’s current flagship range and it’s available in two sizes, 10.5in and 8.4in. We’re testing the smaller of the two here and, in short, it’s the best tablet we’ve seen from the company to date./news/sound-united-completes-acquisition-of-bowers-wilkins.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sound-united-completes-acquisition-of-bowers-wilkins.htmlSound United has finalised its acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins. The acquisition includes all worldwide third-party distribution and licensing agreements under which Bowers & Wilkins premium audio products are currently sold.  The news of a deal was first revealed in June this year when Sound United announced "a preliminary letter of intent to acquire Bowers & Wilkins". Geoff Edwards, who was previously B&W CEO and will continue as President of the Bowers & Wilkins brand at Sound United, commented: "/news/step-inside-the-world-s-best-home-cinema-a-church-cloister-entrance-gold-ceiling-and-15-000w.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/step-inside-the-world-s-best-home-cinema-a-church-cloister-entrance-gold-ceiling-and-15-000w.htmlSome movie fans will know exactly what they would want in their dream home cinema. Perhaps they want it to look like a classic movie house, or to take elements from a particular movie – we’ve seen Star Wars home cinemas in the past, and one using design ideas from The Matrix. Or they might want specific equipment, or ask for a drinks bar at the back, or to prioritise screen size over all other considerations./news/technics-sl-g700m2-review-a-musical-all-in-one-maestro.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-sl-g700m2-review-a-musical-all-in-one-maestro.htmlWe reviewed the original generation of the Technics SL-G700 back in 2019. At the time it seemed like a canny choice of source product for those that want to upgrade a traditional premium system but still have an eye for the future. The passing years haven’t changed our view one bit, with the mildly fettled SL-G700M2 version admirably fulfilling the same brief. Build & designIt will take more than a casual glance to uncover the differences between the two generations of this product./news/technics-su-gx70-review-versatile-and-talented-one-box-streaming-system.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-su-gx70-review-versatile-and-talented-one-box-streaming-system.htmlThe new Technics SU-GX70 joins the likes of Bluesound, Cambridge Audio, Marantz and Naim in delivering one-box streaming amplifier systems that can do it (nearly) all. But the Technics goes one step further when it comes to versatility, throwing everything apart from the proverbial kitchen sink into its box of tricks.  The GX in the unit’s name denotes ‘crossover’ and it’s the first Technics audio product to include a video element in the form of an HDMI ARC input./news/urbanista-new-york-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/urbanista-new-york-review-what-hi-fi.html“Everybody here wanted somethin' more, searchin' for a sound we hadn't heard before” - Taylor Swift, Welcome To New York. That goes some way to reflecting our feelings upon first seeing the most recent pair of Urbanista's wireless headphones to pass through our testing rooms, the New York. Expecting a sound we hadn’t heard before from a pair of mid-range wireless cans is, we'll concede, a little optimistic. But the very least we’re hoping for is good build quality, easy pairing and noise-cancellation, and similarly accomplished sound to provided by the company’s five-star Seattle design./news/we-bought-the-best-selling-headphones-on-amazon-for-5-and-here-s-our-verdict.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-bought-the-best-selling-headphones-on-amazon-for-5-and-here-s-our-verdict.htmlWe’re often asked how we choose products to review, and the answer is pretty simple. We’re either approached by manufacturers wanting us to review their latest wares or we call in products ourselves based on what we’ve seen on the market. Therefore, an important part of our job is making sure we know what’s on offer and what people are buying. And when it comes to keeping an eye on the market, we’d be remiss not to check in on Amazon from time to time./news/wharfedale-adds-compact-elysian-3-floorstander-to-flagship-speaker-range.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-adds-compact-elysian-3-floorstander-to-flagship-speaker-range.htmlWe first spotted it at High End Munich 2023 earlier this year, but now it's official: Wharfedale has added a new member to its flagship Elysian speaker family, the Elysian 3. The new Wharfedale Elysian 3 is a premium, compact floorstander that bridges the gap between the Elysian 2 three-way standmounter and the top-of-the-range Elysian 4 large floorstanding model. It offers the same three-way, four-driver arrangement of the top Elysian 4, but in a much smaller footprint./news/xbox-game-pass-is-getting-21-new-titles-this-year-plus-free-game-demos.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-game-pass-is-getting-21-new-titles-this-year-plus-free-game-demos.htmlMicrosoft is supercharging its game streaming service. Later this year, Xbox Game Pass will gain playable game demos, letting you try before you buy. And 43 new titles have been announced for the service. The demos will arrive as part of an update called Project Moorcroft. This will allow developers to release demos of their new games ahead of launch, in order to let players sample them and to build anticipation./news/yamaha-a-s500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-a-s500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYamaha isn't the first name to come to mind when the subject of budget stereo amplifiers comes up. It's not that the company can't do audio – a raft of five-star ratings for multichannel amps and the quality of the upmarket A-S2000 proves otherwise – but when it comes to budget, others such as Marantz, Rotel and Cambridge do it better. Up until now, that is. Yamaha went far further than most manufacturers and benchmarked this new amp against the very best at this price level./news/yamaha-dsp-z11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-dsp-z11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSpecifications alone aren't enough to decide the outcome of a test, but even so, the Yamaha's giant DSP-Z11 sports a features list so eye-wateringly extensive it's hard not to form a positive impression of it before a single button has been pressed in anger. For starters, it can amplify a staggering 11 loudspeakers at once – one more than any amplifier we've previously tested, and at least four more than many users are ever likely to want to employ./news/best-of-philharmonic-orchestra-tracks-in-dolby-atmos-arrive-on-amazon-music-hd.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-of-philharmonic-orchestra-tracks-in-dolby-atmos-arrive-on-amazon-music-hd.htmlMiss seeing classic concerts live? (Us too.) Well, Warner Classics has the next best thing: a 35-strong collection of the greatest classical tracks, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and mixed in immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound. The 3D Classical Collection, recorded and mixed in Atmos at Abbey Road Studios (an interesting 'behind the scenes' video of which is below), is available exclusively through Amazon Music HD, the high-res streaming tier that rivals Tidal./news/after-ultra-cheap-airpods-skullcandy-s-dime-wireless-earbuds-are-just-30.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/after-ultra-cheap-airpods-skullcandy-s-dime-wireless-earbuds-are-just-30.htmlNow that they are a fair few years into existence, true wireless earbuds vary wildly in price. While premium class leaders like the Sony WF-1000XM3 or Apple AirPods Pro with noise-cancelling cost over £200, you can pick up a more basic budget pair like the Earfun Air for just £55. Now, here's Skullcandy with a pair costing just £30. As you would imagine for this price, the Skullcandy Dime don't offer class-leading features./news/all-content-archive-january-2009.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/all-content-archive-january-2009.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future Publishing Australia ABN: 53 658 563 252 | PO Box Q1179, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1239. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsaJmimLWqwsRoaWloaWR9cg%3D%3D/news/amazon-basics-hdmi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-basics-hdmi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAt just under a fiver, this budget cable from net merchants Amazon is as cheap as chips. It feels it too, with a thin cord and own-brand plugs. Initially, we found the Basics to be a bright, punchy and detailed performer. However, further watching showed contrast up, and tones as vivid and day-glo, plus there were issues with motion handling and noise. The sound, too, was hard and thin with a lack of dynamics, punch or subtlety./news/amazon-brings-prime-video-to-apple-tv-falls-out-with-google.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-brings-prime-video-to-apple-tv-falls-out-with-google.htmlThe Apple TV finally has an Amazon Prime Video app - it's available to download on third-generation or later Apple TV devices. While it doesn't appear to be pushed to the front page of the tvOS AppStore at the moment, a quick search will bring it up and have it installed in no time. This could mean we see the Apple TV return to Amazon's storefront, as CEO Jeff Bezos said the company would not sell the streaming box until the app was available on it./news/apple-iphone-xs-max-review.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-xs-max-review.htmlFor anyone who uses a smartphone as a mobile cinema screen, the boast of having the ‘biggest display ever on an iPhone’ immediately makes the iPhone XS Max a source of serious excitement. The idea of a scaled-up iPhone X is appealing and, with this being one of Apple’s generally small-step ‘s’ years, it comes as a pleasant surprise that the XS Max goes a few steps further in terms of picture and sound, making it comfortably the best smartphone out there for movie and music lovers./news/audio-pro-drumfire-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-pro-drumfire-review-what-hi-fi.htmlUsually you can spot an Audio Pro multi-room speaker a mile off, even if they're generally pretty compact. It’s something to do with the big koala face, the leather-esque handle and the compact dimensions. Every one of the company’s range exhibits these qualities – except for the Drumfire. From a distance, this multi-room speaker and sub-woofer combination looks more like a stylish minibar than an audio product. At a total of 65 x 52 x 19cm (height/width/depth) it's one of Audio Pro's more sizeable efforts./news/audio-research-sold-by-mcintosh-group-to-former-sales-director.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-research-sold-by-mcintosh-group-to-former-sales-director.htmlHigh-end hi-fi manufacturer Audio Research has been bought from the McIntosh Group. TWS Enterprises, a privately-held company owned wholly by Trent Suggs, th former North America sales director at Audio Research, has agreed to purchase the esteemed brand. The deal is expected to be finalised by the end of August. Audio Research is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and is well-respected for its valve, or tube, amplifiers – many of which have received five-star reviews from What Hi-Fi?/news/audio-technica-at-lp7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-at-lp7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDylan might have called it a simple twist of fate. In 1952 Hideo Matsushita, at just 22-years of age, landed a plum job at Tokyo’s Bridgestone Museum of Art where one of his duties was to organise concerts to promote LP records which had just arrived in Japan. One of the chief difficulties in presenting these concerts was the reliability and performance of the phono cartridges available at the time, so in 1962, after deciding there was a future in building reliable high-quality phono cartridges, Hideo rented a small warehouse in Shinjuku, just across from the Imperial Palace, hired three employees, registered Audio-Technica as a brand-name and started building the AT-1 stereo phono cartridge, his first product./news/audio-technica-s-marathon-noise-cancelling-cans-can-go-for-90-hours-between-charges.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-s-marathon-noise-cancelling-cans-can-go-for-90-hours-between-charges.htmlWhat do you consider to be a decent battery life figure for a pair of wireless headphones? 20 hours? 40 hours? 50?  Whatever your expectations, you'd struggle not to be impressed by the prospect of a massive 90 hours of playtime from your wireless cans. That's just what's being promised with the ATH-S300B, though, Audio-Technica's new ANC wireless over-ears that deliver nearly four days of playback from a single charge with noise cancelling switched off (and 60 with ANC on)./news/audioquest-forest-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioquest-forest-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn the snazzy and neat looking Forest, Audioquest has produced a worthy cable that's very nearly the match of the all-powerful Chord Supershield. From the off it's apparent the Forest is a nifty performer. Images through this HDMI are sharp, with crisp, well defined edges, while contrasts here are luxurious, yet refreshingly natural at the same time. Those who like their images to be detailed won't be disappointed, and we've no quibbles with the supple motion and marked lack of noise either./news/award-winning-elac-speaker-system-hits-lowest-ever-price-thanks-to-35-discount.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/award-winning-elac-speaker-system-hits-lowest-ever-price-thanks-to-35-discount.html"Are you looking for a neat, good-sounding but affordable hi-fi system? If so, Elac’s Debut ConneX DCB41 might just be perfect for you." That is how our expert in-house reviews team enthusiastically opened our Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 review. Considering they cost £529 back then, you can imagine our delight now that their price has fallen by 35 per cent off. The Debut ConneX DCB41 are just £341.65 at Amazon, beating the £399 discounted price we saw them drop to on Amazon, Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson in February./news/bbc-to-remove-radio-stations-from-tunein-platform.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bbc-to-remove-radio-stations-from-tunein-platform.htmlBBC live radio stations won't be available on the popular TuneIn platform from 30th August. The change comes as the British broadcaster continues to tighten its control over its content. In a blog post, the Beeb says it requires third-party platforms to provide data so it can identify market gaps, learn what content people like and create more personalised, tailored experiences – something TuneIn doesn't do. "When we make our programmes available via third parties, we ask that those platforms either allow you to sign into your BBC account – or provide us with meaningful data directly./news/best-bluetooth-speaker-deals-2024-save-on-sony-jbl-b-o-and-more.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-bluetooth-speaker-deals-2024-save-on-sony-jbl-b-o-and-more.htmlWhile it can be tempting to charge in and grab the first shiny Bluetooth buddy that catches your eye, it's worth waiting until a discount comes along to really get your money's worth. Bluetooth speakers are the sort of product that often enjoys a juicy discount, so you've got a great chance to get ahead of the pack and grab a bargain if you're smart about it With some incredible five-star options on the best models around, only products we rate highly or feel are worth the money due to a discount are featured here, with a large chunk of the models earning places on our best Bluetooth speakers list./news/best-cd-players-2024-budget-to-premium-options-tested-by-experts.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-cd-players-2024-budget-to-premium-options-tested-by-experts.htmlBest CD players: quick menu We've been testing and reviewing CD players at What Hi-Fi? ever since 1983 and, while streaming is convenient and increasing in popularity, many of us still prefer owning a physical object like CD discs – something that digital files can't replicate. CDs are reliable, they won't get easily destroyed (provided you keep them in protective cases), and they're not reliant on a wi-fi connection or the whims of DRM content and licensing agreements that mean your favourite track might disappear from your streaming service without notice./news/best-portable-projectors-2024-mini-projectors-to-max-out-your-picture.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-portable-projectors-2024-mini-projectors-to-max-out-your-picture.htmlBest portable projector Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?'s round-up of the best portable projectors you can buy in 2023. While Summer is certainly the opportune time to think about an outdoor cinema, you can still certainly set up a movie theatre in your garden during the Winter months; just make sure you wrap up warm. Portable projectors are the best way to do this, as the compact units, such as the ones found on this very list, lend themselves to being moved around frequently./news/bowers-wilkins-607-s3-review-b-w-s-newest-smallest-entry-level-speakers-are-a-delight.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-607-s3-review-b-w-s-newest-smallest-entry-level-speakers-are-a-delight.htmlBowers & Wilkins’ entry-level 600 series of speakers has a storied history with us at What Hi-Fi? Now in its eighth generation, this speaker range has a slew of five-star reviews and Award wins to its name over the years, with B&W hitting upon just the right formula of great sound and affordable price tag to deliver a crowd-pleasing speaker.  The smallest and most affordable of the range, the new Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, now replaces our current Award-winning 607 S2 Anniversary Edition model./news/cambridge-audio-cxa61-review-an-entertaining-and-well-featured-stereo-amplifier.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-cxa61-review-an-entertaining-and-well-featured-stereo-amplifier.htmlCambridge Audio’s CXA61 has a tough act to follow. Its direct predecessor, the CXA60, is a multiple Product of the Year winner and has remained one of our go-to recommendations, despite the emergence of superstars such as the Rega Brio and Audiolab’s 6000A. At first glance, it looks like Cambridge may have been a little over-ambitious with the price. The previous generation launched at £599 back in 2015 and, despite all the issues over currency fluctuations and economic uncertainty, as well as general inflation over the last four years, this new price tag looks a tiny bit steep./news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-vs-mxn10-what-are-the-differences-between-the-two-super-streamers.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-vs-mxn10-what-are-the-differences-between-the-two-super-streamers.htmlCambridge Audio CXN100 Streaming features: UPnP, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.1, Chromecast, internet radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect Network: Wi-fi, ethernet Inputs: USB Type A, USB Type B, optical, coaxial Outputs: Optical, coaxial, balanced XLR, RCA line level Headphone output? No Max file resolution: 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD512, MQA Dimensions (hwd): 8.5 x 43 x 30.5cm Weight: 3.55kg  Sparklingly clean-sounding and built to Cambridge Audio's exacting standards, the CXN100 music streamer is a worthy successor to the legendary CXN (V2)./news/chord-company-s-new-power-blocks-could-be-the-hi-fi-upgrade-you-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-company-s-new-power-blocks-could-be-the-hi-fi-upgrade-you-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlIf you’re familiar with Chord Company, you’ll know speaker cables and audio cables are its bread and butter. But now it has branched out into new territory, specifically power blocks. The aim? To improve the power supply to and the performance of your home hi-fi system. Chord Company has introduced two new models available in both UK and European specifications, the snappily titled PowerHAUS S6 and its step-up sibling, the PowerHAUS M6./news/chord-qutest-dac-review-no-headphones-socket-no-problem.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-qutest-dac-review-no-headphones-socket-no-problem.htmlTo Chord’s credit, a superlative was really the only way it could go when naming a successor to the excellent 2Qute. And with Chord claiming that its latest and most affordable powered DAC is the ‘world’s most advanced’, the Qutest carries such lofty expectations it would almost be embarrassing not to meet them. If a DAC could ever be excused for such confident coolness, it is this one. After all, the Qutest is largely based on the five-star and What Hi-Fi?/news/cowon-plenue-r2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cowon-plenue-r2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSouth Korean software corporation Cowon was so early to market with a portable MP3 player (2000’s CW100), it got in on the boom in portable digital audio not so much on the ground floor as in the basement. A year later, Apple delivered its first iPod, and suddenly the whole notion of portable MP3 players became legitimised for the mainstream. Cowon has hung on in there ever since, and for nigh-on 20 years has been turning out digital audio players of lesser or greater quality, with the occasional What Hi-Fi?/news/deezer-hifi-is-now-available-on-your-phone.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/deezer-hifi-is-now-available-on-your-phone.htmlFed up with low-quality music streams on your mobile? Good news - Deezer's FLAC-quality HiFi tier is now available on the go. Previously limited to the desktop software, Deezer HiFi's 52 million lossless tracks can now be listened to via the iOS and Android mobile apps. Worried about getting a good signal in a packed train carriage? You can download the tracks and listen offline. More importantly, the service is ad-free so your crystal-clear, 16-bit listening sessions won't be interrupted by jingles for washing powder./news/delock-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/delock-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp2dnKSwrA%3D%3D/news/denon-reveals-pma-150h-streaming-amplifier-with-airplay-2.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-reveals-pma-150h-streaming-amplifier-with-airplay-2.htmlDenon has pulled the covers off its latest network amplifier. Pitched at "modern audiophiles", the 70 watts-per-channel PMA-150H features a FM/DAB+ tuner and a vast assortment of wireless music streaming options. Along with wi-fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2, the PMA-150H utilises Denon's HEOS multi-room wireless music streaming platform (which offers access to Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, TuneIn internet radio, as well as uPnP network streaming). Support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri adds voice controls to its list of talents./news/digital-view-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/digital-view-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp2hl57BoriMr6Cerw%3D%3D/news/focal-s-1000-series-features-in-wall-speakers-and-adjustable-drivers.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-s-1000-series-features-in-wall-speakers-and-adjustable-drivers.htmlFocal's new 1000 Series custom install speakers look like quite a package. Not only do they boast exclusive technologies, the wall speakers also feature adjustable drivers which can be angled towards the listener. The Focal 1000 Series consists of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, as well as subwoofers, to provide a more hidden, discrete alternative to home cinema or hi-fi setups. But it doesn't compromise on the sound quality, with the same Beryllium tweeters and ‘W’ cones seen in Focal's awesome Utopia range of home speakers./news/focal-s-clever-in-car-speaker-kits-will-supercharge-the-hi-fi-of-some-tesla-models.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-s-clever-in-car-speaker-kits-will-supercharge-the-hi-fi-of-some-tesla-models.htmlThe world of aftermarket in-car audio has changed massively over the last decade or so, but to its credit, Focal is doing its bit to keep things alive with its clever Plug & Play range of speaker kits. The idea behind them is quite simple, really. To allow owners of certain vehicles the opportunity to upgrade their sound systems with minimal hassle. They already exist for more than 800 models from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche and now you can add Tesla and its Model 3 and Model Y cars to that list./news/fold-flat-nxt-speaker-from-vivanco-will-unleash-your-mp3s.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fold-flat-nxt-speaker-from-vivanco-will-unleash-your-mp3s.htmlVivanco's NXT speaker is only 1.9cm deep and weighs just 175g. The maker claims it can slip easily into a briefcase, or bag, and says the use of NXT technology "allows for impressive audio from such a compact design". We'll have to wait for a full review to test that claim. Power is 2 x 2w, impedance 4ohms, the driver unit measures 2 x 19mm and there's a 3.5mm audio input for hooking up your MP3 or portable DVD/CD player./news/ghost-in-the-shell-2017-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ghost-in-the-shell-2017-blu-ray-review.htmlMamoru Oshii’s manga adaptation of Ghost in the Shell is one of the most celebrated animes ever made, going on to influence countless films and video games (the Wachowskis’ The Matrix and the Deus Ex videogames to name but two). The anime was a piece of sci-fi where action set-pieces took a backseat to philosophical quandaries and existential debates about the relationship between man and machine. At times it could be a baffling, somewhat dense film but its lofty ideas were engaging./news/goldring-e3-review-a-superb-cartridge-that-s-ideal-for-affordable-turntables.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/goldring-e3-review-a-superb-cartridge-that-s-ideal-for-affordable-turntables.htmlTelevision manufacturers churn out a multitude of new product ranges every year. Speakers and amplifiers tend to survive for three, four, maybe five years before being updated. But cartridges have a habit of living extraordinarily long lives, quite often lasting decades with only the smallest of tweaks. So it’s a big event when a major manufacturer like Goldring introduces a completely new family of products, as it did with the E Series./news/grab-this-five-star-50in-hisense-roku-tv-at-its-lowest-ever-price.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grab-this-five-star-50in-hisense-roku-tv-at-its-lowest-ever-price.htmlHisense Roku TVs are ones to consider if you're looking for rock bottom prices, solid picture performance, and all the necessary smart features and services. And the good news is that they're now even cheaper. Both the 55in and the five-star 50in Hisense Roku R50A7200GTUK are down to their lowest ever prices. Both TVs are Argos exclusives. You can pick up the 50in Hisense Roku TV for £349 and the 55in Hisense Roku TV for £399./news/hisense-unveils-its-uk-tv-line-up-for-2020.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hisense-unveils-its-uk-tv-line-up-for-2020.htmlHisense has taken the wraps off its new TV range at tech extravaganza CES. It's launching two new ULED sets, alongside a 4K HDR LED TV, all to go on sale between April and June. Let's start with the ULED models. The flagship U8QFTUK set is kitted out with both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, so it ticks both the audio and visual boxes. It also features full array local dimming for greater precision in contrast, plus quantum dot colour and a JBL-derived audio system./news/i-tried-apple-tv-for-3-months-now-i-m-experiencing-a-serious-streaming-dilemma.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-tried-apple-tv-for-3-months-now-i-m-experiencing-a-serious-streaming-dilemma.htmlThere’s a moment during an early episode of Apple’s Idris Elba-fronted episodic thriller Hijack in which our hero is faced with an inextricable dilemma. Up against a crew of (potentially) armed hijackers hell-bent on flying a now-commandeered aircraft straight into the Central London skyline, Elba (as protagonist Sam Nelson) is pressed to come to a make-or-break decision: he can do nothing, sticking with the status quo as he waits for a better chance to strike, or he can go on the offensive and risk his safety, and that of his fellow passengers, by acting decisively in a bid to take control of the craft once more./news/iphone-12-oled-display-revealed-in-leaked-image.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-12-oled-display-revealed-in-leaked-image.htmlA recent photograph from a notable leaker appears to give a glimpse of the OLED screen for the upcoming Apple "iPhone 12".  As noted by Apple Insider, the leaker, who has a solid track record, recently tweeted the picture (above) of what appears to be the inside view of a disassembled "iPhone 12", showing its OLED screen. The tweet has since been deleted. The leaker, a Mr.White, is clearly a man of brevity, describing the image solely as "/news/klipsch-rehauls-budget-reference-speakers-for-hi-fi-home-cinema-and-dolby-atmos-systems.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-rehauls-budget-reference-speakers-for-hi-fi-home-cinema-and-dolby-atmos-systems.htmlKlipsch has brought its reliable, best-selling Reference speakers into their seventh generation. The new range is aesthetically familiar and yet benefits from what the US brand is calling the most dramatic upgrades since its inception, with many technologies in the higher-ranging Reference Premiere models now trickling down to these Reference ones. Initially unveiled at CES 2022, the new Reference series comprises 10 models, ranging from £275 ($299, AU$499) to £1499 ($1799, AU$2598), and suitable across two-channel hi-fi and multi-channel home cinema applications./news/korg-ds-dac-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/korg-ds-dac-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlKorg is best known as a maker of musical instruments and studio-orientated electronics, so it’s something of a surprise to get a domesticated DAC/headphone amplifier from the brand. DesignThe DS-DAC-100 is hardly a run-of-the-mill product though, as is apparent from its swoopy shape. You’ll find just a single asynchronous USB input and a trio of analogue outputs – one for headphones alongside line-level single-ended and balanced XLR connections. That prominent volume control on the front panel works only with the headphone output, so the DS-DAC-100 can’t be used as a stripped-down digital preamp like Cambridge’s £300 DacMagic Plus./news/libratone-marks-10th-birthday-with-striking-track-air-se-true-wireless-buds.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/libratone-marks-10th-birthday-with-striking-track-air-se-true-wireless-buds.htmlLibratone turns 10 this year, and to celebrate the Danish audio brand has released a special edition version of its TRACK Air+ truly wireless earbuds. The TRACK Air+ SE buds pack all the impressive features of the 2019-launched originals – noise-cancellation, aptX Bluetooth support, 24-hour battery life (six from the buds, 18 from the charging case), triple mics for clear calling, and IPX4 sweat resistance. But they set themselves apart to justify their 'SE' existence with a black and gold finish and enhanced noise-cancelling./news/march-audio-sointuva-wg-review.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/march-audio-sointuva-wg-review.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. We first encountered March Audio in 2020, when it had released a series of amplifiers from its headquarters in Perth, WA, and had just begun using power modules from Denmark’s Purifi (see ‘Meet wormy’ below). One of March Audio’s amps, the P452 stereo power amplifier (now called the P422), went on to win a Sound+Image Award./news/mcintosh-ma12000-is-company-s-most-powerful-amplifier-ever.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-ma12000-is-company-s-most-powerful-amplifier-ever.htmlMcIntosh has taken the wraps off its "most powerful integrated amplifier ever." The MA12000 pumps out 350 watts per channel, a whole 50 watts more than the US firm's super-sized MA9000 amp. Oomph aside, the MA12000 offers up a tempting blend of warm analogue sound and cutting-edge tech. To that end, McIntosh has teamed a traditional preamp – complete with four green-glowing 12AX7A vacuum tubes – with a punchy solid-state power amplifier and a Quad Balanced 32-bit DAC./news/mcintosh-mha100-headphone-amp-goes-on-sale-for-4995.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-mha100-headphone-amp-goes-on-sale-for-4995.htmlThe McIntosh MHA100, the company's first dedicated headphone amplifier, is now on sale in the UK for a cool £4995. First revealed at CES 2014 alongside compact amplifiers, a micro system and headphones, the MHA100 offers a range of analogue and digital inputs in an instantly-recognisable, compact McIntosh chassis. The amp can also be used to drive a pair of speakers, McIntosh has computer or desktop systems in mind, thanks to the addition of speaker outputs capable of pumping out 50-watts of stereo power./news/news-blu-ray-disc-association-sees-big-challenges-ahead-in-making-blu-ray-mainstream.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-blu-ray-disc-association-sees-big-challenges-ahead-in-making-blu-ray-mainstream.htmlThe Blu-ray Disc Association is (unsurprisingly) delighted that Toshiba has killed off HD DVD, but says there are serious challenges ahead in turning Blu-ray into a mainstream format and the high-definition successor to DVD. "Now that the format war has been put aside, it's great to be able to focus on the challenge of taking Blu-ray disc to the heart of the home entertainment industry," says Victor Matsuda, chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association global promotions committee./news/o2-offers-ps4-on-monthly-contract-deal.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/o2-offers-ps4-on-monthly-contract-deal.htmlO2 has announced details of a monthly phone contract bundle, which also comes with a PlayStation 4 console. The deal includes the PS4, a Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone, a PlayStation Plus subscription and a copy of Killzone: Shadow Fall. The bundle will be an in-store only offer starting Friday 29th November, and will only be available in 65 of over 300 O2 stores nationwide, including Westfield White City, and the O2 store on London's Oxford Street./news/panasonic-collaborates-with-final-fantasy-creators-for-sc-gn01-wearable-gaming-speaker.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-collaborates-with-final-fantasy-creators-for-sc-gn01-wearable-gaming-speaker.htmlPanasonic has unveiled its first gaming speaker wearable. The SC-GN01 is designed to be worn around the neck and promises "realistic surround sound" from four built-in, full-range speakers. Like the company's HTB01 gaming soundbar, announced in January, Panasonic's new wearable speaker was designed in collaboration with Tokyo-based Square Enix, creators of the Final Fantasy games franchise. As a result, gamers can choose from three game-specific audio modes. 'First-Person Shooter' provides "accurate audio location", so you can better hear enemies tiptoeing towards you; 'Voice' picks out human voices to boost the clarity of the dialogue; and 'Role-Playing Game' is optimised for playing Final Fantasy XIV Online./news/pioneer-and-onkyo-release-airplay-2-update.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-and-onkyo-release-airplay-2-update.htmlPioneer and Onkyo have released a firmware update to bring AirPlay 2 to select components, including handfuls of AV and stereo receivers, and a home theatre system. Apple AirPlay 2 support allows the user to stream directly from an iOS device to a compatible AirPlay 2 component. With the second-gen AirPlay finally bringing the ability to stream music from your iOS device to more than one product, it enables streaming within a multi-room environment too./news/pro-ject-t1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-t1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere is one enduring story for which 2019 will be forever remembered. For many, it is an era-defining change that has been a long time coming, the severing of ties to one of the great menaces of our time. Others have protested, prophesising a near-apocalyptic vision of the world should the decision not be overturned post-haste. But McDonald’s is not the only company to have made a point of ditching plastic: you’ll find none in the plinth, platter or tonearm of Pro-Ject’s new T1 turntable, either./news/real-betis-vs-valencia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-copa-del-rey-final-online-and-on-tv.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/real-betis-vs-valencia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-copa-del-rey-final-online-and-on-tv.htmlReal Betis face old foes Valencia in the 2022 Copa del Rey final today in Seville. Two-time Copa winners Betis are in line for their first major silverware since 2005, but Valencia will be hoping to spoil the celebrations. US fans can watch a Real Betis vs Valencia live stream on ESPN+. Make sure you know how to watch a Real Betis vs Valencia live stream wherever you are. Real Betis vs Valencia live stream/news/roku-premiere-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roku-premiere-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen searching for a video streamer, some people may primarily consider the specs and the price, with little regard for potential performance. ‘Does it give me access to apps that my TV doesn’t have?’ is the only question that needs to be answered before they press the ‘buy now’ button. After all, performance shouldn’t differ much between streamers, right? If you go down the apps-per-pound route, the Roku Premiere will appear high on your list of prospective purchases, not least because it gives you access to Apple’s unparalleled library of 4K HDR films./news/samsung-docks-support-android-and-apple-wired-and-wireless.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-docks-support-android-and-apple-wired-and-wireless.htmlSamsung has confirmed a range of three Android and iPod speaker docks for the UK. Leading the line is the DA-E750, which uses Samsung's proprietary "hybrid vacuum tube amplifier" technology, which we first saw at CES in January. It delivers 2.1 channels of sound with 100w of power. There are analogue and USB inputs, plus wireless support via Samsung's Allshare Play DLNA technology, Apple's AirPlay and Bluetooth. The first Samsung dual dock it can support Galaxy smartphones, such as the S2 and Galaxy Note, as well as the iPod, iPhone and iPad./news/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-price-slashed-by-99-at-amazon.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-price-slashed-by-99-at-amazon.htmlSamsung's true wireless earbuds have dropped to a low, low price. The Galaxy Buds Live are currently £99 off at Amazon, bringing them down to a very affordable £79. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live dealWith their jelly (or maybe kidney?) bean shape, the Galaxy Buds Live certainly stand apart from the legions of AirPods imitators. They also come in a range of pale shades, so no one's going to mistake them for an Apple pair./news/sennheiser-s-five-star-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-back-down-to-its-lowest-price-ever.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-s-five-star-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-back-down-to-its-lowest-price-ever.htmlThe Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a brilliant Dolby Atmos soundbar that impressed us when we reviewed it in late 2022. The Sonos Arc and the now discontinued Sony HT-A7000 may have grabbed most of the attention during this bar's lifetime, but it has always been a solid performer. The biggest turnoff with the Sennheiser was that it cost a fair bit more than some of its rivals, especially as the comparable Sony and Sonos bars have seen frequent price cuts./news/sonos-explains-why-recycle-mode-bricks-old-speakers.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-explains-why-recycle-mode-bricks-old-speakers.htmlSonos has felt some heat over the holiday break after users noticed a Recycle Mode that suggested they 'brick' their Sonos speaker in order to get a discount on an upgrade. Sonos offers a 30 per cent discount on a new speaker if you follow its recycling steps, but these steps include deactivating your existing speaker in a seemingly irreversible way. Users suggested this was somewhat wasteful and at odds with the overall message of recycling./news/sony-a95k-qd-oled-finally-has-official-us-pricing-starts-at-3000.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-a95k-qd-oled-finally-has-official-us-pricing-starts-at-3000.htmlSony has announced official pricing and availability for its 2022 range of TVs in the US, including its much anticipated QD-OLED, the A95K. Sony's A95K will be available in the US from June and Canada from May, priced at $3000 for the 55-inch size and $4000 for the 65-inch model. While UK pricing is yet to be revealed, a recent John Lewis leak suggested that the A95K could launch at £2699 for 55-inches, though that figure should probably be taken with a pinch of salt./news/sony-being-sued-for-defective-ps5-dualsense-controller.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-being-sued-for-defective-ps5-dualsense-controller.htmlStill desperately trying to figure out where to buy a PS5? This might give you pause for thought. According to IGN, Sony is facing a class-action lawsuit from gamers who claim the PS5 controller is faulty. The lawsuit alleges that the PS5 DualSense controller suffers from a defect known as 'drift', which causes characters or other elements on the screen to move without the player touching the controller's joystick. "This defect significantly interferes with gameplay and thus compromises the DualSense Controller's core functionality,"/news/sony-xbr-48a9s-48-inch-oled-tv-review.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xbr-48a9s-48-inch-oled-tv-review.htmlHaving a small or medium-sized living room shouldn’t prohibit you from owning a genuinely brilliant TV, which is why it’s a shame that for the last few years, true flagship models have gone no smaller than 55in. For many, that’s simply too big. But this year, that has changed. Predictably, the first 48-inch OLED TV was launched by LG, the company behind all of the OLED TV panels currently used by every manufacturer, and excellent it is, too./news/spotify-shuffle-brings-free-streaming-to-smartphones.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-shuffle-brings-free-streaming-to-smartphones.htmlSpotify has announced that is now available free of charge on all platforms. However for smartphone users there is a slight catch, in the form of Spotify Shuffle. Users can search for an artist as normal, but the service only allows shuffled playback of their tracks; you can't select which song you want to listen to. However, once you come across a song you like, you can then add that to a new playlist./news/technics-announces-limited-edition-sl-1200m7l-turntable-to-celebrate-50-years-of-the-sl-1200.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-announces-limited-edition-sl-1200m7l-turntable-to-celebrate-50-years-of-the-sl-1200.htmlTechnics has announced a limited-edition direct-drive turntable to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its legendary SL-1200 series.  The new model is based on the 2019-released SL-1200MK7 record player and features a golden anodised tonearm and an engraved serial number on the top panel. Included with each turntable is a slip mat with a gold-coloured Technics logo and a 50th-anniversary sticker. Only 12,000 units of the SL-1200M7L will be released worldwide, with the decks available in seven colours: black, red, blue, white, green, yellow and beige./news/technics-sa-c600-review-a-stunning-just-add-speakers-system-that-shines.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-sa-c600-review-a-stunning-just-add-speakers-system-that-shines.htmlTechnics is on a great run at the moment. The brand had a bit of a rocky start when it was reintroduced into the market in 2014, but since then has quickly found its feet. Over recent years we’ve reviewed a fair number of the company’s products and they’ve invariably been solid and talented performers. Not all have been class leaders, of course, but more often than not Technics hits gold – as it has with the SA-C600 system we have on test here./news/the-apple-music-app-is-now-available-on-lg-smart-tvs.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-apple-music-app-is-now-available-on-lg-smart-tvs.htmlYou can now watch and listen to the Apple Music app on your LG smart TV. The app brings over 90 million tracks and music videos in 4K to the big screen, along with over 30,000 curated playlists, live radio and time-synced lyrics for a good old-fashioned singalong. It landed exclusively on Samsung smart TVs back in April 2020, so LG is a good 19 months behind its competitor. The app is free from LG's content store in available regions./news/this-crisp-bag-plays-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-soundtrack.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-crisp-bag-plays-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-soundtrack.htmlThe future is here, there's no denying that. We have a wealth of information at our fingertips with the invention of the internet, radios that can sense our mood and robot assistants in our televisions and kitchens. But the zenith of technological improvement has surely been reached with a crisp bag that is able to play music. To publicise the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, a limited-edition series of Doritos bags will play the film's soundtrack, Awesome Mix Vol./news/updated-sony-expands-qriocity-with-digital-music-service-in-europe-us-next.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/updated-sony-expands-qriocity-with-digital-music-service-in-europe-us-next.htmlSony Music has expanded its Music Unlimited streaming service to Europe and plans to launch it in the US by the end of March. The service was launched in the UK and Ireland last December (see story below), and became available in France, Germany, Italy and Spain this week, with a US launch two months away. Sony unveiled its latest rollout plan at the Midem music industry conference in Cannes this week./news/usa-yamaha-launches-3d-compatible-receivers-and-systems.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/usa-yamaha-launches-3d-compatible-receivers-and-systems.htmlPassthrough of higher resolution 3D video from Blu-ray will be possible following an 'upcoming firmware update'. The RX-V367 delivers 5x100W, has Yamaha's 'Scene' buttons for simple set-up of a wide range of parameters, and will also accept the company's range of dock adapters for iPods, iPhones, and Bluetooth. Step up to the $379 (£250) RX-V467 and you get decoding of all Blu-ray HD audio formats, Yamaha's YPAO automatic set-up, 5x105W output and the ability to accept audio from a TV via the HDMI monitor output, using the Audio Return Channel feature of HDMI 1./news/valerian-and-the-city-of-a-thousand-planets-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/valerian-and-the-city-of-a-thousand-planets-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is Luc Besson’s return to the genre in which he so memorably made in an impact with The Fifth Element twenty years ago. It was a passion project for French director, a fan of the Valerian and Laureline comics, who channelled that passion (to the tune of nearly $200 million) into bringing the universe of Valerian alive. It only managed to scrape its budget costs back at the box office, making this something of a financial disappointment./news/walmart-to-expand-its-onn-range-with-an-android-tv-streaming-stick.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/walmart-to-expand-its-onn-range-with-an-android-tv-streaming-stick.htmlWalmart, which sells home tech including Roku-powered smart TVs under its affordable ‘Onn’ brand, looks set to throw its hat into theAndroid TV ring with the release of a new streaming stick.   An FCC listing by the retail giant, first reported by @AndroidTV_Rumor, shows images of a modest black stick, powered via micro USB, with an HDMI adapter and a remote with dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, Netflix,Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max./news/xbox-series-s-finally-unveiled-priced-249-and-on-sale-10th-november.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-series-s-finally-unveiled-priced-249-and-on-sale-10th-november.htmlThe Xbox Series S is official. Microsoft has taken to Twitter to confirm not only the existence of the highly leaked, next-generation console but also its price and design. A more affordable and disc-less version of the forthcoming Xbox Series X, the One S costs £249.99 ($299, €299, AU$499), and has the smallest footprint of any Xbox before it – slim and only three times the height of an Xbox controller, as you can see in the image above./news/you-can-now-buy-family-plans-on-amazon-music-unlimited.htmlWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-can-now-buy-family-plans-on-amazon-music-unlimited.htmlIf your and your family are tied into the Amazon ecosystem, then Amazon Music has just become a little easier to access. The company has just released the Amazon Music Unlimited Family subscription plan. It might be a mouthful, but it does mean that six people can have access to the same Amazon Music Unlimited service. There are four price brackets for the service; £8 per month for Prime members, £10 for non-Prime customers, £4 per month for those with an Echo, or the new £15 per month for the family plan./news/apple-ios-15-will-feature-a-new-spatialized-stereo-mode.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ios-15-will-feature-a-new-spatialized-stereo-mode.htmlApple made several major Apple Spatial Audio announcements at its WWDC developer conference this week, but it seems to have held back a key feature, reports 9to5Mac. On Wednesday a Reddit user spotted a new function called 'Spatialized Stereo', hidden in the iOS 15 beta. The feature is said to take any non-Dolby audio – such as a song from Spotify or a movie soundtrack from Netflix – and simulate the effect of Spatial Audio./news/astell-kern-ak70-mkii-vs-sony-nw-zx300-which-is-better.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-ak70-mkii-vs-sony-nw-zx300-which-is-better.htmlWhen Sony released its first Walkman almost four decades ago, the world stood up and listened. Not only did it stand up, it walked around and listened. It listened on the way to pick up milk, it listened through school lunchtimes and on long train trips. In fact, it listened just about anywhere it could. For years that's how it was was, but if the era of carrying around tapes and CDs was a kind of zenith for Sony, a bite of a certain Apple at the beginning of the digital age has irrevocably changed the portable landscape./news/atc-scm-11-2013-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/atc-scm-11-2013-review.htmlWhat can you say about a product that’s won more What Hi-Fi? Awards than John McEnroe has Grand Slams? Since the ATC SCM11s’ first incarnation in 2006, they have gone from strength to strength, but now a new class of rival has arrived in the shape of the five-star ProAc Studio 118s. So have the ATCs got their work cut out to retain their status as class champs? MORE: Awards 2015 Best stereo speakers/news/audio-technica-ath-msr7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-ath-msr7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe ‘hi-res’ logo on the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 packaging highlights the fact that these headphones, it is claimed, cover a wider frequency range than ‘normal’ cans. (5Hz to 40kHz in the case of the MSR7s – human hearing ranges from 20Hz to 20kHz.) But don’t be bamboozled by the figures, this doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get a better quality of sound... PerformanceIn terms of resolution and detail, the ‘hi-res’ Audio Technicas don’t fare too badly./news/b-o-beosound-explore-wireless-speaker-is-built-for-the-great-outdoors.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-beosound-explore-wireless-speaker-is-built-for-the-great-outdoors.htmlWith freedom ever-nearing and summer in sight, the arrival of Bang & Olufsen's new outdoor Bluetooth speaker is a timely one. The B&O Beosound Explore is built to withstand the elements – it's IP67 waterproof and dustproof (meaning it's completely dust-tight and can withstand immersion in up to a metre of water for up to 30 minutes) and has a scratch-resistant, twice-anodised aluminium chassis that flies the flag for durability./news/b-w-705-s2-standmount-speaker-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-705-s2-standmount-speaker-review.htmlEven by Bowers & Wilkins’ high standards, the 705 S2s are a supremely elegant pair of speakers. The premium standmounter in the relatively new 700 Series, it’s the model that benefits most from the trickle-down of 800 Series Diamond technology - most strikingly in the decoupled, solid-body tweeter sitting on top of the main enclosure and giveing the speakers their distinctive appearance. Build and compatibilityNaturally, B&W makes great claims for the tweeter design beyond mere aesthetics./news/b-w-panorama-3-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-panorama-3-dolby-atmos-soundbar-review.htmlPolo-neck fan and Apple founder Steve Jobs once astutely rationalised that “simple can be harder than complex”. It's a presumption that could be said to be true of both art and technology but also the realms where they sometimes haphazardly collide, such as soundbars. While it’s easy to cloak weaknesses with a myriad of customisable features and add-ons, a more straightforward, pared-back approach nevertheless requires near-perfect execution or else runs the risk of its inflexibility exposing its flaws./news/b-w-unveils-new-entry-level-600-series-speaker-range.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-unveils-new-entry-level-600-series-speaker-range.htmlBowers & Wilkins' entry level range has always hit a sweet spot, with its £500 standmounters picking up multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards over two decades. The 600 Series - first introduced in 1995 - is now in its sixth iteration, and continues its long tradition of marrying sensible prices with technology trickled down from its top ranges. As expected, the new 600 Series uses technologies introduced in the flagship 800 Series Diamond from 2015 and the new 700 Series launched last year - chiefly the silver Continuum midrange driver that has replaced B&W’s once-iconic yellow Kevlar cone./news/baldur-s-gate-s-coming-to-a-new-format-vinyl.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/baldur-s-gate-s-coming-to-a-new-format-vinyl.htmlGame soundtrack and orchestral fans, listen up – the huge, cinematic soundtrack that accompanies Baldur's Gate 3 can now be preordered in standard or limited edition vinyl collections. The truly excellent RPG won the award for 'Game of the Year' at the 2023 edition of The Game Awards, so it's no surprise to see collectable physical releases offered up. Other big games such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Shin Megami Tensei V have also seen vinyl announcements recently, and we don't expect this trend to end anytime soon as physical music sales see a continued resurgence./news/bt-youview-adds-5-1-dolby-digital-plus-surround-sound.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bt-youview-adds-5-1-dolby-digital-plus-surround-sound.htmlYouView from BT has added 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus surround sound to its BT YouView experience. It looks like the 5.1 DD Plus sound will come from HD movies on-demand, offered by BT's own content portal to BT YouView customers witthin the standard YouView platform. BT has over 6,500 programmes available on-demand with HD films joined by UK and US TV shows, kids shows with no ads, and more. MORE: YouView now in 400,000 homes/news/budget-minded-denon-e-series-av-receivers-launched-in-usa.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/budget-minded-denon-e-series-av-receivers-launched-in-usa.htmlDenon USA has just announced three AV receivers designed to attract new buyers into home cinema (or home theater as it's called there). The new Denon E-Series models are the $250 AVR-E200, $400 AVR-E300 and $600 AVR-E400, seen above, and all three are designed to offer a high level of specification for the money and ease of set-up and use. Denon explains that the 'E' in E-Series stands for an 'Easy, Exciting Entertainment Experience', and all three models have features such as colour-coded speaker terminals and, on all but the entry-level AVR-E200, the on-screen Denon Setup Assistant (below) to walk the user through installation and calibration, along with Audyssey MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction./news/cabasse-stream-source-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cabasse-stream-source-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re looking to start out in music streaming, the Cabasse Stream Source is an appealing option – and not just because of its funky elliptical shape (think Arcam’s minBlink streamer but closer to the size of a melon than a pebble). It’s the most affordable offering inCabasse’s streaming bloodline, boasts multiroom functionality and high-res support, and sounds pretty decent, too. When we tested its family members, the Stream 1 active speaker and Stream 3 2./news/celebrate-national-vinyl-record-day-with-these-special-features.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/celebrate-national-vinyl-record-day-with-these-special-features.htmlIf there are national days for spaghetti and cleaning your room, then it's only right for there to be one for the oldest and most popular audio format in history. And thankfully, there is.  National Vinyl Record Day is celebrated in the United States every year on 12th August to commemorate the day Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. (Because, as detailed in our brief history of the turntable, the phonograph really was the founding father of turntables as we spin them today./news/cello-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cello-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpydnKG8cLzAoJxoag%3D%3D/news/chord-2yu-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-2yu-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe first reviewed Chord’s 2go streamer module a little more than a year ago. At the time it was partnered with the company’s award-winning portable DAC, the Hugo 2, and the result was a spectacular performer that was as at home in the home as it was for out and about use. Chord had announced the 2yu digital interface module back then, but with one thing and another it has taken a while for it to become available for review./news/cyrus-one-cast-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cyrus-one-cast-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhether due to reasons of convenience, cost, restricted space or purely education (or a mixture thereof), there is a relatively untapped market of music lovers who are at the moment favouring smart speakers and headphones over a more traditional chain of dedicated components. With the One Cast, Cyrus has stepped forward to play a Pied Piper role, luring these potential customers to its range of integrated amplifiers with the promise of all those smart features they have come to expect./news/dcs-unveils-next-gen-ring-dac-apex-tech-for-its-vivaldi-dac-rossini-dac-rossini-player.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dcs-unveils-next-gen-ring-dac-apex-tech-for-its-vivaldi-dac-rossini-dac-rossini-player.htmlRegular readers will need no introduction to dCS (Data Cambridge Systems), but if you do need a quick refresher: dCS is a firm we rate so highly that not only does its original Ring DAC feature in our 6 of the best British hi-fi innovations roundup, we even went to see how the firm makes it, in 2017.  At the heart of every dCS DAC component is the revered Ring DAC (see above) – proprietary dCS technology, built from the ground up./news/dynaudio-aims-to-top-a-legend-with-new-contour-speakers.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynaudio-aims-to-top-a-legend-with-new-contour-speakers.htmlHigh End 2016 is up and running and Dynaudio is one of the first companies to announce new products, with a brand new Contour speaker range. "27 years in the making", the range is an update to one of Dynaudio's most famous speaker series, and promises softer, curved design lines as well as completely new drivers. There will be four Contour speakers in total: the Contour 20 (€4500) standmount speaker, the Contour 30 (€7000) and Contour 60 (€9000) floorstanders, and the Contour 25C centre channel (€3250)./news/epson-ef-12-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/epson-ef-12-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Epson EF-12 is one of an increasing number of devices that aims to fill the gap between true home cinema projectors and truly portable projectors. Unlike a true home cinema projector it has a proper built-in sound system and a smart platform, enabling it to perform as a self-contained cinema system. It's compact and light, too, so can be picked up and moved on a whim. But, unlike a truly portable projector, it lacks an integrated battery so requires proximity to a mains socket./news/exposure-debuts-new-3510-integrated-amplifier.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exposure-debuts-new-3510-integrated-amplifier.htmlBritish hi-fi stalwart Exposure has just launched a new integrated amp, packed with "trickle-down technology" from the firm's pricier 5010 series. The new 3510 is said to replace and improve upon "the award-winning 3010S2D of the outgoing 3010 series" and is capable of delivering 110W per channel (into 8 ohms). For comparison, the 5010 can manage 200 watts. Features include six line inputs, with the option to fit a moving coil or moving magnet phono stage, or a plug-in DAC./news/fiio-q5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fiio-q5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOur experience of Fiio has, so far, been of good or really-very-good products in the portable digital realm. While we have tended to prefer the company’s more budget-orientated products, it’s not at all shy of putting its head above the parapet and slapping a premium price on some of its equipment. That’s certainly the case with the Q5 headphone amp/digital-to-analogue converter. A £329 asking price places it up against some proven front-runners, particularly Oppo’s £289 HA2 SE and Chord’s mighty Mojo (£399)./news/good-news-choosing-siri-s-default-music-player-is-back-on-the-ios-14-5-menu.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/good-news-choosing-siri-s-default-music-player-is-back-on-the-ios-14-5-menu.htmlThree weeks ago we told you how a new Siri setting in iOS 14.5 beta gave users the option to ditch Apple Music in favour of their preferred music streaming service. Apple later disabled the feature but, good news, it seems to have risen phoenix-like from the ashes (via 9to5Mac). The newly-released third version of iOS 14.5 beta – available to software developers only – once again allows users to set the default music player used for Siri commands, just as HomePod users can./news/grado-rs2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grado-rs2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWith their open backed wood earpieces and long rubber cord, these Grados are lookers, although comfort might be an issue for some. They offer a rich, detailed sound that's punchier than the Grado SR325is. The mid-range is emotive, while the clear treble and fluid bass contribute to the honest picture they produce. A joy to listen to. Grado RS2: Price Comparison ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqCpmpyfZL%2B0fo6rnK%2Bhlaw%3D/news/here-s-how-to-watch-some-of-the-best-netflix-shows-for-free-right-now.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/here-s-how-to-watch-some-of-the-best-netflix-shows-for-free-right-now.htmlNetflix may have cancelled its free trial recently, but it is still letting you get a taster of its service – it's made some of its original films and shows free to watch for anyone. You don't even need a Netflix account. Just head here in your web browser either on a computer or Android device (iOS browsers aren't supported). You don't need to sign up or give any details – just pick something and start watching./news/here-s-why-streaming-will-never-replace-my-physical-music-collection.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/here-s-why-streaming-will-never-replace-my-physical-music-collection.html"Blue Swede, 1973 – that song belongs to me!" protests Star Lord in the first Guardians Of The Galaxy, when his Walkman and Awesome Mix Tape are stolen by the prison guard. That's exactly how I feel about music – and it's also the reason I will never love music streaming. Don't get me wrong, I do stream music. I like Spotify – its user-friendliness and increasingly clever features, plus its huge potential for music discovery – but I don't think I'll ever fully embrace it or any other streaming platform as a go-to source./news/hi-res-music-streaming-services-compared-which-should-you-subscribe-to.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hi-res-music-streaming-services-compared-which-should-you-subscribe-to.htmlThe battle to become the best music streaming service when it comes to offering hi-res streams is well and truly underway. Gone are the days when all a streaming platform had to do was offer up low-quality Ogg Vorbis or MP3 streams and make you endure a few ads for the privilege. Today, the key to victory is ad-free, hardware-supported streaming in high-resolution audio quality – and, crucially, for the best price./news/how-to-watch-the-emmys-online-for-free-start-time-and-nominees-for-the-74th-primetime-awards.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-emmys-online-for-free-start-time-and-nominees-for-the-74th-primetime-awards.htmlThe 2022 Emmy Awards returns to Los Angeles tonight, celebrating an incredible year for the small screen. Nominations include Succession, White Lotus, Euphoria, Ted Lasso and a many more, and the star-studded night is an unmissable event for any television aficionado. US fans can stream the 2022 Emmys live on Peacock or cable on NBC, and those outside the US can watch for FREE on YouTube and the Emmy's website. Watch a free Emmys live stream from anywhere with a VPN./news/how-to-watch-the-premier-league-on-bt-sport-norwich-vs-aston-villa-online-and-on-tv.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-premier-league-on-bt-sport-norwich-vs-aston-villa-online-and-on-tv.htmlBT Sport has the rights to over fifty 2021/22 Premier League football games, including all the midweek fixtures from Tuesday to Thursday this week. That begins with tonight's Norwich vs Aston Villa  at 7.45pm and includes Arsenal vs West Ham, Liverpool vs Newcastle, Chelsea vs Everton and fixtures over Christmas and the New Year. The good news is that you don't have to be a BT subscriber. UK fans can stream BT Sport games for as little as £25 a month with the contract-free BT Sport Monthly Pass./news/iphone-16-release-date-rumours-spec-leaks-and-what-features-to-expect.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-16-release-date-rumours-spec-leaks-and-what-features-to-expect.htmlWith Amazon Prime Day rapidly receding in our rear-view mirror, our attention turns to the next big event in the tech calendar. The iPhone 16 launch is expected to take place in early September, less than two months away, when the summer holidays are a distant memory and Christmas is on the horizon. It'll be here sooner than you think. But we're ready. We've been updating this page for months, so it's packed – imagine an iPhone 15 Pro Max stuffed into an iPhone 12 Mini's case, and you get the idea./news/jbl-professional-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-professional-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8mbo2aooqSzpr%2FSoqanmZw%3D/news/klipsch-image-x10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-image-x10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you're skeptical about the merits of high-end in-ear headphones, insert a pair of the Award-winning X10s and you'll soon change your mind. They've been the benchmark for high-end buds for the past 18 months. The beauty of the X10s is that they manage to get the most out of your digital music collection whether it's uncompressed or squashed down to around 256kbps. They produce a wonderfully balanced sound, and pay as much attention to the subtleties of a track as they do to all the bangs and crashes./news/labyrinth-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/labyrinth-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlSometimes the best ideas come straight after the success of another. That was certainly the case for Muppet creator Jim Henson and fantasy illustrator Brian Froud, who came up with the idea for Labyrinth after the screening of their first collaboration, The Dark Crystal. But Labyrinth wasn’t immediately the success it later became. Despite an impressive list of credits that included the likes of Monty Python scriptwriter Terry Jones, executive producer George Lucas and, of course, the Goblin King himself David Bowie, Labyrinth received a mixed response from critics and a poor return at the box office./news/manchester-city-vs-arsenal-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-fourth-round-online-and-on-tv-te.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/manchester-city-vs-arsenal-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-fourth-round-online-and-on-tv-te.htmlSwipe to scroll horizontallyManchester City vs Arsenal live stream: match previewManchester City and Arsenal – the Premier League's top two teams – meet at the Etihad tonight in an FA Cup fourth-round clash that has all the makings of a classic. It'll be the first time these two high-flying sides have faced each other this season, and whoever wins will be targeting a domestic double. Will it be Pep the master or Mikel the apprentice?/news/marantz-sr5008-sr6008-and-flagship-sr7008-av-receivers-are-official.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-sr5008-sr6008-and-flagship-sr7008-av-receivers-are-official.htmlMarantz has officially confirmed three new network AV receivers, the SR5008, SR6008 and flagship SR7008. We first saw the new Marantz reveivers at parent company D+M's 2013 European dealer conference last month, and now details have been confirmed. The new models are priced at £699 for the SR5008, £899 for the SR6008 and £1400 SR-7008 (above). All three models have the classic Marantz styling – complete with 'porthole' display – plus more power, an upgraded sound and extra features compared to last year's x007 models that they replace./news/monitor-audio-silver-200-av12-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-silver-200-av12-review.htmlIf you’ve already cast an eye over our review of the Monitor Audio Silver 200s, our assessment of the Silver 200 AV12s probably won’t come as a surprise. Effectively, it’s pretty much the same storyline with a few extra characters. The Silver 200s, the smallest of three pairs of floorstanding speakers in this sixth generation of Monitor Audio’s long-running Silver series, are again the headline act in this surround package./news/naim-s-excellent-mu-so-2-wireless-speaker-now-available-in-wood-edition.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-s-excellent-mu-so-2-wireless-speaker-now-available-in-wood-edition.htmlLooking for an extremely capable and beautiful streaming wireless speaker? Naim Audio has just introduced a premium Wood Edition of its Mu-so 2nd Generation, which we awarded five stars across the board, praising its "all-inclusive feature list", "rich, rhythmic, insightful sound" and "agreeable app". The Naim Mu-so Wood Edition is dressed in sustainable ayous hardwood, treated and lacquered to give the appearance of a light oak finish. That trademark Mu-so heatsink also has a new anodised aluminium tint, and the speaker is finished in a neutral-tone woven front grille – an ideal match for lighter-look interiors./news/one-of-the-best-oled-tvs-is-now-under-1000-thanks-to-this-tempting-deal.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/one-of-the-best-oled-tvs-is-now-under-1000-thanks-to-this-tempting-deal.htmlPhilips may have been slightly late to the party in 2023 with the release of its OLED TVs, but the OLED808 is a prime example of good things coming to those who wait. While it didn't grace our AV test room until December of last year, we called it "one of the best" TVs to launch in 2023, which is high praise indeed. While it was already a competitively priced TV back then, the price of the OLED808 has dropped significantly since its launch; we presume that the launch of the 2024 Philips TV range may have played a part in this./news/parasound-zphono-xrm-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/parasound-zphono-xrm-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review and test originally appeared in Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to subscribe. Given that famous amplifier designer John Curl does so much work for Parasound, we mistakenly assumed he must have been responsible for the company’s latest phono preamplifier, the Zphono XRM./news/pick-of-the-month-bowers-wilkins-and-q-acoustics-deliver-a-trio-of-hi-fi-treats.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pick-of-the-month-bowers-wilkins-and-q-acoustics-deliver-a-trio-of-hi-fi-treats.htmlAugust is over and that means yet another instalment of What Hi-Fi?’s Pick of the Month, where we celebrate the best-performing products to pass through our testing rooms over the past 30 days. Most of us may have been relaxing by the pool with a pina colada in hand after making our summer “Escape” from the office  – see what we did there – but our team of reviewers has been locked up in our test rooms putting everything from top end amps to affordable network streamers through their paces./news/promethean-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/promethean-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8%2BrpqadpJ2yoro%3D/news/public-service-broadcasting-the-race-for-space-cd-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/public-service-broadcasting-the-race-for-space-cd-review.htmlRetelling the story of the American/Soviet space race of 1957–1972 using hard-to-come-by access to the British Film Institute’s archive on the subject, Public Service Broadcasting’s The Race For Space is a collection of potent widescreen sonic paintings liberally studded with snatches of some of the most evocative broadcasts ever transmitted. Fans of PSB’s 2013 debut Inform – Educate – Entertain will immediately be at home with this collection of propulsive, atmospheric and occasionally dancefloor-worthy pieces./news/qd-oled-vs-oled-which-is-the-best-tv-technology.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qd-oled-vs-oled-which-is-the-best-tv-technology.htmlJust when you thought there were already too many TV technologies to get your head round, 2022 has given us yet another one. Introduced in new TVs from Samsung (its creator) and Sony, so-called Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED for short) technology is positioned as being able to combine some of the strengths of OLED and LCD technology to deliver picture quality the likes of which we haven’t seen before. QD-OLED marks Samsung’s first foray into any sort of OLED TV technology for well over a decade – a decade in which, somewhat awkwardly, the brand has been far from shy about putting the boot into an OLED approach chiefly pioneered by its great rival, LG Electronics./news/qualcomm-s-adaptive-noise-cancelling-technology-aims-to-improve-wireless-earbuds.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qualcomm-s-adaptive-noise-cancelling-technology-aims-to-improve-wireless-earbuds.htmlQualcomm's technologies have improved the wireless headphones audio experience significantly over the years, most notably through its evolution of high-quality aptX Bluetooth codecs. The global chipset company is not solely focused on improving sound quality, though.  Today at IFA 2020, Qualcomm is introducing Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, a technology that aims to improve noise cancellation, and make it more accessible, in future true wireless earbuds. Qualcomm's Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation has been designed to deliver a consistent audio performance across all fits and use scenarios by dynamically adapting an earbud's sound quality according to changes in how it sits in an ear (an earbud won't necessarily need a tight seal for ANC to be effective, for example) and whether it's being used for music playback or calls./news/quick-grab-sony-s-five-star-dolby-atmos-soundbar-at-its-cheapest-price-ever.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-grab-sony-s-five-star-dolby-atmos-soundbar-at-its-cheapest-price-ever.htmlTired of disappointing audio quality when listening through your TV's built-in speakers? If you're planning to add a soundbar to boost your TV's audio prowess without breaking the bank, perhaps we have the deal for you. Sony's HT-S2000 soundbar represents an excellent budget alternative to some of the more pricey options on the market. To make things even better, it's now available for less than ever for £299 at Amazon, among other retailers./news/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-galaxy-buds-pro-which-should-you-buy.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-galaxy-buds-pro-which-should-you-buy.htmlSamsung may have launched a brand new flagship pair of wireless earbuds – the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which sports a fresh redesign and plenty of new features and new tech – but we're looking at two of its older stablemates here. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds feature the tech giant's latest noise-cancelling technology and are Samsung's 'lightest' wireless in-ears yet. But how do they compare to another of Samsung's noise-cancelling buds, the older Galaxy Buds Pro?/news/samsung-yp-p3-8gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-yp-p3-8gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt's been just a month since we first saw Samsung's sexy YP-P3 player, but already it's available for £20 less than the official price of £130. That makes it almost identical in price to the all-conquering iPod nano, and certainly on first sight, the Samsung looks a far more luxurious prospect. It's a fairly large unit by nano standards (although not as big as the SanDisk Sansa View or Cowon S9), and rather than go for feather-lightness Samsung has opted for reassuring solidity./news/sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii-adidas-originals-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii-adidas-originals-review.htmlThe packaging for these headphones looks more suited to trainers than cans. But it all makes sense when you realise they’ve been styled in collaboration with Adidas Originals leisurewear. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of the Adidas branding, though. The Sennheiser HD 25s are available in a less-expensive plain black finish. Design-wise, it’s clear that plenty of thought has gone into comfort. The headband is padded and splits in two so you can adjust the fit to suit your head shape./news/should-you-buy-an-lg-soundbar.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/should-you-buy-an-lg-soundbar.htmlLG's standout 4K OLED TVs have been amongst the best TVs on the market for some time, but the company's soundbars (including its Dolby Atmos models) seem to have flown under the radar. So what are they like? And should you consider buying one?  Thus far, the Korean giant's soundbars have garnered a mixed reception. But if "an uncommonly affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar" piques your interest – and it should, it was a phrase uttered by us upon reviewing an LG 'bar – then why not take a closer look?/news/sling-media-goes-hi-def-with-the-slingbox-pro-hd.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sling-media-goes-hi-def-with-the-slingbox-pro-hd.htmlConnect an HD source like a satellite or cable box, HD disc player, PC, or even an Apple TV, and it will stream the content to a SlingCatcher, laptop or desktop computer in your home or connected anywhere via the internet. Add the optional SlingPlayer for mobile application and you'll also be able to access the content on your mobile phone, and in the near future, tablet devices like the iPad./news/sony-linkbuds-vs-wf-1000xm4-which-sony-wireless-earbuds-are-better.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-linkbuds-vs-wf-1000xm4-which-sony-wireless-earbuds-are-better.htmlSony makes some of the best wireless earbuds around. For proof, look no further than the WF-1000XM4, which have topped our buying guide for the category since they launched last summer. So, news of the next pair of Sony earbuds is always a pretty big deal. That's exactly what we got recently when the Sony LinkBuds (WF-L900) broke cover – not least as it didn't mark just a new pair of Sonys but also a new breed of earbuds./news/sony-nwz-zx1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-nwz-zx1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor a lot of people, smartphones have become the default choice for portable music. They’re convenient, after all, and not everyone wants to carry multiple devices. But some of us still want music to go on a dedicated device that places audio playback above all else. That’s where the Sony NWZ-ZX1 Walkman comes in. It is Sony’s latest flagship Walkman, capable of playing high-res music as well as your standard CD-ripped tunes./news/sony-xperia-m-set-for-q3-release-with-affordable-price.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-m-set-for-q3-release-with-affordable-price.htmlSony has announced the release of its newest phone, the Xperia M, which aims to bring some of the smartphone know-how of the flagship Xperia Z in more affordable phone. The Sony Xperia M has a touchscreen 4in, 854 x 480 FWVGA resolution screen, a fast capture 5MP camera with auto-focus and HDR for photos and a new Battery STAMINA Mode that claims "outstanding battery life". Inside there will also be a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage (expandable thanks to a microSD card slot), and a 1,750 mAh battery./news/tcl-ray-danz-ts9030-review.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-ray-danz-ts9030-review.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Three things we like in a soundbar: first the ability to deliver great TV and movie sound; second the ability to play music at least pleasingly; and third, the neatness for which the breed was originally created, at least when compared with a set of multichannel speakers around your lounge./news/the-42-inch-lg-c3-oled-tv-just-hit-its-lowest-ever-price-but-you-still-shouldn-t-buy-it.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-42-inch-lg-c3-oled-tv-just-hit-its-lowest-ever-price-but-you-still-shouldn-t-buy-it.htmlEvery year, as Amazon Prime Day approaches, avid movie lovers and gamers looking for a new TV start eyeing up prices of the latest C-series OLED from LG. They do so for very good reason: LG's OLEDs are the most feature-packed out there, and its C-series models are usually the perfect intersection of performance, features and price. The 42-inch model tends to be particularly popular, partly because 42 inches is still considered by many people to be the perfect size for a living room TV, and partly because it's a great size for gamers who are looking to take advantage of LG's legendary gaming specs./news/the-best-lg-g3-deals-lowest-prices-on-the-5-star-mla-oled-tv.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-lg-g3-deals-lowest-prices-on-the-5-star-mla-oled-tv.htmlIf you're in the market for a flagship OLED TV at a heavily discounted price, the five-star LG G3 has to be right around the top of your list. LG's 4K flagship OLED TV from last year, the G3 is still among the very best TVs you can buy. Sure, the newer LG G4 is even better, but it's also still very expensive, and the G3 gets you much of the same quality for a fraction of the price./news/the-bose-qc45-prime-day-price-is-good-but-we-d-buy-another-model-instead.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-bose-qc45-prime-day-price-is-good-but-we-d-buy-another-model-instead.htmlBose's QuietComfort 45 noise cancelling headphones can be yours for £199 right now. They did drop to £180 a few months ago, but that was for a refurbished pair. These are brand new. This price is £120 off the previous price – that's a serious saving. But the smarter money might go elsewhere... The QuietComfort 45 earned four stars thanks to their excellent noise cancellation, strong battery life, and exceedingly comfortable build./news/the-week-in-hd-friday-15th-may.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-week-in-hd-friday-15th-may.htmlOk, so it’s magazine deadline week and all those exclusive reviews aren’t going to write themselves, so this Week in HD is going to have to be a quick one. So yes, I’ve cheated, and there are some things listed here without any explanation, and some with a synopsis taken straight from the Sky TV Guide. Needless to say I've listed them because I think they're worth checking out, though!/news/vinyl-sales-record-set-to-be-smashed-by-garth-brooks-legacy-collection.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vinyl-sales-record-set-to-be-smashed-by-garth-brooks-legacy-collection.htmlIf tomorrow never comes, Garth Brooks will always know he did right by holding out on music streaming.  With pre-orders of his vinyl box set Legacy Collection selling all day long – and now surpassing a million units – Brooks looks set to have the biggest-selling vinyl record since the format made its resurgence at the start of the century. With the 7-LP box set retailing at $130, that's some $18./news/virtual-sxsw-2020-film-festival-is-coming-to-amazon-prime-video-and-it-s-free.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/virtual-sxsw-2020-film-festival-is-coming-to-amazon-prime-video-and-it-s-free.htmlFollowing the cancellation of SXSW 2020 last month, the festival has teamed up with Amazon Prime Video to launch an online film festival. The 'Prime Video presents the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection' is offering filmmakers in the 2020 SXSW Film Festival line-up an opportunity to stream their movie on the video streaming service in the US. The date of the festival is yet to be announced but is being targeted for late April, and is set to run for 10 days./news/warnermedia-and-discovery-have-merged-to-make-a-new-streaming-giant.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/warnermedia-and-discovery-have-merged-to-make-a-new-streaming-giant.htmlWarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their merger, creating a new giant of the streaming world. The multibillion dollar deal – which has just got the thumbs-up from shareholders – means that HBO Max and Discovery Plus are now owned by the same company. AT&T, Warner Bros’ current owner, will create a new company called Warner Bros. Discovery, which has promised to invest heavily in original content for its various streaming platforms, “enhance the programming options across its global linear pay TV and broadcast channels, and offer more innovative video experiences and consumer choices”./news/watch-out-amazon-walmart-is-buying-smart-tv-maker-vizio-for-2-3-billion.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-out-amazon-walmart-is-buying-smart-tv-maker-vizio-for-2-3-billion.htmlWalmart has announced in a press release that it intends to acquire TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. However, it seems the reason behind this purchase isn't purely down to the hardware... According to executive vice president and chief revenue officer of Walmart U.S., Seth Dallaire, "We believe VIZIO’s customer-centric operating system provides great viewing experiences at attractive price points. We also believe it enables a profitable advertising business that is rapidly scaling./news/what-is-ambilight-is-the-philips-tv-technology-worth-it.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-is-ambilight-is-the-philips-tv-technology-worth-it.htmlThe best TVs often have the same features, and even the same screen panels, but one manufacturer offers something unique. Select Philips TVs have come with built-in Ambilight tech since the early 2000s – Philips claims this makes the picture more immersive while also easing the strain on your eyes. But what exactly is Ambilight? How does it work? And is it a gimmick, or – as the light brigade would have you believe – something that genuinely enhances your movies, shows and games?/news/xbox-series-x-restock-news-where-to-buy-an-xbox-series-x-console-in-2022.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-series-x-restock-news-where-to-buy-an-xbox-series-x-console-in-2022.htmlDespite launching over 14 months ago, the Xbox Series X is still incredibly hard to find. That's unheard of not only in the gaming world, but in the entire universe of consumer electronics – high-profile devices like games consoles or new smartphones are often in short supply shorty after launch, but supply constraints are usually sorted out within weeks. This time it's different. COVID-19 has caused manufacturing delays, resulting in a global chip shortage affecting everything from smartphones and smartwatches to consoles and cars./news/yamaha-a-s3200-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-a-s3200-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYamaha's A-S3200 isn’t quite what we expected. The retro-styled flagship integrated amplifier isn’t a fashion item, chosen by potential buyers for its nostalgia value. Nor is it a cutting-edge technology statement where Yamaha throws down the gauntlet to rival manufacturers by flexing its undoubted engineering might. What we have here is a rather straight-laced, all-analogue integrated that’s been designed with considerable care. It has a sensible features list and, most importantly, a performance that justifies its hefty price tag./news/yamaha-s-new-aventage-av-receivers-support-dolby-atmos-dolby-vision-and-dts-x.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-s-new-aventage-av-receivers-support-dolby-atmos-dolby-vision-and-dts-x.htmlYamaha has taken the wraps off a new range of home cinema amplifiers. Called the Aventage range, every product in it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio technologies, which should make your films and TV shows sound better than ever. Dolby Atmos and its rival DTS:X technologies aim to make surround sound more immersive and realistic. Dolby Atmos started life in cinemas, and has since come to home cinema products, while DTS:X has gone the other way, from homes to multiplexes./news/you-can-now-delete-content-from-your-netflix-continue-watching-list.htmlTue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-can-now-delete-content-from-your-netflix-continue-watching-list.htmlNetflix has made a small but welcome change to its interface to allow users to edit the ‘Continue Watching’ row of their homepage. The new feature means that you can now delete content that you have no plans to revisit, and is available across Netflix’s TV, web and mobile apps. To ditch a TV show or movie from your ‘Continue Watching’ row on all devices, select the item and then scroll down to ‘Remove from Continue Watching’ from the page options./news/10-of-the-best-sports-films-and-documentaries-on-amazon-prime-video.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-sports-films-and-documentaries-on-amazon-prime-video.htmlThe power of sport to thrill, entertain and enthrall is right up there with music in our book. To follow our recent suggestions for some Netflix home fixtures, here are ten winners from Amazon Prime. As so often, sport, while the hook to draw the viewer in, isn't the overriding theme of most of these films. These are movies, series and documentaries about the human condition – drama, politics, tragedy and comedy are all here./news/10-of-the-best-sports-films-and-documentaries-on-netflix-uk.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-sports-films-and-documentaries-on-netflix-uk.htmlSport isn’t everything; that much is true. But for billions of us around the world, it's as important an act of escapism as listening to music or burying our noses in a book. And if there’s something a lot of us need right now, it's a few hours to escape. The sporting calendar has ground to a halt in many countries, and there is no telling when it might resume; but if, like us, you’re feeling withdrawal symptoms, then look no further than this here list./news/10-of-the-best-vinyl-subscription-services.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-vinyl-subscription-services.htmlAs if waking up in a post-apocalyptic world, vinyl’s revived form remains pretty well unchanged despite its surroundings being startlingly unfamiliar amidst Bluetooth turntables and online album shopping. A music subscription service was once essentially a means of acquiring new albums without rooting around physical record stores, but the ubiquity of music and easy access to information on the internet means mailing out 7-inch singles of the top 10 isn’t a steady business model any more./news/15-of-the-best-produced-recordings-of-all-time-to-test-your-hi-fi-speakers.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/15-of-the-best-produced-recordings-of-all-time-to-test-your-hi-fi-speakers.htmlTo the uninitiated, it can seem like great music production is an obliquely dark art. Often it appears to demand great technical prowess, sculpting instruments into little perfect sonic bubbles of EQ. But it can easily veer into mystical shamanism, requiring the gentle coaxing of legendary performances from bewildered musicians while unorthodox mic positions abound. Does a great-sounding album need unearthly sound effects? Or long, meandering takes captured live? Or should it be squeaky clean and sonically pristine?/news/3-dream-stereo-systems-for-lovers-of-high-end-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/3-dream-stereo-systems-for-lovers-of-high-end-hi-fi.htmlHigh-end hi-fi is not just for those who can afford it. Much as car enthusiasts pore over every detail of the latest six-figure super vehicle, and those fated to a life of renting spend afternoons idly watching home renovation programmes, there is great joy to be had in looking at speakers and amplifiers you are never likely to own. But if you do have a budget of £15k to £35k solely to spend on your next hi-fi system – or you're after something to tempt you into spending that much – then the three systems listed below will provide more than worthy inspiration./news/6-reasons-the-apple-tv-4k-is-huge-news-for-ultra-hd.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/6-reasons-the-apple-tv-4k-is-huge-news-for-ultra-hd.htmlTim Cook, Apple's CEO, famously used to refer to the Apple TV as no more than a "hobby" for the powers that be at Cupertino. The company's various iPhone, iPad and Mac divisions were so strong, that the relatively measly returns from Apple TV boxes and related iTunes purchases - which still ran into the billions - were seen as something of a sideshow. The staggering success of the iPhone, and indeed the higher prices of the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8S and iPhone X, mean that balance is unlikely to change any time soon./news/ac-milan-vs-tottenham-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-champions-league-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ac-milan-vs-tottenham-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-champions-league-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlAC Milan vs Tottenham live streamAC Milan vs Tottenham will be shown on BT Sport in the UK but you can also tune in to this Champions League match in the USA on Paramount+. You can also watch an AC Milan vs Tottenham live stream on Stan Sport in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your usual stream from anywhere if you happen to be abroad. Full details on how to watch AC Milan vs Tottenham on TV just below./news/amazon-fire-tv-gets-hands-free-alexa-support-via-echo-devices.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-fire-tv-gets-hands-free-alexa-support-via-echo-devices.htmlFire TV users who own an Amazon Echo speaker will no longer have to rely on their remote, with voice control now available on all generations of the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. By pairing a Fire TV with an Echo device, you can ask Alexa to search by title, actor or genre, control video playback (such as pause and fast forward), launch apps (including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix) and access specific content./news/amazon-prime-day-deals-start-tomorrow-here-s-how-to-sign-up-for-a-free-trial.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-day-deals-start-tomorrow-here-s-how-to-sign-up-for-a-free-trial.htmlAre you ready for Amazon Prime Day? The deals bonanza starts tomorrow, but if you want to take advantage, you will need a subscription to Amazon Prime. The good news is you can sign up for a free, no strings attached 30-day trial. That means you can sign up, bag as many bargains as you like, then cancel before the 30-day period ends and not have to pay a penny for the privilege./news/apple-buys-beats-for-3-billion.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-buys-beats-for-3-billion.htmlApple has confirmed its much-rumoured acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics for a total of $3 billion. The deal includes the streaming music service, Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the ever-popular Beats headphones. As part of the deal, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. MORE: Do all footballers wear Beats headphones? In a statement, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, said: "Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple./news/apple-ipod-nano-4g-review.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipod-nano-4g-review.htmlYou can see why Apple has gone for a new-look nano. In theory, what isn't there to like about a scaled-down version of the iPod Touch? In the flesh, and in any one of seven different colours, the Nano looks cool. It's 46 per cent smaller and 42 per cent lighter than its predecessor – not that the previous generation was a handful… Think of it as a slightly larger iPod Shuffle with a touchscreen – it even has a clip on the rear./news/apple-music-subscribers-can-now-listen-to-dj-mixes-in-spatial-audio.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-subscribers-can-now-listen-to-dj-mixes-in-spatial-audio.htmlApple Music is doubling down on its commitment to both immersive audio and showcasing new electronic music as it relaunches its monthly DJ series 'One Mix' with brand new tracks in Spatial Audio. The initiative kicks off with a galactic inspired hour-long mix from Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills entitledOuter to Inner Atmosphere: The Escape Velocity Mix, and Apple says that it will add new mixes each month from some of the world's biggest DJs./news/aurender-s5w-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/aurender-s5w-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn hi-fi circles, wireless has never truly meant wireless. There’s always some form of physical cable that needs to be used, especially when it comes to premium stereo speakers. The Aurender S5W speakers hope to change that. Previously, even those speakers that actively promote the concept – the excellent KEF LS50 Wireless (£1,999) or Dali’s Callisto 6 Cs (£3,199) – still need mains cables to each speaker, and in the KEF’s case, a link between the two channels to help synchronise things./news/awards-2022-best-multi-room-systems.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2022-best-multi-room-systems.htmlWhat 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./news/beats-introduces-powerbeats2-wireless-earphones.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-introduces-powerbeats2-wireless-earphones.htmlIf you're in the market for some new earphones to wear while exercising, the latest launch from Beats Electronics – the Powerbeats2 Wireless – have been designed to grab your attention. The buds are the Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine-founded company's first foray into the wireless earphones market and have been designed specifically to appeal to athletes "at all fitness levels". MORE: Best in-ear headphones to buy in 2014 With IPX4 sweat and water resistance; Bluetooth connectivity; and a rechargeable battery offering up to six hours of playback, Beats says, with typical understatement, that these earphones are "/news/best-panasonic-tvs-2024-oled-hdr-4k-budget-premium.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-panasonic-tvs-2024-oled-hdr-4k-budget-premium.htmlBest Panasonic TVs: Quick menu If you want a taste of Hollywood right in your lounge, choosing a TV made by Panasonic is a good place to start. Why? Because the company enlists some of the film industry’s top studios and colourists to ensure that its TVs deliver a picture that’s as close to the director’s vision as possible. But which one do you go for? That’s where we come in./news/black-friday-turntable-deal-save-100-on-this-superb-five-star-pro-ject-record-player.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/black-friday-turntable-deal-save-100-on-this-superb-five-star-pro-ject-record-player.htmlYou didn't think you'd see a fantastic Black Friday deal on a turntable this year, did you? Thankfully, while there have been deals galore on headphones, stereo speakers, TVs and soundbars, there are a handful of great deals on some five-star turntables to whet any vinyl fan's appetite.  This is our favourite turntable deal still live right now: a five-star Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo that's now available for £399 at Peter Tyson – that's a great saving of £100 from its standard £499 asking price, and the deal is available for various colour options, too./news/ces-2024-proves-samsung-and-lg-s-best-oled-tv-tech-isn-t-going-down-in-price-anytime-soon.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2024-proves-samsung-and-lg-s-best-oled-tv-tech-isn-t-going-down-in-price-anytime-soon.htmlCES 2024 has kicked off the home cinema year with a bang, with huge TVs including the flagship LG G4, Samsung S95D and Panasonic Z95A making their debut at the tech tradeshow in Las Vegas. And while our team reporting from the showroom floor found plenty to get excited about during their opening looks at the top-of-the-line new sets, one sad fact became increasingly apparent – it doesn’t look like the top-of-the-line MLA or QD-OLED panels seen on last year’s flagships is going down in price any time soon./news/cirkuit-planet-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cirkuit-planet-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpyhoqDCqsCMqaOappWp/news/dali-rubicon-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-rubicon-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDali has long had a knack of making likeable speakers. All it takes is a short listen to confirm that the Rubicon 5 speakers are another example. These floorstanders might not be flawless, but they have a sparkle about their performance we can’t help but enjoy. Design and buildDali tends to do things a little differently. While the 5s are a two-and-a-half-way design, there’s a twist: that extra half-way refers to an additional tweeter rather than the more usual dedicated bass driver./news/earmen-s-budget-portable-dacs-aim-to-upgrade-your-mobile-and-desktop-sound.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/earmen-s-budget-portable-dacs-aim-to-upgrade-your-mobile-and-desktop-sound.htmlEarMen, the sister brand to high-end manufacturer Auris Audio, has expanded its range of portable DACs to help improve the sound quality of your mobile device or computer. Designed for plug-and-play use while on the go, the DACs are compact and light, while some also offer compatibility with hi-res digital audio formats. The brand claims that its use of high-grade components ensures low noise and minimal signal degradation, with a stable sound field all the way to your headphones./news/final-round-dp-world-tour-championship-live-stream-reed-leading-the-race-to-dubai-finale.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/final-round-dp-world-tour-championship-live-stream-reed-leading-the-race-to-dubai-finale.htmlPatrick Reed heads into the final round of the DP World Tour Championship sharing the top of the leaderboard with Laurie Canter and Matthew Fitzpatrick, knowing that victory would make him the the first American to win the European Tour's Race to Dubai. It would also make him $5million. Make sure you know how to watch a DP World Tour Championship live stream wherever you are. Race to Dubai live stream/news/first-apple-music-now-amazon-music-unlimited-is-about-to-get-more-expensive-for-families.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/first-apple-music-now-amazon-music-unlimited-is-about-to-get-more-expensive-for-families.htmlApple has literally only just bumped the prices of Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscriptions in the US and UK and now Amazon is about to do the same with one of its Amazon Music Unlimited subscription tiers. If you're a current subscriber to the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan or are thinking about joining in the coming days or weeks, you should be aware that a price hike is on the way./news/google-i-o-2024-start-time-how-to-watch-what-to-expect-and-what-we-d-like-to-see.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-i-o-2024-start-time-how-to-watch-what-to-expect-and-what-we-d-like-to-see.htmlHot on the heels of Apple's iPad event, Google is hosting its own live-streamed event where it will be showing off a plethora of new developments. It is likely that software will be at the forefront of this event – so be prepared to hear the words "artificial intelligence" or, more likely, its abbreviation many, many times. With just a few hours until Google's developer conference kicks off, we have rounded up some key information about how and where to watch the show, when it starts, what to expect and some things we would like to see announced./news/grab-this-five-star-nad-amplifier-at-its-lowest-price-ever-with-this-unmissable-prime-day-deal.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grab-this-five-star-nad-amplifier-at-its-lowest-price-ever-with-this-unmissable-prime-day-deal.htmlGreat hi-fi deals aren't always easy to come by on Prime Day, but this one on the excellent NAD D 3020 V2 takes £100 off its RRP, taking it to the lowest price we've seen it.  The original NAD D 3020 amp was an iconic product of the 1970s thanks to its unusual design, winningly compact size, and low-power-rated but high-performance sound for not very much money.  The exact same can be said for the more modern version, which keeps everything that made that original amplifier so loved and revered but features some added modern tweaks./news/harbeth-monitor-30-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harbeth-monitor-30-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHarbeth does seem to be stringing out its 40th anniversary models a tad (given that the company celebrated that anniversary ‘way back in 2017) but so long as we keep getting models finished in those beautiful silver Eucalyptus Anniversary veneers we won’t be complaining! As you’ll likely already guessed from the model number, the 30.2 is an upgraded version of Harbeth’s M30.1 model, the review of which you can find at www./news/hurry-sony-s-exceptional-wf-1000xm4-earbuds-return-to-lowest-ever-price-for-prime-day.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hurry-sony-s-exceptional-wf-1000xm4-earbuds-return-to-lowest-ever-price-for-prime-day.htmlWe're on to the second and final day of Amazon's Prime Day sales extravaganza and we've already seen plenty of great deals on the best headphones, including many on Sony's five-star buds (like this great one on the C700N). But the Award-winning flagship Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds have long been our favourites for their stunning sound performance, and they've just returned to the lowest-ever price of just £149 at Amazon UK. That's down from the original RRP of £250 and a significant £101 saving./news/ion-audio-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ion-audio-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8iopWaZpZm2sA%3D%3D/news/is-apple-making-a-homepod-with-a-video-screen-siri-seems-to-think-so.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/is-apple-making-a-homepod-with-a-video-screen-siri-seems-to-think-so.htmlApple may have discontinued the original HomePod last year, but that doesn't mean it's not working on new smart speakers.  Not only does the HomePod Mini live on, Apple has since granted the original HomePod some posthumous new skills. And now it could be working on a version with a screen. The leak comes via none other than Siri herself in a video posted to Reddit (via ScreenRant). Asked to find some information from Wikipedia, Apple's voice assistant can be heard saying "/news/kef-q350-av-5-1-review.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-q350-av-5-1-review.htmlTo paraphrase one of Morrissey’s more inspired lyrics, we have indeed just discovered that some speaker packages are bigger than others. It is these speakers’ sonic ability that warrants a five-star rating, of course, but there's no ignoring the KEF Q350 5.1 package’s brutish stature or the physical command its has over our listening room. It’s certainly not one for a small bedsit. Build and featuresThe package takes its name from the Award-winning Q350 standmount speakers, two pairs of which comprise the front and surround channels./news/klipsch-synergy-b20-sw450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-synergy-b20-sw450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNaming a new range of loudspeakers ‘Synergy’ is a bold move. Either the manufacturer is supremely confident of its products’ abilities, or it’s misunderstood the meaning of the word. Here, based on previous experience of US specialist Klipsch, we guess (and hope) it’s the former. Go to www.klipsch.co.uk and you’ll see a £1000 5.1 package comprising a pair of B20 bookshelf speakers, a pair of S10 surrounds, a C10 centre speaker and an SW350 subwoofer./news/lg-webos-2-0-hands-on-review-tvs.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-webos-2-0-hands-on-review-tvs.htmlLast year, LG made waves in the smart TV arena. Its slick WebOS interface provided a refreshing alternative to the stagnant ‘hub’ designs, and we praise it every time we use it. Now LG has come up with WebOS 2.0. We got a chance to play with it at CES 2015. First, a recap of the original WebOS. It centres on the Launcher bar, an overlay like the pop-up menu of Blu-rays, which gives you options without actually interrupting whatever you’re watching./news/logitech-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8uonqKslZi1cLzAoJxobg%3D%3D/news/marshall-s-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-get-battery-life-boost-to-rival-the-airpods-pro-2.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marshall-s-new-anc-wireless-earbuds-get-battery-life-boost-to-rival-the-airpods-pro-2.htmlSecond albums are always the hardest, but iconic brand Marshall has gone for the tried and tested formula of 'more of the same, but better' with its new wireless ANC earbuds model. The new Motif II ANC are successors to Marshall's first-ever ANC earbuds debut in 2021, and the upgraded buds feature a longer battery life, "improved" active noise-cancelling, "enhanced connectivity" with Bluetooth 5.3 and LE Audio, all while retaining its unique rock'n'roll aesthetics./news/master-dynamic-enters-sporty-true-wireless-buds-market-with-mw07-go.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/master-dynamic-enters-sporty-true-wireless-buds-market-with-mw07-go.htmlNew York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic is known for pushing the boundaries of premium design (see: concrete wireless speaker), and now it's launched rather interesting-looking sporty true wireless buds.  The MW07 GO are Master & Dynamic's second pair of that kind, and are pitched at those with an active lifestyle with their IPX6-rated water-resistant construction, meaning they are impervious to droplets of sweat and rain.  Since concrete isn't the kind of material you'd want to wear, Master & Dynamic has gone with TR90, an ultra-strong composite typically used for sporty eyewear./news/need-to-upgrade-your-cd-player-denon-s-dcd-1700ne-promises-beautifully-faithful-playback.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/need-to-upgrade-your-cd-player-denon-s-dcd-1700ne-promises-beautifully-faithful-playback.htmlAre you in the market for an all-new, full-fat CD player? If so, you're in luck, because Denon has just announced the DCD-1700NE, a CD/SACD player capable of high-resolution audio playback, among many other features. There hasn't been a bus-load of CD players being released in recent years, but disc-spinning fans will be glad to know that CDs are reportedly making a comeback. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), shipments of compact discs rose for the first time in 17 years in 2021, marking the first time CD sales were on the increase since 2004./news/netflix-now-supports-spatial-audio-on-iphone-and-ipad.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-now-supports-spatial-audio-on-iphone-and-ipad.htmlNetflix has started rolling out Spatial Audio to its iOS and iPadOS apps. Apple's take on surround sound for headphones should offer Netflix users a more immersive experience when streaming movies and TV. The news broke on Reddit and was later confirmed by a Netflix spokesperson (via 9to5Mac).  The feature showed up in the latest version of the Netflix app; just head to the Control Center, open the volume settings and you should be able to toggle Spatial Audio on and off./news/optoma-uhd55-4k-projector-review-streaming-smarts-and-bright-colourful-hdr.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/optoma-uhd55-4k-projector-review-streaming-smarts-and-bright-colourful-hdr.htmlThe Optoma UHD55 is a perfect example of just how much the humble beam box has evolved over the past couple of years. In keeping with a fast-growing number of affordable home entertainment projectors, it combines support for both 4K and high dynamic range images with a startlingly bright light output, strong gaming features, and even built-in video streaming support. The days where a projector at this price could only be expected to passively deliver dull pictures from only external sources that you’d need to watch in near total darkness are long gone./news/panasonic-tx-65dx750-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-tx-65dx750-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPanasonic knows how to make a great TV. This much we know for a fact, given the astonishing quality of the TX-65DX902, the company’s 2016 flagship. It left us with the conclusion that the company was back on steady ground after a couple of rocky years. But what about the rest of the range? Can you get the same quality for less with one of the junior models? Enter the TX-65DX750, which sits near the bottom of Panasonic’s top tier of TVs./news/philips-2021-tv-lineup-prices-and-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-2021-tv-lineup-prices-and-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlIt's fair to say that Philips had an excellent year in 2020, taking home two What Hi-Fi? TV Awards for its OLED805 model and receiving 5 stars for its ultra-premium OLED984 collaboration with B&W. The company is clearly keen to build on this momentum in 2021 with its recently announced flagship OLED+ TVs (the 986 and 936) to go with the OLEDs and new MiniLEDs launched at the beginning of the year./news/ps5-load-times-revealed-and-they-re-ridiculously-fast.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-load-times-revealed-and-they-re-ridiculously-fast.htmlA leaked video has revealed the PS5 load times and – spoiler alert – they're extremely fast.  The PS5 appears to load Spider-Man: Miles Morales in just seven seconds. That's from pressing play on the PS5 home screen to the game's main menu. From there, loading your saved progress takes under two seconds.  The anonymous video was quickly removed from YouTube but it gives us a first look at how the PS5's 825B SSD will stack up against the PS4's 500GB HDD./news/razer-s-latest-true-wireless-earbuds-are-airpods-pros-for-gamers.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/razer-s-latest-true-wireless-earbuds-are-airpods-pros-for-gamers.htmlRazer's latest pair of true wireless in-ears are giving us serious Apple AirPods Pro 2 vibes, which could be good news for gamers. The Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed, not to be confused with Razer's Hammerhead Hyperspeed or Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, is the company's fifth pair of true wireless earbuds, and they're set on levelling up your gaming audio.  The Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed feature a 10mm driver in each bud and a frequency response of 20 Hz - 20 kHz, these are slightly smaller than the 11mm drivers found on the AirPods Pro 2./news/real-madrid-vs-eintracht-frankfurt-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-uefa-super-cup-online-and-o.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/real-madrid-vs-eintracht-frankfurt-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-uefa-super-cup-online-and-o.htmlIt's Champions League winners versus Europa League victors in Finland on Wednesday as Real Madrid take on Eintracht Frankfurt for the 2022 UEFA Super Cup. Can the Germans stop the Spanish champions adding yet another trophy to their historic haul? Make sure you know how to watch a Real Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt live stream and catch the 2022 UEFA Super Cup wherever you are. US soccer fans can stream Real Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt free with the 7-day trial of Paramount+./news/samsung-galaxy-buds-beyond-rumoured-to-be-new-wireless-earbuds-for-galaxy-s21.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-beyond-rumoured-to-be-new-wireless-earbuds-for-galaxy-s21.htmlIt's a widely accepted tradition now that with every new Samsung Galaxy smartphone, we can expect to see a fresh set of true wireless Galaxy in-ears. In 2019, the inaugural Galaxy Buds were launched alongside the Galaxy S10. In 2020, Samsung bundled the Galaxy Buds+ with Galaxy S20 Plus pre-orders, while the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live shipped with the Galaxy Note 20 smartphone.  Now, hot on the heels of new leaks suggesting the Galaxy S21 smartphone is already in production, Samsung has filed a new trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – and another in the US, with the USPTO – for a new product: the "/news/samsung-qn94a-qe55qn94a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qn94a-qe55qn94a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSamsung’s first flush of Neo QLED TVs has been nothing short of revolutionary to date. The extra-fine level of lighting control that mini LED brings has put LCD’s high peak brightness to sophisticated use. It’s added a care with contrast that’s led to a more nuanced on-screen image, with a more solid, three-dimensional depth than ever before. We’ve every reason to expect the same from the QN94A. If ‘QN94A’ seems a bit of an odd number, that’s to indicate that there’s only a small difference between it and Samsung’s top 4K TV for the year, the QN95A./news/samsung-shows-off-transparent-mirror-oled-screens.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-shows-off-transparent-mirror-oled-screens.htmlSamsung revealed its new OLED displays at an exhibition in Hong Kong, claiming the technology could be revolutionary in any number of uses, from shopping to digital advertising and in the home. What's more, no matter how they're used, Samsung says the OLED panels deliver a huge jump in performance over similar mirror and transparent LCD screens, claiming contrast ratios of up to 100,000:1, plus improvements to reflectance, refresh rate and colours./news/samsung-to-end-plasma-production-later-this-year.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-to-end-plasma-production-later-this-year.htmlSamsung SDI has become the latest TV manufacturer to announce that it will bring an end to all plasma production, with the move to be completed by November 30th. It's expected to leave Samsung's fellow Korean firm LG as the last major manufacturer of plasma screen technology, with Panasonic taking a similar decision last year. MORE: Panasonic officially ends plasma TV production In an official statement, Samsung said: "We plan to continue our PDP TV business until the end of this year, due to changes in market demands./news/save-more-than-20-on-a-great-audio-technica-turntable-over-at-amazon.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/save-more-than-20-on-a-great-audio-technica-turntable-over-at-amazon.htmlIt isn't easy picking the right turntable to take on your mammoth collection of vinyl records, but that decision might have become a tad easier courtesy of Amazon UK and Audio-Technica. If you want a good-looking, fun-sounding turntable that’s a pleasure to use (with the added bonus of Bluetooth streaming), you could certainly do worse than the Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW, now available for just £394 at Amazon UK. For UK customers, it's a saving of around £25 from the initial launch price of £420./news/serhan-swift-m%C2%B52-mk-ii-loudspeaker-review.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/serhan-swift-m%C2%B52-mk-ii-loudspeaker-review.htmlSerhan Swift’s newest loudspeakers, the mµ2 Mk II, are so different from the original mµ2 that, in my opinion, the two designers (Brad Serhan and Morris Swift) should have given them a completely new model name. Perhaps the duo thought the model name would gain some leverage from the very positive reviews the originals garnered from reviewers such as Stu Smith (Hi-Fi Pig), Jay Garrett (StereoNet) and Peter Katsoolis (SoundStage). Or maybe they stuck with it because the new model looks identical to the old one – the appearance of the bass/midrange driver and tweeter is similar, while the cabinet is exactly the same size and features exactly the same rear-firing bass reflex port./news/sonos-arc-sl-is-a-cheaper-mic-free-dolby-atmos-soundbar-coming-this-month.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-arc-sl-is-a-cheaper-mic-free-dolby-atmos-soundbar-coming-this-month.htmlThe Sonos Arc is one of the best soundbars we've tested, and now there's a cheaper, mic-free version incoming. It's called the Sonor Arc SL, and it will be sold exclusively at Costco in the US and Canada to begin with. Sonos confirmed the news to Android Central. The Arc SL will land later this month at the US retailer, though there's no word on wider availability. In the US it will cost $749 – $50 cheaper than the standard Sonos Arc./news/sonos-arc-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-best.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-arc-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-best.htmlConnections HDMI, optical, ethernet ARC/eARC eARC Dolby Atmos support? Yes Bluetooth No The Arc is Sonos's biggest and best soundbar. Its up-firing drivers definitely make Dolby Atmos more impressive, while the rest of the soundstage is spacious and dynamic. If it's the full home cinema experience you want, look no further. ForConvincing Dolby AtmosDynamic, detailed and controlledAll of the usual Sonos smartsAgainstMusic could be better projectedSome rivals sound weightierNo HDMI pass-through ports Sonos Beam (Gen 2)/news/sony-ta-zh1es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ta-zh1es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFrom the development of CD and the Walkman to the various Playstation incarnations, Sony has had a dramatic effect on the world of home electronics. And let’s not forget the major role the brand had in establishing DVD and Blu-ray, let alone its impact as a film studio. To mark its 70th anniversary this year, the electronics powerhouse has released a range of Signature products. These are distinctly premium products – two portable music players (£1025 and £2562), a pair of closed-back headphones (£1700) and the TA-ZH1ES DAC we have on test here./news/sony-xperia-z1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-z1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe've not been short of flagship Sony smartphones in the past 12 months – the Xperia Z barely got to bask in its well-deserved glory before the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra phablet muscled in to steal some attention. At a glance, the Xperia Z1 doesn't look too different from its Xperia Z predecessor – but in fact there are plenty of changes. Externally, the harsh lines of the Z are smoothed out./news/technics-sl-g700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-sl-g700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Technics brand may be better known for its iconic turntables, but the arrival of the new SL-G700 shows that the company has more than just analogue strings to its bow. The Technics SL-G700 doesn’t fit into any neat category. It straddles across generations of digital formats by playing discs – in CD and SACD form – as well as streaming music from across a network or via Bluetooth. AirPlay, Chromecast and even MQA are firmly on the menu./news/the-best-dolby-atmos-movies-of-the-decade-so-far-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-dolby-atmos-movies-of-the-decade-so-far-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlIf we're being honest, the 2020s have been a turbulent time for film releases. Between a worldwide pandemic that closed cinema doors for a considerable amount of time, to various Hollywood strikes that delayed films for months on end – the industry has weathered its fair share of tribulations as of late. However, that hasn't stopped a wide selection of excellent movies from being released within the last four years, and we're sure there are many more to come./news/the-best-movie-soundtrack-compositions-by-john-williams-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-movie-soundtrack-compositions-by-john-williams-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlWe test every piece of hi-fi kit that comes our way with a huge variety of music genres, from rock and pop to hip-hop and jazz, not forgetting a healthy dose of classical music. And no composer's body of work gets as much of a workout as the great John Williams – even if it is a close run thing with Hans Zimmer. With a career spanning seven decades that includes a recurring collaboration with Steven Spielberg, not to mention a musical offering for every single Star Wars trilogy to date, John Williams has an astounding body of work./news/the-best-technics-sl-1200-turntable-ever-made.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-technics-sl-1200-turntable-ever-made.htmlThe new Technics SL-1200 turntables have caused quite the stir since they were unveiled at the start of the year. From the initial high price tag (now confirmed as £2799 in the UK) to the special edition model selling out in Japan in just 30 minutes, it's clear our collective appetite for Technics '1200 decks hasn't abated over the years. Which is no doubt where this modified and upgraded model from Timestep comes into play./news/the-one-netflix-feature-that-everyone-should-know-but-not-enough-people-do.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-one-netflix-feature-that-everyone-should-know-but-not-enough-people-do.htmlThere are plenty of Netflix tips and tricks to make your streaming experience the best it can be, but we think this particular tip is so important that it needs its own time in the spotlight – far too many people seem unaware of this simple but crucial change you can make to your Netflix experience. No doubt you've found yourself scrolling through Netflix, trying to find the perfect movie-night film or new TV series to binge, when all of a sudden the content you are hovering over begins to play, complete with sound?/news/toshiba-announces-new-4k-fire-tvs-with-120hz-panels-and-full-array-local-dimming.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/toshiba-announces-new-4k-fire-tvs-with-120hz-panels-and-full-array-local-dimming.htmlToshiba has unveiled a new range of 4K TVs which are the first Fire TVs to feature full-array local dimming. This backlight technology improves black levels by reducing the potential for light bleed, suggesting Toshiba's LCD TVs could potentially deliver superior picture quality to Amazon’s own Fire TV Omni line. Available in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch sizes, the M550KU-Series is quoted as having “up to 48” dimming zones. There's also Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X support built-in./news/ultimate-ears-wonderboom-2-stereo-pairing-13-hour-battery-waterproof.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ultimate-ears-wonderboom-2-stereo-pairing-13-hour-battery-waterproof.htmlIt's been two years since we first heard – and gave five stars to – the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom budget Bluetooth speaker, so the arrival of its sequel today is well-timed. The Wonderboom 2 is the result of a notable upgrade in terms of specs and features. Put the two side by side, as we've been able to do, and you'll notice it’s smidgeons taller and wider than the original. More fundamental is what's inside that slightly larger casing, though./news/watch-every-remaining-premier-league-match-for-9-99-on-nbc-sports.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-every-remaining-premier-league-match-for-9-99-on-nbc-sports.htmlThe 2019-20 Premier League season has restarted and if you're in the US you can watch all the remaining matches for just $9.99 courtesy of NBC Sport's Premier League Pass deal. Usually $64.99, the pass lets you stream live matches on NBC Sports Gold and replay the entire 2019-20 Premier League season with matches on demand. Note that the subscription auto-renews at the typical, higher price prior to start of next season unless you cancel it beforehand./news/watch-memorial-tournament-live-stream-2023-pga.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-memorial-tournament-live-stream-2023-pga.htmlWatch Memorial Tournament live streamThe PGA Memorial Tournament is available to watch in the UK via Sky and its Sky Golf channel. The tournament will also be streamed on The Golf Channel, CBS and Paramount Plus, Peacock and ESPN+ in the US, and on Kayo in Australia. Full details on how to watch a PGA Memorial Tournament live stream today online and on TV just below. PGA Memorial Tournament: previewOne of the season's most star-packed line-ups takes to the greens of Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio this weekend for the 47th Memorial Tournament./news/we-ve-built-a-great-value-cd-player-system-that-ticks-all-boxes-and-won-t-break-the-bank.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-ve-built-a-great-value-cd-player-system-that-ticks-all-boxes-and-won-t-break-the-bank.htmlWhen it comes to a hi-fi system that will do sterling service without breaking the bank, we would urge you not to discount equipment that What Hi-Fi? has awarded four stars. It might seem the obvious and desirable thing to plump for five-star (or – hey, even better! – Award-winning) products, but you run the risk of pricing yourself out of the market for gains that may not even benefit you and your particular needs./news/why-i-hope-8k-gaming-never-happens.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/why-i-hope-8k-gaming-never-happens.htmlMy mom is an immigrant. She came to the United States from the far off African island of Cape Verde, and she arrived in Massachusetts, as a kid, at a time when the public school system was just being desegregated. As you might expect, at times, life could be scary. But not halfway as scary as the prospect of 8K gaming becoming anything near a reality is to me, let me tell you./news/why-the-death-of-blu-ray-is-very-bad-for-gamers.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/why-the-death-of-blu-ray-is-very-bad-for-gamers.htmlYou’ve probably already read articles about the death of DVD and Blu-ray movies, and you possibly thought ‘who cares? I stream all my movies anyway.' But the thing is that the death of movie discs matters and, those impacted most by it are actually gamers. If Blu-ray goes, it means an end to the reign of the optical disc. Nothing is likely to take its place, and games everywhere are going to become download-only, as they have on PC./news/zebra-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/zebra-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZrOdkqeu/news/28-record-stores-to-visit-before-you-die.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/28-record-stores-to-visit-before-you-die.htmlJust as Christmas is a time for family, Record Store Day should be dedicated to your friendly neighbourhood vinyl merchant. But once you've shown some love to your local, why not explore some hidden gems from further afield? Vinyl-themed vacation, here you come... In this list of 28 record stores to visit (ideally) before you die, we have dusty basements, nine-storey ridicuplexes and refurbed prostitution windows in a trip that takes us across the globe./news/5-things-we-learned-watching-doctor-who-with-binaural-audio.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/5-things-we-learned-watching-doctor-who-with-binaural-audio.htmlIn films and TV, the sound can make all the difference. The tension in a horror film's high-pitched scream, or the impact of a booming explosion, is nothing without detailed and punchy audio. But when wearing headphones it's hard to feel like you're in the middle of the action - unless you use a binaural soundtrack which places sounds above, below, and around you, giving a greater sense of immersion./news/6-new-4k-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-and-apple-tv-this-weekend.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/6-new-4k-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-and-apple-tv-this-weekend.htmlWhat are you up to this weekend? Just a quiet one on the sofa? Then you’ll probably be looking for something to watch on one of the many streaming services that compete for your hard-earned cash each month – and that’s where we come in. We’ve scoured the libraries of Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ et al to find a selection of recently added movies and TV shows that will give both your home cinema system and your grey matter a workout this weekend./news/ac-milan-vs-atalanta-live-stream-how-to-watch-serie-a-online-and-on-tv-as-the-rossoneri-reach-for-t.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ac-milan-vs-atalanta-live-stream-how-to-watch-serie-a-online-and-on-tv-as-the-rossoneri-reach-for-t.htmlEleven years is a very long time for AC Milan – 11 years since the Rossoneri wore the Scudetto on their shirts. A win in this afternoon's last home game of the season, against Atalanta, takes Stefano Pioli and his side one step closer to that elusive Serie A success. It would also hold off arch-rivals Inter, a nemesis with whom they would equal on 19 league titles, if they can keep their nerve./news/ace-what-hi-fi-s-christmas-quiz-by-finishing-the-lyrics-to-this-classic-song-by-the-pogues.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ace-what-hi-fi-s-christmas-quiz-by-finishing-the-lyrics-to-this-classic-song-by-the-pogues.htmlWhere to start with The Pogues' 1987 Christmas belter Fairytale of New York? As is often the case with masterpieces, a series of serendipitous accidents, spanning two years, eventually dragged the song to greatness – although you may be shocked to learn that Fairytale of New York has never been the UK Christmas number one (blame the Pet Shop Boys' cover of Always on My Mind. We know. We still remember watching it on TOTP)./news/apple-homepod-mini-will-soon-be-available-in-orange-red-and-blue.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-homepod-mini-will-soon-be-available-in-orange-red-and-blue.htmlWell it hasn't announced a new 'big' HomePod, but Apple has given its HomePod Mini a little love during its Unleashed event. The news isn't massive by any means, but it will please those who like the idea of putting the small, affordable smart speaker in every room of the house, because it's shortly going to be available in three new colours – orange, blue and yellow. The black and white versions will continue in the range, so there will soon be five different HomePod Minis available./news/apple-homepod-vs-homepod-2-which-is-better.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-homepod-vs-homepod-2-which-is-better.htmlAlmost five years after the original HomePod was released, the HomePod 2 is finally available to buy. The original HomePod was met with critical favour but perhaps didn't take the market by storm as Apple had hoped, as it was discontinued in March of 2021 with no replacement lined up... until now. So how does the new HomePod 2 compare to the original Apple smart speaker? With our final HomePod 2 review out, we’ve pitted the two side by side in our testing labs to see which comes out on top./news/are-audio-technica-s-new-noise-cancelling-earbuds-the-sony-rivals-we-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/are-audio-technica-s-new-noise-cancelling-earbuds-the-sony-rivals-we-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlAudio-Technica's latest true wireless earbuds could be a fascinating proposition. Positioned in a rather canny corner of the market, the new ATH-TWX7, unveiled at CES 2024, are set to retail at £190 – which places them smack in the valley between the affordable Sony WF-C700N (£100) and flagship Sony WF-1000XM5 (£259). There are models from JBL, Jabra, Huwaei and more in this space, but could Audio-Technica be the one to break the stronghold that Sony has in our 2023 Awards wireless earbuds category?/news/articles-by-ketan-bharadia-technical-editor.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-ketan-bharadia-technical-editor.htmlKetan Bharadia is the Technical Editor of What Hi-Fi? He's been been reviewing hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment for over two decades, and over that time has covered thousands of products. Ketan works across the What Hi-Fi? brand including the website and magazine. His background is based in electronic and mechanical engineering. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3yssdOapWaamJa%2ForDImg%3D%3D/news/audio-technica-launches-flagship-ath-dsr9bt-wireless-headphones-with-aptx-hd.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-launches-flagship-ath-dsr9bt-wireless-headphones-with-aptx-hd.htmlSo what is Pure Digital Drive you ask? Audio-Technica describes it as "a proprietary technology that, along with advancements in driver design, keeps the original audio signal completely digital from source to driver". According to the company, Pure Digital Drive produces an "unprecedented sound performance". We'll reserve judgement on that bold claim until we've tested them, but in the meantime, the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT model (£500, above and below) is Bluetooth aptX HD-enabled and uses a specially designed Trigence Semiconductor Dnote chipset to keep the audio signal completely digital from from the source to the headphone's drivers./news/australian-hi-fi-mar-apr-issue-out-now-marantz-hifi-rose-and-aussie-amps-impress.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/australian-hi-fi-mar-apr-issue-out-now-marantz-hifi-rose-and-aussie-amps-impress.htmlINSIDE EVERY ISSUE Australian Hi-Fi is the definitive magazine for discerning listeners and hi-fi enthusiasts. Every issue brings you news on the latest happenings in the hi-fi world, in-depth and expert reviews of new hi-fi components with full laboratory test reports, 'how to' articles on how to get the best quality sound for your home, and much more besides... Hi-fi reviews in this issueHI-FI ROSE RS520 streaming amplifier Could a self-confessed analogue fan come to love a device that goes against all that in just about every particular?/news/belt-drive-and-direct-drive-turntables-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/belt-drive-and-direct-drive-turntables-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlIf ever you’ve attempted navigating a turntable spec sheet, at some point you’ll likely have been overwhelmed by a swathe of seemingly arbitrary information. A hi-fi spec sheet is often a festival of measurements and stock phrases seemingly designed only to wow and confuse. To an extent it’s true to say the only aspect you really need consider when choosing any hi-fi component – assuming it fits your budget and has all the features you desire – is sonic performance./news/bose-soundlink-flex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-soundlink-flex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSometimes you need simplicity in your life. You want a portable Bluetooth speaker that does what it says on the tin? You got it: the Bose SoundLink Flex is portable, easy to use, and plays any music through Bluetooth within seconds. Job done.  Sure it has other features (speakerphone, party mode) and it comes with an app. Instead of getting overwhelmed with features, though, Bose just wants you to listen to music, anywhere you can carry the speaker to./news/bryston-bp26da-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bryston-bp26da-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHow best to describe the looks of Bryston equipment? Well, ‘purposeful' just about covers it: you'd never accuse the Canadian company's products of being stylish or even pretty, but they look built to last, and back that up with a 20-year guarantee. The BP26DA, with its offboard power supply making it a two-box affair, looks like lab equipment or professional hardware that's escaped into the wider world, and that carries through to the modular design./news/bt-sport-produces-first-live-8k-hdr-sports-broadcast-for-the-home.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bt-sport-produces-first-live-8k-hdr-sports-broadcast-for-the-home.htmlBT Sport has broadcast a major sporting event into homes in 8K HDR for the first time.  The English Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Bristol Bears on 26th March was delivered to "selected homes" via EE 5G, BT Broadband and Starlink (Elon's Musk's high-speed satellite internet system). Selected homes with an 8K TV, presumably. The broadcast was produced "entirely remotely" using Sony UHC-8300 cameras operated from an 8K broadcast truck outside the venue./news/building-a-hi-fi-system-this-550-five-star-roksan-amp-discount-is-a-belting-bargain.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/building-a-hi-fi-system-this-550-five-star-roksan-amp-discount-is-a-belting-bargain.htmlIf you're currently hunting for a five-star amplifier but want to get your money's worth, we have found a deal that's going to knock your socks off. The Roksan K3 integrated amplifier is a stunning all-round performer that earned five stars when we reviewed it a few years back, boasting that punchy, precise sound we've come to expect from a company that rarely disappoints. This isn't just a few poxy pounds or pennies shaved off the RRP, either./news/ces-audeze-unveils-600-el-8-headphones-and-deckard-dac-amp.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-audeze-unveils-600-el-8-headphones-and-deckard-dac-amp.htmlAvailable in open- or closed-back designs, the Audeze EL-8 headphones still use the company's preferred planar magnetic technology. The new Audeze headphones have been designed in conjunction with the same BMW Group Designworks team and continue in the same style as the excellent LCD-3 headphones. Happily, at £600 (US $699), they are a fair bit cheaper than those £1700+ cans. MORE: Read all our Audeze reviews and news Comfortable, stylish and built to last but with the same exacting focus on sound quality is how Audeze describes the new EL-8 headphones, with the suspended headband and contoured earpads designed for long listening sessions./news/crosley-rsd3-is-a-limited-edition-3-inch-turntable-for-record-store-day-2019.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/crosley-rsd3-is-a-limited-edition-3-inch-turntable-for-record-store-day-2019.htmlWe've got some more info on Crosley's dinky little 3-inch deck, a special record player launched just for Record Store Day 2019. It's called the RSD3, and will be available exclusively from select participating Record Store Day shops this Saturday, 13th April. Which ones? You'll have to call up your local shop to find. Here's a list of participating stores. We're still waiting on a UK price. but in the US, it will cost $70./news/denon-heos-7-hs2-review.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-heos-7-hs2-review.htmlThese days, companies are trying to outdo each other with the technological equivalent of reinventing the wheel: adding eye-catching new features to their products simply as a way of attracting headlines. For our part, we prefer it when they stick to the basics and produce something that’s intuitive, simple to use and, as is not always the case of wireless speakers, has a good approach to sound. So Denon has made the HEOS 7 HS2./news/denon-s-new-soundbar-has-two-built-in-subwoofers-dolby-atmos-and-a-low-price.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-s-new-soundbar-has-two-built-in-subwoofers-dolby-atmos-and-a-low-price.htmlWhat's better than a soundbar with a built-in subwoofer? A soundbar with two built-in subwoofers, that's what. And that's exactly what Denon has just launched. The Denon DHT-S217 has two down-firing subwoofers to add plenty of low-end rumble to proceedings. But that's not the only trick up its sleeve – it also has Dolby Atmos to create virtual surround sound. Despite boasting all this tech, the DHT-S217 stands just 6.6cm tall, so can be placed in front of most modern TVs without obstructing the view./news/dolby-atmos-is-everywhere-and-that-s-not-necessarily-a-good-thing.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dolby-atmos-is-everywhere-and-that-s-not-necessarily-a-good-thing.htmlYou really can have too much of a good thing. We’ve been champions of Dolby Atmos since the very beginning, and we love this ultimate example of surround sound cinema heaven. But suddenly, Dolby Atmos is everywhere. And while we love to see the standard supported by more and more home cinema amplifiers and speaker packages, its appearance on cheap soundbars, TVs and even smartphones has us worried – that’s not the Atmos we know and love./news/egypt-vs-senegal-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv-team-ne.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/egypt-vs-senegal-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv-team-ne.htmlIt's a rerun of last month's African Cup of Nations final as Egypt face Senegal in a two-legged playoff to reach the 2022 World Cup finals in what is probably the best of the five CAF Qatar qualifying ties. That means it's Mo Salah vs Sadio Mane again for a massive international prize once again. Only one of the star Liverpool front men will make it to the World Cup in November./news/focal-chorus-706v-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-chorus-706v-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Focal Chorus 700 range is far from being brand new (we reviewed the smaller, more affordable Chorus 705Vs in December 2008), so it’s high time we got to the rest. Enter the imposing 706V standmounters – we liked the 705s back then, so we have high hopes for these. Exciting in style and sound We don’t think the light walnut finish does the 706Vs any favours (fortunately, wenge and black ash are also available), but otherwise the Focals are visually quite arresting./news/fyne-audio-f500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fyne-audio-f500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt has been over a year since we were first introduced to Fyne Audio, but we remain impressed by this British speaker manufacturer’s output. Few have scored fours and fives this consistently since Ann Widdecombe was on Strictly Come Dancing, and the latest pair of Fyne Audio speakers to pass through our test rooms, the F500 standmounters, do not let the family down. In many ways, the F500s look familiar. In effect, they are truncated versions of the first Fyne Audio speakers we tested, the F501 towers, which were named our favourite floorstanders below £1500 at the 2018 What Hi-Fi?/news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-s5-review.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-s5-review.htmlIf Samsung hadn't hinted enough with its 'Unpacked 5' press invitation, it used MWC 2014 to unveil the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. The internet has been awash with rumours for the best part of six months as to what it would bring, so we got hands on with it at the show to see how many of them were realised. Samsung Galaxy S5: designIf you thought this might be the year that Samsung goes metal, you're out of luck./news/hbo-max-confirms-european-launch-schedule-but-there-s-no-sign-of-uk.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hbo-max-confirms-european-launch-schedule-but-there-s-no-sign-of-uk.htmlFollowing its debut in the US last May, it’s now been announced that HBO Max will launch in Europe on 26th October, with Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain and Andorra all making the cut. Following this initial release, there’ll be more countries added to the roster in 2022 as part of phased global roll-out — namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia, with additional territory launches also planned for the same year./news/i-m-furious-about-amazon-prime-video-s-new-prices-and-not-because-of-the-ads.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-m-furious-about-amazon-prime-video-s-new-prices-and-not-because-of-the-ads.htmlMuch has been made of the pricing changes that Amazon has recently made to its Prime Video service. You probably already know what the furore's been about: adverts, which have been introduced to the paid subscription for the first time. Removing them now incurs an additional charge of £2.99 / $2.99. Needless to say, very few people are happy about the change. No one likes ads, after all. But did you realise that at the same time it added adverts to your existing Prime Video subscription, Amazon also took a couple of things away?/news/japan-news-yamaha-develops-its-soundbar-into-a-tv-stand-surround-solution.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/japan-news-yamaha-develops-its-soundbar-into-a-tv-stand-surround-solution.htmlThis is the Yamaha YRS-1000, just about to hit shops in Japan, and due in the UK early next year. It's an all-in-one TV stand surround system, combining tthe company's expertise in single-source soundbar systems for surround sound with design inspired by Yamaha's music instruments. Behind the soundbar unit, which is ideally placed just below the TV, is an active subwoofer, and the system has full compatibility with the HDMI-CEC control protocol, for example making kit possible to operate the basic functions of a complete system with the remote control supplied with a compatible TV./news/jbl-4312se-70th-anniversary-speaker-is-finally-ready.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-4312se-70th-anniversary-speaker-is-finally-ready.htmlWe first reported on JBL's plans for a limited-edition speaker to celebrate its 70th anniversaryback in January of this year. The release date of April 2017 has come and gone - it's now on sale next month - and the price has risen a touch (£2500, not the £2300 JBL was originally aiming for). But at last the JBL 4312SE is ready. None of the technical details seem to have changed in the course of this year, though./news/jimmy-s-hall-blu-ray-review.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jimmy-s-hall-blu-ray-review.htmlKen Loach's latest film (and as some have speculated, possibly his last), sees the veteran director delve back into the period of Irish history that brought us The Wind that Shakes the Barley with the story of real-life political activist Jimmy Gralton and his struggles in post-war Ireland. Set in rural 1930s Ireland, it sees Gralton (Barry Ward) return home after a period spent in New York (witnessing the boom and eventual Depression of the 1920s)./news/kurio-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kurio-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqStop68/news/logitech-has-discontinued-its-harmony-universal-tv-remotes.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-has-discontinued-its-harmony-universal-tv-remotes.htmlLogitech has discontinued its Harmony range of universal remotes. No new products will be produced, and once existing inventory is gone, it's gone. The brand says it will continue to support existing products as long as customers are using them, but to what degree will be interesting to see. Logitech was one of the biggest names in remote controls. Its products were a neat way to control your TV and AV system with a traditional button layout./news/lyngdorf-audio-announces-the-mp-40-surround-sound-processor.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lyngdorf-audio-announces-the-mp-40-surround-sound-processor.htmlLyngdorf Audio has added a new surround sound processor to its model line-up - the MP-40.  The MP-40 has 12-channel decoding and 16 balanced outputs that fully support the immersive surround formats Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D. It also supports HDMI 2.0b with eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) and Dynamic Lip-Sync.  Video throughput of up to 18Gbps enables the MP-40 to support full 4K 60Hz video streams including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG./news/mcintosh-launches-20-000-mc611-power-amplifier.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-launches-20-000-mc611-power-amplifier.htmlOut with the old, in with the new - and for McIntosh, that means replacing the MC601 we first saw in 2011 with the MC611. The new high-power monoblock amp has a number of upgrades over its ancestor, and top of the charts is that McIntosh has doubled its filter capacity (which means you should get better, and cleaner, bass sound). There are a few design changes too: the front panel has LED backlighting while, on the top of the unit, the power transformers are contained in glass-topped enclosures./news/mordaunt-short-mezzo-5-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mordaunt-short-mezzo-5-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlEven before all the components had arrived, we had high hopes that the Mordaunt-Short Mezzo multichannel speaker package would give Dali's all-conquering Ikon 6 set-up a proper run for its money. After all, the Mezzo 2 standmounters that form the rear channels here scored the maximum five stars in their May 2008 First Test, and the Mezzo 6 floorstanders which go up front did likewise last month. It seemed that the addition of a similarly talented subwoofer and centre speaker could create a really worthwhile system./news/more-bad-news-for-blu-ray-as-us-s-biggest-tech-retailer-reportedly-drops-physical-media-sales.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/more-bad-news-for-blu-ray-as-us-s-biggest-tech-retailer-reportedly-drops-physical-media-sales.htmlBest Buy, one of the United States' more prominent technology retail chains, has announced that it will cease sales of Blu-rays and DVDs in 2024. Not only that, it will stop selling physical releases of video games too, merely days after Sony announced its new PS5 with a detachable disc drive.  The death of physical media has been weighing heavy on our minds for some time now, with a dwindling supply of 4K Blu-ray players on the market and Disney already announcing that it will no longer sell physical discs in Australia signalling the end times./news/nad-d-1050-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-d-1050-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf the NAD D 1050 looks a little familiar, it’s possibly because you’ve already seen our review of its big brother, the NAD D 3020. The 3020 is a stereo amplifier of many talents and features, while the D 1050 is a more simple DAC and headphone amp. Build qualityStood upright, the NAD certainly offers a different perspective on DAC design, with the volume control for the headphone amp protruding not so subtly from the front of the unit./news/onkyo-launches-two-4k-av-receivers-for-2014.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-launches-two-4k-av-receivers-for-2014.htmlOnkyo has today announced two new home cinema amplifiers for 2014, both of which support 4K/60 Hz video and high-resolution audio streaming. The new AV receivers are the 5.2-channel TX-NR535 and 7.2-channel TX-NR636 - successors to the TX-NR525 and TX-NR626. MORE: Ultra HD 4K TV: everything you need to know Both are said to be the world's first AV receivers to support HDMI specified 4K/60 Hz video. The TX-NR636 further improves on this by being the first AV receiver to support High-bandwith Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2./news/onn-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onn-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e86npQ%3D%3D/news/panasonic-tx-p42gt60b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-tx-p42gt60b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMORE: See all our 2013 Award winners Currently Panasonic isn’t inclined to deviate from its corporate stance of unblinking vagueness where the future of plasma TV is concerned but for now, at least, the technology has the company’s full backing. And if this 42in Panasonic TX-P42GT60 plasma TV (part of the 2013 iteration of the respected, successful and durable GT range) is anything to go by, there’s plenty of life left in the plasma approach yet./news/panasonic-s-2023-tv-range-focuses-on-accuracy-for-both-movies-and-games.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-s-2023-tv-range-focuses-on-accuracy-for-both-movies-and-games.htmlPanasonic has finally taken the wraps off the rest of its 2023 TV range, having previously announced only the flagship MZ2000 OLED model. In total, the range includes five OLED and two LCD models, and there is clearly a heavy focus on picture authenticity not just for movies, which is what you would expect from the brand, but also for games. On the movie front, Panasonic is using its new HCX Pro AI processor to deliver what it describes as an improved Filmmaker Mode./news/pioneer-sc-lx87-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-sc-lx87-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBehold: the SC-LX87 – Pioneer’s flagship home cinema amp for 2014. This is a show-stopping powerhouse that builds on the sturdy foundations laid down by last year’s Award-winning SC-LX86. There are plenty of budget AV receivers on the market, but £2000 gets you a boost in power, a wealth of connections and features, and a properly impressive 9.2-channel surround sound performance. PerformanceWe start with an exercise in annoying the neighbours with a Blu-ray of Man Of Steel./news/premier-league-live-stream-how-to-watch-all-the-games-from-the-2022-23-epl-football-season-worldwid.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/premier-league-live-stream-how-to-watch-all-the-games-from-the-2022-23-epl-football-season-worldwid.htmlManchester City are champions and Nottingham Forest survive after the Tricky Trees defeated a deflated Arsenal at the City Ground, but there is plenty of action still to play out for European spots and in the relegation scrap. Make sure you know how to watch a 2022/23 Premier League live stream from wherever you are. The 2022/23 Premier League started earlier than usual to accommodate the Qatar World Cup. The action restarted on 26th December./news/pro-ject-debut-pro-review-the-most-sophisticated-debut-turntable-yet.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-debut-pro-review-the-most-sophisticated-debut-turntable-yet.htmlThe original Pro-Ject Debut turntable was introduced at the tail end of the 1990s. It was a terrific budget deck that married affordability with performance, and over the years the various generations that followed continued that trend despite a gradual move upmarket.  The Pro-Ject Debut Pro model we have on test here celebrates Pro-Ject's 30th anniversary and is the most ambitious and sophisticated Debut model yet. BuildThe Pro-Ject Debut Pro is a classy product that’s a world away from the rather basic and austere original./news/ps5-controller-teardown-apparently-exposes-joystick-drift-issue.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-controller-teardown-apparently-exposes-joystick-drift-issue.htmlSome PS5 DualSense controllers have been suffering from a joystick drifting problem that makes it behave as if you were pushing the stick in one direction when you're in fact doing no such thing. Some gamers claim it's so bad that they are suing Sony. Now a new teardown has shed some light on the issue. iFixit has cracked open the PS5 controller to investigate the problem. According to the site, it's mainly caused by the 'potentiometer' joystick modules, which only have an operating life of two million cycles./news/rotel-ra-10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rotel-ra-10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf there’s ever an amplifier that will tempt you into buying a turntable, this is it. The Rotel RA-10 ran away with a 2012 Product of the Year Award – it was the best budget stereo amplifier at the time, with a gloriously lush, subtle and captivating way with vinyl music. DesignIn light of the forward-thinking Marantz and NAD rivals, though, the Rotel RA-10 feels almost old-fashioned: it’s all analogue on the back panel./news/samsung-galaxy-s-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Galaxy S has a formidable features list, especially suited to those who enjoy gathering their content from various sources, in various formats. On the audio side, file compatibility includes the likes of AAC+, MP3, OGG, WMA, and FLACs, while it's quite happy spinning MKV, DivX, and Xvid movie files too. And besides the 8GB and 16GB storage options, you can expand, via a Micro SD card, up to 32GB./news/samsung-le26a456-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-le26a456-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt's a rather surprising occasion when a manufacturer tells you it doesn't have a model to send in for review, but that's exactly what happened when we asked Samsung for this TV. Never ones to be dissuaded, we bought one ourselves and we imagine someone at Samsung is now rather embarrassed. Turn the LE26A456 on and the plug-and-play system runs you through the installation quickly and efficiently, and although there are a fair few picture options to tinker with, overall calibration is fairly straightforward./news/samsung-s-flagship-galaxy-s24-phone-will-almost-certainly-launch-on-17th-january.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-flagship-galaxy-s24-phone-will-almost-certainly-launch-on-17th-january.htmlWe've been speculating about what Samsung would have in store for its Galaxy S24 flagship smartphone since the S23 range was announced, but now the wait is almost over.  Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event will take place on Wednesday 17th January in San Jose — a date that had been suggested by several leaks in recent weeks. While the S24 isn't confirmed as launching, this event has generally seen the tech giant unveil its latest flagship phone, just as the S23 family was on 1st February last year./news/sony-bdv-e380-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-bdv-e380-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor the style-conscious, the BDV-E380 could be just the thing. In a departure from the non-descript rectangular boxes served up by its rivals, this Sony’s main unit is slightly beefier in size, but has a smooth, glossy, sloping front. There’s a row of touch-sensitive buttons too. The main unit certainly stands out from the crowd, then; but it attracts the odd fingerprint smear or three, and the display is at such an angle, and so reflective, that you struggle to read it./news/sony-ubp-x1000es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ubp-x1000es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe phrase ‘pushing the envelope’ has nothing to do with post, or stationery for that matter. It originally referred to the ‘flight envelope’ – the upper boundaries at which it is safe to fly – speed, engine power, manoeuvrability, and so on. But having since come to mean going beyond your limits, it’s a particularly apt phrase to describe Sony’s latest Blu-ray player the UBP-X1000ES. At £725/$500, it’s a premium product by anyone’s standards, but Sony is certainly pushing the envelope to make sure this player gives you the best performance possible./news/sony-unveils-srs-btx300-and-srs-btx500-portable-wireless-speakers-with-nfc.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-unveils-srs-btx300-and-srs-btx500-portable-wireless-speakers-with-nfc.htmlSony has revealed two new portable NFC speaker systems, the SRS-BTX300 and SRS-BTX500. The SRS-BTX500 and SRS-BTX300 will work with NFC technology in smartphones and tablets from any manufacturer, requiring a simple touch of your device on to the speaker to pair them together. You can then play music using Bluetooth. The SRS-BTX500 is the larger and pricier of the two, with 2.1 channel speaker system with 40W of power that will RRP for around £280, while the smaller SRS-BTX300 offers 20W of power for £180./news/sony-wf-1000xm4-are-premium-wireless-earbuds-with-long-battery-life-class-leading-noise-cancelling.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-are-premium-wireless-earbuds-with-long-battery-life-class-leading-noise-cancelling.htmlSony has finally announced the highly anticipated (and much-leaked) WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. And guess what, our Sony WF-1000XM4 review is already live! The new earbuds see the debut of a brand new Integrated Processor V1, while the earbuds also include the company's DSEE Extreme audio engine which is also used by the Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones. A new 6mm driver has been designed for the WF-1000XM4 which Sony claims improves bass performance compared to the current WF-1000XM3./news/super-bowl-2024-commentators-how-to-watch-for-free-what-tv-channel.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/super-bowl-2024-commentators-how-to-watch-for-free-what-tv-channel.htmlIt's Super Bowl Sunday and Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers is tipped to be the most-watched Super Bowl of all time.  TV channels in over 109 countries are broadcasting the action worldwide, but who are the Super Bowl commentators – or "announcers" as US fans would say?  With kick off just hours away at the Allegiant Stadium, here's a look at the commentators who will be rocking the mic at Super Bowl 58./news/teac-announces-lp-p1000-music-centre.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/teac-announces-lp-p1000-music-centre.htmlTEAC has unveiled the incredibly retro looking LP-P1000 Music Centre. Predominantly a record player, the LP-P1000 is capable of playing back vinyl at 33, 45 and 78rpm. It features an auto-return tonearm, a rubber mat and a sapphire-tipped ceramic cartridge. A separate SP-type diamond stylus is also available. There's also a built-in CD player capable of handling CD-R/RW discs and MP3/WMA files; an AM/FM tuner with 40 presets; and Bluetooth wireless technology for music playback from smartphones and tablets./news/technics-eah-az40m2-review-spacious-sound-great-features-but-lack-musical-oomph.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-eah-az40m2-review-spacious-sound-great-features-but-lack-musical-oomph.htmlLike the Return Of The King or The Dark Knight Rises, the new Technics EAH-AZ40M2 feel like the conclusion to a trilogy. Following the premium EAH-AZ80 and the upper-mid-range EAH-AZ60M2, the revamped AZ40M2 are the most affordable of Technics’ current trio of wireless earbuds released this year. Competition is fierce at this end of the market, and then there’s the fact that, while we certainly enjoyed our time with both the AZ80and the AZ60M2, our four-star reviews reflected two pairs of buds that couldn’t quite reach the highest heights to compete with their illustrious rivals./news/technics-returns-with-high-end-hi-fi.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-returns-with-high-end-hi-fi.htmlThe project to resurrect Technics has been overseen by Michiko Ogawa, a former Technics engineer and renowned Japanese jazz pianist. Technics and Panasonic have been keeping a close eye on the music downloads and streaming businesses and believe now is the right time for the still popular brand to make a comeback, with the company also releasing plans for a high-res download store called Technics Tracks. And now we have confirmed prices for the new Reference System and Premium System in the Technics line-up./news/the-6-best-documentaries-to-watch-on-netflix-this-weekend-that-aren-t-keep-sweet.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-6-best-documentaries-to-watch-on-netflix-this-weekend-that-aren-t-keep-sweet.htmlWondering what to watch this weekend? How about diving into a Netflix documentary? It's one of the things the streaming service does best and headline-grabbing documentaries such as Making a Murderer, Tiger King and The Tinder Swindler have helped make Netflix the world's most popular streaming service. Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey is one of the Netflix documentary miniseries attracting headlines right now but if you've already seen that, fear not, there are new Netflix documentaries being added all the time./news/tidal-ceo-confirms-hi-res-flac-roll-out-and-drops-hint-on-mqa-support.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tidal-ceo-confirms-hi-res-flac-roll-out-and-drops-hint-on-mqa-support.htmlFollowing the announcement in April that Tidal would be adding hi-res FLAC streams to its catalogue, the music streaming service’s CEO has now confirmed the roll-out has begun. Jesse Dorogusker took to Reddit to confirm that streams in FLAC – an open-source format – in up to 24-bit/192kHz quality are now available to Tidal’s Early Access Program (EAP) users on iOS. If that is you, simply update your beta app and select 'Max' quality in the new ‘Audio & Playback’ settings./news/van-den-hul-the-name-review.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/van-den-hul-the-name-review.htmlVan den Hul tends to operate at the pricier end of the market, so we were interested to see how this £60 interconnect performs against its similarly priced peers. First impressions are good, thanks to solid construction and well-made plugs (although on a superficial level we’re not sure about the colour). Our reference system for this test comprises a Cyrus CD6 SE CD player, Roksan Caspian M2 integrated amp and ATC SCM11 speakers./news/why-imax-enhanced-is-the-ultimate-home-cinema-experience.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/why-imax-enhanced-is-the-ultimate-home-cinema-experience.htmlThe air crackles with the sound of flaming jets, the screen blazes with images of the Space Shuttle Discovery taking off from its stand and the sturdy leather sofa rumbles like I’m strapped onto the rocket myself. Sitting in an impossibly expensive private cinema at an IFA 2019 demo, it’s safe to say that I’m falling in love with IMAX Enhanced. IFA is a big, busy show with miles of exhibition floor to cover./news/wimbledon-2024-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-for-free-online-first-round-day-14.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wimbledon-2024-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-for-free-online-first-round-day-14.htmlWatch Wimbledon 2024This is the live stream information to watch Wimbledon 2024 in the US, UK and Australia. All games are free to watch in the UK and Australia. We have more information below on how to watch those streams and the TV channels you might need too and how to watch Wimbledon without cable in the States. Wimbledon 2024 order of play (Sunday, July 14)Watch Wimbledon 2024: Today's order of playFrom 9 a./news/x-mini-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/x-mini-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZrFlnZ67qg%3D%3D/news/yamaha-reveals-new-musiccast-wireless-speakers-soundbars-and-sub.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-reveals-new-musiccast-wireless-speakers-soundbars-and-sub.htmlNot content with announcing four midrange AV amplifiers, Yamaha has also revealed several other new products across its portfolio. There are two wireless speakers: the MusicCast 20 (£230) and MusicCast 50 (£500, above). Both speakers are based on Yamaha’s MusicCast streaming platform, meaning owners will have direct access to services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. It can playback hi-res files up to 24-bit/192kHz over DLNA. The platform also enables multi-room, allowing more than one speaker to connect to each other, either in separate rooms or as a stereo pair./news/yamaha-s-new-wxad-10-adapter-brings-musiccast-to-everyone.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-s-new-wxad-10-adapter-brings-musiccast-to-everyone.htmlYamaha has announced the latest addition to its MusicCast range: the WXAD-10. Known within the company as ADD, the WXAD-10 connects to any existing stereo or multichannel audio system via its pair of RCA line-level outputs or 3.5mm socket. The latter option gives volume control via the MusicCast app for Android or iOS. MORE: Yamaha enters multiroom audio with MusicCast MusicCast brings Bluetooth and Airplay connectivity, internet radio and a wide range of streaming services like Deezer, Tidal and Spotify./news/you-could-save-51-on-beats-headphones-this-black-friday-but-we-have-a-better-idea.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-could-save-51-on-beats-headphones-this-black-friday-but-we-have-a-better-idea.htmlWhen is a Black Friday deal not a Black Friday deal? Well, when there's a much better alternative.  We're open-minded when it comes to testing products and never pass judgment before we've spent many days using them and reviewing them in full. But once we have done that, we're happy to give honest advice you can trust - and right now, we're not sure we'd recommend you buy Beats headphones, even with such huge Black Friday discounts./news/youtube-tv-now-available-on-the-playstation-5.htmlSun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/youtube-tv-now-available-on-the-playstation-5.htmlYouTube TV, Google's subscription streaming service, has landed on the Sony PS5 in the United States (via FlatpanelsHD). That could be seen as good news for US gamers, but it's likely to draw daggers from Roku device owners – YouTube TV recently disappeared from Roku's platform after the company failed to agree terms with Google. As of today, Sony's next-gen console joins Google's list of supported devices, which includes the PS4, Xbox Series Xand S, Apple TV 4K and various Amazon Fire TV devices./news/14-of-the-best-grand-theft-auto-radio-songs-of-all-time.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/14-of-the-best-grand-theft-auto-radio-songs-of-all-time.htmlGrand Theft Auto is one of the highest-selling and most influential franchises in gaming history, spawning five mainline titles and boasting millions of copies sold. The fifth entry in the series, imaginatively titled Grand Theft Auto V, by most estimates, ranks as the second highest-selling standalone video game of all time, only being beaten to the crown by the phenomenon that is Minecraft. The long-awaited GTA VI could be set to smash that record, though./news/27-inch-and-32-inch-oleds-are-on-the-way-but-will-they-be-tvs-or-monitors.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/27-inch-and-32-inch-oleds-are-on-the-way-but-will-they-be-tvs-or-monitors.htmlSmaller OLED screens are reportedly on the way, which could mean smaller OLED TVs arriving soon. At the moment, the smallest OLED TV you can buy is 42 inches, but LG will, it seems, start producing a 27-inch OLED screen by the end of the month and a 32-incher before the end of the year, according to OLED-info reports (via flatpanelshd). Of course, these screens could be used in gaming monitors, which are traditionally much smaller than TVs./news/apple-airpods-max-tips-how-to-pair-reset-maximise-battery-life-and-more.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-airpods-max-tips-how-to-pair-reset-maximise-battery-life-and-more.htmlApple’s first on-ear headphones created quite the storm when they launched back in December 2020. They demand a hefty fee, but as you can read in our Apple AirPods Max review, we feel it’s justifiable. In fact, we went as far as to say “they cross the line from wireless audio into wireless hi-fi”. High praise indeed. So, if you’re an Apple iPhone or iPad user and have decided to take the plunge on a pair of these premium noise-cancelling headphones, first, congratulations on your new purchase; and second, welcome to our comprehensive AirPods Max guide./news/apple-tv-vs-roku-which-is-the-best-tv-streaming-device.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-vs-roku-which-is-the-best-tv-streaming-device.htmlMost TVs are 'smart' these days, but their interfaces can be clunky and they don't always offer access to all the latest video streaming apps in the highest quality possible. That's where plug-in streaming devices come in. These popular gadgets simply connect to your TV's HDMI port and open up a vast world of entertainment including on-demand films, TV shows, music and games.  Two of the biggest players in the game are Apple and Roku./news/audio-technica-introduces-entry-level-vm95-range-of-cartridges.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-introduces-entry-level-vm95-range-of-cartridges.htmlIn addition to launching its first ever pair of true wireless buds, Audio Technica has today announced the launch of six new budget moving-magnet cartridges - one of which succeeds the company’s AT95E budget cartridge that appears on the AT-LP5 turntable we handed five stars and an Award to. Audio Technica claims the AT-VM95E (£44) improves on the AT95E’s output level, dynamic range and frequency response, with its aluminium cantilever, elliptical stylus and new coil design delivering an increased output of 4mV./news/bel-canto-e-one-stream-review.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bel-canto-e-one-stream-review.htmlIt’s natural to strive towards getting the most for your money, but there is a difference between something being limited and it being properly focused on a specific task. After all, there is little gain in moving into a bigger house if the walls are smothered in rising damp. So if you’re put off by the Bel Canto e.One Stream due to its price tag not representing the expected array of features, bear in mind that any added extras would actually divert attention from its primary task - that of delivering the best sound possible for the price./news/best-b-o-headphones-2020-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-b-o-headphones-2020-what-hi-fi.htmlBest B&O headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?'s round-up of the best Band & Olufsen headphones you can buy in 2020. Whether you're looking for elegant Bluetooth wireless cans, nifty in-ear noise cancellers or good old wired headphones, Bang & Olufsen has something to suit your needs. B&O's headphones tend to come with premium price tags, but the Danish audio outfit does deliver a fine mix of premium materials and excellent build quality./news/best-lg-c4-deals-get-the-5-star-c4-oled-tv-at-the-lowest-price.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-lg-c4-deals-get-the-5-star-c4-oled-tv-at-the-lowest-price.htmlWith the C4, LG is once again the king of mid-range TVs. The C-series has long been considered the near-perfect intersection of performance, features and price, but the C3 was a bit disappointing in that it didn't push things on a great deal from the C2. The C4 is different, though, with meaningful tweaks to the picture and sound performance, LG is back on top, which is probably why you're considering it as your next TV./news/best-universal-remote-controls-best-buys.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-universal-remote-controls-best-buys.htmlThe idea of a universal remote is to allow you to use just one remote rather than two, three or four, to control your TV and AV system. Want to turn on your AV amp, TV and Sky box in one fell swoop? And for them all to be on the right input? A universal remote can do that with one touch of a button, and let you control the channels and volume./news/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-vs-sonos-arc-what-are-the-differences.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-vs-sonos-arc-what-are-the-differences.htmlBose Smart Ultra Soundbar Connections HDMI (eARC), optical, ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0 Surround format support Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital Dimensions (hwd) 5.8 x 105 x 11cm  Weight 5.8kg The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is a solid, well-built unit that presents immersive audio with excellent height and width. Its app is simple to use and the Bose offers good connectivity options and solid build quality. However, the audio can sound congested and lacks the emotional impact and dynamics provided by some rivals, which is disappointing at this price./news/bowers-wilkins-px7-s2e-review-style-and-sonic-substance-are-in-ample-supply.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-px7-s2e-review-style-and-sonic-substance-are-in-ample-supply.htmlCountless times, we’ve heard from manufacturers that even when they offer a colourful finish for one or some of their products, the most-sold colour is still often black. New Zealand hi-fi brand Perreaux offers its products in any colour you like… and still, even during the period when all colour options cost the same, the most popular colour was, you guessed it, black. Well, if Bowers & Wilkins can offer the Px7 S2e in a colour as lovely as the Forest Green (pictured) and the most-sold variant turns out to be Anthracite Black, there’s frankly no hope for colourful hi-fi’s world takeover./news/bristol-show-news-russ-andrews-workshop-programme-unveiled.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bristol-show-news-russ-andrews-workshop-programme-unveiled.htmlRunning alongside Sound and Vision: The Bristol Show, accessory specialist Russ Andrews is holding a series of workshops. They’ll be run in the Institute of Directors offices in the Castlemead building next door to the Marriott Hotel. Entrance to the Russ Andrews workshops is free, and the programme is as follows: Saturday, 23rd February 10:30: More from your mains and more from your CDs: A two-part workshop, covering balanced mains power said to be a completely new way of cleaning your mains supply, and ways to improve CD sound./news/denon-unveils-399-pma-50-compact-stereo-amplifier.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-unveils-399-pma-50-compact-stereo-amplifier.htmlBut don't let its small size fool you - the PMA-50 benefits from Denon's proprietary sound technologies, which include Advanced AL32 Processing and DAC Master Clock design. Denon says the PMA-50 delivers "superior audio fidelity" along with "high amplifier efficiency at 50W into 4 ohms". And for those wanting to pack in a bit of extra bass, there's a subwoofer pre-out provided too. MORE: Read all our Denon reviews and news/news/exclusive-review-marantz-unleashes-the-es7001-home-cinema-soundbar-updated-with-price-reduction.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-marantz-unleashes-the-es7001-home-cinema-soundbar-updated-with-price-reduction.htmlFancy surround sound but not so keen on being surrounded by wires and speakers? There is another way... Marantz is the latest big name to try its hand at a Soundbar, with the ES7001. Want to know how good this one box solution is? The read our review, brought to you exclusively by whathifi.com. Marantz ES7001 Sound bar £800 5 Stars For Impressive power, scale and extension, even without a subwoofer; musical, too; easy to install, set-up and use; great spread of sound/news/google-nexus-10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-nexus-10-review-what-hi-fi.html2012 will go down as the year that Google made its big move in the world of portables. While Nexus phones have been around for years in various guises, this year Nexus has become a family of products with two tablets, the 7in Nexus 7 and this, the 10in Google Nexus 10, joining the range. With the rollout of the latest and greatest incarnation of Android, version 4.2 (aka Jelly Bean), and the release and tweaking of clever new software such as Google Now and Google Voice, the landscape looks prettier than ever for the Google camp./news/google-pixel-3a-xl-review.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-pixel-3a-xl-review.htmlIn a market dominated by Samsung and Apple, Google’s Pixel smartphones may not top the class, but since their arrival in 2014 they have unquestionably offered the purest and best Android user experience. No bloatware, no over-the-top Android skins, just pure Google OS.  At a usually quiet time of the year, Google surprised everyone with the introduction of mid-tier models for the first time. The newest additions are the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL – reasonably priced in an age where the best smartphones, such as the latest Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagships, often break the four-figure barrier./news/half-price-award-winners-this-is-100-the-black-friday-headphones-deal-i-d-snap-up.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/half-price-award-winners-this-is-100-the-black-friday-headphones-deal-i-d-snap-up.htmlWireless earbuds may be all the rage, and rightly so – the combination of form, convenience and the nifty features you get with the best Sony, Bose and Apple buds are hugely appealing. But when it comes to pure sound quality, I find that nothing can quite beat a pair of great wired headphones. If you, like me, prefer the sonic superiority – not to mention the solid reliability and sustainability – of wired cans and are looking for the best deal on some awesome headphones, you simply must check out these 2023 Award-winning Røde NTH-100 over-ears, which are now just £69 at Amazon courtesy of an £80 price drop on the RRP./news/hands-on-sony-sa-z1-review.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-sony-sa-z1-review.htmlThe aim of the Sony SA-Z1 is to help create a small, personal listening space and experience proper hi-fi with no sacrifices. No need to limit yourself to a headphone-based system or compromise with a wireless speaker because of room issues, or lose out on stereo imaging because of seating constraints. So how does the SA-Z1 achieve this? It uses near-field speaker technology to deliver freedom and flexibility without, Sony claims, any loss of sonic quality./news/hisense-65h8f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hisense-65h8f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’ve got less than $1,000 to spend on a big screen TV, the unfortunate truth is there are usually some compromises to be made. Look for one under $700, and there are often even more. The 65-inch Hisense H8F Android TV does a good job of balancing some of those compromises, offering a strong feature set, great color reproduction and a decent design. It might not get it right at every turn but if you can look past some of its flaws, this is still a solid choice in this price bracket./news/hitachi-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hitachi-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8eiq5qbmJ58sa3GnmZw/news/how-to-set-up-an-outdoor-projector-cinema-system-in-your-garden.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-set-up-an-outdoor-projector-cinema-system-in-your-garden.htmlSetting up an outdoor cinema in your garden is a lot easier than you think. Outdoor projectors start at fairly low prices and even the most affordable models offer the potential for enormous pictures. Built-in sound systems and makeshift projection surfaces can keep things cheap but dedicated speakers and a proper outdoor projector screen will reap far better AV quality, if in budget, and help deliver the ultimate movie night./news/if-this-iphone-15-rumour-is-true-then-you-can-count-me-out.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/if-this-iphone-15-rumour-is-true-then-you-can-count-me-out.htmlWith September slowly creeping up, our minds are already turning to the release of Apple's next flagship smartphones. Tentatively titled the iPhone 15, we're anticipating four new phones to launch later this year; the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 rumour mill has already churned out some exciting potential features and changes for these new models, including a more rounded chassis and a final farewell to the notch, as all new models are suspected to receive the dynamic island which debuted on last year's iPhone 14 Pro Max./news/if-you-re-gaming-on-a-2023-sony-oled-tv-make-sure-you-change-this-one-setting.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/if-you-re-gaming-on-a-2023-sony-oled-tv-make-sure-you-change-this-one-setting.htmlSony has produced two of the very best TVs of 2023 in the form of the A80L mid-range OLED and A95L flagship QD-OLED. Both TVs produce stunning picture quality and much better sound than the vast majority of televisions, and while the best gaming TVs are still produced by rival LG, the A80L and A95L are comfortably the best gaming TVs that Sony has produced in recent years. However, you won’t get the best HDR gaming experience by simply sticking with the default settings./news/jamo-s426-hcs3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jamo-s426-hcs3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlCheap home cinema speaker packages are like fast food: the bigger they are, the less tasty they tend to be. Happily, Jamo’s S426 HCS3 breaks with convention by being both astonishingly cheap and really rather good, in a raw, enjoyably enthusiastic fashion. The S426 HCS3’s hulking floorstanders seem improbably huge, and capable of driving a great deal more air than the tiny satellites you’d expect to find at this price. The pay-off is that there’s no subwoofer, and its surround and centre speakers are much smaller than the fronts./news/jvc-dla-nz7-8k-projector-review-a-home-cinema-triumph.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jvc-dla-nz7-8k-projector-review-a-home-cinema-triumph.htmlJVC has set the standard for high-end projectors with its D-ILA designs since 1997, and it doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. The DLA-NZ7 is here to carry the torch on for this long line of prestigious projectors. It's fully featured, capable of producing a gorgeous image and is just an all-round showstopper.  Over the years, practically every JVC DLA projector has performed well in our reviews, so the NZ7 has a lot to live up to./news/kef-r100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-r100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt was in the summer of 2012 that we first tested the KEF R100s. They impressed us enough to earn five stars, and we noted in particular that many rivals would struggle to match their show-stopping scale and soundstage. But it’s been a while, and the midrange standmounter market is packed with newer alternatives. So how do the R100s fare? Pretty well, as it turns out – these KEFs remain some of the most tempting speakers at this price, even if they’re no longer in the top rank./news/kef-teams-up-with-porsche-design-for-new-wireless-speaker-and-headphones.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-teams-up-with-porsche-design-for-new-wireless-speaker-and-headphones.htmlLike other traditional hi-fi brands such as B&W and Focal, KEF has broadened its range of products by branching out into the lifestyle market in recent years. Headphones and wireless speakers such as the KEF Muo are now an established part of the company's product portfolio. KEF's latest venture sees the brand team up with the Porsche Design Group to create three premium lifestyle products: a wireless speaker and two pairs of headphones./news/klipsch-sw-450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-sw-450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt's a large unit, but there's something subtle and understated about the SW-450. It's a deep cabinet (49.5cm), but relatively narrow (35.6cm) and the use of a vinyl wrap as opposed to a glossy black finish helps the subwoofer blend into its surroundings. The Klipsch sports a downward-firing 10in driver with a fibre-composite cone. On the rear panel, there's also a bass reflex port big enough to swallow up your average rabbit, so just make sure every pet is accounted for before you switch it on./news/leema-acoustics-quasar-is-an-amp-dac-and-streamer-in-one.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/leema-acoustics-quasar-is-an-amp-dac-and-streamer-in-one.htmlLeema has fitted the Quasar with dual mono output sections, delivering 200W into 8 ohms. The internal DAC is based on Leema’s own Quattro-infinity design found in its flagship Libra DAC, which offers “faithful conversion for digital data to analogue signal”. Quasar features three coaxial and three optical digital inputs alongside Leema’s M1 asynchronous USB interface and Bluetooth is onboard too for wireless streaming. The DAC will play back hi-res audio formats up to 24-bit/192kHz and supports DLNA/UPnP streaming, with a dedicated app available for Android and Apple devices./news/lg-has-officially-quit-the-smartphone-business.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-has-officially-quit-the-smartphone-business.htmlLG has announced it will stop making phones. Once one of the top players in the smartphone market, the firm will bow out of its mobile operations globally in order to focus on other "growth areas".  It lists such areas as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, and "platforms and services". In 2013, LG was rated as the third biggest maker of smartphones in the world, but, according to analysts IDC, it currently stands at 11th./news/lindy-bnx-60-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lindy-bnx-60-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe headphone market has grown exponentially in recent years. Whether you want a cheap pair or you feel like breaking the bank, and no matter the features you require, there’s more choice than ever. That competition has invariably meant cheaper prices – and products like the Lindy BNX-60 headphones: a pair of wireless aptX Bluetooth headphones, complete with active noise-cancelling technology, for less than £100. But before you dismiss these budget earphones, remember the Lindy NCX-100 headphones - a £100 pair of noise-cancelling headphones that garnered a respectable four-star review./news/lucy-film-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lucy-film-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe popular urban myth that we only use 10% of our brains is the starting premise for Luc Besson’s latest film Lucy, a film that’s both ambitious and preposterous and bound to leave audiences either scratching their heads or fully onboard with its escalating silliness. Scarlet Johansson plays the title character who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time when she’s kidnapped by a Taiwanese crime syndicate led by Korean crime-lord Mr./news/marantz-ud8004-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-ud8004-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese days, A reasonably decent player costs around £100, and an excellent one isn't much more – so why spend nearly £2500? Marantz's chunky new UD8004 may not be 25 times better than a Sony BDP-S360 (pretty hard to measure, to be fair), but such crude arithmetic is irrelevant: what's clear is that the UD8004 is transparently, almost transcendentally superior to any cheaper Blu-ray player you might care to mention./news/marantz-unveils-8k-av7706-preamp-to-seriously-level-up-your-home-cinema.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-unveils-8k-av7706-preamp-to-seriously-level-up-your-home-cinema.htmlWe'll get straight to the point: Marantz has just announced a new 8K surround AV preamplifier, the AV7706.  The new premium separate features 11.2 channels of XLR and RCA pre-outs, and its makers say it's ready to become the "bedrock of any system demanding masterful fidelity". Designed to perfectly partner amplification such as the Marantz MM8077, MM7055 and MM7025, the AV7706 is not only an AV processor, it also boasts Marantz’s proprietary HDAM circuitry in the preamp section, promising optimal channel separation, minimum crosstalk and enhanced signal-to-noise ratio./news/mofi-and-fender-have-teamed-up-for-this-gorgeous-limited-edition-turntable.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mofi-and-fender-have-teamed-up-for-this-gorgeous-limited-edition-turntable.htmlMobile Fidelity Electronics (or MoFi) has teamed up with renowned guitar manufacturer Fender to bring the world a limited edition turntable – the Fender x MoFi PrecisionDeck. There will only be 1,000 units produced, with each turntable being individually numbered and badged. This limited edition model is expected to be available from October in the US and Australia, priced at $3495 / AU$5999 (about £3000) with UK availability yet to be announced./news/naim-dac-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-dac-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe stand-alone digital-to-analogue converter, DAC to its friends, has enjoyed something of a revival over the last few years. Originally a performance upgrade in CD's earlier years, its popularity faded as the technology matured and single-box compact disc players started to deliver true state-of-the-art performance. The rise of computer-based audio has breathed life into the DAC category again to the point where it's arguably the pivotal hub of any digital-based system, taking feeds from sources as varied as computers, disc transports and iPods./news/onkyo-introduces-new-direct-drive-cp-1050-turntable.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-introduces-new-direct-drive-cp-1050-turntable.htmlBuilt from thick MDF, the CP-1050 features a die-cast aluminium quartz-lock-controlled platter in an effort to ensure "smooth, precise and stable rotation" when the turntable is being used. Elsewhere, an aluminium S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell and flexible counterweight system makes it compatible with a range of aftermarket cartridges between 5-10g in weight. MORE: Read all our Onkyo reviews and news On the top left of the deck is a button that will let you switch between LPs and 45s, while an adaptor for 7in records is provided./news/onkyo-tx-nr545-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-nr545-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe took the recent success of the upmarket Onkyo TX-NR3030 (£2500) as something of a return to form for Onkyo, whose AV receivers hadn’t managed, until then, to set our hearts racing for some time. As we head to the other end of the price spectrum, can the affordable TX-NR545 prove that times really are a-changing? FeaturesAmong the first products to come out of Onkyo and Pioneer’s AV collaboration earlier this year, this 7./news/philips-hue-lighting-is-coming-to-samsung-tvs-but-it-ll-cost-you.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-hue-lighting-is-coming-to-samsung-tvs-but-it-ll-cost-you.htmlSamsung TVs will soon be able to sync with Philips Hue lighting without extra hardware, thanks to a new partnership announced at CES 2023. The news ends a series of ongoing rumours about a partnership between the two companies.   Last year, rumours began to stir of Philips Hue lighting integration with Samsung TVs without the need for the HDMI sync box, as the two companies would partner to create an integrated software alternative that could be downloaded directly on your TV./news/primare-s-np5-streamer-brings-its-prisma-platform-to-any-digital-system.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/primare-s-np5-streamer-brings-its-prisma-platform-to-any-digital-system.htmlPrimare's new self-proclaimed "bijou" NP5 network player brings the company's proprietary Prisma streaming platform to any system with a digital input. Incorporating all the functionality found in its latest Prisma-enabled models, there's AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and Chromecast built-in – and it promises to be Roon Ready in a subsequent update. Naturally, you can access local files and those stored on a NAS drive, with the NP5 supporting high-res file playback up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM and DSD128./news/ps5-review-next-gen-gaming-but-it-s-not-perfect.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-review-next-gen-gaming-but-it-s-not-perfect.htmlThe Sony PlayStation 5 launched in 2020 – seven years after its predecessor appeared and proceeded to utterly dominate its competition. But this time, the PS5 faced an uphill battle to convince everyone that it’s a necessary purchase. It isn’t a gateway to gaming in a new resolution in the way that previous console generations were, and you don’t even need to buy one to play the latest games – there are almost no titles in its entire catalogue that can’t also be played on PS4./news/quad-vena-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quad-vena-review-what-hi-fi.htmlCompact stereo amps are all the rage at the moment. Products such as the Monitor Audio Airstream A100 and NAD D 3020 have been a breath of fresh air, bringing clever design, smart features and excellent sound to the world of hi-fi. They’re a great shout for those of us who consume music over multiple sources, whether CD player, computer or high-tech smartphone. Build and designThe appeal for such products hasn’t been lost on Quad, one of the most respected hi-fi brands in the business./news/roksan-kandy-k2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roksan-kandy-k2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRoksan does things differently to other manufacturers. Rather than release a product, then spend years designing, developing and building an all-new replacement, the company is constantly experimenting with new components and releases minor but regular upgrades. The names stay largely the same, as does the styling, so although this may seem identical to the Kandy K2 we tested in November 2009, on the inside much has changed. This Kandy K2 has a new CD mechanism, an improved transformer and power supplies, improved noise isolation, and a more stable master clock, all of which is meant to enhance detail retrieval, dynamics and timing./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-models-shown-side-by-side-in-video-leak.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-models-shown-side-by-side-in-video-leak.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S22 is due to touch down soon and, thanks to some recent leaks, we now know a fair bit more about the device. First, 9to5Google has reported on a video that shows every model in the line-up side by side. (The video was posted by the Unbox Therapy YouTube channel, but has since been pulled, which is a bit mysterious.) From the above screenshot, you can see how much smaller the standard S22 could be than the rest of the range – it's reportedly 6 inches in size, compared to 6./news/samsung-qe55q90r-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qe55q90r-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe 55in Samsung QE55Q90R is the smallest version available of Samsung’s top-of-the-line 2019 4K TVs. As Samsung’s 4K flagship QLED set, it promises pin-sharp contrast, cinematic colour and an engine capable of upscaling lower resolution video to an acceptable 4K approximation. But the world doesn’t turn on a promise.  The larger panelled 65in Q90R from Samsung already received full marks from our reviewers and the 55in version should, in theory, fare similarly./news/sivga-sv021-robin-review-upbeat-propulsive-sound-will-appeal-to-some-but-rivals-offer-greater-mus.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sivga-sv021-robin-review-upbeat-propulsive-sound-will-appeal-to-some-but-rivals-offer-greater-mus.htmlYou may not have heard of Chinese brand Sivga before. Established in 2016, the somewhat fledgling outfit is seeking to carve out a name for itself in the world of wired headphones, with a quick trip to the company’s official website revealing a healthy stable of wired over-ear cans backed by robust sonic claims and adorned, to varying degrees, with swanky wooden exteriors. Carving out your own niche is never easy, especially for young bucks trying to make a name amid a packed crowd of established players, and while those retro wooden exteriors may be enough to catch some wandering eyes, few companies make the grade if the goods they tout simply aren’t up to task./news/sky-voice-control-7-things-you-didn-t-know-it-could-do.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-voice-control-7-things-you-didn-t-know-it-could-do.htmlVoice controls have been part of Sky's arsenal since Sky Q launched back in 2016. Since then, its skills – as well as Sky's offerings – have become much more advanced. We all know the basics – you can change channel, find films and TV shows and load your recordings, all by speaking. But it can do a lot more than that... Here are seven lesser-known things you can do with Sky voice controls./news/sonos-announces-bbc-radio-fix-reveals-podcast-plans.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-announces-bbc-radio-fix-reveals-podcast-plans.htmlSonos also revealed it was working to bring to bring access to BBC podcasts and archived content via its radio feature, which is provided by TuneIn. Sonos said it hoped to share "more on that next year". Changes made earlier this year to the way the BBC streams its internet radio stations had caused issues for various products, including Logitech, Naim and Sonos. The move from streaming in MP3 to the higher quality HLS format left some hardware - and listeners - unable to receive a regular, reliable BBC Radio stream./news/sonos-arc-long-term-review-the-highs-and-lows.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-arc-long-term-review-the-highs-and-lows.htmlOur man Jonathan Evans has now been living with the Sonos Arc for over two years. If you've already read parts one and two, you can skip ahead to his latest update. I must confess to getting a little bit overexcited when I heard about the Sonos Arc, a Dolby Atmos enabled soundbar at a price that, while by no means cheap, is still considerably more affordable than other similarly enabled products of decent competence./news/sonos-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlThe Sonos wireless multi-room system helped revolutionise the way many of us listen to music at home. It made a whole home music system a convenient and affordable reality, delivering music to every room in your house – whether playing in unison, or separately in different zones. Sonos may not have been the very first option – and it's certainly no longer the only one – but it was the class leader for a long time thanks to its winning combination of usability, functionality and sound quality./news/sonus-faber-duetto-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonus-faber-duetto-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. When we first visited Sonus Faber's product page for the Duettos (they've since changed it), it was led by an artily faded image of a young couple facing a pair of these luxurious-looking speakers, which are on their dedicated stands flanking a leafy bay window./news/sonus-faber-venere-s-review.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonus-faber-venere-s-review.htmlHigh end Italian speaker specialist Sonus Faber is rightly considered hi-fi aristocracy. Since it was founded in 1983, the company has delivered an impressive array of talented products, a few of which have become part of hi-fi legend. Invariably, these have been the company’s top-end models; the no-compromise designs that are as much about luxury build and appearance as they are about the sound. Yet, Sonus Faber also makes more affordable offerings – still premium but without price tags that could hang off a new car./news/sony-bdp-s550-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-bdp-s550-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe know that a lot of important and interesting stuff has gone down since December last year, but consider this: the Sony BDP-S550 is an old hand at reviews, having been tested in that issue, and back then it cost £350. Barely half a year on, it's more than £100 cheaper than that, and there's no sign of it being replaced soon. That's by no means a bad thing. The BDP-S550 is as sturdy and attractive a machine as we've come to expect from Sony, and it's got most of the specification highlights (particularly Ethernet connectivity for access to BD Live content) its rivals are packing./news/sony-dav-is10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-dav-is10-review-what-hi-fi.html'Outrageous'. While that might seem a strange word on which to begin a review of a home cinema system, it's an appropriate epithet to pin to a product that induced in our reviewing team varying degrees of gob-smacking, jaw-dropping shock. We've long been accustomed – especially in this more style-oriented part of the market – to speakers of compact, discreet design (as a way of getting around the inherent problem of asking your nearest and dearest to allow five speakers and a subwoofer into their lovely lounge)./news/sony-ult-wear-wh-ult900n-headphones-review-great-design-and-features-but-sacrifice-refinement-for.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ult-wear-wh-ult900n-headphones-review-great-design-and-features-but-sacrifice-refinement-for.htmlSony’s promotional materials for the ULT Wear headphones (officially called the WH-ULT900N) are crammed with the sort of bold, enticing imagery and marketing buzzwords that seem slightly at odds with a company that we associate with prioritising substance over style. Words such as “power”, “vibes” and “style” accompany images of trendy youngsters posing in the streets or raving away the night, all with a pair of Sony’s latest bass-centric cans clamped over their ears or slung casually around their youthful necks./news/sony-xperia-10-iii-is-a-budget-5g-oled-phone-that-comes-with-free-sony-headphones.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-10-iii-is-a-budget-5g-oled-phone-that-comes-with-free-sony-headphones.htmlThe Sony Xperia 10 III (£399) is now available to pre-order in the UK, and it comes with a tempting freebie: a pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones from Sony’s excellent stable. The Sony WH-CH710N (£100) are the follow-ups to the four-star WH-CH700N. They boast advanced noise-cancelling tech that automatically adjusts based on how noisy your surroundings are. And when you do want to hear what the outside world has to offer, just use the Ambient Sound pass-through mode to let in external noise./news/spectre-film-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spectre-film-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTake the most loved, most crucial elements from the last 53 years of James Bond, and put them on a list. Now tick them off, one after another. This was most likely the approach taken with Spectre, the single most complete 007 experience ever. Who is your favourite Bond? It doesn’t matter, because they’re all here. The title is apt, because the Ghost of Bonds Past is ever present. Daniel Craig’s trademark grit is softened with Roger Moore’s swagger and George Lazenby’s sensibility./news/spotify-trials-ad-supported-plus-tier-unlimited-tracks-skips-for-0-99-a-month.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-trials-ad-supported-plus-tier-unlimited-tracks-skips-for-0-99-a-month.htmlIf you were hoping for a Spotify HiFi update (aka Spotify's hotly-anticipated foray into hi-res audio streaming) we're about to disappoint you. If, however, you want to keep costs less than Premium but unlock a few paid-for current Spotify features, Spotify Plus is a new $0.99 subscription tier being tested by the streaming service which combines elements of its existing Free and Premium tiers.  Like Spotify's cost-free tier, the plan still features ads, but with Plus there is no limit on the number of tracks you can skip per hour./news/tcl-c735k-review-a-bargain-for-gamers-and-movie-fans-alike.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-c735k-review-a-bargain-for-gamers-and-movie-fans-alike.htmlWhile TCL’s reputation for delivering excellent TVs for remarkably low prices in the US has seen it enjoy a meteoric rise there, it has consistently struggled to share the same product standards elsewhere around the globe. The 55-inch 55C735K, though, finally fixes this frustration, at least for the UK and Europe, combining an unprecedented feature count for its money with picture quality that shames some TVs costing twice as much./news/the-best-tv-deals-2024-the-cheapest-prices-on-the-oleds-mini-leds-and-lcds-that-our-experts-love.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-tv-deals-2024-the-cheapest-prices-on-the-oleds-mini-leds-and-lcds-that-our-experts-love.htmlA TV is a big purchase, but thankfully there are usually plenty of deals around to save you money. These deals aren't just coming from Amazon, either – specialists such as Crutchfield are beating Amazon on a number of deals, while the likes of Walmart and Best Buy are also getting in on the TV deal action. We've been keeping a close eye on the prices of all of our favorite TVs./news/the-first-pricing-for-the-sony-a95l-qd-oled-has-been-revealed-and-it-s-cheaper-than-last-year-s.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-first-pricing-for-the-sony-a95l-qd-oled-has-been-revealed-and-it-s-cheaper-than-last-year-s.htmlSony has announced the US pricing for its new A95L TV and, despite it boasting a second-generation QD-OLED panel, it’s actually less expensive than the A95K was when it launched last year. We reviewed the A95K and were impressed, giving it five stars. We noted the bright highlights and excellent sound, and while we will need to get the new model into our test labs before delivering a final verdict, it looked very impressive when we saw it in action at Sony’s TV launch event earlier this year./news/the-new-apple-tv-4k-is-getting-an-extra-hdmi-2-1-feature-that-you-won-t-be-able-to-use.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-new-apple-tv-4k-is-getting-an-extra-hdmi-2-1-feature-that-you-won-t-be-able-to-use.htmlThe good news: the new Apple TV 4K is getting a new feature! The bad news? It's a feature which isn't supported by any TV in the world. The feature is called Quick Media Switching (QMS) and is enabled by an HDMI 2.1 socket. It's a derivative of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and uses VRR's mechanism to eliminate the brief period of black screen you get when switching between video modes./news/the-what-hi-fi-readers-have-spoken-and-spotify-s-price-hike-is-great-news-for-tidal.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-what-hi-fi-readers-have-spoken-and-spotify-s-price-hike-is-great-news-for-tidal.htmlUsually, hi-fi fans are a pretty civilised bunch. If you look at the What Hi-Fi? Forums, or recent comments on our Vinyl Week coverage, you’ll find a wonderful world of polite discourse and sophisticated conversation.  But, our readers aren't afraid to let their displeasure be known, and this week they've been voicing their opinions on Spotify and its latest price hikes. Within seconds of posting our news story about the price increase, a sea of comments flooded our Facebook page and forums criticising the news./news/w-box-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/w-box-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZrBlkqTF/news/what-are-the-best-bluetooth-codecs-aptx-aac-ldac-and-more-explained.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-are-the-best-bluetooth-codecs-aptx-aac-ldac-and-more-explained.htmlBluetooth is everywhere: in phones, headphones, speakers, TVs, games consoles and smartwatches, not to mention gloves, rings and soccer balls (yes really). If it is powered, the chances are it uses Bluetooth. This ubiquitous technology lets devices communicate with each other wirelessly, so you can send fitness data, images and – most importantly – music through the air, no wires necessary. But which Bluetooth codec is at play significantly affects the sound quality you'll get between your source device and headphones or speaker./news/xbox-series-x-can-add-hdr-and-high-frame-rates-to-old-games.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-series-x-can-add-hdr-and-high-frame-rates-to-old-games.htmlIf you're getting ready to splash the cash on an Xbox Series X at the end of the year, you've probably owned either an Xbox 360 or an original Xbox along the way. You might have consigned the consoles to the scrap heap, but what did you do with the games? Hopefully, you kept hold of them, because Microsoft has dropped some interesting news regarding backward compatibility for the Xbox Series X./news/yamaha-unveils-srt-1000-soundbase-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-unveils-srt-1000-soundbase-what-hi-fi.htmlYamaha has taken its first venture into soundbase territory with the SRT-1000. With it, the manufacturer has included a refined version of its Intellibeam technology that you will already find in the YSP-1400 and YSP-2200 soundbars. MORE: Yamaha YSP-1400 review Intellibeam creates eight sound-beams which bounce around the room to give true 5.1 surround sound, rather than virtual. It also houses two subwoofers with independent bass reflex ports, custom designed to reduce unwanted resonance./news/2020-u-s-open-final-round-live-stream-how-to-watch-winged-foot-for-free.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2020-u-s-open-final-round-live-stream-how-to-watch-winged-foot-for-free.htmlThe final round of the U.S. Open golf championship gets underway at 1:00p.m. BST today. Here's our guide on how to watch all the action from the fearsome Winged Foot course in Mamaroneck, New York. And, if you're really lucky, you'll be able to watch the 2020 U.S. Open live stream free! Those lucky golf fans in the US can watch the 2020 U.S. Open for free on NBCSports, NBC Golf and the NBC video player Peacock TV./news/34-of-the-best-80s-movies-you-ve-never-seen.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/34-of-the-best-80s-movies-you-ve-never-seen.htmlMade before HD was even invented, these are the best 80s films you've probably never seen and really ought to watch. While we could have filled this page with Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and any one of the original three Indiana Jones films, there's simply no point. You've already seen them. Instead, this one is about those little treasures, from the quirky to the cult, that may have passed you by./news/7-of-the-best-glastonbury-2024-performances-to-stream-on-bbc-iplayer.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/7-of-the-best-glastonbury-2024-performances-to-stream-on-bbc-iplayer.htmlGlastonbury might be over for another year, but if you want to relive any of your favourite performances (or catch anything you missed), BBC iPlayer is packed with full sets from across the weekend.  Whether it’s Coldplay’s technicolour performance from Saturday night, Shania Twain’s appearance in the ‘legends’ slot on Sunday afternoon, or K-pop making its Glastonbury debut on Friday with Seoul’s 13-piece boyband Seventeen, you could spend hours catching up with what happened on Worthy Farm this weekend./news/a-turntable-to-relish-audio-technica-s-sound-burger-is-returning-in-2023.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-turntable-to-relish-audio-technica-s-sound-burger-is-returning-in-2023.htmlLooks like Audio Technica is going back for thirds. Not content with re-releasing its iconic Sound Burger record player last year to commemorate the brand's 60th anniversary, it's now bringing it back for a third release in order to sate demand. The 2022 re-release sold out in a matter of days. So Audio Technica has announced a new batch of Sound Burgers will go on sale in the spring of this year./news/amazon-drops-huge-fire-tv-software-update-and-new-voice-remote.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-drops-huge-fire-tv-software-update-and-new-voice-remote.htmlAmazon has announced that a major new software update is rolling out to Fire TV devices right now. The update brings a new home screen and support for six different individual users. There's also a new Alexa voice remote with shortcuts to Disney Plus and Netflix. The overhaul was originally announced in September but was limited to newer Fire TV devices. Now, those with a Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Cube (1st and 2nd Gen), and Fire TV (3rd Gen) will get access to the upgrade./news/apple-music-sing-turns-your-iphone-ipad-or-apple-tv-into-a-karaoke-machine.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-sing-turns-your-iphone-ipad-or-apple-tv-into-a-karaoke-machine.htmlA karaoke mode is coming to Apple Music, allowing you to sing along to your favourite tracks. Called Apple Music Sing, the new feature will include adjustable volume for vocals, which sounds to us as if you'll be able to get some backup vocals from your favourite artists or own that solo verse. You'll also have real-time lyrics on screen to follow during your performance.  It's coming to iPhone, iPad and the 2022 Apple TV 4K./news/apple-tv-app-comes-to-amazon-fire-cube-and-fire-tv.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-app-comes-to-amazon-fire-cube-and-fire-tv.htmlThe Apple TV app is now available on the second-gen Amazon Fire TV Cube and third-gen Amazon Fire TV (that's the one with the pendant design). That means you can watch Apple's new Apple TV+ streaming service on your Amazon device. Using Alexa voice control, you can also pull up a show just by speaking. Say "Alexa, find The Morning Show" and it'll do just that, so you can enjoy the Reese Witherspoon/Jennifer Aniston drama./news/best-surround-sound-systems-2024-home-cinema-speakers-and-soundbars-put-to-the-test.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-surround-sound-systems-2024-home-cinema-speakers-and-soundbars-put-to-the-test.htmlNothing delivers the true home cinema sound experience quite like a dedicated surround sound system. Whether you're looking for a simple soundbar to upgrade from your TV's built-in speakers or perhaps you're looking for a 5.1 system to get the proper surround sound experience.  We've rounded up our very favourite options on the market now, with everything from plug-and-play Dolby Atmos soundbars to speakers from legendary manufacturers like Wharfedale and Bowers & Wilkins./news/casio-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/casio-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpyZo568cLzAoJxoaw%3D%3D/news/could-the-new-lenovo-tab-m10-plus-be-the-ultimate-budget-tablet-for-movies-on-the-move.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/could-the-new-lenovo-tab-m10-plus-be-the-ultimate-budget-tablet-for-movies-on-the-move.htmlLenovo has announced the third generation of its Tab M10 Plus at the Mobile World Conference, and the budget model could be one of the most promising media tablets for the upcoming year. With an aggressive launch price of only $189 (around £142 / AU$262), the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (Gen 3) looks set to significantly undercut rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 at £219 / US$299 / AU$320./news/exclusive-yamaha-launches-first-2012-av-receivers.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-yamaha-launches-first-2012-av-receivers.htmlYamaha has launched three new AV receivers for 2012, with key features including AirPlay, 4k2K support, WiFi and of course quality sound. The V73 range starts features the entry-level RX-V373, £250, the network-enabled RX-V473, £340, and the 7.1-channel RX-V573, £440. As well being the first Yamaha AVR products with AirPlay, there's also DLNA, Yamaha's own MusicPlay streaming app, which allows you to stream from any smartphone, and a new AV Controller app for smartphones and tablets (Android and Apple)./news/focal-unveils-sopra-3-speaker-plus-centre-surround-and-sub.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-unveils-sopra-3-speaker-plus-centre-surround-and-sub.htmlThe new additions have been launched at High End in Munich, with the new Sopra No.3 floorstanders joining the existing Sopra 1 and 2 speakers. The Sopra 3 is the biggest and most powerful speaker in the range, thanks to a 35 per cent bigger cabinet that sports a 60 per cent bigger bass section. This is necessary to allow for two new 8.25in bass drivers, up from the 7in drivers in the Sopra 2./news/galaxy-buds-live-samsung-s-next-airpods-rivals-reportedly-arriving-in-july.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/galaxy-buds-live-samsung-s-next-airpods-rivals-reportedly-arriving-in-july.htmlSamsung will reportedly announce its next pair of true wireless earbuds in July. The Korean giant's rumoured, bean-shaped buds - which would perhaps succeed the February-launched Galaxy Buds+ - will be called the Galaxy Buds Live, according to SamMobile.  The specialist Samsung site has reported that the Galaxy Buds Live will be announced alongside the Galaxy Watch 3 in the build up to Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, which is rumoured to take place on 5th August./news/google-officially-launches-the-pixel-6-and-pixel-6-pro.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-officially-launches-the-pixel-6-and-pixel-6-pro.htmlAfter months of leaks, hints and teasers, Google has finally unveiled the next handsets in its Pixel range – the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with official pricing and a full spec list. The Pixel 6 is available for pre-order today, costing £599 ($599, AU$999) - that's actually $100 cheaper than the launch price of the Pixel 5 (UK and AUS pricing remain the same) despite a new look, redesigned cameras and plenty of new features - while the new Pixel 6 Pro is priced £849 ($899, AU$1299)./news/google-play-movies-tv-to-disappear-from-roku-devices-and-most-smart-tvs.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-play-movies-tv-to-disappear-from-roku-devices-and-most-smart-tvs.htmlGoogle will soon be removing its Google Play Movies & TV app from Roku streaming devices, as well as LG, Samsung and Vizio smart TVs. The tech giant is pulling the plug from 15th June 2021, after which users will have to rely on YouTube to access their purchased content and to buy new movies. The shut down was prompted by the announcement of the new Google TV app, which will eventually replace Google Play Movies & TV entirely./news/how-to-watch-a-champions-league-live-stream-for-2022-23-final.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-a-champions-league-live-stream-for-2022-23-final.htmlThe Champions League finals will take place on 10th June 2023 at the Ataturk Stadium in Turkey. We now know that it will be Manchester City vs Inter for the trophy. Will Haaland bring it home for Manchester City or the Italians thwart Pep again? US soccer fans can stream the Champions League 2022/23 free with a 30-day trial of Paramount+. Irish and Austrian fans can watch selected games free on RTE Player and Servus./news/how-to-watch-france-vs-england-live-stream-six-nations-2024-online-and-on-tv.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-france-vs-england-live-stream-six-nations-2024-online-and-on-tv.htmlIt's almost time for the final game of the 2024 Six Nations as England take on France in Lyon. Can the Red Rose end their campaign in style and secure the win? Or will Les Bleus continue where they left off last weekend and earn the win? France vs England 2024 Six Nations is free to watch, and from anywhere in the world by using a VPN, if you're away from home./news/how-to-watch-ireland-vs-italy-live-stream-six-nations-2024-online-today-team-news.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-ireland-vs-italy-live-stream-six-nations-2024-online-today-team-news.htmlWatch Ireland vs Italy live streamWhile Italy came within three points of upsetting England in their opening 2024 Six Nations game, coming up against a rampant Ireland in Dublin in round 2 today may be more a case of damage limitation. Can the Azzurri pull off a massive upset and record their first win against the Irish since in 2013? The outlook may be looking rather grim for the visitors, but at least the players and fans will be able to enjoy today's game in clement conditions./news/iluv-imm190-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iluv-imm190-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you buy the iLuv iMM190, your first port of call should be Apple's App store. Here you'll find iLuv's dedicated app, designed with this dock in mind. It displays a large digital alarm clock as well as the weather. But the biggest draw for the app isn't the alarm clock functionality – after all, you've got this on your iPod Touch or iPhone as standard. This particular app comes equipped with SHOUTcast internet radio./news/italy-vs-ireland-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-six-nations-2023-free-online-and-on-tv-today-kick-of.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/italy-vs-ireland-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-six-nations-2023-free-online-and-on-tv-today-kick-of.htmlItaly vs Ireland Six Nations 2023 live streamGood news: you can watch Italy vs Ireland for free on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK now. Rugby fans can also watch for free in Ireland via RTE Player. Peacock TV will be broadcasting this 2023 Six Nations clash in the USA, DAZN is the network for Canadian rugby fans, and Stan Sport is the place to find an Italy vs Ireland live stream in Australia./news/jamo-s-concert-9-ii-series-speakers-start-at-550-a-pair.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jamo-s-concert-9-ii-series-speakers-start-at-550-a-pair.htmlHaving given its long-standing Studio 8 speaker range an update last year, Jamo is now turning its attention to its Concert 9 series. The Concert 9 II Series consists of two floorstanding speakers (the C 97 II and C 95 II), two standmounters (the C 93 II and C 91 II), a centre speaker (the C 9 CEN II) and a dedicated, dipole surround speaker (the C9 SUR II), each with Hybrid Composition Conical Cone (HCCC) main drivers and silk dome tweeters./news/lg-oled65c1-oled-tv-review.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled65c1-oled-tv-review.htmlLG’s C-series model has been the go-to pick of its OLED range for several years. It has always been the most affordable model with the company’s best panel and picture processing wizardry. Spending more would get you a fancier design and potentially better sound, but the picture would be no different. That’s not the case in 2021. LG has introduced a new, brighter and sharper ‘OLED Evo’ panel, and the C1 doesn’t have it./news/lg-oled65c9pla-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled65c9pla-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe LG C9 has now been replaced by the CX, which is even better. If you can still find a C9 and it's had a big discount, it's well worth considering, but if you'd prefer the newer model, here's our LG OLED55CX review. Despite all of its What Hi-Fi? Awards, LG is in a tricky position with its OLED TVs. According to accepted wisdom, OLED panels hit their performance limit in 2017, and from a hardware perspective, its 2019 OLEDs are similar to models from back then./news/libratone-announces-zipp-2-and-zipp-mini-2-smart-speakers-with-alexa.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/libratone-announces-zipp-2-and-zipp-mini-2-smart-speakers-with-alexa.htmlAnother IFA, another smart speaker announcement... For years, Libratone’s Zipp wireless speakers have impressed not only with their full-bodied and entertaining 360-degree sound, but also their distinct clothed designs. So we can only hope the addition of new features (Amazon’s Alexa voice control, for one) in the new Zipp 2 (£279) and Zipp Mini 2 (£229) continue to take the range in the right direction. Alexa functionality will enable users of the new Zipps to control music playback and Alexa-enabled smart home devices and ask for information such as the weather, through voice commands./news/loewe-bild-i-55-review-loewe-is-back-with-a-vengeance.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/loewe-bild-i-55-review-loewe-is-back-with-a-vengeance.htmlWhen Loewe withdrew from the UK TV market back in 2019, it was by no means clear whether the premium German brand would ever be able to find its way back. In fact, with more and more aggressively priced competitors entering the TV market, the odds seemed to be stacked against it.  Given the brand’s proud history of delivering beautifully built TVs with innovative and bespoke design elements, strong performance standards and unique upgrade options, though, we were happy to see Loewe announce late in 2021 that it was getting back into the UK TV game./news/mcintosh-mc901-is-an-all-in-one-valve-and-solid-state-power-amplifier.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-mc901-is-an-all-in-one-valve-and-solid-state-power-amplifier.htmlMcIntosh is known for its high-end amplifiers, and they don't come much more high-end than its latest one. The dual mono MC901 combines a valve amp and a solid-state amp in one, and is being pitched by the US brand as "the ultimate solution for bi-amping high-performance loudspeakers." The 300-watt valve amplifier works alongside a 600-watt solid-state amplifier in one unified chassis, with the former designed to drive a loudspeaker's mid and upper drive units using eight KT88 output tubes, four 12AT7 and two 12AX7A signal tubes./news/mcintosh-s-new-trade-in-scheme-could-lead-to-huge-savings-on-its-hi-fi-separates.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-s-new-trade-in-scheme-could-lead-to-huge-savings-on-its-hi-fi-separates.htmlUS audio brand McIntosh has revealed its new TradeUP program which lets customers trade in hi-fi products, regardless of brand or manufacturer, to receive money towards the purchase of a new McIntosh product.  McIntosh promises that qualifying customers could receive up to the total original retail price for any home audio electronics they own when they trade it in against a new McIntosh product from any authorised McIntosh UK dealer. That’s quite the incentive to swap out some of your old audio gear./news/monster-cable-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-cable-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8yopayslad6pK3BpZxoqJGcsnCA/news/my-favourite-projector-deal-from-last-prime-day-is-back-and-i-m-betting-it-won-t-be-beaten-once-aga.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/my-favourite-projector-deal-from-last-prime-day-is-back-and-i-m-betting-it-won-t-be-beaten-once-aga.htmlIs anyone else feeling a sense of déjà vu? That's been the sentiment over these Prime Big Deal Days as a whole, as many of the deals we recommended during the July Prime Day event have returned. This isn't bad news as such, in fact, it means we get to spotlight some of our favourite deals once again, and it just so happens that my favourite Prime Day deal is back for round two./news/nad-packs-purifi-eigentakt-technology-into-c-298-power-amp.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-packs-purifi-eigentakt-technology-into-c-298-power-amp.htmlNAD has set a price and release date on an all-new C 298 power amplifier, which comes kitted with next-generation Purifi Eigentakt amplification technology. Until now, NAD has only used the Eigentakt modules in the NAD Masters M33 flagship streaming system. This release represents a chance for more traditional hi-fi fans to get a taste of Purifi's recent advances in Class D amplification. Promising power-efficiency and ultra-low distortion and noise, the C 298 delivers 185 watts per channel which can be bridged into a single 620-watt monoblock./news/nad-s-new-c338-stereo-amplifier-has-chromecast-built-in.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-s-new-c338-stereo-amplifier-has-chromecast-built-in.htmlNAD electronics has unveiled the C338, a new stereo integrated amplifier with numerous connectivity options. As well as having Chromecast built in (allowing one-tap music streaming via iOS or Android devices from umpteen Chromecast-enabled music and audio apps), it features Bluetooth compatibility and an integrated moving-magnet phono stage for use with a turntable. The C338 also features digital optical and digital coaxial inputs alongside its phono and line-level inputs, giving access to its eight-channel DAC for digital sources such as CD players, games consoles or set-top boxes./news/naim-nd-555-555-ps-dr-review.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-nd-555-555-ps-dr-review.htmlNaim is rightly proud of its ND 555 music streamer. It’s the first of the company’s streaming products to gain 500 series status, and in Naim speak that means it’s the very best it makes right now. The ND 555 is claimed to be a ground-up new design, but still focuses on evolutionary thinking rather than trying to reinvent anything. Considering the success the company has had with such an approach over the decades, that’s no bad thing./news/nearly-100-xbox-games-now-support-fps-boost.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nearly-100-xbox-games-now-support-fps-boost.htmlA few months ago, Microsoft announced a new feature called FPS Boost, designed to make older games look better on Xbox Series X and Series S.  After initially rolling out the upgrade to a handful of popular titles, Microsoft has now released a new crop of boosted games, including Assasin’s Creed Unity, Mad Max and Wasteland 3, bringing the total number available to 97. You can find the full list of compatible games in Major Nelson's latest blog post./news/new-bmw-6-series-comes-with-16-channel-b-o-surround-sound-system.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-bmw-6-series-comes-with-16-channel-b-o-surround-sound-system.htmlEarlier this year we saw the new Audi Q7 with B&O 3D sound system and B&O has previously teamed-up with Aston Martin and now the company has revealed "the most successful model to come from BMW and Bang & Olufsen's long partnership". The numbers certainly sound impressive, with 16 speakers (seven tweeters, seven midrange drivers and two subwoofers), 1200 watts of power (including 500w for the two subs) and 5.1 surround sound with the necessary DSP for all those speakers./news/new-philips-ambilight-tvs-won-t-work-with-philips-hue.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-philips-ambilight-tvs-won-t-work-with-philips-hue.htmlGiven the rate at which technology advances, new TVs are inevitably better than those they replace, but sometimes they lose a much-loved feature. That's what's happened here: Philips' latest Ambilight TVs have lost the ability to sync with the firm's Hue home lights. Ambilight is a TV lighting system that reacts to what's happening on screen. The idea is to extend the visuals beyond the confines of the screen to create a more immersive viewing experience./news/octave-v-80-se-super-black-box-review.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/octave-v-80-se-super-black-box-review.htmlOctave Audio is a new name to us here at What Hi-Fi?, but the company’s heritage goes back over 40 years to when its founder, Andreas Hofmann, first started developing amplifiers. After spending time with this German unit we can’t help feeling that it’s a shame we’ve waited so long to review an Octave product, because the V 80 SE is terrific. It’s a valve amplifier for those that don’t want the fuss of valve amps, without sacrificing the sound quality potential of the much-loved technology./news/onkyo-launches-big-new-range-of-headphones-including-true-wireless-in-ears.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-launches-big-new-range-of-headphones-including-true-wireless-in-ears.htmlOnkyo has announced a number of new on-ear and in-ear headphones at IFA 2015 in Berlin, with a big emphasis on wireless Bluetooth functionality. Most intriguing of all is the W800BT, an in-ear design Onkyo claims is the world's first truly wireless earbud. Certainly there are no wires at all associated with the W800BTs - the left and right earbuds communicate with each other, and with your smartphone/portable music player/what-have-you, entirely wirelessly./news/onkyo-unveils-flagship-av-receiver-and-stereo-network-model.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-unveils-flagship-av-receiver-and-stereo-network-model.htmlOn paper, the Onkyo TX-RZ3400 home cinema receiver is a beast, delivering a claimed 260W (at 6ohms) into 11 channels, and offering Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround sound in configurations up to 7.2.4. It's a flagship amp clearly aimed at serious home cinema fans, with a spec sheet as long as your arm. Highlights include THX Certified Ultra certification (the only Onkyo amp to have it), IMAX Enhanced compliance, and support for HDCP 2./news/onkyo-x3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-x3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlA fair assumption is that the Onkyo X3 wireless speaker is the bigger brother to the little Onkyo T3. And it is, undeniably, bigger, but the two models don’t immediately scream ‘siblings’. We’re thinking more ‘cousins’. MORE: Onkyo T3 review BuildEschewing the ingot-like look of the little’un, the Onkyo X3 adopts an elliptical form. In the process, though, it loses the visual charm of the little T3. It’s sleek, yes, but it’s also a plain-looking Bluetooth speaker – especially when pitched up against rivals, such as the UE Roll 2 andJBL Charge 2+./news/paramount-plus-deal-save-50-on-a-12-month-subscription.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/paramount-plus-deal-save-50-on-a-12-month-subscription.htmlHow does 50% off a one-year Paramount Plus subscription sound? The deal gives you access to over 30,000 on-demand TV shows and 2,500 movies for half price. Simply enter the code YEAR to score the annual Basic plan (with ads) for $30 (down from $60), or the Premium plan (limited ads) for just $50 (down from $100).  Here's how it works: navigate to ParamountPlus.com and click on "Try It Free". Choose a plan – Basic or Premium – and check the box that reads "/news/philips-bdp3100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-bdp3100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlGreat news for those of you out there yet to brave the Blu-ray waters: 100 or so pounds is all you need. The superb Sony BDP-S370 can now be found online for around that and it's joined by this Philips, yours for £130 (and no doubt even less if you shop around). Naturally, we will have the Sony to hand as we weigh up this new Philips… Certainly it's pretty well specified./news/pro-ject-dac-box-usb-review.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-dac-box-usb-review.htmlThe flurry of affordable digital-to-analogue convertors continues apace. Suddenly we're all spoiled for choice. Here it's established turntable guru Pro-Ject's turn to attempt to turn our heads.Even by prevailing standards, the DAC Box USB is a tiddler at just 4x10x10cm. At the back there's just about room for a single digital optical input, one digital coaxial input and a ‘mini-A' type USB input. At the front is a button to select input and a blue power-light./news/proac-response-dt8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/proac-response-dt8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s been a while since we last reviewed a ProAc speaker. Having spent some time with the new Response DT8 floorstanders, we wish it hadn't been so long. While not perfect, these towers turn in as musically cohesive a performance as we’ve heard around this price. Build and compatibilityThe use of two types of 16.5cm mid/bass driver working in tandem may be clever from an engineering point of view, but visually it unsettles us./news/ps5-dashboard-to-get-100-overhaul-while-xbox-series-x-probably-won-t.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-dashboard-to-get-100-overhaul-while-xbox-series-x-probably-won-t.htmlSo, the PS5 has been announced. We've seen the console, the DualSense controller and similarly arctic-white stylings for the new Pulse 3D Wireless headset. So far, most gamers (including the What Hi-Fi? team) have been pretty excited.  But here's some next-gen console news that might surprise some: despite the PS4's popular and perfectly adequate dashboard – we said "the interface itself is nice and nippy" and praised its "simple set-up" under review – The Verge has reported that Sony will be redesigning the entire thing, top to bottom, for PS5./news/rega-planar-1-plus-review.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-planar-1-plus-review.htmlWhen we heard Rega had finally developed a turntable with a built-in phono stage, the reaction of the What Hi-Fi? reviews team was a mixture of relief, anticipation and a fair bit of "about time, too". The new Planar 1 Plus is essentially a Rega Planar 1 turntable with the Rega Fono Mini A2D built in. Both are Award-winning products, of course, and Rega says it only felt natural to combine them together./news/roberts-mp-23-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roberts-mp-23-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRoberts makes a breathtaking array of sets, but the odd thing about this 20+ line-up is its inconsistency. You'll find poor-quality two-star performers rubbing shoulders with five-star class-leaders. In a real sense this is one brand where you never really know what you'll get. Fortunately the stereo MP-23 table radio is one of the good ones. This is a large, heavy product, and that shines through in the sound quality - at least when listening to radio./news/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini-release-confirmed-price-leaked.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-mini-release-confirmed-price-leaked.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini was launched at the Samsung Premiere 2013 event and after a host of release date and price rumours, we now have something (slightly) more concrete. UK retailer Clove, has listed the S4 Mini price at £390 and sets the release date as "early July" on its pre-order page. MORE: Best smartphones The S4 Mini was officially launched alongside the Galaxy S4 Active and Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, and the ATIV Q and Galaxy Tab 3 tablets./news/samsung-qn55qn90a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qn55qn90a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSamsung’s first flush of Neo QLED TVs has been nothing short of revolutionary to date. The extra-fine level of lighting control that mini LED brings has put LCD’s high peak brightness to sophisticated use. It’s added a care with contrast that’s led to a more nuanced on-screen image, with a more solid, three-dimensional depth than ever before. We’ve every reason to expect the same from the QN90A. The QN90A is Samsung’s top 4K TV for the US and Australia this year./news/samsung-ue55tu8000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-ue55tu8000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSamsung's 8-series has traditionally been positioned just below the company’s glamorous range-topping QLEDs. In the past, it has proven to be the sweet spot where picture quality and price intersect to maximum effect. Enter the Samsung UE55TU8000 – not quite the pinnacle of the 8-series, but close enough for us to be excited at its arrival. Last year, we considered the RU8000, which we reviewed at 49in, to be one of the bargains of the year, so we have high hopes for this successor./news/samsung-s-anti-theft-technology-can-remotely-disable-stolen-tvs.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-anti-theft-technology-can-remotely-disable-stolen-tvs.htmlSamsung South Africa has announced a new 'Television Block Function' to deter the theft and resale of stolen TVs. The crime-busting tech comes just weeks after the port city of Durban was gripped by a frenzy of rioting and looting. "TV Block is a remote, security solution that detects if Samsung TVs have been unduly activated, and ensures that the television sets can only be used by the rightful owners," says Samsung South Africa./news/sennheiser-runs-pre-black-friday-treasure-hunt-for-free-gift-codes-psst-we-have-one.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-runs-pre-black-friday-treasure-hunt-for-free-gift-codes-psst-we-have-one.htmlSennheiser is giving away prizes, including its latest Momentum wireless headphones and earbuds and new Ambeo Mini soundbar, every Thursday for three weeks. But you have to work play for it... In Australia and New Zealand, Sennheiser is now running a 'treasure hunt', giving you the chance to find hidden secret codes across participating sites (including Amazon, Sennheiser and – yes – What Hi-Fi?) and register them as entries into the competition./news/sony-kdl-55w955b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-kdl-55w955b-review-what-hi-fi.html4K Ultra HD TVs may be grabbing the headlines but there’s still plenty of life and interest in Full HD flatscreens, especially flagship sets such as the Sony KDL-55W955B. Sony isn’t averse to tinkering with the aesthetic of its TVs (remember the laid back approach of the HX853 and the magnetic fluid speakers blended into last year’s X9005A?) and the W95 is no different. DesignFrom the front, it looks conventional enough, but peer around the side and you’ll see Sony’s new “wedge” design (available on select Sony 2014 TV ranges) in full effect./news/sony-oled-tv-deal-af8-a8f-drops-to-new-low-price.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-oled-tv-deal-af8-a8f-drops-to-new-low-price.htmlThere's never a bad time to buy a shiny new OLED TV but if you've got your eye on a  Sony OLED, then now is certainly a good time.  Sony's cheapest 4K OLED TV range from 2018, the AF8/A8F, is currently even cheaper, making this 65-inch TVs something of a bargain. When we reviewed the KD-65AF8, we heralded its detailed pictures, impressive sound, deep OLED blacks and smooth handling of motion./news/spatial-audio-makes-more-sense-in-a-car-than-a-living-room-says-cambridge-audio.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spatial-audio-makes-more-sense-in-a-car-than-a-living-room-says-cambridge-audio.htmlSpatial Audio makes more sense in a car than a home speaker, at the moment, says Cambridge Audio CEO, Stuart George. George told What Hi-Fi? during an interview for our British Hi-Fi Week 2023 that, while the company is very interested in Spatial Audio, Cambridge Audio is only considering it for use in cars. Cambridge Audio announced a deal to build a cutting-edge sound system for the iconic car brand DeLorean in August last year./news/the-best-airpods-deals-big-savings-on-apple-headphones-2024.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-airpods-deals-big-savings-on-apple-headphones-2024.htmlDead set on getting a pair of Apple AirPods but don't want to pay full price? You're not alone. And while massive savings on Apple's headphones aren't the easiest to come by, you can usually find a deal or two across the current range of wireless earbuds and headphones that will suit your budget. Whether you're looking for convenience from the take-anywhere AirPods buds, or want the over-ear comfort of the AirPods Max, most models are on the receiving end of a discount at the time of writing, so there are savings to be had./news/the-indulgence-show-rebrands-as-festival-of-sound-for-2018.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-indulgence-show-rebrands-as-festival-of-sound-for-2018.htmlIn 2016, the inaugural Indulgence Show - born out of the Headroom Show – saw the largest showcase of high-end hi-fi, home cinema and lifestyle in the Big Smoke in over a decade. Last September the show returned to London's Novotel London West in Hammersmith, and while the month and venue remain unchanged for this year’s event, it will have a slightly different focus - one that’s well reflected in its new name./news/the-sonos-ace-are-here-and-i-have-one-question-why-aren-t-there-more-home-cinema-headphones.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-sonos-ace-are-here-and-i-have-one-question-why-aren-t-there-more-home-cinema-headphones.htmlThis week Sonos lifted the lid on its long-anticipated over-ear, wireless headphones, the Ace.  On hand at the unveiling, our hi-fi and audio editor, Kashfia Kabir, managed to have a brief listen to the Sonos Ace, which impressed her enough that she reported, “we came away from our demo with a great impression of the Ace’s design and user experience.” While her positive findings left most of the team debating the Ace's audio chops and if they will be able to match the Award-winning Sony WH-1000XM5 sitting at the top of our best wireless headphones guide, I had a very different first thought./news/the-surprising-80s-album-that-never-leaves-our-hi-fi-test-rooms.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-surprising-80s-album-that-never-leaves-our-hi-fi-test-rooms.htmlApple Music recently named Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill as the greatest album of all time, and while it wouldn’t have been my personal choice (I’m more of a Nevermind or The Bends kind of guy), such accolades are so subject to the vagaries of opinion and taste that it’s barely worth getting het up over. There is no one greatest album of all time, and anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is likely to have a very big tantrum over a very small issue./news/tidal-connect-comes-to-cambridge-audio-music-streamers.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tidal-connect-comes-to-cambridge-audio-music-streamers.htmlCambridge Audio has announced a firmware update to bring Tidal Connect support to its music streamer line-up. The update is already available for the Edge NQ,CXN (V2),851N, CXN (V1) and StreamMagic 6 (V2), and will arrive for the CXR120 and CXR200 from 7th April. Given that the oldest model receiving the upgrade came out in 2014 (that makes it well into middle-aged in tech-years), it's a nice touch that Cambridge is rolling out the new feature to their entire current offering./news/ultra-short-throw-projector-vs-big-screen-tv-which-should-you-buy.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ultra-short-throw-projector-vs-big-screen-tv-which-should-you-buy.htmlIf you’ve got a massive bare wall in your home and are tempted to go big on your home cinema screen to fill it, you may be wondering whether to opt for a big TV or an ultra-short throw (UST) projector instead. UST projectors have benefits compared with traditional projectors since they can project a large image when they’re just inches from a wall, whereas a traditional projector would need much more space from a wall to do the same – most require mounting, too, which not everyone will want to do in their living room./news/update-pioneer-high-end-3d-ready-av-receivers-on-sale-from-july.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/update-pioneer-high-end-3d-ready-av-receivers-on-sale-from-july.htmlPioneer has confirmed to us the prices of the company's forthcoming AV receivers. The SC-LX73 will cost £1599 and the SC-LX83 will cost £1999. These join the VSX-LX53 for £1200 and the VSX-2020 at £999. Look out for a review of the VSX-LX53 in the October issue of the magazine, on sale August 24th (yes really!). Published 18/07/10: Pioneer has confirmed that its four new range-topping AV receivers – all of which are 3D-ready – will go on sale from July/August./news/usyk-vs-chisora-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-boxing-from-anywhere.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/usyk-vs-chisora-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-boxing-from-anywhere.htmlOleksandr Usyk has arrived in London desperate to prove himself worthy of a heavyweight title shot against either Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury, but he'll be fighting the best version of Dereck Chisora according to trainer David Haye. The English heavyweight, now 36, has been working with Haye since his loss to Dillian Whyte in December 2018 and beat David Price last time out. But anything other than defeat would be something of a shock as he faces Ukrainian prodigy Usyk./news/waterproof-airpods-and-cheaper-ipads-in-apple-s-plans.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/waterproof-airpods-and-cheaper-ipads-in-apple-s-plans.htmlApple hardware predictions are in full swing, with Bloomberg reporting Apple "is working on upgrades to its wireless AirPods headphones, according to people familiar with the matter". These new headphones, apparently due later this year, will have an upgraded wireless chip and will allow Siri activation simply by saying "Hey, Siri". Meanwhile, a subsequent model (slated for 2019) is planned to be water-resistant. Consomac has also spotted new Apple devices registered in the Eurasian commission database./news/world-s-largest-led-tv-goes-on-sale-for-12-000.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/world-s-largest-led-tv-goes-on-sale-for-12-000.htmlSharp has announced that the world's largest LED TV is now on sale. The 90in LC-90LE757 stands over 1.2 metres high and comes with a suitably hefty £12,000 price tag. The AQUOS LED TV uses Sharp's XGEN 3D panel and settles for a Full HD resolution – no sign of 4K TV here. Coming with an aluminium finish and smart design, the TV weighs a whopping 64kg. It can however still be wall-mounted, though finding a wall big enough might be a challenge./news/yamaha-bp-s1065-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-bp-s1065-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAll things being equal, the Yamaha BP-S1065 would be a front-running Blu-ray player. It's built and finished to a standard that entry-level machines can't compete with, and it's got big, bold, thorough on-screen menus. The remote control's hardly the last word in luxury, but it's logical and comprehensive and fairly easy to navigate in the dark even without the aid of backlighting. On-board decoding of high-definition soundtracks to eight-channel analogue outputs will delight the owners of veteran multichannel amplifiers, and while there's no on-board memory for BD-Live content there's a USB socket on the rear for external memory./news/yamaha-launches-first-2013-aventage-av-receivers-in-usa.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-launches-first-2013-aventage-av-receivers-in-usa.htmlJust a month after the announcement of the 2013 Yamaha RX-V75 AV receiver models, the company has rolled out the first of its new 2013 Aventage range. Both the $700 RXV-A730 and $900 RXV-A830 (above) are 7.2-channel models with network facilities including Apple AirPlay, vTuner Internet radio, Pandora, Rhapsody and DLNA streaming, and have 4K passthrough, and upscaling from analogue and HDMI sources. Both also have an MHL connection (above right) to allow HD video with up to 7./news/zorloo-ztella-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/zorloo-ztella-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn these unprecedented times, it perhaps makes sense that What Hi-Fi? should embark on a number of product testing firsts. There are at least two of those here with the Zorloo Ztella – it is the first time we’ve come across this fledgling Hong Kong-based company, and certainly the first time we’ve reviewed one of these headphone adaptor-like USB DACs. PricingThe Zorloo Ztella's price is $99 in the MQA form in which we've tested it, and $109 if you also need the Lightning adapter./news/14-best-video-game-soundtracks-to-test-your-headphones-and-speakers.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/14-best-video-game-soundtracks-to-test-your-headphones-and-speakers.htmlA few decades ago, the idea of using video game music to test out a pair of headphones, your desktop audio system or to see whether or not your new hi-fi system was worth the gaping hole left in your pocket would have seemed laughable.  After all, at a time when composers such as John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith and Ennio Morricone were working on some of the most recognisable themes for the biggest films of the time, video games were still using primitive chiptune technology to squeeze out a few primitive bleeps and bloops to accompany an arcade-bound session of Space Invaders or Pac-Man./news/all-oled-tv-panels-now-being-produced-are-upgraded-oled-ex-versions.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/all-oled-tv-panels-now-being-produced-are-upgraded-oled-ex-versions.htmlIf you buy a new OLED TV, chances are it will use an OLED EX screen rather than a standard OLED panel. That's because LG Display – manufacturer and supplier of OLED panels to all sorts of TV makers, including LG, Hisense, Panasonic and Sony – now exclusively produces OLED EX displays, reports FlatpanelsHD. OLED EX screens have higher brightness levels than standard OLED screens – up to 30 per cent brighter, according to LG Display./news/android-inventor-andy-rubin-launches-new-essential-phone-and-smart-assistant.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/android-inventor-andy-rubin-launches-new-essential-phone-and-smart-assistant.htmlSmartphones are too difficult to use, and it's not your fault. That's according to Android-inventor Andy Rubin. Writing on his blog, Rubin says how he sees "less choice and more unnecessary features cluttering our lives". He describes this as an "increasing sea of products that don't work with one another…" Thankfully, Rubin's new company, Essential Products, has just released details of a new smartphone, called the Essential Phone, and AI speaker, the Essential Home./news/apple-launches-new-ipad-4-ipad-3-removed-from-apple-store.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-launches-new-ipad-4-ipad-3-removed-from-apple-store.htmlApple announced a brand-new iPad at the iPad Mini event and in so doing consigned the last-generation iPad, the iPad 3, to the scrap heap. The new iPad - already being called the iPad 4 - features the same 9.7in Retina display but an all new Apple A6X chip. The new A6X processing chip promises twice the CPU performance and twice the graphics performance of the last-gen A5X chip. Apple has added the Lightning connector to the new iPad, a FaceTime HD camera, faster WiFi speeds thanks to support for 802./news/arcam-cds27-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arcam-cds27-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat does it mean when your hi-fi equipment empathises with you? It’s too early in the morning, and, if truth be told, we aren’t really morning people. Nor, judging by the time it takes to wake up and stick out its tongue for us to feed it a CD, is the Arcam CDS27. PerformanceThis combination CD/SACD player and streamer looks sleek, its black metal shell in keeping with the rest of the company’s FMJ line – and when it’s ready, the opening thump and shimmer to 65daysofstatic’s Prisms doesn’t sound too bad at all./news/audio-analogue-rossini-vt-cdrev-2-0-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-analogue-rossini-vt-cdrev-2-0-review.htmlHeaven knows there's little scope for a Unique Selling Point where CD players are concerned. So Audio Analogue's marriage of digital technology and vacuum tube (or ‘valve') technology gives the Rossini VT CD Rev2.0 (to utilise its full, laborious name) a dash of the exotic. What's emphatically not exotic is the way the Rossini looks. Indistinguishable (except for the lettering) from the machine it replaces – itself, let's be frank, no looker – the Audio Analogue is hampered by a small, indistinct display, buttons that are attractively grouped but unintuitive to use, and a remote control of such poverty that we'd prefer to use a stick to jab at the fascia's controls./news/audio-technica-challenges-rega-territory-with-new-at-lpw50pb-turntable.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-challenges-rega-territory-with-new-at-lpw50pb-turntable.htmlAudio Technica is one of the better-known purveyors of good quality, affordable turntables – not all that surprising considering its 50-year experience in manufacturing turntables and phono cartridges. Today, at CES 2020, the Japanese audio brand has launched a deck at the higher end of its typical price spectrum. The Audio Technica AT-LPW50PB (£379/$399) is a belt-driven model that, instead of featuring the bells and whistles of some of its USB output- or Bluetooth-toting siblings, focuses purely on performance./news/b-o-beolab5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-beolab5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNo matter whether your hero from outer space is Dan Dare or Han Solo, you know their space-age bachelor pad contains a pair of B&O's BeoLab 5s. Of course, B&O has any number of reasons at as to why these ­speakers have to look this way, but doubts remain even after they are removed (a two-man job) from their packaging. Room-calibration abilities Typical of B&O, the specification is impressive, build quality is first-rate, and the quality of materials used second-to-none./news/b-o-s-beosound-level-portable-wireless-speaker-is-modular-and-future-proofed.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-s-beosound-level-portable-wireless-speaker-is-modular-and-future-proofed.htmlBang & Olufsen has unveiled its latest wireless speaker, and boy is it built to last. The Beosound Level has modular parts, so that if they degrade down the line the owner can simply swap them out for replacements rather than being forced to to buy a brand-new speaker. Battery not quite giving you the full 16 hours anymore? It's probably near the end of its life, so swap in a new one./news/bragi-dash-pro-wireless-ear-computers-custom-fitted-to-your-ear-canal.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bragi-dash-pro-wireless-ear-computers-custom-fitted-to-your-ear-canal.htmlBragi has announced the Dash Pro, an upgraded version of the Bragi Dash headphone launched in 2014. The Dash was one of a growing category of 'hearables' i.e. headphones that boasted the kind of fitness tracking skills you'd usually find in a wearable device. Like the Dash (and the Apple AirPods), the Dash Pro are completely wireless. It's essentially two earbuds that talk to your mobile device over Bluetooth. The advantage of a cable-free design is there's nothing to get tangled up in./news/break-the-bank-with-our-most-expensive-music-videos-quiz.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/break-the-bank-with-our-most-expensive-music-videos-quiz.htmlAh, those heady pre-smartphone days spent glued to MTV, hoping to catch a glimpse of our favourite music video. The funny thing is, listing the 30 most expensive music videos ever made is quite difficult – some of the answers are surprising.  For example, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson are obviously here, racking up a whopping seven entries between them. So far, so good. Then, there's Madonna, who managed to make it not just into the top 30, but into the top five, three times./news/british-manufacturer-majority-offers-streaming-music-systems-from-150.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/british-manufacturer-majority-offers-streaming-music-systems-from-150.htmlCambridge-based brand Majority has announced two new connected music systems – the Bard and the Quadriga – at very affordable prices. The Bard is the smaller of the two models and boasts Bluetooth and Spotify Connect, as well as DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners and internet radio. There are physical connections (aux-in, USB and 3.5mm jack), as well as a dedicated podcast hub that gives you access to all your favourite shows in one place./news/ceatec-2008-how-a-70-year-old-film-will-boost-blu-ray-in-japan.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ceatec-2008-how-a-70-year-old-film-will-boost-blu-ray-in-japan.htmlMy day at the show rounded up with a panel discussion on Blu-ray, and how it sits in the Japanese and world markets right now. Well, I say a panel discussion - most of the time was taken up with a lengthy diatribe by reviewer Reiji Asakura about how Blu-ray changed his life. Asakura describes himself with due modesty as 'Master of Picture Quality', spent most of his speech talking about how recordable Blu-ray simplified his task of testing broadcast TV programmes - not sure why, since one would assume that unless the reader had recorded the same programme they wouldn't have much chance to watch it after reading the review./news/ces-2009-toshiba-tvs-first-to-support-dolby-volume-plus-promise-the-cleanest-picture-you-ve-ever.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2009-toshiba-tvs-first-to-support-dolby-volume-plus-promise-the-cleanest-picture-you-ve-ever.htmlThese come in the shape of the first sets with blaring-advert-taming Dolby Volume support, plus super-speedy HDMI handling and advanced video processing based on its CELL technology. LED backlighting and 200Hz-style motion-handling are also on the agenda, and all 2009 Toshiba TVs meet Energy Star 3.0 energy-efficiency standards. Interestingly, Toshiba has shunned the ultra-slim designs paraded by many of its TV rivals – arguing that 'no-one thinks regular flatscreens are fat', and that in cash-strapped 2009, few people will be prepared to pay the premium such super-slimline sets command./news/denon-home-4-1-audio-system-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-home-4-1-audio-system-review.htmlDenon Home Sound Bar 550: £599 / $649 / AU$999 Denon Home 150: £219 / $249 / AU$399 Denon DSW-1H: £599 / $599 / AU$1099 Sound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Denon’s Home Sound Bar 550 is two things. It’s a soundbar, quite a narrow lozenge shape of a bar, the same width as a Sonos Beam but slightly deeper, and taller, at all of 75mm./news/denon-launches-avr-x540bt-budget-av-receiver.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-launches-avr-x540bt-budget-av-receiver.htmlDenon has announced a new home cinema receiver: the AVR-X540BT is a 5.2 channel affair which, Denon says, is based on the design of its other X-series receivers. On the device are five HDMI inputs, all of which support 3D and three of which support HDCP 2.2/4K 60p as well as 4K Ultra HD with 4:4:4 Pure Color pass-through. MORE: Denon announces D-M41DAB stereo system There are five channels of amplification, delivering a total of 650W, and support for two subwoofers so you can build a hefty sounding set-up./news/dune-hd-max-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dune-hd-max-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDune is no stranger to squeezing a quart into a pint pot, but with the HD Max it’s surpassed itself. This is ostensibly a Blu-ray disc player; but, in addition to the usual online and networking features that show up on rivals costing a quarter of the price, the HD Max has some extra functionality. As well as Blu-ray, DVD and CD playback, and in addition to network streaming of music up to 24bit/192kbps and video of many formats, the HD Max also includes: an integrated HDD rack with hot-swap ability; an SD card slot; 7./news/elac-debut-2-0-f5-2-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elac-debut-2-0-f5-2-review.htmlOften, he who shouts loudest has least to say. That isn’t entirely the situation in which we find ourselves with sub-grand floorstanders at the moment, but while our favourites are far from shy and retiring, there is certainly room for a more reserved character to join the top table. Step forward Elac. While others may demand attention, these Debut 2.0 F5.2s would rather earn it. They make their point clearly and concisely, delivering each anecdote with wide-eyed expression./news/exclusive-review-b-o-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-audi-a8.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-b-o-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-audi-a8.htmlIf an Audi A8 is your motor of choice, then you can specify a Bang & Olufsen system with five ICEpower digital amplifiers, 14 speakers, 7.1 processing and very funky 'acoustic lens' units that hide in the dashboard, then rise into view when you start the car. So there's no doubting the A8's system is packed with technology, but can it deliver the performance that (very steep) price demands? We've been trying one out to discover how well it performs./news/fifa-world-cup-2022-on-mobile-phone-stream-the-match-wherever-you-go.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fifa-world-cup-2022-on-mobile-phone-stream-the-match-wherever-you-go.htmlExcitement is building ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 – the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East. Can't get to a TV for the match? No problem. You can see the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on your mobile phone wherever you go. There are free streaming options that offer excellent Android and iOS apps. Travelling abroad? Make sure you know how to access your usual mobile free streams from anywhere in the world./news/focal-jmlab-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-jmlab-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8WompqkXZ%2B6ra3B/news/google-pixel-5a-could-launch-tomorrow-with-a-headphone-socket.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-pixel-5a-could-launch-tomorrow-with-a-headphone-socket.htmlGoogle's next budget smartphone could be here sooner than we think. The Pixel 5a is rumoured to be launching tomorrow, and the latest leaks suggest it will sport a 3.5mm headphone socket. The launch date was revealed by a source who also shared images of the phone's components which are being sent to phone repair shops in the US, Android Police reports. The big news is it will retain the 3./news/how-to-choose-the-right-record-player-for-you.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-choose-the-right-record-player-for-you.htmlYour record player really should be the star of your hi-fi system. Its beating heart might be the amplifier, and the speakers are its face, but your source (and what music you feed it) is why you built the system in the first place. It is dictated by how you want to consume music, and you’ll interact with no other component as much as you do a turntable. That puts quite a bit of pressure on choosing the right one, eh?/news/how-to-watch-prehistoric-planet-season-2.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-prehistoric-planet-season-2.htmlPrehistoric Planet season 2 is now available to watch in full on Apple TV Plus. You can watch this David Attenborough show in over 100 countries around the world. But, if you’re in a region that doesn’t offer the service, then our No.1-rated VPN will let you connect back home to your subscription. Prehistoric Planet season 2 live stream: preview Prepare to be whisked away to the Cretaceous period. Acclaimed natural history series Prehistoric Planet returns, with its award-winning visual effects team vividly recreating our world as believed to have existed over 66 million years ago./news/i-us-i70-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-us-i70-review-what-hi-fi.htmlI.US may not have the speaker heritage of some of its rivals – the i7 range is the first from a company more readily associated with lovely, expensive media servers – but when we tested the bigger i700s their ‘big, beefy' sound met with approval in these parts. Altogether more compact, these i70s are a sturdily built, efficiently finished design, and feature a 13cm fibreglass midrange driver and 25mm soft-dome tweeter in a closed cabinet./news/iphone-16-case-video-shows-possible-new-design-from-all-angles.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-16-case-video-shows-possible-new-design-from-all-angles.htmlThis video could be our closest look yet at the new design of the iPhone 16. It doesn't show the handset itself, but rather what purports to be a case which reveals the button layout and camera lens placement. Take a look. The leak comes courtesy of Ice Universe, who has a very good track record of accurate iPhone leaks. The tipster doesn't say what model of iPhone 16 the case is for, but our guess would be the iPhone 16 Plus, given the large size and lack of a third camera lens (which would indicate an iPhone 16 Pro model)./news/is-a-5000-nits-mini-led-tv-better-than-an-oled-not-necessarily.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/is-a-5000-nits-mini-led-tv-better-than-an-oled-not-necessarily.htmlTCL has had a pretty hectic week. In the run-up to IFA 2023 it was revealed as the launch partner for Dolby’s nifty new Atmos FlexConnect TV audio tech, only to then unveil not one, but three new lines of TVs, including a new flagship X955 with an astounding 5000 nits max brightness.  Not having laid eyes on this TV, all we can say at the moment is that on a technical level, it looks very interesting./news/it-s-official-the-first-sonos-in-car-sound-system-will-feature-in-the-audi-q4-e-tron.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/it-s-official-the-first-sonos-in-car-sound-system-will-feature-in-the-audi-q4-e-tron.htmlAudi has taken the wraps off its latest all-electric vehicle and the big news is it’s going to be powered by Sonos. Of course, being an EV it's actually going to be powered by a battery, but the car’s sound system will be the first to be tuned by the multi-room audio maestros. This brand new partnership will not only see Sonos feature in the Q4 e-tron, but it will also tune the systems for future A1, Q2 and Q3 models./news/jbl-club-700bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-club-700bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe JBL Club 700BTs are the entry-level headphones of a series made with touring DJs in mind. They’re the only on-ears in the three-strong range and, unlike the two other models, there’s no noise-cancelling feature here.  But with built-in Alexa and Google Assistant support, a long battery life and a durable build, there’s still plenty to catch the attention at this affordable price. Today's best JBL Club 700BT deals ComfortWe’ve seen bigger and the 283g weight isn’t too much of a problem in itself, but after an hour of listening, we’re certainly left feeling that some more padding would be nice./news/jbl-sdr-35-review-a-clear-cut-above-the-avr-norm.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-sdr-35-review-a-clear-cut-above-the-avr-norm.htmlWhen hunting for an AV receiver or amplifier, it can be hard not to get caught up in the battle of the specs. As the component to which all others are connected, it’s essentially the brains and beating heart of a system (not to mention often the most expensive single element), so it’s understandable that a certain amount of spec obsession creeps in. Even features that you don’t need now could become important in the future and you will want to cover as many bases as possible./news/jbl-synthesis-unveils-three-new-home-cinema-products-for-early-2022.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-synthesis-unveils-three-new-home-cinema-products-for-early-2022.htmlJBL Synthesis has announced three new home cinema products for release in the first quarter of 2021: the SDP-58 surround processor, the SDR-38 AV receiver, and the SDA-1700 subwoofer amplifier. The SDP-58 and SDR-38 AVR will retain many of the features of the existing SDP-55 and SDR-35 AVR, including 16-channels of audio; support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D surround formats; Dirac Live room calibration with multi-subwoofer Bass Control; Dante connectivity and IMAX Enhanced certification./news/klipsch-and-onkyo-s-new-flexus-soundbars-subwoofer-and-speakers-are-available-to-order-now-in-the-u.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-and-onkyo-s-new-flexus-soundbars-subwoofer-and-speakers-are-available-to-order-now-in-the-u.htmlAs we reported back in April, American audio brand Klipsch and Japanese audio brand Onkyo have joined forces to create the Flexus line of soundbars, wireless surround speakers and subwoofers. If you've been eagerly awaiting this release, then we're pleased to say the wait is finally over, as the modular soundbar system is now available to purchase in the UK through Henley Audio, with prices ranging from £279 to £449 depending on the component./news/lg-s-new-soundbars-are-designed-to-look-and-sound-great-with-its-oled-tvs.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-new-soundbars-are-designed-to-look-and-sound-great-with-its-oled-tvs.htmlWe already have details on LG's new OLED TVs for 2023, and now comes word of its new soundbars to go with them. They're designed to work seamlessly with LG's new TVs, and when paired deliver exclusive features like Wow Orchestra – this uses every one of the TV and soundbar's audio channels in unison to create an expanded soundstage with more height, depth and power. They also pack Dolby Atmos, and IMAX Enhanced powered by DTS:X./news/loewe-launches-a-gold-plated-77-inch-oled-tv-to-celebrate-its-99th-birthday.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/loewe-launches-a-gold-plated-77-inch-oled-tv-to-celebrate-its-99th-birthday.htmlGerman luxury tech firm Loewe has launched a gold-plated TV to mark its 99th birthday. The special edition bild s.77 is a "one-off with genuine gold-plated elements" fit for an oligarch. Each of the 99 handcrafted 77-inch OLED sets boasts a gold-plated badge engraved with its edition number. Other tweaks includes a gold-plated 'Loewe signature ring' hewn from solid brass.  The sparkly TVs also come with a book detailing the history of Loewe, plus a "/news/monitor-audio-bronze-br2-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-bronze-br2-review.htmlFamiliarity can breed contempt, they say. Well, Monitor Audio's Bronze BR2s prove how wrong ‘they' can be. We've regularly played 'em, tested 'em and published reviews on 'em for a few years now; we've given them a Best Buy Award in 2007, and we still find them far from contemptible – the fact that they've been reduced to four-star status by the emergence of talented rivals notwithstanding. By the general standards of their price, the BR2s are big (though there are no compromises in build quality) – and they deliver a correspondingly large-scale sound./news/moon-390-streaming-preamplifier-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/moon-390-streaming-preamplifier-review.htmlLook at the history of hi-fi and you’ll find few components have had to adapt as much as the humble preamplifier. This control hub has become something of an electronic chameleon over the decades, remoulding itself on multiple occasions to match the changes in hi-fi fashion. In the early days of analogue, stereo preamps had to have a phono stage, multiple tape loops, tone controls and various filters to optimise vinyl replay, if they were to be taken seriously./news/news-klipsch-launches-world-s-smallest-lightest-earphones.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-klipsch-launches-world-s-smallest-lightest-earphones.htmlKlispch has introduced what it claims are the world's smallest and lightest full-range in-ear earphones. Weighing just 10g and with an aluminium body, the new Image headphones use Contour Ear Gels to ensure an accurate fit inside the user's ear canals. These boost comfort and noise isolation, and have a special design to prevent them getting stuck too firmly! Five different-sized gels are used to fit all ear sizes, and flexible 'tails' are used at the points where the cable meets the earphones to provide strain relief and thus enhance reliability./news/our-favourite-avr-is-a-sony-but-the-denon-x3800h-is-a-much-better-cyber-monday-deal.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/our-favourite-avr-is-a-sony-but-the-denon-x3800h-is-a-much-better-cyber-monday-deal.htmlSony's TA-AN1000 really shook up the home cinema amplifier category of the What Hi-Fi? Awards this year. The performance it offers at its £999 price was enough to knock out not just one, but two Denon AV amps. Unfortunately, the TA-AN1000 has had no discount at all for Black Friday or the imminent Cyber Monday deals. Not even a penny off. On the other hand, the price of the Denon AVC-X3800H has absolutely plummeted – you can now buy it for just £699 at Sevenoaks./news/over-the-vinyl-revival-sick-of-cds-you-can-now-buy-this-futuristic-reel-to-reel-tape-player-in-the.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/over-the-vinyl-revival-sick-of-cds-you-can-now-buy-this-futuristic-reel-to-reel-tape-player-in-the.htmlThe latest sculptural reel-to-reel analogue tape machine from Dutch brand Metaxas & Sins is now available in the UK, but you'll need deep pockets if you want to get your hands on the TR-X Tourbillon. Inspired by high-end wristwatches, the TR-X Tourbillon is named after a component added to the mechanics of watch lever escapements to increase accuracy and derives from the French for 'whirlwind'. Metaxas & Sins claims that the TR-X Tourbillon is the first reel-to-reel tape machine to use the same concept to regulate tape speed, creating a hybrid of horology and hi-fi that you didn't know you needed./news/philips-announces-2023-tv-range-with-2100-nit-oled908-model.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-announces-2023-tv-range-with-2100-nit-oled908-model.htmlPhilips has just taken the wraps off a number of its 2023 TVs, including a flagship OLED908 model that features MLA technology and can apparently hit a peak brightness of 2100 nits. While some manufacturers, most notoriously LG Electronics, like to keep to themselves the specifications of their new models and info on the raw materials used, Philips is being refreshingly open. It has been confirmed that the OLED908 uses the latest META panel, which uses a Micro Lens Array to boost brightness without the need for the OLED materials themselves to be driven any harder – crucial for ensuring that the TV has a long life./news/philips-fidelio-l3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-fidelio-l3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPhilips has a long history of creating great-sounding premium over-ear headphones. And the Fidelio L3 can quite reasonably claim to be a member of that illustrious group.  These over-ears are easy to use, sound good, provide very decent noise-cancelling, and have truly excellent battery life. There is a great deal to like here – and we cannot imagine anybody buying a pair being disappointed in their overall performance.  There is, clearly from the star rating you see above, a caveat here, however./news/philips-unveils-2009-home-cinema-and-streamium-range.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-unveils-2009-home-cinema-and-streamium-range.htmlIn mainland Europe it'll launch at 2400 Euros as a complete package, and 900 Euros for the receiver alone. Pricing and packaging details for the UK are yet to be set. The HTR9900 package is being touted as the perfect partner for the 21:9 TV (that we previewed here and will have more on that tomorrow) and the BDP9100 Blu-ray player, which has the usual 1080p/24fps specification, as well as a 1GB internal memory for quick access to BD Live content./news/polk-audio-showcases-new-legend-series-speaker-range-at-cedia-expo.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polk-audio-showcases-new-legend-series-speaker-range-at-cedia-expo.htmlPolk Audio has a new flagship speaker range, the Legend Series. Promising the company's best ever performance, the line-up also includes Polk's first stereo dimensional array (SDA) design in 25 years and height modules for next-gen 3D audio formats. Aimed at stereo and home cinema systems, the Polk Audio Legend speakers claim "unrivaled imaging, detail and bass response". The Legend Series includes two tower speakers, two bookshelf speakers, a centre channel and those height modules./news/pro-ject-6-perspex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-6-perspex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPro-ject's budget decks have always shone bright. In the sub-£200 player market, the Genie and Debut have it all wrapped up. Move upmarket to, say, a grand, and the company has struggled to make a similar impact. That could change with the 6 Perspex. How's your physics? Remember the thing about opposing magnets repelling? Well that's the property Pro-ject uses to suspend the Corian sub-chassis. Three pairs of opposing magnets hold everything up./news/pro-ject-reveals-limited-edition-1964-beatles-turntable.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-reveals-limited-edition-1964-beatles-turntable.htmlFollowing the release of the George Harrison record player, Pro-Ject and Universal Music Group have revealed plans for five more special edition turntables. The first is this '1964' turntable, which includes copies of original tickets for the band's concerts between 1962 and 1966. The ink of the design has been dried out with special ultra-violet lights that are apparently the best way to ensure that "all the details are transformed without loss and smear to the turntable"/news/proac-response-d-two-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/proac-response-d-two-review.htmlIt's easy to feel a little underwhelmed by a product such as the D Two – it just looks so ordinary, and the ingredients are conventional, too. No fancy cabinet materials or shapes here, and no headline-grabbing drive-unit technology. Look beyond the obvious, though, and you'll find much care has gone into the engineering. The drivers, for example, are high-quality units designed for performance rather than keeping the marketing people happy, and those ordinary-looking cabinets, as well as coming in a choice of six real-wood veneers, are made of different types and thicknesses of wood./news/revel-concerta2-f35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/revel-concerta2-f35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOur previous dealings with Revel’s Concerta2 range saw a five-star, three-time What Hi-Fi? Award-winner emerge, in the shape of the M16 standmounters.  While that doesn’t mean all the speakers in this range will blow us away in the same manner, we wonder whether lightning can strike twice with these Revel Concerta2 F35 floorstanders. Build and compatibilityThe Concerta2 F35s are a two and a half way design. Highs are taken care of by a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter, which sits inside Revel’s Acoustic Lens Waveguide./news/samsung-announces-75in-micro-led-tv.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-announces-75in-micro-led-tv.htmlSamsung has used its 2019 CES event to talk not about this year's new QLEDs, but instead to focus on its next-gen Micro LED tech. Haven't heard of Micro LED before? Here's a quick explainer: Micro LED sets are rather like OLED sets in that they're self-emissive, but rather than using organic compounds, they use tiny, inorganic LEDs - three per pixel. The idea is that they take the best of OLED (perfect blacks, stunning contrast, ultra-thinness) and add extra brightness and greater longevity./news/samsung-s-bendy-galaxy-fold-phones-have-been-breaking.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-bendy-galaxy-fold-phones-have-been-breaking.htmlThere’s an undeniable schadenfreude when big claims in the world of tech fall flat on their faces. That could be what’s happening to the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone right now... Early adopters might now be thinking twice about their high-end pre-purchase orders as the first flush of review units sent out to journalists look a little worse for hardly any wear at all.  The Verge was one of the first to publicise its woes with a screen breakage caused either by some debris getting trapped under the OLED or the hinge itself buckling and busting through./news/samsung-s-galaxy-note-8-has-a-6-3in-screen-and-a-headphone-jack.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-galaxy-note-8-has-a-6-3in-screen-and-a-headphone-jack.htmlAfter the Galaxy Note 7 infamously went out with a literal bang – several caught fire due to battery faults – Samsung is looking to start its Huge Screen range afresh with its successor, the Galaxy Note 8. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Unpacked event began by requesting people take a “forgive and forget” approach to previous issues, before confirming the official details for the much-rumoured new Note phone. We’ll start big: the screen./news/samsung-s-new-galaxy-fe-range-offers-flagship-features-at-a-more-wallet-friendly-price.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-new-galaxy-fe-range-offers-flagship-features-at-a-more-wallet-friendly-price.htmlSamsung has announced four new products in its Galaxy FE range. This step-down series of products is a mid-cycle refresh that takes most of the flagship specs from the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Tab S9 and cuts a few corners in order to shave down the price. However, for the first time, Samsung has included a pair of wireless earbuds in this range.  If you're unfamiliar with Samsung's FE branding, let us get you up to speed./news/samsung-s-next-gen-qned-tv-technology-moves-a-step-closer-to-launch.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-next-gen-qned-tv-technology-moves-a-step-closer-to-launch.htmlSamsung Display has patented the structure of its next-gen QNED display technology, meaning the South Korean giant could be close to launching its first-ever QNED TV. Core patents uncovered by UBI Research (via theelec) suggest that Samsung Display is "wrapping up" development on the QNED project, having introduced some clever engineering that ensures "screen uniformity".  The patents also seem to reveal how QNED (Quantum Nano Emitting Diode) stacks quantum dots (tiny man-made crystals) and colour filters on a thin-film transistor./news/seiki-launches-39in-4k-tv-for-699.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/seiki-launches-39in-4k-tv-for-699.htmlSeiki has launched a 39in $699 4K TV in the US, the cheapest 4K Ultra HD resolution television currently available. The 39 inch TV (model name SE39UY04) is set to go on sale at the end of June, having been revealed at the CE Week Line Shows in New York, though pre-orders have opened today. Listed on the Sears website, the 39in 4K TV appears as on sale for just £534./news/seiki-se50fo03uk-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/seiki-se50fo03uk-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSeiki, in case you’ve never heard of it, is a Chinese-owned brand that has made a splash in the US selling inexpensive TVs and monitors. It is currently trying to break into the UK through supermarkets and online retailers. We have encountered the brand before when we reviewed a one-star Bush 4K TV, which was a rebranded Seiki. The low price was a big draw but it ended very badly for all concerned./news/sony-xperia-5-iv-review.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-5-iv-review.htmlWe’ve reviewed both the bigger and smaller siblings of the Xperia 5 IV, but in a tale as old as time, it's the middle child that gets attention last. The Xperia 5 has a tall ask if it wants to stand out against the Award-winning and incredible value Xperia 10 IV, as well as the 4K-toting, no-compromise Xperia 1 IV. For some, though, the Xperia 5 IV might actually represent the sweet spot in the range./news/sony-s-new-glass-wireless-speaker-mimics-a-candle.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-new-glass-wireless-speaker-mimics-a-candle.htmlWhether through choice or necessity, many of us will be having a lot of nights in for the foreseeable future. And Sony's new wireless speaker could well be perfect for the occasion, offering sound from a glass body that, in candle mode, flickers like a naked flame. How very hygge. The Sony LSPX-S3 features what Sony calls Advanced Vertical Drive Technology. This sees three actuators, which are discreetly attached to the end of the organic glass, vibrate the glass tweeter to spread sound in every direction./news/tcl-takes-aim-at-oled-tvs-with-ultra-affordable-mini-led-and-qled-tvs.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-takes-aim-at-oled-tvs-with-ultra-affordable-mini-led-and-qled-tvs.htmlQLED and Mini-LED are two of the panel technologies associated with the premium, pricier TVs on the market (the other two are microLED and, of course, OLED), but TCL is doing its bit to make them more and more accessible. The Chinese TV brand has just launched its new QLED 5 series and Mini-LED 6 series (pictured top) ranges, with prices from only $400. That modest figure is for the 50-inch 5 series QLED, with 55-inch and 65-inch sizes also available for $450 and $630 respectively./news/the-best-black-friday-deals-still-live-2023-hi-fi-home-theater-headphones-and-more.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-black-friday-deals-still-live-2023-hi-fi-home-theater-headphones-and-more.htmlBest Black Friday deals: Jump Menu Black Friday’s here and there are more deals than ever doing the rounds. Already we’ve seen everything from affordable DACs and wireless headphones to premium network streamers and AV receivers get hefty discounts. Home cinema fans have also had their pick of top savings on everything from the award-winning Sony A80L OLED to wonderfully capable stereo speakers, such as the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2./news/the-homepod-2-s-great-but-i-want-one-more-thing-from-apple.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-homepod-2-s-great-but-i-want-one-more-thing-from-apple.htmlOPINION: Apple’s soon-to-launch HomePod 2  is undoubtedly an impressive smart speaker.  In fact, having caught up with What Hi-Fi’s all-star team of audio testers and read our HomePod 2 review, I can confirm an entry into our best smart speaker guide is on my to-do list this week. And there are plenty of reasons for this. For starters, there’s the fact Apple takes audio very seriously. We got a detailed breakdown of how seriously in 2022 when our aforementioned audio editor caught up with Esge Andersen, an engineer from Apple’s acoustics team, to discuss the AirPods Pro 2./news/the-iphone-16-pro-s-super-bright-oled-screen-could-be-unveiled-a-month-early.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-iphone-16-pro-s-super-bright-oled-screen-could-be-unveiled-a-month-early.htmlThe iPhone 16 range isn't expected to launch until September, but we could see the iPhone 16 Pro's screen unveiled in August. That's because Samsung Display is rumoured to be supplying the same M14 OLED screen technology to Google for its upcoming Pixel 9 phone. Google is holding a surprise event on 13th August, where it's expected to announce the Pixel 9. According to Korean site Etnews (via Tom's Guide), the only Apple handsets the M14 will feature on are the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max./news/the-tech-endangered-list-are-these-devices-and-formats-the-next-to-go.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-tech-endangered-list-are-these-devices-and-formats-the-next-to-go.htmlIt’s a jungle out there in the tech world and the path to AV supremacy is littered with the remains of gadgets, formats and services that became obsolete long before their time. In this list, we’re going to take a closer look at current technology that we think just might be headed the way of Betamax and MiniDisc.  Could these soon to be ‘legacy’ formats cling on by carving out a niche?/news/tomtom-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tomtom-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZq2nnam8rg%3D%3D/news/update-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-ban-temporarily-lifted.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/update-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-ban-temporarily-lifted.htmlUpdate 16.08.11 5pm The ban on European sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been temporarily lifted while a court decides if the original ruling was appropriate. Questions were raised over whether the Dusseldorf court had the right to impose an EU-wide ban on sales of the device. However, the ban is still in place in Germany. Apple is also facing accusations that the document that helped it gain the original injunction appears to misrepresent the device's similarity to the iPad./news/wharfedale-announces-ds-2-desktop-bluetooth-speakers.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-announces-ds-2-desktop-bluetooth-speakers.htmlThe DS-2s are based on the now-discontinued DS-1s (which took home a What Hi-Fi? Award as the ‘best desktop speaker under £200’ in 2015), but introduce a new design and a promise to deliver an “even better sound-per-pound performance”. Pretty miniature even for bookshelf speakers – they’re 19cm tall and 12cm wide – the two-way speakers are designed to sit on a desktop or table, connected to a smartphone, tablet or laptop either over an aptX Bluetooth connection or via its 3./news/wharfedale-d310-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-d310-review-what-hi-fi.htmlEven before hearing these Wharfedale D310 standmounters, we can tell they have a lot going for them. After all, their heritage lies with one of the most successful and longest-running budget speaker ranges, the Wharfedale Diamonds. These aren’t new additions to the legendary series, however, instead they are the smaller of two standmounters in a new entry-level D300 range that borrows engineering from the Diamond 11 series above it. The resemblances aren’t subtle, and are present in everything from the drivers to the downward ported cabinet./news/you-can-now-double-up-with-twin-sonos-subs-in-one-av-set-up.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-can-now-double-up-with-twin-sonos-subs-in-one-av-set-up.htmlSonos is rolling out updates to its system to allow two Sonos Subs to work in tandem within a single Sonos AV set-up. As ever, it's not quite available to everybody. There are stipulations. The first is that at least one of the Subs in the set-up has to be a third generation Sonos Sub which has the required processing to make tandem home cinema bass work. The second is that your AV system needs to be orchestrated by one of the main Sonos devices such as a Sonos soundbar (Arc, Beam, Playbar or Playbase) or the Sonos Amp./news/you-can-now-save-80-on-beats-solo-3-wireless-headphones.htmlThu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-can-now-save-80-on-beats-solo-3-wireless-headphones.htmlBeats headphones remain ever-popular thanks to their sleek designs, Apple tie and unwavering celebrity support. And now that the bass-heavy sound found in the original models has been fine-tuned, and they sport some of the biggest battery lives in the headphone market, we're less against the idea of recommending them to someone who's set on the Beats look - especially when there's a hefty discount to be had. One of Beats' top-end on-ear headphones, the Beats Solo 3 Wireless are widely available in a range of finishes for around the $240 mark, however you can now bag yourself a matte gold pair for just $159./news/2022-belmont-stakes-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2022-belmont-stakes-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlThe Belmont Stakes 2022 gets underway at Belmont Park, Elmont, on Saturday 11th June. Rich Strike, who won the Kentucky Derby as an 80-1 outsider, will run against hot favourite We the People. The Belmont Stakes start time is coming up, so let’s take a look at the runners, odds, betting predictions – and how to watch a 2022 Belmont Stakes live stream from wherever you are. Belmont Stakes live stream/news/a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-film-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-film-review.htmlSeth MacFarlane has an odd sense of humour. That may be obvious to some, but stating it brings up a useful point with his latest film, A Million Ways to Die in the West. Much of what you get out of it will depend on whether you’re a fan of MacFarlane's brand of comedy. It's rare to see a western in cinemas, rarer still to see a comedy western, but A Million Ways doesn’t make its idea – that the Old West is a death trap waiting for its next victim – particularly compelling in either genre./news/amazon-releases-a-billie-eilish-branded-echo-studio-seriously-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-releases-a-billie-eilish-branded-echo-studio-seriously-what-hi-fi.htmlAmazon has announced the details of a limited-edition version of the Echo Studio developed in collaboration with whisper-pop singer and hit songwriter Billie Eilish. The Studio is the only model in the Alexa powered Echo line-up that can support HD music and spatial audio, and the Eilish version doesn’t offer any changes to the technology inside. It is, however, adorned with the singers latest album cover art, with Billie at the forefront against a backdrop of soft beige-hued fabric./news/amazon-s-fire-tv-streamers-could-get-their-own-dvr.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-s-fire-tv-streamers-could-get-their-own-dvr.htmlInformation is thin on the ground, but it's believed the new device will connect straight to Amazon's existing Fire TV streamers and have its own built-in hard drive (Amazon's current boxes don't provide a storage option). You'll be able to record video onto the Amazon DVR and stream it to a smartphone (or, we're assuming, a tablet) to view at your leisure. Amazon already provides access to live TV through its Amazon Channels service./news/ambilight-without-a-philips-tv-hue-sync-is-apparently-coming-to-samsung-tvs.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ambilight-without-a-philips-tv-hue-sync-is-apparently-coming-to-samsung-tvs.htmlReports suggest that support for Philips Hue Sync is coming to Samsung TVs later this year. This will allow Samsung TV users to sync Philips Hue light systems to the image on their television, creating a dynamic lighting experience that extends the picture beyond the screen. This is currently a staple feature of Philips Ambilight TVs, which have integrated light strips but can also be integrated into Hue lighting systems. While there's no suggestion that Samsung's about to start adding light strips directly to its TVs, this synchronisation with Hue lights is already possible via the costly Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, and with this new update you should be able to access this feature without having to shell out for the extra processor./news/apple-music-bitrate-reported-to-be-256kbps.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-bitrate-reported-to-be-256kbps.htmlThere was no hint of Apple Music's sound quality at the Apple launch event on Monday, with no mention of CD-quality, lossless audio, let alone high-res audio streams. Instead, we presumed Apple's streaming service would fall in line with the industry standard compressed audio streams, set by the likes of Spotify. And it seems that will be the case. Slashgear reports confirmation that Apple Music will deliver 256kbps streams, though Apple hasn't confirmed whether these are in the AAC or MP3 format./news/arcam-musicboost-adds-a-headphone-amp-dac-and-battery-pack-to-iphone-6.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arcam-musicboost-adds-a-headphone-amp-dac-and-battery-pack-to-iphone-6.htmlHidden in the protective casework designed to fit around an iPhone 6, and weighing just 100g, the device is a combined headphone amp, DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and battery pack. Arcam says it delivers three times the power output of the standard iPhone 6, doubles its battery life and will enhance the sound quality whether you are listening to music stored on the phone or streaming from the likes of Apple Music, Spotify or Tidal./news/arcam-solo-movie-2-1-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arcam-solo-movie-2-1-review.htmlAre you a decisive sort of person? Once made up, does your mind stay made up? That's the sort of resolute thinking required of the prospective Arcam Solo Movie 2.1 owner, because this isn't the sort of product to indulge vacillation. Essentially, this is a home cinema in a box for those who don't really want a home cinema, or more specifically the numerous loudspeakers that a surround sound system requires./news/audio-technica-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpqtlJ68bsDEnJ%2BnoZOWfLGtxp5mbw%3D%3D/news/audioengine-d1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioengine-d1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Audioengine D1 is a USB-powered DAC, which makes it truly portable, combined with a headphone amplifier, which makes it even more so. What's more, as well as accepting a signal through the USB input, it also offers the option of an optical connection, which also has the benefit of accepting content of up to 192kHz/24-bit, rather than the USB connection's 92kHz/24-bit limitation. That said, the Audioengine is well-sorted for its primary (USB) function – it will work with both PCs and Macs without the need for any extra drivers on the computer, and comes complete with a 2m USB cable./news/audioquest-chicago-audio-cable-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioquest-chicago-audio-cable-review.htmlWe don’t mean to be antagonistic in saying that cables aren’t the most interesting hi-fi products out there, despite their quality being as important to a hi-fi system as they are necessary in the first place. But to its credit, AudioQuest has done its best to create a narrative around its cables. They're named after geographical elements and we certainly think the company’s inspiration behind choosing Chicago as a name and emerald as a colour for this budget interconnect on test here is worth a read./news/awards-2021-best-blu-ray-players.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2021-best-blu-ray-players.htmlWhat 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./news/bang-olufsen-beosound-db11-aston-martin-db11-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-beosound-db11-aston-martin-db11-review.htmlHigh-end hi-fi can come in all shapes and sizes – this particularly pricey B&O set-up just so happens to have 13 speakers, four wheels and a V12 engine attached. But did it leave us shaken or stirred? Read on to find out. MORE: Behind the scenes with Bang & Olufsen and the new Audi A8 SpecsThe DB11 may be Aston Martin’s grand tourer, but its sporty, compact interior doesn’t really leave much room to accommodate speakers./news/benq-reveals-three-new-4k-home-cinema-projectors-for-its-2023-line-up.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/benq-reveals-three-new-4k-home-cinema-projectors-for-its-2023-line-up.html2023 has felt like a quiet year for projector news thus far, but thankfully that looks to be coming to an end as BenQ has three new projectors to show off. Best known for its affordable and generally pretty great selection of DLP models, BenQ has lifted the lid on its new W4000i, W2700i and TK860i, all offering new HDR upgrades, improved colours and built-in streaming. BenQ highlights the latest version of its priority HDR-PRO technology which incorporates HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG with its own Local Contrast Enhancement and HDR Tone Mapping./news/best-smartphones-2024-the-best-phones-for-music-and-movies.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-smartphones-2024-the-best-phones-for-music-and-movies.htmlBuying a new smartphone can be a daunting process. It's a device that's used for so much more than making and receiving texts and calls; nowadays they serve as portable music and movie players, handheld gaming consoles, productivity machines and digital cameras. To make that process a tad easier for you, we've rounded up the very best handsets we've reviewed on this page. We are, of course, most interested in how they work as portable media devices, meaning we test them much like how we test TVs./news/bk-gemini-ii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bk-gemini-ii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Gemini II is one of four subwoofers manufactured in the UK by BK Electronics. The company has previously been involved in disco amplifiers and cinema systems, so it knows a thing or two about filling a room. From the looks of this subwoofer, the company also knows how to make a black cuboid look rather smart. There are high- and low-level inputs and a choice of seven finishes. The black, silver, light oak and cherry finishes retail at £200, it's £215 for rosewood or walnut, and £220 for gloss black./news/bluesound-s-new-pulse-m-wireless-multi-room-speaker-is-designed-to-deliver-360%C2%BA-sound.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bluesound-s-new-pulse-m-wireless-multi-room-speaker-is-designed-to-deliver-360%C2%BA-sound.htmlBluesound, maker of the Award-winning Node (2021) hi-res music streamer, has unveiled a new wireless multi-room speaker with support for hi-res and MQA playback. The new Bluesound Pulse M claims to pack a punch thanks to its 80-watt DSP smart amplifier and an "Omni-Hybrid" driver arrangement, which incorporates an upfiring 5.25-inch woofer and two 19mm tweeters mounted at 45-degree angles. This meticulously-engineered system apparently uses a "custom-designed acoustic reflector" above the woofer to diffuse unwanted sonic artefacts and ensure a "/news/bose-recalls-over-1m-old-subwoofers-due-to-fire-risk.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-recalls-over-1m-old-subwoofers-due-to-fire-risk.htmlBose is recalling over a million old subwoofers from its home theatre systems because they pose a potential fire hazard. The firm has received 21 reports from around the world of the bass modules igniting or melting, including fires starting when the electrical components fail. The units were sold between January 1994 and April 2007 from Bose.com and retailers like Best Buy, Circuit City and Sear's. It's a global recall that includes devices from Bose's Acoustimass, Lifestyle and Companion ranges./news/build-your-own-speaker-stack-with-soundots-modular-speakers.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/build-your-own-speaker-stack-with-soundots-modular-speakers.htmlSoundots has managed to stand out in the sea of wireless speakers at CES with its Lego-like modular speaker system that wirelessly, and seamlessly, links together into any shape or size. At first glance a familiar brick-sized wireless speaker, albeit with a hefty dose of flashing lights, the Soundots XCEL Ai-1 speakers come into their own when connected together. Whether stacked on top of each other or placed side-by-side, the Soundots instantly connect and spread the sound between the speakers./news/can-t-afford-the-sony-xm5-this-is-the-next-best-black-friday-headphones-deal-for-you.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/can-t-afford-the-sony-xm5-this-is-the-next-best-black-friday-headphones-deal-for-you.htmlYes, we would point those hunting for a new pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones towards the Sony XM5 Black Friday deal before anything else. But despite the generous £100 discount on the new Sonys right now, spending £279 on a pair of headphones is understandably out of reach for many of us.  Luckily, there is an excellent deal knocking around for those with more modest budgets: the Sony XM4 for £198 at Amazon./news/creative-zen-vision-m-30gb-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/creative-zen-vision-m-30gb-review.htmlOf all the portable video players we've seen, the Zen Vision M stands out as being the nearest in style and approach to the iPod Classic. The Vision M has a 2.5in screen. We've said before that this is a little small to be watching a long film on, and the Creative's display doesn't change our mind. However, picture quality is high, while the sound is full-blown and expansive, offering good detail and an attractively punchy bass./news/creek-audio-evolution-5350-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/creek-audio-evolution-5350-review.htmlThis is a smartly turned out slab of electronics. The Evolution 5350 is the midrange model in Creek Audio's current line-up, nestling between the entry-level (£600ish) Evolution 2 and top-of-the-range Destiny. You'll find two sets of speaker terminals on the back of the unit, five analogue audio inputs (including a phono connection), two sets of outputs (including a preamp), and a ‘power amp' connection should you want to drive this amp using the front two channels on a multichannel amplifier./news/denon-avr-x2700h-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-avr-x2700h-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDenon has bossed it in the home cinema receiver category over the past few years. Having already succeeded in continuing its five-star tradition with its 2020 X-Series AVRs at the top and middle sections of the market, it’s time to turn to the company’s entry-level AVR, the Denon AVR-X2700H. On paper, the noticeable addition over its predecessor is the single 8K/60Hz HDMI 2.1 input, which can also pass through 4K video at 120Hz, so opening the way for the potential demands of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X./news/flamengo-vs-al-hilal-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2023-tonight-team-news.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/flamengo-vs-al-hilal-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2023-tonight-team-news.htmlFlamengo vs Al-Hilal live streamFlamengo vs Al-Hilal is free to watch on SBS and SBS on Demand, the channel's streaming service in Australia. The huge FIFA Club World Cup semi-final clash will also stream on FIFA+ in many countries around the world. Use a VPN to watch your usual stream from abroad, if you happen to be away from home. Full details on how to watch Flamengo vs Al-Hilal live stream, online and on TV, just below./news/focal-s-entry-level-theva-loudspeaker-range-caters-to-hi-fi-and-dolby-atmos-home-cinema-set-ups.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-s-entry-level-theva-loudspeaker-range-caters-to-hi-fi-and-dolby-atmos-home-cinema-set-ups.htmlFocal is shaking up its speaker ranges. Replacing the entry-level Chora range is the brand new Theva range – packing in a treasure trove of features and technologies into what is now Focal's most affordable speaker lineup. Theva has six models in its range, all featuring new colourways and a more slimline cabinet design to fit neatly into your home. Catering to both hi-fi and AV fans, there are three floorstanding speakers (one with dedicated upward-firing Dolby Atmos drivers), one standmount pair, a centre channel and surround speakers./news/google-chromecast-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick-which-is-better.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-chromecast-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick-which-is-better.htmlWith Apple TV+ and Disney+ joining established players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, there's never been a better choice of video streaming services. But how do you access this heaving buffet of on-demand film and TV content without a smart TV? The simplest way is to get yourself a video streamer – a small networked dongle that plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port. Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV Stick are two of the cheapest – and most popular – video streamers available right now./news/hdmi-2-1-gaming-features-finally-arrive-for-yamaha-av-receivers.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hdmi-2-1-gaming-features-finally-arrive-for-yamaha-av-receivers.htmlYamaha has revealed a new software update for several of its AV receivers, including its flagship Aventage range, which adds functionality for some long-awaited gaming features. Support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) is now available to download as a firmware upgrade for the RX-V4A, RX-V6A, RX-A2A, RX-A4A,RX-A6A, and the top of the range RX-A8A home cinema amplifiers. Currently, the new software is only available through the MusicCast app, but it will also be added to the downloads section of the Yamaha website in due course./news/i-ve-heard-over-100-hi-fi-products-this-year-but-these-five-truly-stand-out.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-ve-heard-over-100-hi-fi-products-this-year-but-these-five-truly-stand-out.htmlEvery job has its downsides. Ever-looming deadlines and facing the ire of disgruntled PRs count among mine. Yet I’d be first to admit that there is plenty about what I do for a living that is brilliant, and being able to test some pretty amazing kit ranks right at the top. I’ve seen and heard many great products this year, from top-notch LG OLED TVs and high-end Sony laser projectors all the way through to PMC's range-topping Fact Finestria speakers./news/itek-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/itek-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqKslaA%3D/news/jbl-live-free-nc-wireless-earbuds-affordable-airpods-pro-alternatives.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-live-free-nc-wireless-earbuds-affordable-airpods-pro-alternatives.htmlJBL has doubled down on its true wireless in-ears range, throwing in active noise-cancelling technology while introducing new models. The JBL Live Free NC+ headphones are the ones to look out for, and aside from noise-cancellation their other notable feature is the Dual Connect + Sync technology, which links the left and right buds independently to the user's source device the minute the charge case is opened, so either earbud can be used to take calls and unique functions can be assigned to each one./news/kanex-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kanex-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqSZnprF/news/klipsch-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8qloKmrk518sa3GnmZt/news/lg-g8x-thinq-takes-on-foldable-phones-with-dual-screen-design.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g8x-thinq-takes-on-foldable-phones-with-dual-screen-design.htmlFollowing the availability of the LG G8X ThinQ smartphone in the Korea market, LG has today announced the global launch of the dual-screen handset.  Teased in the build-up to IFA, the G8X ThinQ is essentially an amalgamation of the company’s current G8 ThinQ and V50 phones – but of course with a unique trick: a second-screen attachment. Because apparently, as LG's rather bizarrely marketing line reads, "the dual the better”./news/logitech-harmony-elite-wants-to-remote-control-your-home.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-harmony-elite-wants-to-remote-control-your-home.htmlAs well as new Harmony universal remotes, for which Logitech is arguably most famous, you can also now take control of selected smart home devices, such as Sonos, and use a dedicated app on your smartphone or tablet. The Harmony Hub (£100) is the box that turns your phone or tablet into a remote control for your AV kit, and can also control wi-fi-connected lights, thermostats and other smart home devices./news/monster-and-diesel-collaborate-to-launch-new-vektr-military-green-headphones.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-and-diesel-collaborate-to-launch-new-vektr-military-green-headphones.htmlHeadphone manufacturer Monster and lifestyle company Diesel have expanded the Monster Diesel Noise Division Vektr family of headphones. The new £180 Military Green model joins the Black On-Ear and recently introduced White On-Ear Vektr headphones. Designed from the ground up to reflect Diesel's "edgy and stylish sensibilities", Monster claims that the headphones provide the user a listening experience that's "tight, articulate...as close to live music as being on stage with the musicians"/news/netflix-considering-interactive-films-and-tv-shows.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-considering-interactive-films-and-tv-shows.htmlThe Butterfly Effect, Blade Runner and I Am Legend: films with alternate endings that are better than their director’s (or studio’s) chosen one. Confident you would pick the right one? Netflix could soon give you a stab at the director’s chair. The streaming service is considering launching content that lets viewers choose how a show will end. People who are supposedly ‘familiar with the matter’ have told Bloomberg that it is working on specials that will let subscribers choose between a list of storylines in a TV episode or film./news/netflix-to-lower-streaming-quality-in-europe-to-reduce-internet-traffic.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-to-lower-streaming-quality-in-europe-to-reduce-internet-traffic.htmlNetflix has announced it will reduce the video quality of its streams in Europe for the next 30 days to help ease internet traffic during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, the EU commissioner revealed he had spoken to Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, about the issue, while also calling on people to switch to SD rather than HD or 4K Netflix streams to save bandwidth. Now, as revealed by the BBC, Netflix has announced it will make the decision itself, reducing the quality of streams to save on data./news/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-to-re-master-all-albums-in-5-1-surround-sound.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-to-re-master-all-albums-in-5-1-surround-sound.htmlTender Prey, The Good Son and Henry's Dream, the band's fifth, sixth and seventh albums, will come out on the 5th April after receiving the 5.1 surround sound treatment. The first four studio albums from the band were released in 5.1 last year and signalled the start of the group's plan to release all their studio LPs in surround sound. Not content with the new format, the new releases will also feature acoustic tracks, live tracks and other extras./news/oled-nintendo-switch-to-use-new-nvidia-chip-with-enhanced-4k-upscaling.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oled-nintendo-switch-to-use-new-nvidia-chip-with-enhanced-4k-upscaling.htmlWe have some more news on the much-rumoured Nintendo Switch Pro. According to Bloomberg, the console will use a new Nvidia chip that allows for 4K upscaling. The chip allows for something called DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which is a cutting-edge way of upscaling graphics. This will allow the picture quality for games for Nintendo's new console to be improved, without having ridiculously large file sizes. DLSS uses an artificial intelligence technology called deep learning neural networks to boost frame rates and generally tidy up graphics./news/onkyo-prepares-home-cinema-onslaught.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-prepares-home-cinema-onslaught.htmlAll-in-one DVD-V/DVD-A/SACD receiver price slashed The price of Onkyo's DR-S501 universal DVD player/receiver has also been cut. The unit, which previously sold for £400, is now £250, and it's also available as the LS-V501 complete with speakers and a subwoofer for £400. SPECIFICATIONS - Onkyo TX-SR806 Advanced Features * THX Ultra2 Plus Certified with THX Loudness Plus * DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Decoding * HDMI to Support Deep Color, x./news/philips-streamium-mci900-hi-fi-system-goes-on-sale-for-999.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-streamium-mci900-hi-fi-system-goes-on-sale-for-999.htmlNow on sale in the UK for £999, the Philips Streamium MCI900 has an integrated CD/DVD player, streaming capability, internet radio, 160GB hard drive and a 3.5in colour screen. The 'SoundSphere' technology used in the speakers is the result of a seven-year research programme by Philips's audio engineers at the company's Innovation Lab in Leuven. In order to produce the widest dispersion of sound, the 25mm, soft-dome tweeters are mounted in their own thick, single piece aluminium enclosure supported by a rigid, sonically inert arm./news/polk-audio-reserve-r200-review.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polk-audio-reserve-r200-review.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Polk’s position within the Sound United stable of products has given it a new home in Australia alongside the rest of Sound United’s brands: Boston Acoustics, Bowers & Wilkins, Classé, Definitive Technology, Denon and Marantz.  The change in distribution coincides with a new range – the Polk Reserve series of speakers, which sits just below the company’s flagship Legend series./news/pro-ject-rpm10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-rpm10-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPro-ject has been our budget deck hero for some time now. The Czech specialist has done more than most to keep the vinyl flag flying, but – naturally – it has ambitions above and beyond the entry-level. The range-topping RPM10 is an impressive and substantial carbon-fibre, acrylic and aluminium affair: £1500 buys you an extravagant carbon-fibre tonearm and headshell combination along with a weighted plinth-cum-equipment base, but no cartridge, alas./news/pro-ject-s-new-t2-duo-of-turntables-are-here-to-provide-you-with-years-of-musical-bliss.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-s-new-t2-duo-of-turntables-are-here-to-provide-you-with-years-of-musical-bliss.htmlPro-Ject has announced two brand-new plug-and-play turntables, the T2 and the T2 Super Phono.  Both models share the same design basics, internal circuitry and general specifications. The only big difference is that the T2 Super Phono has a built-in phono stage.  Pro-Ject conceives both T2 units as being "new challenger(s) in the midrange audio market", boasting "audiophile design elements" alongside sturdy construction and a focus on simplicity, accessibility and ease of use./news/qd-oled-tv-deal-of-the-year-the-77-inch-samsung-s95c-just-hit-its-lowest-ever-price.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qd-oled-tv-deal-of-the-year-the-77-inch-samsung-s95c-just-hit-its-lowest-ever-price.htmlAmazon Prime Big Deal Days is still going on right now, but it's over at Richer Sounds where you'll find one of the finest TV discounts around. The 77-inch Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV is now just £3699 at Richer Sounds. To get this price you need to use code RSTV at checkout. That will grant you an extra £300 off the standard price of £3999. The S95C was already strong value at £3999 – it launched at a price of £5099 so, in total, this deal gets you the TV for a whopping £2100 cheaper than launch./news/quick-we-doubt-this-superb-lg-g2-oled-tv-deal-will-ever-be-beaten.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-we-doubt-this-superb-lg-g2-oled-tv-deal-will-ever-be-beaten.htmlWhile we know most eyes are on LG's new 2024 OLED TV lineup, plenty of life remains in some of the brand's older TVs from a year or two ago.  Take the G2, which was LG's flagship OLED TV for 2022. The 65-inch version cost £3300 when it first passed through our test rooms and this price tag positioned it firmly at the more premium end of the TV market. /news/samsung-ht-e5530-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-ht-e5530-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSamsung makes a habit of delivering bells and whistles as standard – and there are few better products to show that off than a home cinema in a box. This Samsung HT-E5530 5.1 system has tall floorstanders at the front and tiny compact speakers for the rear. They’re nicely finished, although the bare chipboard on the back of the sub looks a little cheap. And for under £500 it’s on the front foot from the start: as well as sporting a 3D Blu-ray player, this system has Samsung’s Smart Hub of internet TV features, which include Acetrax and Netflix for movies, TuneIn Radio, YouTube, an internet browser and more./news/samsung-s95d-vs-sony-a95l-which-super-bright-oled-tv-is-best.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s95d-vs-sony-a95l-which-super-bright-oled-tv-is-best.htmlSamsung S95D Screen size: 65in (also available in 55in, 77in) HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ HDMI inputs: x 4 (4 x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) Gaming features: 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 83 x 144 x 1cm Samsung's latest OLED TV feels like the start of a new generation. Its brightness is off the scale, as are the contrast and colours, but the S95D is also more balanced than previous models./news/samsung-s-self-repair-programme-comes-to-the-uk-but-only-for-these-devices.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-self-repair-programme-comes-to-the-uk-but-only-for-these-devices.htmlSamsung has extended its self repair programme into the UK and other European markets after a successful US launch in March of last year. It will allow owners of Samsung's Android phones and Galaxy Book laptops in the UK, France, Germany and Poland (and more) to replace key components of their devices to prolong their lifespan. This includes replacement screen kits with new batteries included, back glass covers and charging port replacements, and Samsung is even selling the tool kits you'll need to replace the parts./news/sevilla-vs-real-betis-live-stream-how-to-watch-el-gran-derbi-online-and-on-tv-team-news.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sevilla-vs-real-betis-live-stream-how-to-watch-el-gran-derbi-online-and-on-tv-team-news.htmlSevilla host bitter city rivals Real Betis in arguably the hottest El Gran Derbi in history. This is Spain's spiciest city derby, made all the more crucial because the teams currently sit second and third respectively in La Liga and there was plenty of needle when the teams met last month in the Copa del Rey. Make sure you know how to watch a Sevilla vs Real Betis live stream from anywhere in the world./news/should-you-buy-a-refurbished-tv-a-complete-buying-guide.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/should-you-buy-a-refurbished-tv-a-complete-buying-guide.htmlIt's easy to see why buying a refurbished TV could be a tempting proposition. For starters, it's going to be cheaper than buying brand new and who doesn’t want to save money on their next LCD or OLED TV, especially in these belt-tightened times? But at the same time, it can be a bit of a gamble. How do you know the TV has been repaired properly? How serious was the damage in the first place?/news/sky-and-netflix-combine-to-offer-the-biggest-on-demand-tv-service-for-10.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-and-netflix-combine-to-offer-the-biggest-on-demand-tv-service-for-10.htmlWe’ve long known that Netflix and Sky would be joining forces to create a brand new TV package, and we finally have all the details.  The new Ultimate On Demand package will cost £10 per month, and it combines Sky Box Sets (normally £5 per month, and featuring over 400 US and UK shows) with Netflix’s huge library of TV shows and movies. Available to Sky Q customers only, the Ultimate On Demand bundle will see the Netflix app seamlessly integrated into the Sky Q interface./news/sky-glass-tv-confirmed-with-built-in-sky-4k-hdr-and-dolby-atmos-no-box-no-dish-necessary.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-glass-tv-confirmed-with-built-in-sky-4k-hdr-and-dolby-atmos-no-box-no-dish-necessary.htmlSky has announced its first-ever TV, Sky Glass. The "streaming TV from Sky" brings the Sky Q service to homes over broadband – Sky Glass works over wi-fi, meaning no set-top box or dish is required. It's the only TV integrated with Sky, and the first step in Sky's promise to move its TV service from satellite to broadband. The TV comes in three sizes – 43-inch (£649), 55-inch (£849) and 65-inch (£1049)./news/sonos-vs-denon-settlement-reached-denon-heos-continues-unchanged.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-vs-denon-settlement-reached-denon-heos-continues-unchanged.htmlThe legal battle between Sonos and Denon, over patent infringements by Denon’s HEOS wireless multi-room product line, appears to have been resolved. In October 2014, Sonos took action against D&M Holdings (then owner of Denon, before it was bought in 2017 by Sound United), claiming that Denon's HEOS products infringed ‘at least four’ patents. That lawsuit has now reached a resolution, with Sonos and Sound United signing an agreement to end the ongoing dispute, including dropping an upcoming case filed against Sonos by Denon./news/sony-expands-its-is-home-cinema-in-a-box-family.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-expands-its-is-home-cinema-in-a-box-family.htmlOne adds wireless rear speakers to the winning formula, another includes a 160GB HDD/DVD recorder, and completing the range is an amplifier/speakers system designed as an add-on for Blu-ray Disc or DVD players. The DAV-IS50 (illustrated) is similar to the DAV-IS10, but with the addition of wireless rear speakers. It has a slot-loading DVD/CD player in its control unit, which also includes an FM RDS/AM radio tuner and surround sound processing./news/sony-s-oled-tv-prices-have-been-revealed-and-it-looks-like-good-news-for-lg.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-oled-tv-prices-have-been-revealed-and-it-looks-like-good-news-for-lg.htmlSony's 2023 TVs are now available to pre-order, which means we have prices on most of them. The A80L OLED is Sony's most mainstream proposition in the line-up, but it's still not exactly cheap. It's actually pricier than its LG rival (the C3) at every size except 83 inches – at least, the A84L is, which is most probably a slight variant (or model exclusive to one particular retailer) on the A80L./news/sugarcube-sc-2-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sugarcube-sc-2-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Remember when we used to record stuff? Put vinyl records on, make mixtapes to cassette, play them in the car, give them nervously to prospective girlfriends with a carefully hand-written case insert, wondering if that track near the end isn’t a bit much for that stage of the relationship?/news/that-was-then-musical-fidelity-a1-1985.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-musical-fidelity-a1-1985.htmlThe A1 was not Musical Fidelity's first amplifier. In fact, the A1 followed a preamp, power amp and a premium-priced integrated. But its introduction in 1985 was instrumental in establishing the Musical Fidelity brand as a serious force in the market. It carried a £189 price tag on release, and its natural rivals were the likes of the Cyrus Two and Nait 1. The A1 stood apart from both those excellent designs because of its Class A-biased circuitry and wonderfully distinctive casework./news/toshiba-cuts-270-uk-jobs-and-ends-tv-manufacturing-in-britain.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/toshiba-cuts-270-uk-jobs-and-ends-tv-manufacturing-in-britain.htmlProduction will be moved to the company's factory in Kobierzyce, Poland, with 50 staff being retained at Ernesettle to provide engineering and manufacturing back-up for the Polish plant, and handle the refurbishment of returned products. Andy Bass, MD of Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd, said the company “deeply regrets” the job losses. “We have 28 years of history with Plymouth, and are indebted both to the people who have worked with us over those years, and to the wider community./news/vertere-phono-1-mkii-l-review-a-flexible-and-musical-phono-stage.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vertere-phono-1-mkii-l-review-a-flexible-and-musical-phono-stage.htmlVertere's first and so far only phono stage, the Phono-1, has turned out to be a stonking product. We reviewed the MkII version in 2019 and since then it has garnered five-star reviews and awards galore. There hasn’t been some massive design or philosophy change with the MkII L version. It’s a case of carefully honing an already capable product to make it even better. BuildSurprisingly, there aren’t any upgraded components or significant changes to the circuit design./news/visitech-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/visitech-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9WiqqKslZi1/news/watch-bel-air-season-2-live-stream-time-and-date-episode-guide.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-bel-air-season-2-live-stream-time-and-date-episode-guide.htmlBel-Air season 2 live streamBel-Air season 2 starts streaming on Thursday 23rd February on Peacock in the US. UK viewers can watch Peacock through Sky or Now. If you're not in your native country and don't want to miss out, you can use a VPN to access your local Bel-Air season 2 live stream while abroad. Full Bel-Air season 2 TV and streaming info below.  Bel-Air season 2 live stream: previewIf you missed it, Bel-Air is a modern reimagining of the classic 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air./news/watch-star-trek-picard-season-2-online-wherever-you-are.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-star-trek-picard-season-2-online-wherever-you-are.htmlStar Trek: Picard season 2 will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the USA. The first episode drops on Thursday 3rd March – a full day before the show is released around the rest of the world on Prime Video. Want to be first to see Patrick Stewart return as Starfleet Admiral Picard? You can watch Paramount Plus free from wherever you are with a VPN, if you're a US citizen abroad./news/watch-the-british-music-embassy-sxsw-showcase-in-mqa-audio-and-hd-video.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-the-british-music-embassy-sxsw-showcase-in-mqa-audio-and-hd-video.htmlThe British Music Embassy teamed-up with MQA, a host of UK artists, selected music titles and What Hi-Fi?, to deliver a one-off concert - and now you can watch it back in MQA audio and HD video, on any playback device. Following the cancellation of South by Southwest (SXSW) due to the coronavirus pandemic, Production Park’s The Mill Studio in London hosted a concert featuring the UK artists and bands who were scheduled to play at the influential festival in Austin, Texas./news/watch-ufc-289-live-stream.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-ufc-289-live-stream.htmlUFC 289 Oliveira vs Dariush live streamUFC 289 takes to Vancouver this weekend for a rescheduled lightweight bout between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. You can watch UFC 289 as a PPV on ESPN+ US, Kayo Sports in Australia, BT Sport in the UK, and UFC Fight Pass in Canada. Full details just below. 🥊 UK: UFC 289 live stream on BT Sport. 🥊 USA: UFC 289 live stream on ESPN+ PPV./news/what-hi-fi-awards-2023-sonos-arc-misses-out-in-an-all-atmos-soundbar-category.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-hi-fi-awards-2023-sonos-arc-misses-out-in-an-all-atmos-soundbar-category.htmlWe’ve been inundated with new and exciting Dolby Atmos soundbars this year, which might make it seem rather odd that not only has this Awards category shrunk from four winners to three, but also that those three remaining winners have all won before. So, the first talking point first – which previous winner has missed the cut this year? That would be the Sonos Arc. Yes, this result was a surprise to us, too, what with the Sonos Arc having been such a dominant presence in the Dolby Atmos soundbar arena ever since its launch back in 2020, but it’s all down to Sony, whose HT-A7000 has dropped in price to a level that’s very uncomfortable for the Arc./news/you-could-be-watching-a-transparent-oled-tv-by-2023.htmlWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/you-could-be-watching-a-transparent-oled-tv-by-2023.htmlLG Display has proposed the launch of a transparent OLED TV for consumers to its parent company, LG Electronics, according to a report in TheElec. The flat panel manufacturer has apparently put forward plans for a new TV with a 55-inch transparent OLED screen intended for the home entertainment market. If approved, the reports suggest that product development will begin later this year, with the potential for release in 2023. /news/advice-archive-july-2023.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/advice-archive-july-2023.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqbr6GTmnyivsKhoK%2BdX2d9c3%2BOaW4%3D/news/akg-n40-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/akg-n40-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWith many of us listening to music while out and about, it’s little wonder a market for premium earphones has emerged and appears to be going strong in the sales stakes. After all, why wouldn’t you want the best quality possible at the times that you do most of your listening? There is, however, an issue here: while you might have the best earphones for the job when you’re out and about, do you have the best music player?/news/all-content-archive-july-2020.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/all-content-archive-july-2020.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqpnKCZq7Jwfo9rZ2hoZw%3D%3D/news/apple-s-colour-balance-tv-calibration-feature-is-coming-to-older-apple-tv-models.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-s-colour-balance-tv-calibration-feature-is-coming-to-older-apple-tv-models.htmlOne of the most intriguing features of the just-announced new Apple TV 4K is one that allows the video output to be tailored to you TV's specific colour balance. Essentially, the Apple TV outputs a test image to your TV that you then measure using an iPhone. The Apple TV then compares the measured colour balance to 'industry-standard specifications' and adjusts its output to correct any inaccuracies and improve contrast./news/audioquest-s-new-dragonfly-usb-dacs-work-with-phones-and-tablets.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioquest-s-new-dragonfly-usb-dacs-work-with-phones-and-tablets.htmlWe are big fans of the DragonFly DACs, so we're happy to report there are two new upgraded models on the way. First unveiled at CES back in January, Audioquest is officially launching the DragonFly Black and Red products today, complete with UK pricing. The new Audioquest DragonFly Black USB DAC, preamp and headphone amp will cost £89, which is less than the existing DAC, the five-star DragonFly v1.2, which it will ultimately replace, while the DragonFly Red is £169./news/avm-s-high-end-all-in-one-streaming-systems-to-make-bristol-hi-fi-show-debut.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/avm-s-high-end-all-in-one-streaming-systems-to-make-bristol-hi-fi-show-debut.htmlGerman high-end audio brand AVM will be bringing two brand new all-in-one players to the fast-approaching Bristol Hi-Fi Show – the Evolution CS 5.3 and the Ovation CS 8.3 Black Edition. The models feature all of the hallmarks of the increasingly popular just-add-speakers systems, combining amplification, streaming, a CD player and a DAC all in one unit. Both models have varying specs and technology powering them, with the Evolution CS 5./news/award-winning-kef-ls50-meta-stereo-speakers-return-to-their-lowest-ever-price.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/award-winning-kef-ls50-meta-stereo-speakers-return-to-their-lowest-ever-price.htmlThe KEF LS50 Meta standmount speakers once again took home an Award at the 2023 What Hi-Fi? Awards, proving they are still an exceptional pair of speakers.  Now they're available at their lowest price again, down to £899 at Amazon in black, white, and blue finishes. As these speakers are our favourites '£800-£1000', it's noteworthy to see their price edge down toward the lower end of that price bracket. Interested in getting your hands on a five-star, Award-winning pair of standmount speakers at their lowest price?/news/awards-2021-best-dacs-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2021-best-dacs-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat 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./news/b-w-launches-new-cm-s2-series-speakers.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-launches-new-cm-s2-series-speakers.htmlThe new CM range has the upgraded "decoupled dome tweeter", first seen in the original B&W CM10 speakers launched last year. For the first time, the entire CM Series features this tweeter, which use a thin aluminium dome surrounded by a thicker aluminium ring in an effort to be light but rigid; ideal for a tweeter. The decoupled aspect is thanks to a ring of gel that separates the assembly from the cabinet./news/b-w-p7-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-p7-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re looking for over-ear Bluetooth headphones, you’re probably going to be making your selection based on four main factors: their sound quality, their aesthetics, their comfort and their price. These B&Ws have the same design as the stylish, wired P7s that won the What Hi-Fi? Award for ‘Best portable on-ear’ headphones in 2013. A case, it would seem, of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it" from B&W. MORE: What Hi-Fi?/news/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-2nd-gen-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-2nd-gen-review.htmlWe now live in a world where new iPhones drop once a year and true wireless headphones and portable speakers reach fifth and sixth iterations in as many years, so a Bluetooth speaker that took four years for an update is pretty unusual by today's standards. But Bang & Olufsen isn’t noted for following the herd. In the Danish electronics specialist’s catalogue you'll find a wheel-shaped wireless speaker, a TV that opens up like a butterfly, and an 8200-watt monolithic speaker comprising 18 drivers./news/bowers-wilkins-px8-wireless-headphones-are-premium-airpods-max-and-sony-rivals.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-px8-wireless-headphones-are-premium-airpods-max-and-sony-rivals.htmlWe have a new contender for the best wireless headphones: the Bowers & Wilkins Px8. They take the recently launched Px7 S2 and add more advanced drive units plus a plusher build quality to position them as potentially one of the most premium noise-cancelling headphones we've encountered. The jewel in their crown? New 40mm Carbon Cone drive units. These are inspired by the Carbon Dome drive units found in the (recently refreshed) B&W 700 S3 range of loudspeakers./news/cambridge-audio-ax-series-promises-hi-fi-performance-on-a-budget.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-ax-series-promises-hi-fi-performance-on-a-budget.htmlDespite focusing a great deal of attention of late introducing its flagship Edge hi-fi range and the world's first aptX HD Bluetooth turntable, Cambridge Audio hasn’t (thankfully) forgotten about the more modest end of the hi-fi market. Today, the British brand has revealed the all-new AX series, a six-strong range of hi-fi separates comprising two CD players (AXC), two integrated amplifiers (AXA) and two stereo receivers (AXR) – all very accessibly priced between £229 and £449./news/chord-anni-is-a-dinky-desktop-amplifier-for-both-headphones-and-speakers.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-anni-is-a-dinky-desktop-amplifier-for-both-headphones-and-speakers.htmlChord has packaged its proprietary Ultima amplifier technology into its most diminutive design yet. The Anni is the company’s first-ever desktop integrated amp, capable of delivering 10 watts of amplification to headphones and speakers through its 3.5mm, 6.35mm and banana-type speaker outputs. The Anni draws on the Ultima circuit topology found in Chord’s high-end mono and stereo amplifiers. Thanks to its recently announced dual-feed-forward error-correction circuit topology, Chord says Anni’s amplification can match any headphones load, while a two-stage gain control for speakers has been implemented to accommodate a wide range of desktop monitors./news/disneylife-subscription-streaming-service-to-launch-in-the-uk.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/disneylife-subscription-streaming-service-to-launch-in-the-uk.htmlThe move makes Disney the biggest media company to stream its content directly to consumers. Content will include a wide range of Disney movies, from the entire Pixar catalogue, to classics such as The Jungle Book and Snow White. There will also be Disney Channel episodes, books and albums available to stream. The Star Wars and Marvel franchises won’t be included. DisneyLife will cost £9.99/month, more than both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, both of which already offer a range of Disney titles./news/edifier-s-premium-planar-magnetic-over-ears-could-make-apple-s-airpods-max-sweat.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/edifier-s-premium-planar-magnetic-over-ears-could-make-apple-s-airpods-max-sweat.htmlThe Edifier Stax Spirit S5 are wireless headphones aimed at audiophiles. The new wireless cans won't come cheap, but Edifier promises a "superior audio experience" designed specifically for music lovers who want the best sound possible with the convenience of a wire-free Bluetooth connection. Those are big words, but will the Stax do enough to rival the might of the five-star Apple AirPods Max (£499/$549)? In a bid to try, the new premium Spirit S5 incorporate planar magnetic drivers, components often associated with hi-fi-oriented headphones./news/elipson-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elipson-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp6kmaXAsLqOqZignV9n/news/exclusive-review-klipsch-igroove-sxt.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-klipsch-igroove-sxt.htmlIt's still 10 days until our bumper April issue goes on sale - complete with a free 36-page guide to everything HD, plus hosts of other exclusives (fancy winning £20,000 of kit?) However, we'll be bringing you some sneak peeks over the next week or so – starting with our previously unpublished test verdict on Klipsch's cut-price iPod speaker system. Read on for more on this rocking dock.../news/focal-and-naim-team-up-for-a-special-edition-streaming-system.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-and-naim-team-up-for-a-special-edition-streaming-system.htmlFocal and Naim have once again teamed up to create a beast of a system. Hot on the heels of the pair's 10th Anniversary Edition hi-fi system unveiled in March comes the Focal Aria K2 926 & Naim Uniti Star Ash Grey system. And it's every bit its precursor's equal. As the name suggests, it combines a new K2 version of Focal’s Aria 926 floorstanding speakers with Naim’s excellent Uniti Star streamer./news/forget-airpods-3-leaks-beats-studio-buds-have-now-shown-up-in-ios-beta-code.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/forget-airpods-3-leaks-beats-studio-buds-have-now-shown-up-in-ios-beta-code.htmlApple is working on a new pair of Beats true wireless earbuds, according to images found in the latest tvOS and iOS beta codes by MacRumours and 9to5Mac. Referenced as 'Beats Studio Buds' in the tvOS 14.6 and iOS 14.6 codes, they will reportedly feature noise cancellation and, courtesy of an Apple chip, “Hey, Siri” voice control.  As suggested by a MacRumours mock-up image (above) and an animation of the earbuds tweeted by the publication's Steve Moser (below), they embrace the more familiar rounded form as adopted by the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Pro Buds, Google Pixel Buds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, without the fitness-friendly ear hooks of the Beats Powerbeats Pro./news/french-open-live-stream-2024-how-to-watch-tennis-free-online-and-tv-dates-seeds.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/french-open-live-stream-2024-how-to-watch-tennis-free-online-and-tv-dates-seeds.htmlWatch French Open live stream 2024The blue riband event of the clay court season, the French Open is again back at Roland Garros for 2024, with yet another enthralling tournament expected out on the dirt in the Parisian outskirts. The French Open, which starts on Sunday, May 26 and ends on Sunday, June 9, is FREE to watch on 9Now in Australia. And you can use a VPN to watch French Open live streams from anywhere, if you happen to be traveling away from Oz./news/geneva-model-m-wireless-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/geneva-model-m-wireless-review.htmlShed a tear for the old 30-pin iPod dock. With the arrival of Apple’s Lightning connector and the rise of wireless audio, docks are not doing so well. One by one, we see devices taken back to the drawing board, then re-emerging sans dock. DesignThe Geneva Model M Wireless is one – it’s an update of the Award-winning Model M. Bluetooth streaming (A2DP, not aptX) and DAB radio join the existing features: line input, FM radio and./news/heed-audio-thesis-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/heed-audio-thesis-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHeed Audio first came to our attention a few years ago with its £1300 Obelisk si amplifier. This simple, highly musical little integrated won our hearts, and an Award, back in 2012. The Budapest-based company has got a whole lot more ambitious since then, and pushed well upmarket with the high-end Thesis range. The range consists of four products at the moment. There’s the combination on test here – the α (alpha) preamp (£2650) with optional add-on π (pi) power supply (£1500) driving a pair of ω (omega) monobloc power amplifiers (£2100 each) – plus a φ (phi) moving magnet/moving coil phono stage, which will set you back another £1600./news/htc-one-a9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/htc-one-a9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlLet’s cut straight to the chase: the HTC One A9 looks like an Apple iPhone 6S. HTC’s new smartphone – which sits alongside (or rather under) the flagship M9 in the One range – bears such a close resemblance to the Apple flagship that we’ve confused them more than once during testing. We’ve always had a soft spot for HTC, but in light of more accomplished rivals, last year’s One M9 left us disappointed./news/independence-day-resurgence-blu-ray-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/independence-day-resurgence-blu-ray-review.htmlIndependence Day: Resurgence is a sequel that raises the stakes without raising the tension. It’s like the difference between someone holding you at knifepoint and the impending threat of nuclear war; sure, the latter is objectively worse, but it’s not going to affect your day in the same way. Resurgence is set 20 years after the events of the Independence Day, in an alternate 2016. The United Nations has set up the Earth Space Defence program, using the technology salvaged from the events of the first film and repurposed to protect the planet./news/ios-14-launches-today-brings-spatial-audio-and-dynamic-head-tracking-to-airpods-pro.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ios-14-launches-today-brings-spatial-audio-and-dynamic-head-tracking-to-airpods-pro.htmlBig news, Apple fans: as if the recent announcement of a new iPad, iPad Air, Apple Watch SE and Series 6 wasn't enough, iOS 14 arrives today, at around 6pm UK time, (1pm ET, 1am ACT). New features in Apple's free OS update (for the iPhone 6S and later) include redesigned Home Screen pages, a new compact design for Incoming Calls and Siri, App Clips (more on this below), greater control over Messages, new features in Maps, more transparency and control thanks to expanded Privacy features and –big news if you own a set of AirPods Pro headphones – an enhanced 3D audio experience for AirPods./news/jbl-4305p-studio-monitor-review-miniature-monitors-make-for-decent-entries-into-streaming-savvy-hi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-4305p-studio-monitor-review-miniature-monitors-make-for-decent-entries-into-streaming-savvy-hi.htmlLike vacuum-pack bags for storage and foldout beds for studio apartments, hi-fi also now offers a clever way to fit as much as possible into a small space. As the JBL 4305P Studio Monitor capably demonstrate. These miniature bookshelf speakers – just 34cm tall and 23cm deep – pack not only drive units but also Class D amplifiers and digital network circuitry to offer an all-in-one streaming stereo system from just two diminutive cabinets./news/kef-launches-1000-watt-kf92-subwoofer.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-launches-1000-watt-kf92-subwoofer.htmlIf you're looking to add some serious bass to your home cinema set-up, KEF would urge you to check out its new high-end subwoofer.  The KF92 boasts an incredible 1000 watts of power, which should add some serious rumble to proceedings. It bodes well that the KF92 uses the same bass driver from KEF's very well reviewed R series. The R3 earned the full star set, while the R5 floorstanders and R300 standmounters are a respectable four-star efforts./news/lg-65sm9800pla-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-65sm9800pla-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe LG name has become synonymous with OLED to such an extent that it’s easy to forget the company makes other products – even non-OLED TVs such as the 65SM9800PLA here. This is, in fact, LG’s top non-OLED television. A 65in LCD model with a direct LED backlight for better contrast and so called ‘NanoCell’ technology for better colours. It all sounds impressive, yet, in action, the most striking thing about the 65SM9800PLA is how poor it is./news/lg-minibeam-projector-delivers-100in-image-from-38cm.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-minibeam-projector-delivers-100in-image-from-38cm.htmlThe MiniBeam PF1000U claims to project a 100in image from only 38cm away from the screen. It supports full HD resolution, brightness up to 1000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 150,000:1. LG also says it’s ideal for carrying around due to it weighing 1.9kg, which, according to the company makes it the “lightest Short Distance Focus projector in the world”. It comes with a four-corner keystone function for adjusting the image on screen when it’s placed on uneven ground, and built-in Bluetooth for wirelessly connecting to a soundbar or speaker system./news/lg-music-flow-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-music-flow-review-what-hi-fi.htmlLG is the latest brand to join the multi-room party with its new Music Flow range – the family is made up of H3 (£150), H5 (£230) and H7 (£350) active wireless speakers, an R1 Bridge (£50), and a HS6 Soundbar (£500). Features are in abundance: Bluetooth, built-in wi-fi, DLNA functionality and near-field communication (NFC) across the range. The best bit? All speakers support high-res WAV and FLAC files up to 24-bit/192kHz; topping the Sonos, while matching the capability of the pricier, Award-winning Bluesound system./news/lg-s-new-rollable-oled-tv-to-debut-at-ces-2020-and-it-descends-from-the-ceiling.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-new-rollable-oled-tv-to-debut-at-ces-2020-and-it-descends-from-the-ceiling.htmlAt the world's greatest annual tech show, CES, headlines regarding LG's groundbreaking rollable Signature OLED TV R flatscreen dominated last year. The LG OLED65R9 occupied the most column space thanks to its 65-inch screen that fully retracted into its aluminium base, which also doubled as a 4.2-channel, 100W Dolby Atmos soundbar. But Las Vegas is never short of a high roller. This year, LG has decided to cash in on that concept quite literally./news/linn-majik-dsm-2020-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/linn-majik-dsm-2020-review.htmlAt the risk of sounding like a hair-ruffling aunt greeting her nephew after a lengthy absence, oh boy, hasn’t streaming grown? That thought comes to mind as we scan the all-inclusive specs of the new Linn Majik DSM. Ten years ago, we called the original Majik DSM “an interesting proposition”, owing to its then-rare combination of pre and power amplification and music streamer. Fast forward to today and while the Majik has become Linn’s best-selling streaming product of the past decade, the world of music streaming has grown somewhat since./news/manchester-city-vs-liverpool-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-online-and-on-tv-team-new.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/manchester-city-vs-liverpool-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-online-and-on-tv-team-new.htmlSwipe to scroll horizontallyCarabao Cup holders Liverpool travel along the M62 to face bitter rivals Manchester City in the last 16 today. The World Cup final might still be fresh in the memory but things are always feisty when these two meet. Which side will come out on top under the lights of the Etihad? Make sure you know how to watch a Manchester City vs Liverpool live stream from anywhere./news/marantz-pm6006-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-pm6006-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHi-fi kit isn’t like festival tickets, train fares or council tax; if the price goes up there is usually a good reason for it. For as long as we can remember, Marantz’s budget stereo amplifiers have entered the ether around the £300 mark, so we can’t help but look at the £400 Marantz PM6006 – part of the brand’s new 6006 Series, alongside the CD6006 CD player – through quizzical eyes./news/mcintosh-ma8950-and-ma9500-amplifiers-target-audio-perfection.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-ma8950-and-ma9500-amplifiers-target-audio-perfection.htmlMcIntosh has pulled back the curtains on two new high-end integrated amplifiers. The MA8950 and MA9500 are direct replacements for the award-winning MA8900 and five-star MA9000, so they've huge, clown-sized shoes to fill. The good news is that the class of 2022 offer lots of improvements over their last-gen sibling models, including a "50 per cent increase in dynamic headroom" that's tipped to further reduce distortion and bring greater bass performance./news/me-my-stack-my-record-shop-premier-league-referee-jon-moss.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/me-my-stack-my-record-shop-premier-league-referee-jon-moss.htmlFor someone who, by his own admission, had “a late one last night”, Premier League referee Jon Moss looks incredibly chipper. In fact, he’s the one telling us we look as if we could use a coffee after the drive from London to Headingley, Leeds, promptly whipping up a cappuccino from the espresso machine behind the beer taps at the till-point, adding, “There you go. I know how far it is; I know my mileage”./news/microsoft-s-designed-for-xbox-gaming-monitors-are-ideal-for-series-x-and-s.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/microsoft-s-designed-for-xbox-gaming-monitors-are-ideal-for-series-x-and-s.htmlMicrosoft has announced a range of 'Designed for Xbox' gaming monitors created with the visual capabilities of Xbox Series X and Series S in mind. The displays support HDMI 2.1 and allow for higher refresh rates and smoother graphics. "We worked closely with leading display manufacturers including Philips, ASUS, and Acer over the last two years to prepare these products to take full advantage of Xbox Series X|S and HDMI 2./news/musical-fidelity-moves-in-ear-with-eb-50-phones.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/musical-fidelity-moves-in-ear-with-eb-50-phones.htmlMusical Fidelity has become the latest hi-fi company to make the move into headphones, with the launch of its £150 EB-50 in-ear monitor. The company says that rather than choosing an 'off the shelf' design, the EB-50 has been 'completely developed and designed by Musical Fidelity'. That has enabled the designers to engineer in specific performance characteristics, including 'a ruler-flat frequency response, excellent dynamic range and a deep, clear and fast bass'./news/new-apple-tv-4k-uses-iphone-sensors-to-auto-calibrate-and-boost-picture-quality.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-apple-tv-4k-uses-iphone-sensors-to-auto-calibrate-and-boost-picture-quality.htmlApple has taken the wraps off its Apple TV 4K 2021. The latest version of Apple's video streamer includes a host of new features including high frame rate HDR support with Dolby Vision at 60 frames per second (including over AirPlay) and an all-new Siri Remote. It's powered by a new chip, the A12 Bionic, which debuted in 2018's iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. Apple boldly claims using the A12 brings "/news/onkyo-tx-nr818-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-nr818-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOver the past few years, Onkyo’s home cinema amps have consistently pushed the boundaries of what we should be expecting from multichannel machines. As a result, our expectations have never been higher. We’ve already reviewed the company’s impressive TX-NR515, (£500) so it was with great relish that we unboxed the Onkyo TX-NR818. We’re yet to experience what the likes of Yamaha, Denon, Marantz and Pioneer have to offer this year at the ultra-competitive £1000 pricepoint, so it’s a good chance for Onkyo to steal a march on the (pretty fierce) competition./news/panasonic-dmp-ub900-4k-blu-ray-player-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-dmp-ub900-4k-blu-ray-player-review.htmlLong story short: Ultra HD Blu-rays are Blu-ray discs on steroids, and the Panasonic DMP-UB900 can play them. Long did we hear whispers of 4K Blu-rays, before those whispers became promises. Then nothing happened, and we began to think that maybe it was all a very cruel joke, that these discs would never see the light of day. At a time when streaming services get stronger and more comprehensive every month, that seemed a strong possibility./news/pmc-fact-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pmc-fact-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPMC stands for Professional Monitoring Company: a name that says everything about what the company was born to do. Over the years the company’s domestic range has changed from being veneered versions of its pro designs to purpose-engineered products. The Fact range is the major step in that transformation. We reviewed and liked the Fact 8 floorstanders in April 2010; the Fact 3 standmounters use the same driver complement in a smaller cabinet and saves £1150 in/news/primephonic-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/primephonic-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRarely does something sound as good as Primephonic’s classical music streaming service and still receive a two-star review, but that’s what happened when we tested it almost two years ago. It was simply infuriating. Baldness had not been uncommon in the What Hi-Fi? office before starting our subscription, but after days of tearing out our hair while attempting to navigate the service, it had become an epidemic.  Evidently, it wasn’t just us struggling to fathom exactly how Primephonic was supposed to work – the company has revamped its service entirely, improving upon almost everything so that only its pricing system and purple and green colour scheme remain./news/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-review.htmlWhen we think of Pro-Ject, the company’s excellent affordable turntables first spring to mind. But alongside these, and a number of premium record players, there has long been a line-up of ultra compact electronics. We have found these electronics to be somewhat of a mixed bag over the years, but that hasn’t stopped the range from growing to a point where it now includes CD players, streamers, phono stages, amplification and now DACs such as this one./news/pro-ject-rpm1-carbon-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-rpm1-carbon-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe first Pro-ject RPM1 Genie appeared five years ago and wowed us with its adventurous styling, strong value and fine sound quality. Four generations on, Pro-Ject has developed the original into a high-tech package, which is still selling for sensible money. MORE: Best budget turntables 2015 Build and designThe big news here is the inclusion of an ‘S’ shaped carbon fibre arm with aluminium core, and an effective length of 21./news/qobuz-high-res-download-store-launches-in-uk.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qobuz-high-res-download-store-launches-in-uk.html"You won't find MP3 files here!" is the claim from Qobuz, which now offers thousands of singles and albums in CD-quality and above, alongside its streaming music service (the first such service to deliver CD-quality FLAC files). The new Qobuz downloads store - which launched in the company's native France and is now available in the UK and various other European countries - offers all tracks at a minimum 16-bit/44.1 kHz (lossless CD-quality), while many 'Studio Masters', delivered as 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio files./news/quick-apple-airpods-max-headphones-drop-to-a-record-low-price-at-best-buy.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-apple-airpods-max-headphones-drop-to-a-record-low-price-at-best-buy.htmlReady for an eye-opener of a deal? The AirPods Max is a pair of excellent noise-cancelling wireless over-ears and, although they fully justify their lofty price tag (gaining a full five stars from us) right now, you can make a stonking saving on that asking fee, for the next 20 hours and counting...  You don't see deals on Apple's flagship AirPods Max every day, and this one is a limited-time belter that sees their price drop to the lowest we've seen to date!/news/rega-planar-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-planar-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat do What Hi-Fi?, Reese Witherspoon, The Eagles’ Hotel California album and Rega’s Planar 2 have in common? It’s not your average pub quiz question, so we’ll spare you the head-scratching. The correct answer is that 2016 is the year they all turn 40. In 1976, three years after Rega’s creation, the Planar 2 launched as one of brand’s very first turntables. Its S-shaped tonearm was then replaced in 1984 with Rega’s RB250, and at the turn of the century a brand new version of the deck – fittingly named the P2 2000 – took its place in Rega’s catalogue until 2005./news/samsung-s-s95c-qd-oled-tv-hits-a-new-low-price-for-cyber-monday.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-s95c-qd-oled-tv-hits-a-new-low-price-for-cyber-monday.htmlWhen Samsung’s S95C passed through our testing rooms earlier this year, we called it "astonishingly capable" and "one of the most technically capable TVs there’s ever been" – but we didn't think its performance quite lived up to the sky-high price tag. Well, thanks to this new Cyber Monday discount, it's starting to look like a much, much better deal.  The 65-inch S95C originally went on sale for £3599, and while it hasn’t demanded such a high price since the summer, the £1958 Amazon price it is available for right now is the lowest price it’s ever been – and beats the Black Friday one of £1999./news/save-900-on-a-samsung-qd-oled-tv-thanks-to-this-sensational-early-amazon-prime-day-deal.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/save-900-on-a-samsung-qd-oled-tv-thanks-to-this-sensational-early-amazon-prime-day-deal.htmlAs Amazon Prime Day inches ever closer (16th of July if you weren't aware), the deals on TVs and home cinema kit are starting to get seriously tempting. Case in point is this exceptional deal on the Samsung S90C, a QD-OLED TV that has only just been replaced by Samsung's 2024 TV lineup. The 55-inch model is down to just £899 on Amazon, that's a colossal saving of £900 from the original £1799 launch price./news/sony-announces-new-1000x-series-of-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-announces-new-1000x-series-of-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones.htmlSony has announced a new three-strong range of wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The new 1000X range is designed to build on the runaway success of Sony's Award-winning MDR-1000X over-ears. The obvious place to start is with the upgrade to Sony's surrent Award-winners. Called the WH-1000XM2, this over-ear design features noise-cancelling and wireless Bluetooth connectivity - and is certified hi-res capable too. Finishes are limited to black or the sort of sandy/champagne colour shown in the image above./news/spotify-kids-launches-in-the-uk-tomorrow.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-kids-launches-in-the-uk-tomorrow.htmlSpotify's child-focussed app Spotify Kids will be available in the UK from tomorrow. It launched in Ireland at the end of 2019. Spotify Kids is only available to Spotify Premium Family subscribers. It serves up a range of audio content aimed squarely at kids, including singalongs, soundtracks and stories. The content is handpicked by Spotify's editors and the streaming service is keen to stress that it's all appropriate for little ears./news/spotify-s-latest-price-hike-has-been-confirmed-and-it-s-bad-news-for-subscribers.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-s-latest-price-hike-has-been-confirmed-and-it-s-bad-news-for-subscribers.htmlSpotify has confirmed that prices in the UK will be increasing from May.  The music streaming service has emailed customers about the upcoming price changes, which could be up to £2 more depending on the type of plan. This confirms previous rumours that Spotify was set to raise prices in five major regions in an attempt to increase long-term profitability.  Individual Premium plans will be increasing by £1, while Duo and Family Premium plans are set to go up by £2./news/that-was-then-musical-fidelity-x-lp.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-musical-fidelity-x-lp.htmlOutboard phono stages haven’t always been a thing. Up until the late ’80s they were the preserve of obsessive high-end brands and those seeking the last percentage point of performance. Then CD took off, and vinyl sales fell off a cliff. Amplifier manufacturers saw the potential for saving costs and decided to ditch the built-in phono sections in their products. Those who still wanted to play their records had to find an alternative – and that led to the rise of the affordable stand-alone phono stage./news/the-4-very-best-tv-deals-under-1000-this-black-friday-and-one-just-over.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-4-very-best-tv-deals-under-1000-this-black-friday-and-one-just-over.htmlUpdate: We've checked all the deals below and they're all still in stock – and one has even dropped in price. We'll be keeping this page updated throughout the Black Friday weekend and into Cyber Monday, but for now these remain the best Black Friday TV deals under £1000. Thinking of upgrading your TV this Black Friday? We don't blame you, with a flood of amazing Black Friday TV deals already active, it's a tempting time to snag a new set./news/the-oled-matepad-pro-tablet-is-huawei-s-cheap-ipad-pro-alternative.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-oled-matepad-pro-tablet-is-huawei-s-cheap-ipad-pro-alternative.htmlHuawei has launched its first HarmonyOS tablet. The 12.6-inch MatePad Pro, which looks to be an affordable alternative to the Apple iPad Pro, boasts an OLED display with HDR10 support and is available with Huawei's M-Pencil stylus. Perhaps the most notable thing about the new MatePad Pro is that it eschews Android and Google Play in favour of Huawei's own HarmonyOS and AppGallery store. The switch is down to the fact that phones and tablets sold in China can no longer be sold with Google services and apps pre-installed./news/the-victrola-stream-sapphire-turntable-can-stream-vinyl-sound-all-round-your-house.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-victrola-stream-sapphire-turntable-can-stream-vinyl-sound-all-round-your-house.htmlAs part of its CES 2024 announcements, Victrola has added a second Works with Sonos turntable to its wireless lineup, along with three other models aimed at vinyl newbies and those on a budget.  The Victrola Stream Sapphire wireless record player leads the pack, and follows in the footsteps of last year's Stream Carbon with its focus on wireless playback. However, the Sapphire offers a greater selection of connectivity options, for listening to your records wherever you are in your home./news/there-s-a-new-oled-panel-manufacturer-to-rival-lg-are-cheap-oled-tvs-on-the-way.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/there-s-a-new-oled-panel-manufacturer-to-rival-lg-are-cheap-oled-tvs-on-the-way.htmlWhile LG Display isn’t the only manufacturer out there making OLED panels, it’s pretty much the only one that counts when it comes to the size and quality of OLED panels required for today’s TV sets. Reports have recently emerged from multiple sources, though, suggesting that another display manufacturer, BoE, is preparing to start making OLED panels big enough for TV use too. New OLEDs on the blockChina-based BoE has been making vast quantities of small OLED displays since 2017, predominantly for the mobile phone market./news/this-five-star-sony-qd-oled-tv-is-at-its-cheapest-price-yet.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-five-star-sony-qd-oled-tv-is-at-its-cheapest-price-yet.htmlSony’s excellent 55-inch Bravia A95L QD-OLED 4K TV has dropped in price again. Originally priced at £2999, the 55-inch A95L now costs £2199 for members of Sevenoaks' Rewards programme, which is completely free to sign up for and takes seconds to complete. Still, it's quite a sizeable amount of money but it’s great to see some big discounts already applied to a newer TV. We tested out the bigger 65-inch A95L towards the end of 2023 and awarded it a coveted five-star review, with our reviewers impressed by its performance./news/tivoli-audio-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tivoli-audio-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZq2hpqS5qnnArpuip1%2Blrqixjms%3D/news/update-hmv-to-close-37-more-stores-including-heathrow-airport-branches-with-loss-of-450-jobs.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/update-hmv-to-close-37-more-stores-including-heathrow-airport-branches-with-loss-of-450-jobs.htmlUPDATE 37 more HMV shops are to close, including all the company's brances in London's Heathrow Airport, with the loss of 464 jobs The latest closures, part of the company's administrators' endeavours to find a future for the chain as a going concern, will leave HMV with a portfolio of 116 outlets. Set close are stores in Ashford, Basildon, Bolton, Cheltenham, East Kilbride, Enfield, Folkestone, Glasgow Argyle, Gloucester, Grimsby, Hatfield Galleria, Heathrow T5 Departure Level, Heathrow Terminal 1, Heathrow Terminal 3, Heathrow Terminal 4, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Leadenhall, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newbury, Newcastle Silverlink, Newport, Nuneaton, Redditch, Salisbury, Scarborough, Southport, Stafford, Staines, Stockport, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay and Woking/news/what-hi-fi-the-world-s-1-tech-buyer-s-guide.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-hi-fi-the-world-s-1-tech-buyer-s-guide.htmlBest Prime Day hi-fi deals 2024 – fantastic prices on great audio products By Kashfia Kabir last updated 17 July 24 Deals Looking to upgrade your system or bag a great bargain? Check out these tempting Prime Day hi-fi deals on speakers, amps, DACs, CD players and more. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqGmsGWkpA%3D%3D/news/wired-vs-wireless-headphones-which-are-best-for-you.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wired-vs-wireless-headphones-which-are-best-for-you.htmlIn the wired vs wireless headphones battle that has raged for years, there are still two divided camps. In one are those who crave the convenience of wire-free living and perhaps too the benefit of active noise cancellation, and in the other are those who tend to prioritise, above all else, the utmost sound quality the wire delivers. Neither is the 'right' camp, and which you want to belong to depends on your priorities and, to some extent, budget./news/x-men-days-of-future-past-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlTue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/x-men-days-of-future-past-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlWith over 150 4K Blu-ray titles released, we're looking at one of the format's earlier titles in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Based on the 1980s comic book arc by Marvel writer Chris Claremont and artists John Byrne and Terry Austin, Days of Future Past had the tricky job of uniting the various strands left in the wake of X3: The Last Stand. It also had to contend with a reboot in 2011's First Class, which had a younger cast, was set in a different era and had an altered tone./news/3m-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/3m-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e5KmZqmZl5p8dA%3D%3D/news/6-mistakes-everyone-makes-with-hulu.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/6-mistakes-everyone-makes-with-hulu.htmlHulu has been, at least in the United States, the chief Netflix rival out there. Really, even today, there isn't another major streaming service on the market with as large a library and as long a list of features as Hulu. Netflix might reign supreme when it comes to exclusives but for many people, Hulu will have the best all-around content lineup. Accordingly, with all that content and all those features, Hulu can be an overwhelming site to use./news/advanced-3d-bang-olufsen-sound-system-2019-lamborghini-urus-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/advanced-3d-bang-olufsen-sound-system-2019-lamborghini-urus-review.htmlBang & Olufsen has teamed up with many different car manufacturers over the years, providing systems for a range of models across various price points. Aston Martin, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Ford are just four brands to have benefitted from a partnership but, as the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything. And this is where the Urus comes in. This super SUV marks the first time that Bang & Olufsen has featured in a Lamborghini./news/altec-lansing-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/altec-lansing-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8Clq56bXaGur7%2FIp55oqJGcsnCB/news/another-must-have-subscription-paramount-movies-will-be-exclusive-to-paramount-from-2024.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/another-must-have-subscription-paramount-movies-will-be-exclusive-to-paramount-from-2024.htmlIt's time to start saving up for a new streaming service,  as from 2024, you'll need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch Paramount films. The decision was announced by Paramount yesterday and follows the precedent set by likes of Disney and Warner, both of which now keep their original content exclusive to their respective platforms. Films already on the studio's slate for 2024 include Mission Impossible 8 and A Quiet Place: Part 3./news/apple-ipod-shuffle-2gb-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipod-shuffle-2gb-review.htmlThe first Apple iPod Shuffle was released in 2005 as a cost-effective solution for those who enjoyed listening to a randomly shuffled selection of tracks. As small as it’s ever been and with an integrated clip, it remains a simple machine, and ideal for joggers or others wanting ultra-light portability. And despite the small, light dimensions, it feels solidly put together. There’s no display; instead, a neat voice feature can tell you the name of the track or playlist, or how much battery power is left./news/apple-ipod-touch-6th-gen-128gb-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipod-touch-6th-gen-128gb-review.htmlThere’s still life in the iPod Touch yet. Just when you thought it might be swept under the carpet to join the discontinued iPod Classic, up pops another generation, this time the sixth. While new iPhones appear annually, it has been three years since the five-star fifth-gen model made its debut. Unlike the latest Nano and Shuffle music players it’s been released alongside, the new model has been treated to more than just new colours./news/archos-5-internet-tablet-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/archos-5-internet-tablet-review.htmlThe Archos has a decently big screen, at 4.8 inches. At its heart lies an 800mHz processor plus Google's Android operating system, and its graphics look superb. However, Android doesn't work as smoothly as we'd like: you're often left waiting for the player to switch menus or open the relevant files. Still, wi-fi internet browsing is straightforward enough. The Archos's media-player capabilities can be further enhanced, but only at extra cost./news/artur-beterbiev-vs-joe-smith-jr-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-world-light-heavyweight-unification.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/artur-beterbiev-vs-joe-smith-jr-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-world-light-heavyweight-unification.htmlThree of the four world light-heavyweight belts are on the line today as Artur Beterbiev puts his WBC and IBF straps against WBO champion Joe Smith Jr at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KOs) is the knockout artist, while Smith Jr (28-3, 22 KOs) has the pedigree of more famous names on his CV and has the home crowd with him in what promises to be a fascinating clash of styles./news/attention-audiophiles-mcintosh-wants-you-to-achieve-audio-nirvana-with-its-masterpiece-preamps.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/attention-audiophiles-mcintosh-wants-you-to-achieve-audio-nirvana-with-its-masterpiece-preamps.htmlHigh-end audio manufacturer McIntosh has announced the launch of two new preamplifiers which, to use its own words, are the company's "latest masterpieces". The C55 solid-state preamp arrives alongside the C2800 vacuum tube preamp, with both units aimed at "the most discerning audiophiles" by combining "cutting-edge technology with timeless design". Each model comes equipped with a pretty whopping 16 inputs made up of seven at line level (including three balanced XLR), two phono and seven digital connections./news/audiovector-r3-arret%C3%A9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audiovector-r3-arret%C3%A9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe sales of hi-fi equipment have long been driven by people’s desire to upgrade. Normally this means a wholesale change of a component, but it doesn’t necessarily have to. Electronics brands such as Naim and Cyrus have had considerable success in offering upgrades, such as outboard power supplies, to make their existing components sound even better, so negating the need for outright change. It’s an approach that appeals because it works, and still protects your initial investment./news/australia-vs-new-zealand-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2023-rugby-championship-for-free.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/australia-vs-new-zealand-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2023-rugby-championship-for-free.htmlWatch an Australia vs New Zealand live streamRugby Championship 2023 fixtures involving Australia including this match are available to watch live and free via Aussie streamer 9Now. Full details on how to watch an Australia vs New Zealand live stream wherever you are, are just below. Don't forget to use a VPN to tune into your usual stream from anywhere. Kick off is at 7.45pm AEST local time in Australia on Saturday, 28th July, making it a 10./news/awards-2020-best-music-streamers.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2020-best-music-streamers.htmlWhat 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./news/best-cheap-headphones-2024-budget-wired-and-bluetooth-headphones-tested-by-experts.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-cheap-headphones-2024-budget-wired-and-bluetooth-headphones-tested-by-experts.htmlBest cheap headphones 2024: Jump Menu Paying more doesn't guarantee you better quality. That's as true with headphones as with anything, from cars to clothes to sofas and glasses. Brand prestige has a lot to answer for, but as the three-star Sonos Ace showed recently, a quality brand name doesn't always translate into higher quality products. Sonos' mistake was two-fold: releasing the product before all the features were ready, and pricing it above the class-leaders in a very competitive field./news/best-samsung-deals-qled-tvs-soundbars-headphones.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-samsung-deals-qled-tvs-soundbars-headphones.htmlBest Samsung deals Samsung is one of the biggest players in the AV market, offering a huge range of products in a huge range of categories, including TVs, soundbars, headphones, Blu-ray players and more. And, thanks to that wide choice, you don't have to look far for a Samsung bargain. We've rounded-up some of the best Samsung deals online, featuring 4K TVs, soundbars and headphones. Dig in! Best Samsung TV dealsBest Samsung home cinema dealsBest Samsung headphones dealsncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaJyVlrm0e8Geqq1lo5a6tMHNoGSdnZGhwG69y56bZqymqHq0u9Snm5uZoqh6qbHAnaehp56awG65zquc/news/beyerdynamic-custom-one-pro-plus-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-custom-one-pro-plus-review.htmlAlthough the Custom One Pro Plus headphones, the latest over-ears from Beyerdynamic, have many admirable traits, the name alone sets rather high expectations. The ‘pro’ and ‘plus’ terms in the name may be self-explanatory, but the meaning of ‘custom’ is less clear, until you look at the box’s contents. BuildNot only do the Pro Pluses come in black or white, but the box also contains several pairs of artistic covers, which can be fixed to the ear cups’ exterior, if you have a screwdriver to hand./news/bose-fans-rejoice-these-five-star-noise-cancelling-earbuds-are-back-at-their-lowest-price-ever.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-fans-rejoice-these-five-star-noise-cancelling-earbuds-are-back-at-their-lowest-price-ever.htmlBose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are arguably the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market right now. So, it's great now to see £81 off the buds at Amazon, bringing their price down to a very tempting £219. That's 27% off their usual £300 asking price. It's the first time we've seen them at this price since March. When we originally tested them back in October last year, they fully justified their premium tag thanks to that coveted Bose combination of peerless noise cancelling and rich, satisfying sound quality./news/bt-sport-to-broadcast-every-bundesliga-match-live-from-saturday.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bt-sport-to-broadcast-every-bundesliga-match-live-from-saturday.htmlBT Sport, the exclusive UK broadcaster of Germany’s Bundesliga football, has confirmed it will show every match live for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season, which resumes this weekend. At least one match every weekend will be available in 4K on BT Sport Ultimate. The broadcaster's extended Bundesliga coverage kicks off this weekend with nine live matches this weekend, including Borussia Dortmund v Schalke, Union Berlin v Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig v Freiburg./news/build-the-ultimate-home-cinema-with-imax-private-theatre.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/build-the-ultimate-home-cinema-with-imax-private-theatre.htmlHaving claimed to deliver the "ultimate movie experience" for over 20 years, IMAX today drew back the curtain on its new Private Theatre system, a custom-built home cinema install solution designed to bring the immersive IMAX experience to a domestic setting – at a cost, of course. With a juicy starting asking price of £1.8m, the exclusive everything-in system features IMAX’s patented projection system – dual commercial grade 4K projectors - a curved wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling screen, and proprietary surround sound technology./news/cyber-monday-deal-alert-superb-savings-on-this-five-star-sony-lcd-tv.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cyber-monday-deal-alert-superb-savings-on-this-five-star-sony-lcd-tv.htmlWhile Black Friday is officially behind us, Cyber Monday is here and some of the very best TV deals are still available. One of the very best is this absolute cracker on Sony's superb X90L TV, which can now be picked up for just £1099 at Amazon. That's thanks to a recent discount of £200, which means the TV has been discounted a massive £500 since it launched at £1599 just a few short months ago./news/elac-updates-its-award-winning-debut-range-with-seven-new-speakers.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elac-updates-its-award-winning-debut-range-with-seven-new-speakers.htmlIt may well be called the High End Munich Show 2024, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t space for something a little more affordable. And thank goodness for that, because Elac has taken the opportunity to announce an update to one of our favourite budget speaker line-ups at the show. The new Elac Debut 3.0 series follows in the footsteps of the Award-winning Debut 2.0 (the Debut B5.2 picked up our affordable standmount best buy in 2023), but features some notable improvements in a few key areas./news/forget-the-iphone-15-next-year-s-iphone-16-could-feature-a-major-oled-upgrade.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/forget-the-iphone-15-next-year-s-iphone-16-could-feature-a-major-oled-upgrade.htmlApple's key screen suppliers, LG Display and Samsung Display, have reportedly approached the tech conglomerate to tout the benefits of Multi Lens Array (MLA) technology for future iPhones. Starting with the iPhone 16, which we assume will launch in September 2024, Apple could be upgrading its smartphone lineup to include more advanced OLED panels with some serious usability benefits. MLA has already made headlines in the TV world, starting with the LG G3 OLED./news/got-a-bluetooth-speaker-think-of-it-like-cheap-vodka-and-take-this-route-next.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/got-a-bluetooth-speaker-think-of-it-like-cheap-vodka-and-take-this-route-next.htmlOne of the hallmarks of the lockdown was a gradual realisation that some things – like restaurant takeaways, working from home, washing our hands – might be new ways of doing things that would stick with us beyond the confines of COVID-19. This has always been the way of the world: the discovery of something better is often such a one-way trip, part of the evolution of our individual lives towards greater efficiency or greater enjoyment./news/grace-of-monaco-film-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grace-of-monaco-film-review.htmlGrace of Monaco­ has had a fairly tumultuous path to cinema screens. Public spats, delays and a critical savaging at the hands of reviewers has rendered it almost dead on arrival. While we don't think Grace of Monaco is as bad as early reviews have made it out to be, it could, and really ought to have been, much better. Grace of Monaco tells the story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman) and her marriage to Prince Rainier III (Tim Roth) in the midst of an ongoing argument with France over the sovereignty of Monaco, a dispute that threatens not only their marriage but the existence of Monaco as an independent state./news/how-to-watch-pistol-and-stream-danny-boyle-s-sex-pistols-miniseries-all-episodes-online-now.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-pistol-and-stream-danny-boyle-s-sex-pistols-miniseries-all-episodes-online-now.htmlPistol – Danny Boyle's minisieres biopic on the rise and fall of the Sex Pistols – is available to watch now. The six-part TV show follows the journey of the band as based on the recent autobiography of Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones. The miniseries is available in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, as well as Latin America. Here's how to watch Pistol wherever you happen to be./news/how-to-watch-the-handmaid-s-tale-season-5-final-episode-safe-online.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-handmaid-s-tale-season-5-final-episode-safe-online.htmlAs the walls close in on June, The Handmaid's Tale season 5 meets its end in a climactic and devastating finale. Having declined Commander Lawrence's offer to join his next phase in New Bethlehem and reunite with Hannah, back in Canada June and others are faced with rising hostility from anti-refugee protestors and Gilead sympathisers in Toronto. Make sure you know how to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5 finale for free, from wherever you are now, for episode 10, Safe./news/how-to-watch-the-many-saints-of-newark-free-online-on-hbo-max-from-anywhere-in-the-world-sopranos-p.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-many-saints-of-newark-free-online-on-hbo-max-from-anywhere-in-the-world-sopranos-p.htmlThe Many Saints of Newark – aka The Sopranos prequel movie – starring James Gandolfini's son, Michael, as a young Tony Soprano is free to stream on the HBO Max Ad-Free plan from today. Read on for how to watch The Many Saints of Newark on HBO Max in 4K from any country in the world. Set decades before David Chase's critically acclaimed HBO TV show, the movie takes viewers back to the days of a young Anthony Soprano./news/i-listened-to-magico-s-new-loudspeakers-and-only-one-thing-was-more-mind-blowing-than-their-price-t.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-listened-to-magico-s-new-loudspeakers-and-only-one-thing-was-more-mind-blowing-than-their-price-t.htmlOne of the perks of the job when you work for What Hi-Fi? (and I'm contractually obliged to state that there are many) is that you regularly get to experience such enormous quantities of audio products, be they great, terrible or somewhere in between. The list of headphones with which I've had ears-on listening time is growing by the day, and despite having been in the job only for around a year and a half, it's been a delight to hear and sometimes play with the sort of kit that most people wouldn't necessarily have regular access to./news/i-love-these-alternatives-to-the-sony-wf-1000xm5-wireless-earbuds-and-now-you-can-save-50.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-love-these-alternatives-to-the-sony-wf-1000xm5-wireless-earbuds-and-now-you-can-save-50.htmlThe Sony WF-1000XM5 are an excellent, Award-winning pair of wireless earbuds, but they're not necessarily for everyone. Not all users get on with the buds' slightly odd fit, for instance, while the buds' standard £259 price tag may be too much for some. If you're looking for a decent, reasonably priced pair of alternatives currently enjoying a great discount, theJabra Elite 10 fit the bill perfectly.  The Elite 10 originally debuted at £230 but thanks to a meaty 22 per cent discount they've dropped to just £180 at Amazon, a saving of £50./news/ifi-zen-phono-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-zen-phono-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAt What HI-Fi?, we often recommend investing in a decent entry-level phono stage to complement the growing market of budget record players, or as an upgrade to the phono stage built into the main amplifier. However, in doing so, we might be guilty of making it appear there are more out there than is actually true. The arrival of the iFi Zen Phono has swollen the ranks of decent entry-level phono stages./news/is-sony-working-on-dedicated-wireless-earbuds-for-ps5.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/is-sony-working-on-dedicated-wireless-earbuds-for-ps5.htmlSony is reportedly working on new wireless earbuds and a wireless headset made especially for the PS5. Both are rumoured to launch between April this year and next March, according to Insider Gaming. Sony has had great success with its wireless earbuds – the WF-1000XM4 (pictured) are top of our list of best wireless earbuds, as were their predecessors, the XM3. The PS5 earbuds – known internally as Project Nomad – will reportedly have a battery life of five hours, which is three fewer than the XM4./news/itunes-rewind-2011-apple-announces-the-best-selling-apps-movies-and-music.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/itunes-rewind-2011-apple-announces-the-best-selling-apps-movies-and-music.htmlAdele's 21 album was the biggest-selling iTunes album, followed by Rihanna's Loud, Bruno Mars' Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Ed Sheeran's + and Chase and Status' No Idols. The top films include sales and rentals, and mixed releases from 2011 with 2010. Inception topped the chart, followed by Paul, Limitless, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and The Social Network. The Inbetweeners was the best-selling TV series, followed by Downton Abbey, Top Gear and Fawlty Towers, showing the enduring appeal of classic content in the digital domain./news/i-ve-tested-scores-of-wireless-earbuds-and-i-m-unconvinced-by-this-supposedly-groundbreaking-fe.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-ve-tested-scores-of-wireless-earbuds-and-i-m-unconvinced-by-this-supposedly-groundbreaking-fe.htmlIt’s been a hectic time for us What Hi-Fi? staff writers (so I can only imagine what it’s like for the editors). Judging products for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 only concluded a couple of months ago, but no sooner were we removed from that particular metaphorical frying pan than we were launched straight into the joy that is the Black Friday deals period. It’s been all go, as they say./news/jbl-bar-1300-review-detachable-surrounds-and-energetic-sound.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-bar-1300-review-detachable-surrounds-and-energetic-sound.htmlA soundbar package is a great option for someone who wants serious movie sound but doesn't want the fuss and expense of a system comprising an AVR plus speakers. Comparatively simple, sleek and affordable, a soundbar package usually consists of a bar, a subwoofer and two wireless surround speakers, and it's in these surrounds that we see the most variation. The approach taken by the Samsung Q990C is the most common, with two mains-powered wireless speakers handling surround duties./news/jbl-flip-3-vs-ue-wonderboom-2-vs-tribit-audio-stormbox-micro-which-is-better.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-flip-3-vs-ue-wonderboom-2-vs-tribit-audio-stormbox-micro-which-is-better.htmlBluetooth speakers have come a long way since the early days. And as ever with technological progress, prices have dropped drastically – you can now pick up a Bluetooth speaker for around £50 ($65, AU$91). And not a rubbish one, either. We're talking five-star products – some of the best Bluetooth speakers around. Three such devices are the JBL Flip 3, Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 and Tribit Audio Stormbox Micro. They all sell for bargain prices, and all perform brilliantly for the money./news/kanto-audio-tuk-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kanto-audio-tuk-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThough hardly a household name in the UK, Canadian speaker firm Kanto Audio makes some very eye-catching speakers. The company’s diminutive, wireless YU5 model even graced the White House sound system during Barack Obama's tenure. The TUK speakers take their name from Tuktoyaktuk, a remote hamlet in the Arctic Circle, where the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, can often be seen. Kanto claims to have emulated this thrilling visual experience in sound with its latest offering./news/lg-oled77c2-review-buying-a-huge-tv-buy-this-one.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled77c2-review-buying-a-huge-tv-buy-this-one.htmlThere are times when bigger really is better, and this is one of those. While LCD TVs (often these days slightly cheekily referred to as ‘LED’ TVs) don’t always scale up to very large sizes terribly well, OLEDs tend to be very consistent across all the sizes in a range. It’s therefore perfectly reasonable to expect this 77-inch version of LG’s C2 to be every bit as brilliant as the 65-inch model we first reviewed back in May./news/marantz-nr1711-an-affordable-and-slimline-8k-av-receiver.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-nr1711-an-affordable-and-slimline-8k-av-receiver.htmlFollowing the recent launch of its 8K-supporting SR-Series 2020 AV receivers, Marantz has now drawn the curtain on its first slimline 8K home cinema amplifier. The NR1711 is the latest in a long line of slimline Marantz receivers, each of which stands at around half the height of a standard model. But while it may be diminutive in size, it certainly isn't found lacking when it comes to features. In fact, the seven-channel, 90-watt-per-channel amplifier supports many of the next-gen technologies and HDMI 2./news/monitor-audio-gold-50-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-gold-50-review.htmlIn its decade-long lineage, Monitor Audio’s Gold series has hatched three generations: the Gold GR, Gold GS and Gold GX ranges. The latest addition strips the traditional abbreviations for the simpler sobriquet ‘Gold’, and brings eight new models to the table. The Gold 50s (successor to the four-star Gold GX50s) are the smaller, least expensive standmounters. They come with a sprinkle of upgrades to the bass cone, tweeter and grille design that apply across the range./news/multi-room-audio-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/multi-room-audio-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlIn a short space of time, multi-room audio went from an expensive fantasy to an affordable reality for pretty much everyone. Today, you no longer need to trail wires or install complex control systems to be able to send your favourite tunes all around your home. It's all wireless and controlled by the touch of a button or even just the sound of your voice. Nearly every wireless (wi-fi-powered) speaker can work in a multi-room environment these days, whether they belong to a family of products that share proprietary connectivity (like Bluesound and Sonos, to name just two) or support popular open multi-room platforms such as AirPlay and Google Cast./news/new-deal-to-bring-hbo-programming-to-amazon-prime-members.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-deal-to-bring-hbo-programming-to-amazon-prime-members.htmlAmazon Prime members will soon be able to watch acclaimed series such as Band of Brothers (above), The Sopranos and Deadwood thanks to a new agreement between Amazon and HBO. The content licensing deal means that Amazon Prime Instant Video is now the "exclusive online-only subscription home" for certain HBO titles – and it comes into effect from 21st May. MORE: Amazon Prime Instant Video launches in UK Early seasons of Boardwalk Empire and True Blood will also be among the titles made available, with previous seasons of some other shows to be added to the service going forward./news/new-google-chromecast-will-have-bluetooth-and-sturdier-wi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-google-chromecast-will-have-bluetooth-and-sturdier-wi-fi.htmlGoogle could soon release a next-gen Chromecast streamer with improved wi-fi connectivity and full Bluetooth support, as suggested by the company’s latest FCC filing, which was first spotted by Variety. The application for the ‘Multimedia Device with BLE/BT, 2.4Ghz and 5GHz WLAN Radios’ (with the model number NC2-6A5B) suggests Google is improving wi-fi connectivity in a forthcoming Chromecast device by increasing the antenna gain on the 5GHz band from 2.1dB to 4dB./news/new-powerbeats-performance-that-stays-with-you.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-powerbeats-performance-that-stays-with-you.htmlEnjoy high-performance wireless music on the move with Powerbeats from Beats by Dr. Dre. There’s no better motivation to keep moving than your favourite tunes but you need the right earphones to make the most of your music and maximise your exercise. The new Powerbeats combine an ergonomic, comfortable design with a secure fit that will ensure the earbuds stay in your ears, no matter the workout. Adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks add extra stability, and ear tips are supplied in four sizes./news/news-apple-unveils-itunes-movie-rentals-at-macworld-and-five-new-apps-for-ipod-touch.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-apple-unveils-itunes-movie-rentals-at-macworld-and-five-new-apps-for-ipod-touch.htmlThere's a host of new announcements coming from Apple at the Macworld conference in California, and our colleagues at Stuff.tv are there busily relaying the news. Highlights so far include movie rentals on iTunes from Fox, Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney – but as ever, only in the US at first. Apple supremo Steve Jobs promises international rollout of the service 'later this year'. Let's hope that includes the UK./news/news-save-power-and-money-by-switching-off-standby.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-save-power-and-money-by-switching-off-standby.htmlNearly £1 billion worth of energy is wasted in UK homes each year by people leaving AV equipment on standby. One For All's new Energy Saver remote control aims to save you energy and money by turning your kit off with one quick click. A typical AV set-up uses 9.7 Watts on standby, but a press of the green button on the Energy Saver remote could make an energy saving of up to 90%./news/onkyo-updates-apps-adds-aptx-adapter.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-updates-apps-adds-aptx-adapter.htmlNew for Onkyo's 2012 range of network AV receivers – and networked stereo receivers, tuners and micro systems – is increased streaming flexibility, courtesy of upgraded iPhone, Android and Kindle apps, and the company's first aptX Bluetooth adapter. The upgraded Onkyo Remote 2 App is available for download from the company's website, Apple App Store and Google Play from July 24th. It allows direct streaming over a home wireless network from iPod Touch and iPhone to networked 2012 Onkyo products, while the Android version now supports the streaming of music from the Kindle Fire./news/philips-fidelio-e5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-fidelio-e5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe like the idea of the Philips Fidelio E5. It’s a 2.1 stereo set-up that can be transformed into a surround-sound system. How? By detaching the small, wireless speakers from the top of the main fronts and positioning them as rear speakers. The Philips E5 then cleverly switches into surround mode, and voila: you have a 5.1 home cinema system! Except, of course, it’s actually a 4.1 system, with the front speakers creating a virtual centre – a bit like the ‘sweet spot’ achieved by hi-fi stereo speakers./news/pro-ject-announces-guns-n-roses-turntable-and-ain-t-it-fun.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-announces-guns-n-roses-turntable-and-ain-t-it-fun.htmlFurther expanding its Artist Series turntables (which includes The Beatles- and The Rolling Stones-themed models), Pro-Ject has announced a special edition deck in collaboration with rock legends Guns N’ Roses. Essentially, the 'Guns N’ Roses Record Player' is Pro-Ject’s Essential III A turntable (the Essential III, but with a superior acrylic Acryl-IT E platter) with an aesthetic that honours the band. For the first time on one of its turntables, Pro-Ject has directly printed artwork onto a Acryl-IT E platter./news/psvr-2-is-apparently-coming-at-the-end-of-2022.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psvr-2-is-apparently-coming-at-the-end-of-2022.htmlThe next PlayStation VR headset, dubbed PSVR 2, is likely to go on sale in late 2022 according to a new report by Bloomberg (via TheVerge).  The report quotes an "internal" source who says Sony is "aiming to release the successor in the holiday period next year". The same source claims the headset will use OLED panels made by Samsung Display. Sony has already confirmed that it will release an "/news/rega-naiad-to-naia-how-a-no-expense-spared-r-d-turntable-became-a-12k-reality.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-naiad-to-naia-how-a-no-expense-spared-r-d-turntable-became-a-12k-reality.html“It's one of the products that maybe the whole company is happiest with for many, many years,” Rega’s co-founder and owner Roy Gandy says of the Naia turntable, which the company previewed at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February ahead of its targeted release later this year. That’s quite the statement given the success of the numerous amplifiers and turntables the company has released in recent times, but it makes sense when you consider the 14-year journey that has led Rega to this release./news/resolution-audio-cantata-music-centre-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/resolution-audio-cantata-music-centre-review.htmlThis is no ordinary one-make combination – one look at Resolution’s Cantatas is enough to confirm that. And get past the stunning appearance – if you can – and you’ll find a brilliantly capable pairing and some really clever engineering. Resolution calls this product a ‘Music Centre’. If that brings to mind a turntable, cassette deck, radio and amp all packed into one veneered-chipboard case, you’re forgiven. In 2011 the phrase is everything to do with digital./news/rogue-audio-sphinx-amplifier-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rogue-audio-sphinx-amplifier-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlNow available via UK distributor Audiofreaks is the Rogue Audio Sphinx amplifier, the entry-level model in the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer's range. Selling for £1495, the Sphinx uses an unusual combination of a valve input stage and Class D output devices, and draws heavily on the design of the company's pricier models. Handbuilt, the amplifier delivers 100W per channel into 8ohms and, as well as three line inputs, has a phono stage suitable for moving magnet or high-output moving coil cartridges, and a discrete headphone amplifier./news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-tipped-for-august-release.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-tipped-for-august-release.htmlSamsung's stylus-packing Galaxy Note 20 smartphone could hit the shelves sooner than you think – the flagship device has been tipped for an August release date. If true, that would tie in nicely with its rumoured unveiling at the company's virtual Unpacked event on 5th August.  According to ETNews, the first Galaxy Note 20 to hit the shelves will be the more affordable version, said to tote an S Pen stylus, 5G connectivity and a 6./news/sony-a95k-qd-oled-tv-review-next-gen-oled-tv-is-breathtaking.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-a95k-qd-oled-tv-review-next-gen-oled-tv-is-breathtaking.htmlQD-OLED, which is (broadly speaking) designed to blend the best qualities of both OLED and QLED, made its debut last year in this, the Sony A95K. OLED has become the premium TV technology of choice thanks to its perfect blacks, pixel-level contrast control, near-perfect viewing angles, super-thin designs and increasingly aggressive pricing, and QD-OLED is designed to overcome its main limitation – brightness. If you’re therefore expecting the A95K to be vastly brighter than the OLED norm, you might be slightly disappointed./news/spendor-classic-4-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spendor-classic-4-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re after a great-sounding premium standmounter, there’s plenty on the market. But if you want those speakers to be small, unfussy in nature and sound great without being pampered, that choice dwindles significantly. This is where the Spendor Classic 4/5 come in. These are the smallest speakers in the company’s retro-themed Classic range, but that doesn’t mean they’re reliant on nostalgia for their appeal. In many ways, the Classic 4/5 are as modern as they come, despite a heritage that leans on BBC research carried out half a century ago./news/svs-unveils-new-hi-res-prime-wireless-pro-speakers-that-can-double-as-a-soundbar.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/svs-unveils-new-hi-res-prime-wireless-pro-speakers-that-can-double-as-a-soundbar.htmlUS brand SVS has unveiled an all-new powered speaker pair, the Prime Wireless Pro, following up the brand's popular Prime Wireless speakers.  For folks in the US, you can get your pair right now direct from SVS for $899.99, while for those in the UK, these speakers will be going on sale this December for £899. The Prime Wireless Pros are available in both Piano Gloss Black and Piano Gloss White colourways./news/tcl-32s335-32-inch-tv-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-32s335-32-inch-tv-review.htmlIt doesn’t seem like that long ago a 32-inch TV was considered a pretty big panel, but setting up the TCL 32S335 makes us feel as though we’re looking at an oversized tablet. If you’re looking for something small for a bedroom or perhaps even to fit out a motorhome or camper, then this budget Roku TV-powered TCL may be just the size and price you need. You won’t find much smaller or cheaper from a recognized manufacturer and, in TCL, you’re getting a TV from a maker that’s on the up./news/technics-eah-az60-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-eah-az60-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPeople’s body shapes have gone either way in the past two years owing to the change of routine during pandemic life, and Technics’s latest true wireless earbuds have gone the way one would most like to admit to. Having launched its first-ever pair in 2020, Technics has honed that debut design for its concurrently released second and third models, the EAH-AZ60 we have here and the lower-specced EAH-AZ40, to make them more slimline and comfortable./news/that-was-then-b-w-dm602-review.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-b-w-dm602-review.htmlTalk to senior members of B&W’s engineering staff about their favourite products and it doesn’t take long for the DM602s to be mentioned. For many, these standmounters remain the company’s defining affordable model. If you read the above review – click here to open a bigger version of the above page in a new window – you’ll find out that there’s something about the combination of big cabinet – 49cm high – and generously sized Kevlar mid/bass driver that just worked, brilliantly./news/the-sonus-faber-duetto-is-a-kef-rivalling-wireless-speaker-system-with-streaming-smarts.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-sonus-faber-duetto-is-a-kef-rivalling-wireless-speaker-system-with-streaming-smarts.htmlThe trend for active wireless speaker systems from more traditional speaker manufacturers is gathering momentum and the latest brand to launch a new product in the space is Sonus Faber. We’ve already seen and been hugely impressed by its Omnia wireless speaker, although this was more of a one-box solution. The Sonus Faber Duetto brings Bluetooth and wi-fi music-streaming abilities to a pair of more traditional standmount speakers. Duetto makes use of Sonus Faber’s trademark Lute-shaped wooden cabinets, but the custom-designed heatsinks on the back show that these are no ordinary bookshelf speakers./news/this-next-gen-tv-system-will-make-you-feel-like-you-re-in-your-local-multiplex.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-next-gen-tv-system-will-make-you-feel-like-you-re-in-your-local-multiplex.htmlIf you have north of £5000 to invest in a home cinema system, a tasty smorgasbord of delights awaits you. Not only can you enjoy premium-grade picture quality and design, you will also benefit from a level of immersive sound quality that makes you feel as if you are sitting in your local multiplex. The systemTV: Sony XR-65A95LRight now, TV technology is moving faster than an asteroid on steroids, and Sony is hurtling through the gogglebox galaxy as quickly as anyone, as the recent appearance of the XR-65A95L attests./news/totem-arro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/totem-arro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen talk turns to compact floorstanders, the name Totem will invariably be invoked. These Arros have undergone any number of detail changes (and a 20 per cent price rise) since we last looked at them back in February 2006; but their tiny cabinet dimensions of 85 x 13 x 18cm remain unchanged. Totem has revised and upgraded the Arros’ crossover, capacitors and 19mm textile dome tweeter. What it hasn’t addressed, sadly, is the Arros’ entirely unsatisfactory plinth arrangement./news/uei-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/uei-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9SeoA%3D%3D/news/ultra-hd-blu-ray-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ultra-hd-blu-ray-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlIt took a few years to gain momentum, but 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is now a firm fixture of virtually all major film releases. The first 4K TVs went on sale back in 2012, but it wasn't until 2016 that the first 4K Blu-ray players from Samsung and Panasonic went on sale - alongside, thankfully, an increasing number of 4K Blu-ray discs. Today there are a number of 4K players on the market, you can pick up a 4K Blu-ray film in your local supermarket or online and, as streaming services step up to compete with 4K content, both are getting more affordable by the day./news/what-led-to-the-resurgence-of-vinyl-here-are-5-reasons-why-it-s-back-and-booming.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-led-to-the-resurgence-of-vinyl-here-are-5-reasons-why-it-s-back-and-booming.htmlAs we entered the year 2000 and the new millennium, vinyl had well and truly had its day. The CD became the only physical format worthy of any attention, making up roughly 95% of recorded music sales in the US that year. However, fortunes have changed since then and just under six million vinyl records were sold in the UK in 2023, a huge increase from 2007’s total of just 200,000 LPs./news/will-there-ever-be-an-apple-soundbar-i-certainly-hope-so.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/will-there-ever-be-an-apple-soundbar-i-certainly-hope-so.htmlDuring all of the excitement and contrasting negativity that surrounded the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro headset at this week’s WWDC, all I could think about was that here was yet another Apple event without the launch of a soundbar. Yes, I realise that WWDC is primarily an event aimed at developers and therefore with a primary focus on software, but Apple does regularly also announce hardware at the event, as it did this year with the Vision Pro and a couple of Macs./news/yamaha-rx-v379-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-rx-v379-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThose entering the world of home cinema for the first time might prefer to dip their toes into the budget market before jumping in at the deep end. With its strong combination of features and performance, Yamaha does this part of the market better than most. The Yamaha RX-V379 would seem like a good place to start. It’s the company’s entry-level amp and the successor to last year’s Award-winner at this price (which was the successor to the Award-winner the year before)./news/18-songs-that-sound-their-best-on-vinyl.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/18-songs-that-sound-their-best-on-vinyl.htmlThere are some songs that just sound better on vinyl. Sometimes it's that imperfection that's needed to bring a track to life. This is a selection of our favourite tracks to really illustrate the point. What do you think of our choices? Let us know the songs you'd include in the comments box below. Jonathan Evans, Print EditorFleetwood Mac Second Hand News (Warner Bros, 1977) One of the seminal albums of the 1970s kicks off with Second Hand News./news/2022-kentucky-oaks-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2022-kentucky-oaks-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlThe 2022 Kentucky Oaks – the sister race of the legendary Kentucky Derby – gets underway this Friday. A field of 14 fillies including 5-2 favourite Nest and 30-1 longshot Candy Raid will battle it out over 1 1/8 miles for a purse of $1.25 million. Fillies and lilies on standby. Make sure you know how to watch a Kentucky Oaks live stream from where you are. Start time, full horse list, tips and odds all below./news/5-best-movies-on-prime-video-you-ve-never-heard-of-and-need-to-watch-right-now.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/5-best-movies-on-prime-video-you-ve-never-heard-of-and-need-to-watch-right-now.htmlThese days, we all expect the latest blockbusters to drop on our chosen video streaming services faster than the Flash eats a peanut butter, banana, raisin, honey and cheese sandwich. But what to watch in between today’s hits? The good news is there are plenty of other great movies available that’ll put a widescreen-sized grin on your chops, that you’ve possibly never heard of. Prime Video in particular has a cornucopia of cinematic treats, both archive and recent./news/6-mistakes-to-avoid-with-your-av-receiver.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/6-mistakes-to-avoid-with-your-av-receiver.htmlThe road to perfect home cinema sound is full of sonic potholes. From speaker selection and positioning to acoustic treatment and cable runs, at every turn, there are potential hazards lurking. And that's before you even consider the heart of any surround sound system: the AV receiver. AV receivers have many different names: surround sound amp, home theater receiver, AVR, Dolby Atmos amp. But these monikers all refer to the same thing: a multichannel amplifier that can decode surround sound information while also acting as a video and streaming hub for AV input sources and output devices./news/akg-n60nc-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/akg-n60nc-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere’s a lot been said about silence. The Chinese philosopher Laozi said “silence is a source of great strength”, while Confucius believed it was a “friend that never betrays”. At What Hi-Fi? we take a more practical view: it’s a great feature to have in a pair of headphones, especially when you’re in a busy office or on a noisy plane. AKG’s N60NC Wireless are designed for just that. They are compact, convenient and affordable - in fact, they're one of the best wireless headphones we've heard at the money./news/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-7-review.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-7-review.htmlThere’s a lot to love about the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7. It’s got a stunning screen, slim and light design and instant access to a whole world of content. As long as the content you want is available through Amazon, of course. And therein lie both the Kindle Fire HDX’s biggest appeal, and its Achilles’ heel. It is built around everything Amazon has to offer, from video streaming through LoveFilm to books, music and apps, with a great recommendation system that suggests stuff you might like based on stuff you already own./news/amazon-prime-video-s-new-shuffle-feature-finds-you-something-to-watch.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-video-s-new-shuffle-feature-finds-you-something-to-watch.htmlAmazon Prime Video has added a shuffle feature that lets you watch a show's episodes in a non-linear order. Hit it, and the order will be randomised, instead of following the logical narrative. Why would you want to do that? A lot of shows (like sitcoms) don't have overarching narratives – rather they are self-contained stories that don't rely on context. Hit Shuffle and you can dip into one without having to trawl through loads of episodes to try and pick one./news/apple-homepod-2-vs-homepod-mini-what-are-the-differences.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-homepod-2-vs-homepod-mini-what-are-the-differences.htmlApple HomePod 2 Voice Control: Siri Wi-fi? Yes AirPlay 2? Yes Bluetooth? No Dimensions (hwd): 16.8 x 14.2 x 14.2cm Weight: 2.3kg Finishes: 2 (black, white) The HomePod 2 deserves its accolades – it's one of the best smart speakers we've come across at this price, offering up a refined, full-bodied sound in an attractive, very clever package. Anyone who loves Apple and has a bit of spare cash should definitely consider one (or more)./news/audio-pro-addon-c10-mkii-review-sonically-impressive-and-updated-multi-room-features.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-pro-addon-c10-mkii-review-sonically-impressive-and-updated-multi-room-features.htmlAudio Pro is in the highly favourable position of having produced one of our favourite wireless speakers in the Addon C10. In the three years since its arrival, it has won three consecutive What Hi-Fi? Awards in its price category. The Swedish firm has since released a sequel, the sensibly named Addon C10 MkII, which delivers on its promised enhanced functionality, sound quality and design to now also become a multiple Award-winner./news/audio-technica-at-lpw50btrw-appealing-turntable-with-fine-features-and-sound.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-at-lpw50btrw-appealing-turntable-with-fine-features-and-sound.htmlAs Record Store Day celebrates its 15th year in 2023, it’s gratifying to see vinyl still in healthy shape, with record-breaking vinyl sales (thanks, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles) and new record players regularly hitting the shelves. Audio Technica’s AT-LPW50BTRW is one such new turntable, offering an appealing combination of features – a belt drive turntable with built-in phono stage and Bluetooth streaming – to appeal to a wide audience, regardless of their experience with vinyl./news/audio-technica-ath-ad1000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-ath-ad1000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf comfort was the yardstick, these open-backed, sophisticated cans would take the prize. Sonically, the Audio Technica ATH- AD1000s give a spacious picture that although is packed with detail, we found to be a bit too polite. The bass is a tad lean, but the midrange smooth and the treble crisp. Well worth your time to take a listen. Audio Technica ATH-AD1000: Price Comparison ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsnaGfYsGmr8enoJyZX5bBqXnAnWhpaGBkv6bCyJ6u/news/audionet-amp-1-v2-review.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audionet-amp-1-v2-review.htmlNever heard of Audionet? We're not surprised. Despite producing some great kit this German company has never made a particularly big splash in the UK high-end market. Having reviewed a number of its products we find it hard to understand why. Take a close look at this power amp (pictured at the bottom of the pair here, with its companion preamp stage above) and you'll find a wonderfully engineered product that oozes quality, substance and sturdiness./news/awards-2022-best-tvs-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2022-best-tvs-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat 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./news/boston-acoustics-a-25-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/boston-acoustics-a-25-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe A-25s are the first of a new three-strong range of Boston Acoustics standmounters to arrive in our listening rooms. It’s safe to say the smaller A-23s and the larger A-26s have a high standard to maintain when their time in the spotlight comes. Compact and slightly curvy, the Bostons are fitted with magnetic grilles and are expertly finished in a curious mixture of modern (high-gloss black) and old-school (leather-effect vinyl) materials – the effect is a bit like seeing you Granny in a pair of Air Jordans./news/can-t-hear-the-difference-between-spotify-and-hi-res-quality-that-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/can-t-hear-the-difference-between-spotify-and-hi-res-quality-that-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise.htmlHere at What Hi-Fi? we firmly believe that a higher quality stream can make all the difference to your listening experience – especially when paired with decent hi-fi. It's why we support Neil Young's latest dig at Spotify in March. Young criticised the service’s poor stream quality while simultaneously announcing his music’s return to it. For those short of memory, he removed his catalogue to protest Spotify hosting the Joe Rogan Podcast two years prior./news/cedia-awards-2023-what-hi-fi-reveals-this-year-s-winners.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cedia-awards-2023-what-hi-fi-reveals-this-year-s-winners.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? has teamed up with Residential Systems and Twice to pick the best innovations and products to come out of the CEDIA Expo 2023. Items include everything from top-of-the-line home cinema projectors to uber-expensive speaker systems. Like previous years, every entry was submitted for consideration by the manufacturer. It was then judged by a panel of experts to gauge its value, impact and uniqueness. What Hi-Fi? specifically judged its entries from the perspective of its readers who are home entertainment enthusiasts./news/ces-2010-lg-unveils-infinia-led-wireless-hd-ready-skype-and-3d-tvs.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2010-lg-unveils-infinia-led-wireless-hd-ready-skype-and-3d-tvs.htmlBut there were plenty more surprises in store. At the heart of LG's 2010 TV line-up is the new Infinia range with Full LED backlighting, NetCast web connectivity on two thirds of its TV range, wireless HD video transmission (using a plug-in dongle) and, like Panasonic, the ability to make Skype voice and video calls on some models. The slim Infinia design (just 23mm deep) includes four LCD and two plasma Fulll HD models: LE9500, LE8500, LE7500 and LE5500 in the LCD line-up, and PK950 and PK550 for the plasmas./news/dlna-the-airplay-alternative-aiming-for-two-billion-streaming-devices.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dlna-the-airplay-alternative-aiming-for-two-billion-streaming-devices.htmlIf you're looking to stream music, movies and images around your home, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology could be the answer. And the good news is that your TV, Blu-ray player, smartphone or other AV device, may already have the technology built-in. This year DLNA is looking to step out of the shadows and make sure that you know the technology is there and exactly what it can do./news/dynamic-spatial-audio-is-coming-to-android-phones-for-more-immersive-gaming-and-movie-watching.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynamic-spatial-audio-is-coming-to-android-phones-for-more-immersive-gaming-and-movie-watching.htmlSpatial audio could be a feature of your next Android phone. At its annual Snapdragon Summit today, Qualcomm announced its next-generation flagship chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and a standout feature of that platform's updated Snapdragon Sound package is spatial audio with head-tracking. Spatial audio is essentially a 3D audio technology that aims to make the audio of films, music and games more immersive, predominantly through headphones. It ‘spatialises’ the sound, delivering a 360-degree soundscape into which effects are placed, while the ‘dynamic’ part refers to its ability to ‘track’ and adapt the audio as you move your head./news/eat-announces-its-cheapest-turntable-yet-the-999-prelude.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/eat-announces-its-cheapest-turntable-yet-the-999-prelude.htmlWhen we reviewed our first EAT product, the B-Sharp Super Pack turntable, last spring, we all agreed on two things: that the company name was odd (it stands for ‘European Audio Team’), and that the turntable sounded very competitive for its £1370 price tag. Fast forward almost a year and we have news of EAT’s cheapest turntable yet. The Prelude is the high-end turntable brand’s first deck under £1000 - priced £999, it just avoids a four-figure sticker./news/google-is-streamlining-how-you-buy-rent-and-watch-tv-shows-and-movies.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-is-streamlining-how-you-buy-rent-and-watch-tv-shows-and-movies.htmlFrom May, the Google Play app will no longer be a place you can purchase, rent and watch TV shows and movies from Google; the Google TV app will be your exclusive one-stop-shop for that. The inevitable move – confirmed in an announcement by a Google Community Manager – comes more than a year after the Google Play Movies & TV app was redesigned as simply Google TV. The service brings together movies and shows from across video streaming apps under one umbrella while offering recommendations and in-app purchases./news/google-plans-chromecast-ultra-2nd-gen-android-based-and-with-new-remote.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-plans-chromecast-ultra-2nd-gen-android-based-and-with-new-remote.htmlTop news for Google, Android and Chromecast fans: Google could be launching a second-generation Chromecast Ultra this year, based on Android TV. The device is a dongle much like the current Google Chromecast, with one purported major addition in the works: an external remote. As first reported by 9to5Google, a "source familiar with the device" said that the product is codenamed 'Sabrina' and, as you’d expect, it will support 4K HDR content as well as Chromecast Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity./news/harman-kardon-s-70th-anniversary-bluetooth-speakers-combine-classic-designs-and-ambient-lighting.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-s-70th-anniversary-bluetooth-speakers-combine-classic-designs-and-ambient-lighting.htmlA 70-year anniversary is quite a milestone, and Harman Kardon is celebrating in style this year. To mark the occasion, the company has launched not one, but three new products in the fantastic surroundings of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and we’ve been invited along for the ride. First up is the eye-catching Aura Studio 4 (above) which can give the user both a light and sound show. At the heart of this Bluetooth speaker are a 5./news/how-to-set-up-apple-airplay.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-set-up-apple-airplay.htmlIn this video we show you how to set up Apple AirPlay in order to stream wireless music from from your iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch or iPhone, plus iTunes on a laptop or PC. See all our wireless speaker reviews by Joe Cox Follow whathifi.com on Twitter Join us on Facebook Find us on Google+ ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqbr6GTmnypu9Zmq6hlo5rBbq3PqaOeZZGev7G4wLI%3D/news/how-to-watch-community-shield-liverpool-vs-manchester-city-live-stream-online-and-tv-team-news.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-community-shield-liverpool-vs-manchester-city-live-stream-online-and-tv-team-news.htmlThe FA Community Shield has long been the starting pistol for the English football season. This year's clash pits arguably the two finest teams the UK has to offer against each other, and as the top two finishers in last year's Premier League season there will certainly be no love lost between the two titans. It's not one to be missed, so make sure you know how to watch a Community Shield Liverpool vs Manchester City live stream wherever you are./news/i-saw-fiio-s-cassette-player-at-ces-2024-and-it-had-me-feeling-warm-fuzzy-and-frustrated.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-saw-fiio-s-cassette-player-at-ces-2024-and-it-had-me-feeling-warm-fuzzy-and-frustrated.htmlI’ve just spent the past six days navigating my way through all manner of high-tech kit at CES 2024, but it's a blast from the past that put the biggest smile on my face. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fantastic to see lots of shiny new kit: LG’s transparent OLED TV was pretty spectacular and Sennheiser’s new flagship wireless earbuds will undoubtedly be ones to watch (or listen to) this year, but it’s always nice when a brand throws a bit of a curve ball./news/if-lg-sony-and-panasonic-had-a-frankenstein-baby-it-d-be-the-perfect-oled-tv.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/if-lg-sony-and-panasonic-had-a-frankenstein-baby-it-d-be-the-perfect-oled-tv.htmlIf you’ve perused What Hi-Fi?’s homepage this week, you’ll have noticed it’s been a pretty big one for our team of home cinema and audio reviewers. This is because, as well as covering Amazon Prime Day 2, we also revealed the first batch of What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 Best Buy winners on Wednesday. And while I love every category in our awards, as I watched the sea of comments flow into my email inbox and our social media feeds, one particular category caught my eye – Best TV./news/jbl-one-series-104-bt-review.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-one-series-104-bt-review.htmlIt isn’t often we are able to recommend a pair of desktop speakers; in fact, it isn’t that often we get to test any. In a world of hot-desking and binge-watching in bed, the laptop is king and so, for many of us, our computer time has no fixed abode. But headphones can become stifling after so many hours, and the less said about built-in laptop speakers the better. Desktop speakers remain one of the best ways to share your computer’s sound without connecting to a full-blown hi-fi system, and a pair such as the JBL One Series 104-BTs make the experience both convenient and a whole lot of fun./news/klipsch-rb-81-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-rb-81-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBigger in every direction than any of their rivals, with the largest (20cm) mid/bass driver than we've seen for many a while, and an elaborate horn arrangement ahead of the 26mm titanium tweeter, the Klipsch RB-81s are a substantial proposition. And at almost 14kg each, they're more likely to bow your bookshelf than sit happily upon it. If the first item on your 'new speakers checklist' is 'borderline-frightening looks', these American bruisers will go straight to the top of the pile./news/lg-g4-vs-lg-m4-how-lg-s-top-tier-tvs-compare.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g4-vs-lg-m4-how-lg-s-top-tier-tvs-compare.htmlIf you’re considering upgrading your TV experience with a new OLED TV this year, the newly announced LG G4 OLED may be on your list for consideration. After all, the company's G-Series model features some of the latest and greatest OLED panel technology out there and has consistently impressed our expert reviews team over the years.  But you may also be curious to know just how it compares to LG's even pricier, flagship M4 OLED, and what bits you'll be missing out on by not splashing the cash./news/lg-oled55e9pua-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled55e9pua-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBuy a flatscreen TV, then add a soundbar. That tends to be our advice when reviewing televisions these days. Of course, this isn’t always the case and there is always the odd exception to the rule, where the audio exceeds expectations. LG is hoping that its LG OLED55E9PUA TV will do just that. SoundThis TV comes straight out of LG’s OLED class of 2019, which has already proved a hit thanks to the five-star OLED65C9PLA./news/magico-launches-28-000-s3-mk-ii-speakers-at-ces-2017.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/magico-launches-28-000-s3-mk-ii-speakers-at-ces-2017.htmlMagico has announced a new pair of seriously high-end speakers, the S3 Mk II, which are launching at CES 2017. Sitting between the S1 Mk II and the S5 Mk II, this addition to the S Series features a new 9in bass driver that promises to lower distortion. It's made of a nanographene cone, and uses a 5in titanium voice coil. Above the bass driver is a 15cm nanographene midrange driver, which Magico claims to be 20% lighter and 300% stiffer than previous S Series cone designs./news/marantz-hd-dac1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-hd-dac1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review and test originally appeared in Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to subscribe. The Marantz HD-DAC1 headphone amplifier and DAC is one of Marantz’s premium models, in the popular, smaller ‘HD’ form factor case, that makes it perfect for bedside or desktop use, or for someone who wants a stylish unit on display in a living room./news/marantz-s-new-streaming-cd-player-and-stereo-amplifier-are-tv-and-turntable-friendly.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-s-new-streaming-cd-player-and-stereo-amplifier-are-tv-and-turntable-friendly.htmlPremium audio brand Marantz has unveiled two new products to add to its substantial portfolio. The new duo consists of the CD 50n streaming CD player alongside the Model 50 integrated amplifier, which has a phono stage in order to appeal to vinyl enthusiasts everywhere.  First up is the CD 50n, a streaming CD player that Marantz claims is "one of the most flexible CD players ever created". With multiple digital inputs and online network access via wi-fi or an ethernet connection, the new player supports files up to 384 kHz/32 bit and DSD 256 via USB, as well as streaming over your home network courtesy of its in-built HEOS platform./news/mark-levinson-unveils-its-flagship-swiss-army-knife-no-585-integrated-amp.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mark-levinson-unveils-its-flagship-swiss-army-knife-no-585-integrated-amp.htmlHarman's luxury audio division – the owner of high-end brands such as Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and JBL Synthesis – has ambitious expansion plans, with 17 new products planned for release over the next 24 months. The company has created a new, state-of-the-art engineering facility in Shelton, Connecticut, USA and its director of engineering, Todd Eichenbaum, has joined Harman after 20+ years experience at Krell. MORE: UK launch for £28k Mark Levinson preamplifier/news/marshall-s-wireless-headphones-duo-combine-rock-n-roll-looks-with-whopping-battery-stamina.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marshall-s-wireless-headphones-duo-combine-rock-n-roll-looks-with-whopping-battery-stamina.htmlRock ’n’ roll audio brand Marshall is adding new models to two of its most popular product lines. The Major V wireless on-ears continue the legacy of one of the US brand's most recognisable series of headphones, while the Minor IV wireless earbuds represent the fourth generation of Marshall's affordable in-ear range.  Continuing with that boxy, retro look for which the Major are well known, the fifth-generation on-ear cans have been "/news/metaxas-sins-phonographic-perambulator-turntable-a-35k-feast-for-the-eyes.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/metaxas-sins-phonographic-perambulator-turntable-a-35k-feast-for-the-eyes.htmlIf you landed on Metaxas & Sins’ website (which you might want to, by the way), you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d been redirected to a Robot Wars web page. Since its launch in 1981, the Netherlands-based audio company (founded by Kostas Metaxas) has created high-end hi-fi with futuristic designs you think you’d more likely spot in a Robocop film than in someone’s home. Indeed, as M&S proudly admit to themselves, its armful of products embodies designs that would not look out of place in the Museum of Modern Art./news/metaxas-sins-to-launch-open-reel-tape-recorder-at-munich-2018.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/metaxas-sins-to-launch-open-reel-tape-recorder-at-munich-2018.htmlForget vinyl - the format's been an underground touchstone for so long now, the term 'vinyl revival' is bandied about on daytime TV. No, if you want the authenticly hip audiophile experience, open reel tape is the format to rhapsodise over. Demand for serviceable decks has risen sharply in recent years (although admittedly from a vanishingly low base), and now Metaxas & Sins is poised to enter the fray with a brand-new alternative: the GQT./news/microsoft-reveals-xbox-series-x-specs-no-hdmi-input-or-optical-output.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/microsoft-reveals-xbox-series-x-specs-no-hdmi-input-or-optical-output.htmlMicrosoft has finally released the specs for its next-generation 8K games console, the Xbox Series X. In a series of releases through Xbox.com, and an exclusive briefing attended by Digital Foundry, more details about the console are now known, from the storage available to the connectivity options on offer, to the design tweaks made to its new controller. The news comes just as Sony confirms its plans to reveal the PS5 on Wednesday 18th March./news/microsoft-s-xbox-one-x-can-now-stream-4k-youtube.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/microsoft-s-xbox-one-x-can-now-stream-4k-youtube.htmlAlongside Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and, lattery, the BBC iPlayer, YouTube is fast becoming one of the leading places for 4K content. And since the Xbox One X sees itself as a home media centre as well as a games console, a marriage between the two seems very fitting. So it's nice to see that, from today, the X is receiving an updated YouTube app supporting 4K video up to 60fps./news/new-lg-m3-oled-is-a-stunning-97-inch-wireless-tv.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-lg-m3-oled-is-a-stunning-97-inch-wireless-tv.htmlLG has unveiled another 'world first' at CES 2023 – a 4K TV that receives all of its video and audio wirelessly. The 97-inch LG Signature OLED M3 is essentially a high-quality panel with speakers and a power cable. It receives audio and video from LG’s Zero Connect box, which can be positioned up to 30ft away. LG reckons the box is capable of "real-time video and audio transmission at up to 4K 120Hz"/news/philips-fidelio-t2-review-robust-full-bodied-and-detailed-sound-from-chunky-wireless-earbuds.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-fidelio-t2-review-robust-full-bodied-and-detailed-sound-from-chunky-wireless-earbuds.htmlAnother day, another pair of wireless earbuds taking a swing at the best of Bose and Sony. The new Philips Fidelio T2 have one predominant aim in mind: knock the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds off their respective perches and shake up this most competitive of markets.  While we’ve tested contenders that can best the current kings of the hill in areas such as features, build and even comfort, few wireless earbuds at the price can really compete sonically./news/pioneer-bdp-lx08-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-bdp-lx08-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe'd hardly call Pioneer's '51FD and 'LX71 Blu-ray players aesthetically challenged, but there's no accounting for taste, so the company has a style-oriented player up its sleeve. The BDP-LX08 is a sleek 4cm thinner (top to bottom) than its siblings. It will combine with a matching home cinema receiver to form a Pioneer BD home cinema system. The player's aluminium top plate and black acrylic front are about as minimalist as you can get./news/planned-overhaul-of-ipad-pro-to-support-wireless-charging-could-be-shelved.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/planned-overhaul-of-ipad-pro-to-support-wireless-charging-could-be-shelved.htmlLast June, we brought you compelling news that Apple was working on a redesigned iPad Pro for 2022 with support for MagSafe magnetic wireless charging – as seen on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 – and a glass back. This, we raved, could pave the way for new swathes of iPad accessories, including magnetic docks that might hold the tablet suspended in air plus iPad cases to 'snap' the puck-shaped Apple MagSafe charger into place./news/pmc-twenty-22-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pmc-twenty-22-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt's fair to say PMC has been one of the big hi-fi success stories over the past couple of decades. The company started in the professional world – the initials PMC stand for Professional Monitor Company – but pretty soon it moved into the domestic market too. The new Twenty series celebrates the company's first 20 years, and builds on everything it has learned over that time. MORE: Awards 2014 - Best stereo speakers/news/projecta-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/projecta-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqmqn5%2BypMDA/news/samsung-the-serif-qled-tv-drops-to-its-lowest-price-yet.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-the-serif-qled-tv-drops-to-its-lowest-price-yet.htmlThe 55in Samsung The Serif lifestyle TV has been reduced by a staggering £300, bringing it down to its lowest ever price. The original cost of this stylish set was £1199, with most retailers currently stocking this QLED TV at £1099, but John Lewis is the place to grab it now at a bargain £899 while stocks last. Samsung has the 43in model of The Serif listed at the same price which makes this biggest version at John Lewis, the 55in model, an absolute steal while the price remains this low./news/sonos-and-ikea-to-release-hidden-wall-art-speaker-later-this-year.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-and-ikea-to-release-hidden-wall-art-speaker-later-this-year.htmlSonos and IKEA are continuing their collaboration to create unique budget wireless speakers. The speaker and furniture giants are said to be working on a 'wall art speaker' that hides in plain sight, according to a leak by the The Verge. A revamped Symfonisk table lamp speaker is also in the works. Assuming the rumours are true, this will be the second time the Swedish furniture firm has teamed up with Sonos./news/sonus-faber-expands-beyond-the-living-room-with-aster-its-first-outdoor-speaker.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonus-faber-expands-beyond-the-living-room-with-aster-its-first-outdoor-speaker.htmlSonus Faber has revealed its first-ever outdoor speaker, the fittingly named Aster (though we’re sorry to report it doesn’t come in the flower’s typical purple hue). Appropriately for its alfresco purpose, the black- or white-finished Aster is rather more muted in appearance than the company’s famously striking wooden loudspeaker designs. That said, it's almost cute enough for its own Pixar lamp-style animations, don't you think? Designed to bring music beyond the walls of a home, including in public spaces such as restaurants, hotels and museums, it also fits the outdoor speaker brief by being IP65 certified, meaning it should be dust-tight and protected against water projected from a nozzle./news/sonus-faber-s-new-trade-in-scheme-could-nab-you-massive-savings-on-some-top-of-the-line-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonus-faber-s-new-trade-in-scheme-could-nab-you-massive-savings-on-some-top-of-the-line-hi-fi.htmlHigh-end Italian audio brand Sonus Faber has revealed its new 'Trade In to Trade Up scheme which encourages customers to trade in hi-fi products to receive money towards their next purchase.  Running from today until 15th November 2023, qualifying customers will receive up to the total original retail price for any pair of speakers, Sonus Faber or otherwise. The trade-in value is then taken off the purchase price of a new pair of speakers you buy from any authorised UK Sonus Faber retailer./news/sony-ht-s2000-soundbar-review-exceptional-value-for-money.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ht-s2000-soundbar-review-exceptional-value-for-money.htmlSony has struck a chord with its HT-A series soundbars in recent years. The flagship HT-A7000 has become a serial Product of the Year winner, while its smaller siblings, the HT-A5000 and HT-A3000, both earned very favourable reviews. That being said, even the cheapest of those bars will be too expensive for some people, so what if you want a Dolby Atmos-equipped Sony soundbar that's truly affordable? Enter the HT-S2000, a soundbar that’s centred on fundamentally improving the sound that comes from your TV while keeping the cost as low as possible./news/sony-isn-t-launching-any-small-oled-tvs-in-2023-and-i-think-that-s-a-huge-shame.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-isn-t-launching-any-small-oled-tvs-in-2023-and-i-think-that-s-a-huge-shame.htmlOne of the biggest surprises of Sony's newly announced 2023 TV range is that it doesn't include any new OLED models smaller than 55 inches. When I asked at the launch event why that might be, I was told that the company has decided to keep the 42-inch and 48-inch A90K in the lineup for an extra year. In some ways, that isn't entirely surprising – 2020's A9 model (the A9S in the US) had a two-year shelf life as well – but it is rather disappointing./news/sony-kdl-50w829b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-kdl-50w829b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Sony KDL-50W829B was the first 2014 TV we laid eyes on, and the natural detail and colours on its Full HD screen impressed us right away. It's a good looking set, too, with a wafer thin bezel making it look surprisingly small for a 50in screen – and at just £900, too. But we've seen other TVs since, and this Sony has stiff competition. DesignIf first impressions were all it took, this Sony would be a winner the second we unboxed it./news/sony-wf-sp700n-earbuds-are-the-first-noise-cancelling-and-splash-proof-wireless-in-ears.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-sp700n-earbuds-are-the-first-noise-cancelling-and-splash-proof-wireless-in-ears.htmlHot on the heels of its first success with truly wireless buds – the Award-winningWF-1000X – Sony has announced a new pair of true wireless in-ears, the WF-SP700N. The WF-SP700Ns feature digital noise-cancelling technology, with an Ambient Sound feature that lets a bit of the outside world in so you’re aware of your surroundings - similar to the WF-1000X. The NFC-enabled buds come with three hours of battery, while the compact carry case offers two additional charges./news/sony-s-ht-s400-budget-soundbar-and-sub-packs-power-and-virtual-surround-sound.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-ht-s400-budget-soundbar-and-sub-packs-power-and-virtual-surround-sound.htmlSony has drawn the curtain on its latest soundbar offering, the HT-S400. The new 2.1-channel 'bar and subwoofer pairing promises to deliver virtual surround sound for £260 / $300 / AU$499. The HT-S400 combines a 200W soundbar with a 130W wireless sub, for a total power output of 330W – pretty punchy for such a relatively compact and affordable set-up. Unsurprisingly, there's no support for the premium Dolby Atmos surround format, but you do get Dolby Digital./news/stereo-who-needs-it-i-think-the-beatles-sound-better-in-mono.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/stereo-who-needs-it-i-think-the-beatles-sound-better-in-mono.htmlFor decades, we've all been swimming in the great stereo sea, enjoying almost all of our audio content in stereo. Surround sound is a real thing and so is spatial audio, that's true, but stereo is still the dominant format. Accordingly, you don't even really 'choose' to listen to music in stereo; often, it's the only option. Sure, streaming services such as Tidal and Apple Music will let you listen to Dolby Atmos mixes of music, but generally when listening to music, stereo is what you're going to get./news/tcl-just-announced-a-115-inch-mini-led-tv-with-20-000-dimming-zones-and-5000-nits.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-just-announced-a-115-inch-mini-led-tv-with-20-000-dimming-zones-and-5000-nits.htmlThere has been an influx of super-sized TVs lately, but TCL's new 115-inch QM891G takes the biscuit. Not only is the 115QM89 (which has just been announced at CES 2024) absolutely huge, dwarfing the 98- and 100-inch models previously launched by the likes of Samsung, Hisense and TCL itself – it's also got some astonishing numbers on its spec sheet. The biggest of those is the 20,000 separate dimming zones into which the Mini LED backlight is split./news/the-best-4k-movies-and-tv-shows-and-where-to-watch-them.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-4k-movies-and-tv-shows-and-where-to-watch-them.htmlYou deserve nothing less than the best 4K movies and best 4K TV shows when switching on to relax in front of your What Hi-Fi?-recommended AV equipment. The very best content will make those pictures shine their brightest, the audio richer and more involving than ever and your whole experience the most luxurious and immersive it can be. Bravo. Your next trick is knowing where to find it. If you've bought a new TV in the past couple of years, the chances are it's a 4K TV, which means you have four times the number of pixels at your disposal compared with an HD TV./news/the-samsung-galaxy-s24-marks-the-end-for-curved-screens-on-phones-and-tvs-but-there-s-one-plac.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-samsung-galaxy-s24-marks-the-end-for-curved-screens-on-phones-and-tvs-but-there-s-one-plac.htmlCast your mind back to a bygone age, when TVs and smartphones reached unprecedented designs that we believed were merely makings of sci-fi dreams. Yes, 2015 really was a defining year for displays, as curved TVs were in their prime, and phones were about to follow suit.  I vividly remember using the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge for the first time and being blown away by how the screen melted over the frame of the display./news/the-tinytv-2-is-an-adorable-portable-television-with-a-1-inch-screen.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-tinytv-2-is-an-adorable-portable-television-with-a-1-inch-screen.htmlWe all love a good TV, but wouldn't you say it's a bummer that TVs are just so big and bulky and expensive? Well, you're in luck, because the folks over at TinyCircuits agree, which is why the company is Kickstarting the TinyTV 2 and TinyTV Mini, both of which will cost just $49 (around £41 / AU$72). To put it simply, the TinyTV 2 is a 1-inch IPS portable TV that comes with a 216 x 135 display, 8GBs of storage, a front-facing speaker, power, volume, and channel controls, a built-in IR receiver for IR remote compatibility, and USB-C for uploading and charging, all powered by a Raspberry Pi processor./news/the-xbox-series-x-finally-has-a-4k-dashboard.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-xbox-series-x-finally-has-a-4k-dashboard.htmlMicrosoft has rolled out a new system update for the Xbox Series X that brings a 4K dashboard, Xbox Night mode and Quick Settings menu. The company began testing a native 4K dashboard for the Xbox Series X a couple of months ago, but the upgrade was restricted to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. Now, the update is officially live. Series X (but not Series S) owners with a 4K TV can now enjoy a native 4K dash (it was previously upscaled from 1080p)./news/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-review.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-review.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Vivid Audio’s speakers are famously curvy. Its Giya range is described by the South African company as “a direct, deliberate challenge to every aesthetic and acoustic convention” – although some of the acoustic principles behind them are rooted in ideas that its chief designer Laurence Dickie had previously developed when creating Bowers & Wilkins’ famous Nautilus ‘snail’ speaker, a no-holds-barred project that had been handed to Dickie after the passing of John Bowers himself./news/watch-golden-globes-live-stream-2024-nominees-start-time-tv-channel.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-golden-globes-live-stream-2024-nominees-start-time-tv-channel.htmlWatch Golden Globes 2024 onlineThe 2024 Golden Globes will be broadcast on CBS on Sunday 7th January, at 8pm ET and 5pm PT (that's 1am Monday morning in the UK). US viewers can watch all the action live on Paramount Plus and CBS. If you're currently outside the US, remember to use a VPN to watch the coverage from anywhere in the world. Golden Globes 2024 live stream: previewHollywood doesn't mess around when it comes to awards season./news/we-asked-top-av-engineers-for-their-favourite-movie-scenes-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-asked-top-av-engineers-for-their-favourite-movie-scenes-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlIf, like us, you are a home cinema enthusiast, there's the potential for every night to be movie night. So, it's only natural, over years of watching, to make a list of your favourite test scenes, those four or five-minute clips that will show off your home cinema system when friends and family come around. But what if your day job was to design and build the products that actually immerse us in the on-screen action?/news/wesc-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wesc-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZrCdo5g%3D/news/yamaha-announces-aventage-rx-a60-series-for-2016.htmlSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-announces-aventage-rx-a60-series-for-2016.htmlPricing details for the new Aventage series have yet to be announced, but Yamaha says you can expect them to be similar to last year’s models, which started at £550 for the first time. However the entry-level RX-A660 model - new for 2016 - is believed to be more expensive than than the outgoing RX-A550, but will come with a higher spec to compensate. All five receivers can handle 4K Ultra HD as well as HDR and BT./news/10-of-the-best-internet-radio-stations-for-music.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-internet-radio-stations-for-music.htmlWhen commercial radio and streaming service playlists can feel more like you’re being advertised to by record labels than the communal sharing of music they promise, where do you go to find new sounds? Some of us are lucky enough to have found guru-like figures lurking in our local record shops, but what happens after hours? And isn’t it nice to sometimes be the one who recommends an unheard tune to your mates, basking afterwards in the self-satisfaction of being like some low-rent John Peel?/news/12-of-the-best-spotify-playlists-to-listen-to-right-now.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/12-of-the-best-spotify-playlists-to-listen-to-right-now.htmlLive concerts, gigs and festivals are of course to be embraced once more – the need to feel transported to somewhere more beautiful via melodies, lyrics and rhythms has rarely been felt more keenly following a challenging 20-odd months.  That said, maybe you're after a selection of sounds to help you get a good night's sleep, tunes to entertain children at home or a collection of inspiring albums written in self-isolation./news/14-of-the-longest-running-hi-fi-brands-still-going-strong-today.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/14-of-the-longest-running-hi-fi-brands-still-going-strong-today.htmlWith age comes wisdom, so it perhaps isn't surprising that many of the oldest hi-fi brands around today are still at the top of their game. We've delved into the archives to shine a light on some of the industry's longest-running manufacturers that continue to serve music fans worldwide to this day. These are true veterans of hi-fi - all over 70 years old - who we think deserve to be called out and celebrated./news/2022-preakness-stakes-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2022-preakness-stakes-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-tv-channel-odds-horses.htmlThe Preakness Stakes 2022 gets underway at Pimlico, this Saturday (21st May). Can Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath (9-2) become the seventh filly to win the second leg of the Triple Crown? There’s not long to go before the race, so let’s take a look at the runners, odds, betting predictions and how to watch a Preakness Stakes live stream from wherever you are. Preakness Stakes live stream Date: Saturday 21st May/news/analysis-audio-omega-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/analysis-audio-omega-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNever heard of Analysis Audio? Neither had we until we walked into the company’s demo room at the last Bristol Sound & Vision Show. Expos are difficult places to judge performance, but what we heard was enough to make us find a pair of Omegas for review, and we’re glad we did. With everything optimised – down to the partnering system, position and the right kind of recording – these speakers are capable of magic./news/anthrax-rocks-record-store-day-with-a-3-inch-mini-turntable.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/anthrax-rocks-record-store-day-with-a-3-inch-mini-turntable.htmlWith more than 538 limited edition releases dropping over two days, Record Store Day 2021 is already starting to make our heads' spin.  But just to ramp up the excitement yet further, US heavy metal band Anthrax have announced a Record Store Day bundle, comprising a customised mini turntable and four 3-inch vinyl platters. The tiny turntable – a limited edition of 1000 – is just the right size to spin the shrunken discs, which will include special releases of Madhouse, I Am the Law, Got the Time and Discharge./news/articles-by-adam-smith-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-adam-smith-what-hi-fi.htmlITV joins NewTV, the smartphone streaming service designed to take on Netflix By Adam Smith published 8 August 18 There will be a subscription and ad-free model, with the service launching in 2019. Disney, Fox, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, Paramount and Warner Media are all involved. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3yisMCmZKylmam1/news/astell-kern-ak-t5p-2nd-generation-review.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-ak-t5p-2nd-generation-review.htmlAstell & Kern has teamed up with Beyerdynamic to deliver the AK T5p 2nd Generation headphones, a pair of closed-back over-ear headphones based on Beyerdynamic’s T5p model. Having undergone some tweaks aimed at delivering better sound, particularly when used with Astell & Kern portable music players, the new T5ps come with an upgraded price tag. Ultimately, we’re left a little unconvinced. Build and comfortIf you’re spending secondhand car money on a pair of headphones, then you’re probably entitled to expect something that looks and feels pretty special./news/astell-kern-se200-music-player-promises-sonic-versatility-from-multiple-dacs.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-se200-music-player-promises-sonic-versatility-from-multiple-dacs.htmlKudos to Astell & Kern’s work ethic; just weeks after launching its latest entry-level portable music player, the formidable A&norma SR25, the brand is already announcing its next offering. The newbie in question is the A&futura SE200, which joins the SE100 in the premium A&futura range and, the company claims, is the world’s first player to utilise a multi-DAC set-up. Now, digital players these days often have dual or even quad DAC configurations, but the SE200 actually uses a combination of DAC chips – two Sabre ESS9068AS DACs (in a dual configuration) as well as a single AKM4499EQ (as found in Astell & Kern’s top-of-the-line SP2000 player)./news/audio-solutions-figaro-m2-review.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-solutions-figaro-m2-review.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review was carried out by the team at Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how best to subscribe. We love that this Lithuanian loudspeaker manufacturer has named a complete speaker series after a scheming Spanish barber who appears as a character in eighteenth-century French plays as well as famous operas by Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro) and Rossini (The Barber of Seville), though we would have preferred it recognise its own national heritage, not least because Lithuanian is the oldest language in Europe – older than Celtic, German and Greek and certainly far older than French or Italian./news/awards-2022-best-home-cinema-amplifiers.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2022-best-home-cinema-amplifiers.htmlWhat 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./news/awesome-tv-deal-drops-lg-a2-oled-to-just-600-ahead-of-prime-day.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awesome-tv-deal-drops-lg-a2-oled-to-just-600-ahead-of-prime-day.htmlWe are big fans of LG OLEDs, but these premium TVs can come with hefty price tags. LG's entry-level A2 is on the more affordable end of the OLED TV price spectrum though, and especially so now thanks to this early Prime Day deal that drops the price of the 48-inch model from $1299 to just $599. While we haven't formally evaluated the A2, we have reviewed many LG OLEDs – including its C2 sibling which is a five-star performer and winner of a What Hi-Fi?/news/beats-studio-pro-review-competent-wireless-headphones-but-fall-behind-class-leaders-when-it-comes.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-studio-pro-review-competent-wireless-headphones-but-fall-behind-class-leaders-when-it-comes.htmlWe haven’t necessarily been enthusiastic about Beats’ recent string of over-ear and in-ear headphones, with very few models even managing to earn a solid recommendation. While we’re often impressed with how the American brand’s headphones look and feel, not to mention the myriad things they can often do, our doubts have often lingered as to whether their sound quality is on par with the real class leaders. Sound, after all, is the most important factor in dictating whether or not anything we review – be it a pair of speakers or a cheap set of running headphones – gets a good write up, and while the importance of size, features or design varies from product to product, sound quality remains paramount./news/best-bluetooth-speakers-under-100-budget-models-tested-by-our-experts.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-bluetooth-speakers-under-100-budget-models-tested-by-our-experts.htmlBest Bluetooth speakers under $100: quick list What's the best Bluetooth speaker under $100? It's a question we get asked rather a lot, as buyers want quality on the go without breaking the bank. We're keen for you to get the best value Bluetooth speaker you can, so here are our best bets that sneak in under that magical $100 figure.  All said, part of the point of a great Bluetooth speaker, aside from being durable, hardy and portable, is that it can fill practically any space (Carnegie Hall and Westminster Abbey aside) without leaving you penniless in the process./news/best-free-music-apps-2024-free-ways-to-stream-music-on-android-and-iphone.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-free-music-apps-2024-free-ways-to-stream-music-on-android-and-iphone.htmlBest free music apps 2024: Jump Menu Despite a revival in physical media, most of us still use music streaming services when we want our music fix. Most operate on a subscription basis, charging monthly rates for access to their large music libraries, with various tiers available for different audio qualities and/or multiple user access. The problem is that these monthly (or annual) prices only continue to rise no matter which paid tier you choose, and for many, it can be difficult to factor in even the basic tier's price into your monthly bills./news/bose-headphones-deal-quietcomfort-35-ii-return-to-cheapest-ever-price.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-headphones-deal-quietcomfort-35-ii-return-to-cheapest-ever-price.htmlBose's QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones have always been very popular – and for good reason. They're smart, sound good and feature excellent noise-cancellation. So when we see a great deal on a pair, we can't help but bring it to your attention. The Bose QuietComfort 35 II have returned to their lowest price - the price we saw over the Christmas holidays - thanks to a recent price drop on Amazon and John Lewis, which bring them down to just £219 – £31 off their more recent price tag and a whopping £110 off the price they launched at in 2017./news/bose-sport-open-earbuds-are-safety-conscious-options-for-runners-and-cyclists.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-sport-open-earbuds-are-safety-conscious-options-for-runners-and-cyclists.htmlBose is kicking off 2021 by launching something rather unusual. The new Bose Sport Open Earbuds, which have been anticipated since they were spotted in a FCC filing in December, are truly wireless buds that don't go in your ears or even cover them – but instead gently grip the ear’s outer ridge to lock in place. There are no ear tips, "virtually no skin contact", and no vibrations that you'd get from an outer-ear model using bone conduction technology./news/boxing-day-sales-huge-discounts-on-denon-s-awesome-av-amps.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/boxing-day-sales-huge-discounts-on-denon-s-awesome-av-amps.html2018's been a great year for Denon's home cinema amplifiers, with two models receiving What Hi-Fi? Awards and another being awarded a full five-star rating - and now the entire range is available at a heavily reduced price. Thanks to these discounts you can now have a brand new Denon AVR in your lounge for just £399, while the flagship model has shed £500. Our pick? The Award-winning AVR-X3500H, which we tested at £899 but is now available for just £599./news/cambridge-audio-minx-xi-review.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-minx-xi-review.htmlCambridge’s new Minx Xi is a terrific streaming system. It’s small, nicely made and, for the most part, well thought-out. All you need to add is a stable home network, a NAS full of music and a pair of quality speakers such as Q Acoustics’ Concept 20s to enjoy. MORE: Awards 2014 - Best systems Video reviewFeaturesCambridge has been careful to keep the Minx Xi as inclusive as possible. To that end it comes pre-loaded with streaming services such as BBC iPlayer Radio, Pandora and Rhapsody, and can connect to external sources wirelessly via aptX Bluetooth (using a supplied dongle)./news/cameroon-vs-algeria-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cameroon-vs-algeria-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlBoth Cameroon and Algeria failed to qualify for the World Cup last time but one of the teams who face off in one of five two-legged playoffs to decide Africa's representatives come November will make it to Qatar. The countries share seven AFCON titles between them – Algeria were last champions in 2019, while five-time winners Cameroon finished third in the most recent edition last month – and both boast impressive squads stocked with talent./news/ces-2012-klipsch-expands-its-airplay-speaker-offering.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2012-klipsch-expands-its-airplay-speaker-offering.htmlKlipsch is building on the launch of the Gallery G-17 Air, its first AirPlay enabled music system, with three new models being shown here in Las Vegas, at least two of which look likely to make it to the UK later this year. Able to stream music from iOS devices, or from iTunes on PC or Mac, as well as hiving conventional USB sockets, the range includes the Klipsch RoomGroove Air, with dual 25mm tweeters in Round Tractrix horns and 6./news/computergear-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/computergear-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpynnaXCtbHRoJyaqg%3D%3D/news/denon-s-sound-bar-550-adds-dolby-atmos-dts-x-and-alexa-to-its-home-lineup.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-s-sound-bar-550-adds-dolby-atmos-dts-x-and-alexa-to-its-home-lineup.htmlLooking for a compact soundbar to level up your TV's sound? Denon has just unveiled the Home Sound Bar 550, a compact 'bar that promises to do just that as the newest member of the company's Home family of multi-room products.  With a six-driver array and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound support, the 550 should have both the hardware and software to do movie soundtracks proud. But you can also stream high-resolution music from your favourite music services or local music libraries directly using the built-in HEOS wireless platform, too./news/elac-bs243-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elac-bs243-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThanks to a new distribution deal, Elac is again a presence in the UK market. Good news for anyone who craves excitement (visual or audible) from their speakers. The BS243 are dramatic lookers thanks to the JET foil membrane tweeter and contoured 15cm mid/bass driver. The drama keeps coming. Pacey, hefty and texturally varied at the bottom end, with space and attitude to spare in the midrange and whippet-like levels of speed and substance at the top, the Elacs tear into The Flaming Lips’ The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song with real purpose./news/espn-to-launch-new-channel-for-premier-league-football-complete-with-hd.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/espn-to-launch-new-channel-for-premier-league-football-complete-with-hd.htmlFor residential customers, ESPN will be available for £9 a month to Sky Sports subscribers and for £12 a month to other Sky customers. This new UK channel will replace ESPN America on the Sky satellite and Virgin Media services. ESPN is set to be channel 417 on Sky with a high definition service at number 443. This will be ESPN's first European HD channel. A spokesman for ESPN said the broadcaster was also looking at acquiring other rights for the new UK channel./news/g-cube-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/g-cube-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqBlk6qvpg%3D%3D/news/harman-kardon-s-citation-amp-packs-power-and-streaming-into-a-compact-design.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-s-citation-amp-packs-power-and-streaming-into-a-compact-design.htmlHarman Kardon has unveiled the latest addition to its Citation range. The Citation Amp is a really rather compact amplifier that packs 125 watts per channel of Class D amplification (into 8 ohms) and network streaming into its modest chassis. You've got built-in Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay, so you're covered whether you're an Android household or an Apple-centric family, and where physical connections are concerned there is coaxial, optical, RCA and HDMI ARC inputs in addition to line-out and subwoofer outputs./news/how-to-watch-the-platinum-party-at-the-palace-from-anywhere-in-the-world-start-time-line-up.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-platinum-party-at-the-palace-from-anywhere-in-the-world-start-time-line-up.htmlBuckingham Palace will do its best Glastonbury impression this evening as a host of acts perform across three stages to celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II. Let's hope the toilets are in a better state than the ones on Worthy Farm though, eh? The Platinum Party at the Palace is a ticket-only affair but it's free to watch and stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK from 7:30pm on Saturday, 4th June./news/huge-dolby-atmos-and-vision-upgrades-are-on-the-horizon-for-gamers.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/huge-dolby-atmos-and-vision-upgrades-are-on-the-horizon-for-gamers.htmlUnreal Engine, the framework many popular console, PC and mobile games are built on, has introduced new options for developers to include support for the latest HDR formats and Dolby Atmos immersive audio on mobile platforms.  While HDR gaming isn't anything new, the update means Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are about to become a lot more common in upcoming video games.  Up until now, developers have mostly been limited to HDR10./news/i-grew-up-playing-vinyl-in-the-car-can-we-do-that-again-please.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-grew-up-playing-vinyl-in-the-car-can-we-do-that-again-please.htmlSound+Image mag feature This feature originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. If you go through my singles collection (not that I’d let you), you’ll find that a great many of my 45s from the late 1960s and early 1970s have their centres punched out.  This is not uncommon for that era and the decade preceding, and I can hear the vinyl cognoscenti among you saying, ‘Ah yes, those will be jukebox singles’ – because jukeboxes required records with no centres so they could be held suitably firmly on a thick spindle to play reliably while girls in bobby sox were dancing round them in milk bars, or whatever really went on in those days./news/icy-box-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/icy-box-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8icsGaan60%3D/news/iphone-13-could-have-an-always-on-120hz-display.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-13-could-have-an-always-on-120hz-display.htmlThe iPhone 12 family is barely four months old, but already info concerning its successor is emerging. And it seems Apple is planning on overhauling the devices' screens. The biggest change? The screens will be always-on, which means important info will  always be visible without having to wake the handset. The screen won't illuminate as brightly as when woken though, which will save battery life. According to Apple Insider, Apple tipster Max Weinbach reckons the battery indicator and clock will be always visible, though notifications will also pop up using a "/news/jbl-charge-6-the-5-things-we-want-from-the-sequel-to-our-award-winning-bluetooth-speaker.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-charge-6-the-5-things-we-want-from-the-sequel-to-our-award-winning-bluetooth-speaker.htmlThere are many pretenders to the throne right now, but in truth, there can be only one king. In terms of the best Bluetooth speakers, the JBL Charge 5 is the undisputed monarch, picking up multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards and impressing us as the most reliable, well-made and sonically rewarding speaker of its type. Few rivals or contemporaries really come close.  That said, the Charge 5 is getting on a bit./news/jlab-s-dinky-buds-may-be-the-smallest-true-wireless-pair-we-ve-ever-seen.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jlab-s-dinky-buds-may-be-the-smallest-true-wireless-pair-we-ve-ever-seen.htmlJLab launched its latest true wireless earbuds at IFA 2023, and they may just be the smallest in-ears we've ever seen. Designed specifically for those users with smaller-sized ears who struggle to find a secure fit, the new JBuds Mini are 30% smaller than JLab’s previous GO Air POP earbuds. They're so small, in fact, that the earbuds' charging case is titchy enough to fit on a standard keychain. That also makes the JBuds Mini a potentially perfect choice for on-the-go users who want small, unobtrusive buds that can slip inside a pocket, bag or even onto a set of car keys./news/jvc-dla-np5-review-a-mighty-fine-lamp-projector.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jvc-dla-np5-review-a-mighty-fine-lamp-projector.htmlThe DLA-NP5 is JVC’s most affordable D-ILA projector for 2022 – and with JVC’s cheapest laser D-ILA models setting you back well into five figures, we have a funny feeling that interest in the lamp-based NP5 could be seriously high. Especially now that the ‘Covid years’ have given us all a whole new appreciation of the value of a high-quality home entertainment system. PriceBy using a lamp rather than lasers, JVC is able to sell the NP5 for £7499 / $7000 / AU$10,995./news/last-day-to-get-a-paramount-plus-free-trial-sign-up-for-30-days-free-streaming.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/last-day-to-get-a-paramount-plus-free-trial-sign-up-for-30-days-free-streaming.htmlParamount Plus, is currently running a promotion for new users - just enter the code SOUTHPARK to get a free 30-day trial. If you've been waiting to sign up to the streaming service now could be the time, but this promotion is ending tomorrow, so you'll need to act fast. In our Paramount Plus review, we appreciated some of its original content alongside its more niche sports coverage offerings, so if you haven't been able to justify a full subscription, this Paramount Plus free trial is a great way to get a taste of what the service has to offer./news/lg-37ld490-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-37ld490-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAfter the enthusiastic review of this LG model in these pages recently, and a five-star verdict to finish, we thought it only right that we called it back in for review alongside the bigger 42D490, which creeps inside our price band. A strong specification sheet It’s an interesting comparison. There’s never any guarantee that two models from the same range will perform to the same level at different screen sizes./news/lg-s-gx-soundbar-is-designed-to-partner-its-excellent-gx-gallery-oled-tv.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-gx-soundbar-is-designed-to-partner-its-excellent-gx-gallery-oled-tv.htmlGreat news for those investing in LG's 2020 TV lineup: the GX 'Gallery' OLED series (featuring the excellent 65-in OLED65GX) now has a new wireless soundbar. LG says the new GX soundbar is designed specifically to deliver an exceptional home entertainment experience as well as stylistic integration with its newest GX series OLED TVs. So, premium TV, premium soundbar.  Visually, the GX soundbar is the ideal companion to LG’s artistically-inspired and thin-bezelled 'Gallery' series OLEDs./news/master-dynamic-mw08-sport-earbuds-feature-wireless-charging-and-a-kevlar-case.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/master-dynamic-mw08-sport-earbuds-feature-wireless-charging-and-a-kevlar-case.htmlMaster & Dynamic has released a sporty version of its recent MW08 earbuds. The new MW08 Sport noise-cancelling earbuds are made of durable materials to withstand the most intense of workouts, but retain the brand’s high-end aesthetic. Unlike the regular MW08 earbuds that have a ceramic shell and stainless steel case, the new model features a ‘shatter resistant’ sapphire glass body and a woven Kevlar fibre case that the company says is sweat-resistant with an IPX4 rating./news/merit-lilin-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/merit-lilin-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8yeqaKsXaG2rbXN/news/naim-and-focal-celebrate-10th-anniversary-with-special-streaming-savvy-system.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-and-focal-celebrate-10th-anniversary-with-special-streaming-savvy-system.htmlAs tin and aluminum traditionally commemorate 10th anniversaries, it's apt that both contribute to Naim and Focal's new 10th Anniversary Edition hi-fi system. While the former material appears in the brushed, anodised form familiar in Naim component craftsmanship, the latter inspires the unique metallic baffle of the Focal Sopra No.2 speakers that helm this special system. That distinctive design trait is complemented by equally head-turning concrete-effect side panels on the floorstanders, and makes for a special finish that is mirrored in the lighter look of the matching Naim electronics they partner./news/netflix-s-play-something-feature-is-now-available-through-alexa.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-s-play-something-feature-is-now-available-through-alexa.htmlFinding something new to watch on Netflix is now as easy as speaking out loud. That's because Netflix's 'Play Something' feature is now available through Amazon's Alexa personal assistant – just say "Alexa, play something on Netflix" and it'll do as bid. ... though obviously you'll need the right gear in the first place: Amazon's Fire TV devices have Alexa built in, as do its Echo smart speakers. Play Something picks a show or movie for you based on your viewing history./news/new-speaker-range-from-classic-british-brand-falcon-acoustics-launches-with-two-models.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-speaker-range-from-classic-british-brand-falcon-acoustics-launches-with-two-models.htmlYou may have heard of Falcon Acoustics. The British audio brand, also the largest UK supplier of drive units, is renowned for its limited-edition recreations of the BBC's iconic LS3/5A speakers – a ‘no compromise’ prototype created by the Beeb two years before the speaker’s first commercial production in 1976.  Now, Falcon Acoustics is bringing out its own new 'M' range of loudspeakers. This will consist of five models launching over the next six months, and the first two models being unveiled are the M10 standmounts and the range-topping M50 floorstanders./news/next-apple-tv-tipped-for-silky-smooth-120hz-frame-rate.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/next-apple-tv-tipped-for-silky-smooth-120hz-frame-rate.htmlThe new Apple TV is said to boast support for 120Hz frame rates – a capability you won't find on any current Apple TV models. Details are thin on the ground, but the development could herald smoother gaming and a more responsive user interface. According to 9to5Mac, the beta version of Apple's upcoming tvOS 14.5 software contains multiple references to '120HZ' and 'supports 120Hz' – the current Apple TV 4K set-top box is limited to 4K@60Hz resolution./news/onkyo-tx-nr515-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-nr515-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOriginally a five-star machine, the Onkyo TX-NR515 was knocked down to four when it was reviewed against key rivals including the Yamaha RX-V673 and the Sony STR-DN1030 towards the end of 2012. But that was when the Onkyo cost the best part of £450. Now, thanks to a substantial price drop, the TX-NR515 can be yours for closer to £250, a not insignificant saving. It is time, therefore, to revisit our review./news/onkyo-x6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-x6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNot long ago people were carrying around mobile phones larger than the Onkyo X6. There is something to be said for the obscure when it comes to wireless speaker design – the market is filling so fast, of course you need to stand out – but, if you can make a bar like this sound good and remain affordable, you can dispense with the science-fiction movie props. BuildThat isn't to say the X6 is unbecoming; we like its slick curvature and contrast of black on silver./news/psb-m4u2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-m4u2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s been over two years since we first reviewed the PSB M4U2 headphones. While competitors have been replaced and updated, the M4U2s have stayed the course unaltered. They remain as popular as ever, so we thought it was time to take a second look. PSB might not be as familiar to you as some of the other brands it shares this test with, but it has been producing speakers for more than 40 years./news/q-acoustics-announces-the-5050-flagship-floorstanders-for-its-5000-series.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/q-acoustics-announces-the-5050-flagship-floorstanders-for-its-5000-series.htmlQ Acoustics has launched a new flagship speaker for its 5000 loudspeaker range, the Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanders.  As the most powerful speaker in the range, boasting the biggest mid/bass drivers in the series at 15cm each, the 5050 offer a viable option for even the largest listening rooms.  It joins the 5010 bookshelf, 5020 standmount and the Award-winning 5040 floorstander, with the 5090 centre channel completing the line-up for a home cinema speaker package./news/quick-save-100-on-bose-s-quietcomfort-45-noise-cancelling-headphones.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-save-100-on-bose-s-quietcomfort-45-noise-cancelling-headphones.htmlThis year's Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching, meaning the world's biggest retailer is currently cutting prices on everything from fridges to furniture, cat beds to catapults (probably). There are also huge discounts to be had in the realm of hi-fi and headphones in the early Prime Day sales, and What Hi-Fi? is the place to be if you want to be kept up to date with all of the latest deals as they emerge in the coming days./news/record-store-day-2014-28-film-and-tv-vinyl-cameos.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/record-store-day-2014-28-film-and-tv-vinyl-cameos.htmlRecord Store Day is upon us and we're continuing our celebrations with a look at some of the most notable turntable and vinyl cameos from film and TV. From a prison to the open seas, offices to warzones; there's a record player for every setting. Here are our favourites – be sure to let us know yours. MORE: 16 of the best AV cameos from the small screen MORE: 15 of the best AV cameos from the big screen/news/robocop-2014-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/robocop-2014-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRemaking or ‘rebooting’ a cult classic tends to lead to no end of trouble. Thankfully, RoboCop isn’t the train wreck it could so easily have been. That’s not to say it’s a patch on the original. Let’s get something straight: this is inferior in nearly every way. But it does have some merits, and doesn’t deserve to be dismissed too quickly. The premise is mostly the same. A policeman (‘Cop’) is severely injured in the line of duty, and then made into a machine (‘Robo’) by an evil organisation./news/samsung-announces-true-wireless-galaxy-buds-with-akg-sound.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-announces-true-wireless-galaxy-buds-with-akg-sound.htmlAs expected, Samsung has used its Galaxy Unpacked event to announce its next pair of true wireless earbuds, the logically-named Galaxy Buds. With sound by AKG, the next-gen in-ears have a six-hour battery life for music playback (or five hours of call-making), and are compatible with wireless charging from an all-new charging case. A wireless power-share feature means the case can be wirelessly charged by being placed on the Galaxy S10+ smartphone, too./news/samsung-the-freestyle-2nd-gen-hands-on-review-cute-portable-projector-gets-a-sequel.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-the-freestyle-2nd-gen-hands-on-review-cute-portable-projector-gets-a-sequel.htmlOne of the pleasant AV surprises of last year was Samsung's The Freestyle, a neatly packaged portable projector with an attractive feature set and good picture quality. It impressed us during testing with its bright, sharp and colourful images, earning a solid four-star review. Now, there’s a sequel in town and it’s called, unsurprisingly, The Freestyle 2nd Gen. And continuing the ‘2’ theme it also has a couple of new surprises up its sleeve./news/sennheiser-ie80-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-ie80-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe last thing you'd expect to take to a pair of headphones is a screwdriver, but Sennheiser actively encourages you to tinker with its iE80 in-ears. Within each of the housings is a small screw: turn it clockwise to dial in more bass, or the other way for a more neutral sound. We got the best balance with a quarter-turn clockwise. How low can you go? Just turn the screw/news/shure-srh1840-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/shure-srh1840-review-what-hi-fi.htmlShure’s SRH1840s are the ‘Goldilocks’ of headphones. As in the fairy tale, these cans are ‘just right’ – a confident and composed pair of headphones, their relatively mundane look masks the superb sonic quality they can achieve. So what makes these Shures ‘just right’? Well the 1840s sit in a sweet spot between the Grados and Sennheisers, combining comfort and refinement with agility and toe-tapping entertainment. Shure SRH1840: Sound quality/news/sony-s-next-ps5-controller-could-have-a-surprise-treat-for-wireless-earbuds-fans.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-next-ps5-controller-could-have-a-surprise-treat-for-wireless-earbuds-fans.htmlIt appears Sony is pondering a new wireless controller with one major twist. Picture the scene. You’re settling down to a gaming marathon but can’t find your wireless gaming earbuds. And, when you do manage to excavate them from down the back of the sofa, you fire them up only for the battery to die five minutes later. It’s a nightmare scenario but if Sony’s latest patent application is anything to go by, the tech giant could have the answer on its drawing board./news/that-was-then-marantz-cd-63-mkii-ki-signature.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-marantz-cd-63-mkii-ki-signature.htmlTweaking has been embedded into hi-fi culture from the very beginning. Ever since manufacturers started listening to rather than just measuring their kit, it has been a fundamental element of product development. Swapping a capacitor here, fine-tuning the power supply, damping the casework or even just changing the quality of connections can all make huge differences – something Marantz knows all too well. See all our CD player reviews The company has long been a master of the process./news/that-was-then-marantz-cd-7.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-marantz-cd-7.htmlThe turn of the century was a truly exciting time in hi-fi. After almost two decades in the limelight, it looked like CD was about to be replaced – and not by one, but possibly two new high-resolution formats. Both SACD and DVD-Audio boasted technical abilities far beyond the humble Compact Disc. At a time when most people were looking forwards, Marantz decided that it was the right time to look backwards./news/the-next-iphone-will-look-like-an-ipad-sources-claim.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-next-iphone-will-look-like-an-ipad-sources-claim.htmlThis year's high-end iPhones will borrow design elements from Apple's iPad tablets, sources claim. According to Bloomberg reports, the annual autumn iPhone refresh will see four new 5G-enabled Apple handsets. If the report is correct, the two successors to the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max will have flat stainless steel edges instead of the current curved design. They will also have more sharply rounded corners, resembling the iPad Pro that launched in 2018./news/thx-spatial-audio-and-24-bit-quality-combine-for-unique-music-streaming-experience.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/thx-spatial-audio-and-24-bit-quality-combine-for-unique-music-streaming-experience.htmlQobuz subscribers can now listen to 24-bit tracks mixed in new spatial audio technology through any pair of headphones, thanks to a new collaboration between the hi-res music service, THX and music artists Circuit Des Yeux, Anat Cohen and Dinosaur Jr.  Whatever you might think of the 'immersive' technology, ‘spatial audio’ has been a bit of a buzzword in the music streaming game recently thanks to Apple Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos Music technologies being shouted from the company’s (and their partners') respective rooftops, and now THX Spatial Audio technology is being used to create a unique music listening experience that combines the “live” spatial effect with superior hi-res audio quality./news/tivoli-audio-pal-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tivoli-audio-pal-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe first tested the PAL+ a couple of years ago, when it was priced at £250. It has come down in price by a third, and this rather funky union jack finish is now available. PerformanceIt's truly a portable device, with a built-in rechargeable battery, and little rubberised covers to protect inputs for when you want to listen outside. And it's small enough to be toted in a bag. The spec is reasonable for a portable radio, with DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners, a full suite of alarm functions, stereo headphone output (which you can also use to hook the PAL+ up to your hi-fi) and a 3./news/toshiba-uk4d-review-how-does-a-tv-this-cheap-get-so-good.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/toshiba-uk4d-review-how-does-a-tv-this-cheap-get-so-good.htmlYou don’t have to look far for the Toshiba 50UK4D63DB’s star attraction: it offers 50 inches of 4K HDR pictures for the miserly price of £329 (around $400 / AU$600).  Sadly, if not exactly surprisingly, this sort of small price / big picture combination often turns out to be nothing like the awesome deal it first appears, as the low outlay is only rewarded with dim, lifeless pictures and flimsy sound./news/totem-tribe-tower-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/totem-tribe-tower-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re willing to spend £5000 on a pair of speakers, the chances are that you’re after top class sound backed up by solid engineering. Of course, that amount of money also demands high standards of build and finish. At this elevated level, there’s no shortage of floorstanders that give you all these things, and Totem’s Tribe Tower can be counted among them. But add small size, being unfussy about positioning and an accommodating nature to that list and the field thins out significantly./news/uk-specs-prices-and-pictures-of-sony-s-2011-3d-tv-and-blu-ray-range.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/uk-specs-prices-and-pictures-of-sony-s-2011-3d-tv-and-blu-ray-range.htmlWe've finally managed to extract UK prices and tech specs out of Sony to bring you a detailed breakdown of the company's forthcoming 2011 3D TV and Blu-ray range. So without further ado, here goes. KDL-CX32D: a 22in HD-ready LCD/DVD combi with two HDMI ports (£tbc). Sony KDL-24EX320: £349 KDL-EX320: Edge-lit LED screens with wi-fi and Bravia Internet Video, 22in (£299), 24in (£349) and 26in (£tbc). Sony KDL-32CX520/news/using-the-noveto-n1-smart-audio-device-is-like-wearing-invisible-headphones.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/using-the-noveto-n1-smart-audio-device-is-like-wearing-invisible-headphones.htmlThanks to Kickstarter-funded firm Noveto, and the hugely influential trade show CES 2022, it seems Carl Pei's Nothing brand may have been pipped to the post in the race to release a headphone that isn't actually, er, physically there.  Meet the Noveto N1, which is making its debut at CES 2022 in Las Vegas this week. The N1 is billed as a state-of-the-art smart audio device with built-in Alexa intelligence and Noveto’s proprietary smart audio beaming technology, combining to create an immersive binaural audio sound without using headphones./news/vizio-e65-f1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vizio-e65-f1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhile the 65-inch Vizio E65-F1 is the company’s entry level set, in terms of price, it sits somewhere between the super-budget sets that sell for less than $500, and the premium models that cost upwards of a grand. It seems to be a sweet spot and in its E Series, Vizio manages to deliver a solid product and a reasonable value, offering a picture that’s good enough to stop you wishing you’d spent more./news/what-are-open-earbuds-how-do-the-headphones-work-and-are-they-worth-it.htmlSat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-are-open-earbuds-how-do-the-headphones-work-and-are-they-worth-it.htmlIf you’ve been keeping an eye on headphone trends over the past year, you’ll have noticed something afoot in the world of in-ear headphones. Everyone is familiar with the traditional in-ear design, right? Where a driver in each earbud fires music through a tube, directly into your ear canal and down to your eardrum. Well, in recent months a handful of manufacturers have revisited the drawing board and launched a new style of earphone that’s being referred to as an ‘open earbud’./news/13-of-the-best-monitor-audio-products-of-all-time.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/13-of-the-best-monitor-audio-products-of-all-time.htmlWith over 45 years of speaker engineering experience, Monitor Audio is one of Britain’s most iconic hi-fi brands.  Since 1972 it has been honing its craft – first near Cambridge and now in Essex (although manufacturing has been in China for the last 15 years) – creating some of the best value speakers we’ve heard (as well as a jolly good stereo amp) along the way. Indeed, Monitor Audio has been a constant regular in What Hi-Fi?/news/2023-was-a-good-year-for-the-all-in-one-system-but-can-we-have-more-please.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2023-was-a-good-year-for-the-all-in-one-system-but-can-we-have-more-please.htmlThere are certain times when you test a piece of audio tech and, while you’re impressed with how it sounds, how it's built and pretty much any other criteria one would need to bag a five-star haul, there’s never a time when you wish you had one for yourself. Be it a pair of speakers or some new headphones, your feelings are more of admiration than genuine infatuation.   The flip side of this, of course, is that occasionally something will enter our doors and immediately grab me by the heart, bypassing the rational sinews of the brain and heading straight for the emotional centre./news/3-easy-ways-to-find-a-fault-with-your-hi-fi-system.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/3-easy-ways-to-find-a-fault-with-your-hi-fi-system.htmlWe’ve all been there: you power up your system and settle down to listen to your latest vinyl purchase or the new album that has just dropped on Tidal, only to realise that something isn’t right; something doesn’t sound right at all. Alarm bells start ringing in your head and banknotes flash before your eyes as your first thought turns to how costly repairs might be.  But a fault with your system might not necessarily require returning it all to the retail store/manufacturer or – worse – a trip to the local repairman if your warranty is up./news/amazon-echo-sub-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-echo-sub-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAmazon’s decision to name its first subwoofer the Echo Sub, and not the Rumble In The Jungle, is an open goal so woefully missed that sadly, upon our publishing of this review, someone is likely to lose their job. However, the same fate is unlikely to befall the company’s engineers. The Echo Sub confirms Amazon's latest range of products have successfully raised the audio bar. BuildPaired with the second generation of either the Echo or Echo Plus speakers – one or two of them, depending on your appetite for stereo imaging – this gurgling footstool adds considerable weight to the presentation with an output reaching as low as 30Hz./news/amazon-to-launch-free-tv-channels-on-prime-video.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-to-launch-free-tv-channels-on-prime-video.htmlWatch out European broadcasters, Amazon looks to be gearing up to launch free channels on its Prime Video service. The US company is advertising a London-based 'head of free-to-air TV and advertising' job role, as spotted by This Is Money. The strong implication is it plans to delve into free-to-air commercial broadcasting - at least in the UK. MORE: Amazon Prime Day 2018 - the date, the deals, the details/news/android-users-rejoice-apple-music-classical-app-is-now-on-google-play-store.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/android-users-rejoice-apple-music-classical-app-is-now-on-google-play-store.htmlMore than two months after its release for iOS users on the Apple App Store, the Apple Music Classical app is now available to download on Android devices. Initially making its big debut on 28th of March 2023, the separate app is designed expressly for classical music and is available to current Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost. Just download the free app, log in with your current Apple Music details, and you’re good to go./news/apple-iphone-6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf there’s one thing to be said about Apple, it’s that the company dances to its own tune. It certainly doesn’t bother with the petty business of seeing what everybody else is doing. For its latest smartphone, the Apple iPhone 6, that means there is no Full HD screen, even when key rivals have adopted Quad HD. There is no 16-megapixel camera with laser focusing and image stabilisation, and no hi-res audio support./news/audio-technica-at-lp3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-at-lp3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe recent popularity of suitcase turntables with fully automatic functionality has reduced the record player to a toy, a retro trinket. They appear to cater for those too busy to put down their craft beer or curtail an anecdote about trekking to Machu Picchu in order to lift the needle, rather than the genuine hi-fi or music enthusiast. But in the AT-LP3, Audio Technica has fashioned a turntable with all the ease of use and affordability of such suitcase record players, but one that also follows the rules of hi-fi./news/awards-2022-best-portable-music-players.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2022-best-portable-music-players.htmlWhat 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./news/bang-olufsen-to-restore-1972-beogram-4000-turntables-and-other-classics.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-to-restore-1972-beogram-4000-turntables-and-other-classics.html2020 has been quite a year for a renovation project (if little else), and Bang & Olufsen is jumping on the bandwagon and undertaking one of its own. The Danish brand is launching a project that will see it restore some of its most iconic heritage designs from the past decades. The first products to get the refurbishment treatment will be the Beogram 4000 series turntables, which were designed in 1972 by Jacob Jensen, B&O's chief product designer at the time./news/beats-powerbeats-solo-pro-and-ep-now-discontinued-in-light-of-new-beats-fit-pro.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-powerbeats-solo-pro-and-ep-now-discontinued-in-light-of-new-beats-fit-pro.htmlFresh from launching the Beats Fit Pro, Beats has refreshed its product range by culling some of its older headphones (as spotted by MacRumors). The Powerbeats, Solo Pro and Beats EP have all been discontinued, to spend some time in the headphone retirement home. The retail pages of all of these have been taken down from the Apple Store. (Beats is owned by Apple.) The Powerbeats 3 Wireless are wireless, albeit not truly wireless because of the cable connecting them; the Solo Pro are an on-ear pair with a battery life of up to 40 hours; and the Beats EP are also on-ear but strip back the specs to achieve a lower price./news/best-dacs-2024-usb-desktop-and-portable-digital-to-analogue-converters.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-dacs-2024-usb-desktop-and-portable-digital-to-analogue-converters.htmlYou might not realise it, but most of us make use of at least one digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) every single day. Any device that delivers digital sound – be it a laptop, games console, portable music player or phone – requires a DAC to convert its digital audio to an analogue signal before it can be output to speakers, headphones or another analogue device. (Essentially, if a digital device has a headphone jack or another analogue audio output, it has a DAC built-in./news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-vs-cxn-v2-which-music-streamer-is-better.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-vs-cxn-v2-which-music-streamer-is-better.htmlCambridge Audio CXN100 Streaming features: UPnP, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.1, Chromecast, internet radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect Network: Wi-fi, ethernet Inputs: USB Type A, USB Type B, optical, coaxial Outputs: Optical, coaxial, balanced XLR, RCA line level Headphone output? No Max file resolution: 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD512, MQA Dimensions (hwd): 8.5 x 43 x 30.5cm Weight: 3.55kg  With upgraded specs, extensive streaming features and the same sleek, user-friendly design, the new CXN100 streamer is a worthy successor to the Award-winning CXN (V2)./news/cedia-uk-expo-2009-pmc-goes-wireless-with-airfonix.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cedia-uk-expo-2009-pmc-goes-wireless-with-airfonix.htmlThe US-made Airfonix range, which comprises wireless transmitters and receivers, can be used to send audio around the room – or indeed the home – without cables, while the Free loudspeakers, co-developed by PMC and using the company's Advanced Transmission Line reflex loading technology, offer a choice of active, wireless or passive operation. See separate story for more on the Free speakers. The Airfonix range, which includes transmitters for stereo and 5./news/chord-hugo-tt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-hugo-tt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlChord’s Hugo can rightly be considered a landmark product for the brand. It has sold around 10,000 units so far, and after just 18 months of being on sale, it is already by far the most popular product in the manufacturer’s 26-year history. Such success has understandably led the brand to introduce other similar products. Chord has identified a market niche for high-end personal use and is quite happy to exploit it./news/cyrus-classic-amp-review-a-compact-well-equipped-and-upgradable-integrated-amplifier.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cyrus-classic-amp-review-a-compact-well-equipped-and-upgradable-integrated-amplifier.htmlIt seems a long time since we last reviewed a Cyrus integrated amplifier, but unpacking the brand-new Classic Amp feels like an entirely familiar experience. That distinctive Cyrus half-width casing looks unchanged from previous models as do the display and control buttons. But, while that’s not necessarily a bad thing given how the company’s products have always stood apart from the competition, it does feel like a bit of a missed opportunity to move things forward./news/dreamscreen-will-give-any-tv-an-led-back-panel.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dreamscreen-will-give-any-tv-an-led-back-panel.htmlThe technology works in a similar way to that on Philips Ambilight TVs. It takes whatever picture is on the TV and matches the pixel colour to the LED lights attached to the back of the screen. The lights then project onto the wall behind, making the TV screen seem larger than it actually is. Apart from providing a more immersive picture, the technology is designed to reduce eye fatigue, something Philips Ambilight also claims to do./news/dynaudio-music-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynaudio-music-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDanish firm Dynaudio can boast several triumphs over recent years. The Xeo 10, Contour 20 and Special Forty hold five-star verdicts – the latter even scooping a What Hi-Fi? Award this year – and that’s just the brand’s standmount speakers. The Dynaudio Music 5 is the second-largest one-box speaker in the company’s inaugural, four-strong Music series. So can it continue the line of Dynaudio successes? BuildAs we unbox the Music 5, we are reminded of a huge, Indiana Jones-style ruby or the objects in the abstract chamber in Pixar’s Inside Out./news/extant-series-1-tv-review.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/extant-series-1-tv-review.htmlSeveral months after its debut on Amazon Prime, Halle Berry's Extant hits Blu-ray and DVD this week and we've gorged on all 13 episodes of this new sci-fi series. The premise of Extant (which means 'still in existence; surviving') revolves around Berry's Molly Woods, an astronaut who returns to earth after 13 months alone on the space station Seraphim. Reunited with her robotics engineer husband John (Goran Visnjic) and Ethan, the android son he created (Pierce Gagnon), Molly is shocked to learn she's pregnant despite being the only person onboard the Seraphim./news/fidelity-audio-hpa-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fidelity-audio-hpa-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSome people think running-in a new product doesn’t matter. It matters an awful lot to Fidelity Audio’s HPA-100 headphone amplifier. This simple, no-nonsense unit sounds so much better after a few days’ use. Straight from the box, its performance is perfectly decent – but there’s nothing that suggests true greatness. But after a few hours, its solid, three dimensional presentation starts becoming apparent – and as time goes on the sound becomes even more expressive, and detail levels step up a couple of notches./news/five-complete-home-cinema-systems-for-every-need-wireless-mobile-premium-and-more.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/five-complete-home-cinema-systems-for-every-need-wireless-mobile-premium-and-more.htmlSearch What Hi-Fi?'s pages, both digital and hard copy, and you'll find a wealth of home cinema reviews. We love home cinema as much as we love hi-fi, and we imagine you do too; but we also appreciate that you might be a little too busy to wade through every critique of each AVR, speaker package, projector, TV, disc player and/or streaming service that there is, to find the best home cinema system for your needs./news/google-s-new-pixel-tablet-will-launch-in-2023-with-its-own-charging-speaker-dock.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-s-new-pixel-tablet-will-launch-in-2023-with-its-own-charging-speaker-dock.htmlAs part of the Pixel 7-centric Made By Google Event, we got our first look at the Google Pixel Tablet. Teased back in May 2022 during the I/O event, Google's illusive tablet has flown under the radar as of late... until now. Google's latest stab at an Android-based tablet is backed by its new Tensor G2 in-house processor and features a rounded, minimalist design. Google has equipped the tab with stylus and split screen support, with the hopes of catering to all; from those wanting an entertainment device to those after a productivity machine./news/got-a-spare-128k-lying-around-nagra-s-luxury-reference-turntable-might-be-for-you.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/got-a-spare-128k-lying-around-nagra-s-luxury-reference-turntable-might-be-for-you.htmlHigh-end Swiss manufacturer Nagra has added a new record player to its Reference line of luxury audio products. Joining the limited edition Reference Anniversary model developed around six years ago, the Nagra Reference turntable is, says the maker, "an analogue product governed by immutable laws of physics and mechanics". Building on the engineering know-how put into the Anniversary player, this new deck has been built to last as a "product for life"/news/grado-s-new-reference-series-headphones-use-an-exotic-mix-of-maple-cocobolo-and-hemp-wood.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grado-s-new-reference-series-headphones-use-an-exotic-mix-of-maple-cocobolo-and-hemp-wood.htmlGrado has launched its new Reference Series headphones, featuring new drivers, revised cables and headbands, and no fewer than three kinds of wood.  The RS1x (above) and RS2x (below) now feature the fourth generation of drivers Grado has developed since its first pair in 1991. Grado says these new ‘X Drivers’ bring a "completely redesigned speaker and new harmony" to the headphones, with each drive unit specifically tuned for the wooden enclosures they’re built into./news/hbo-max-streaming-service-launches-to-rival-netflix-and-apple-tv-plus.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hbo-max-streaming-service-launches-to-rival-netflix-and-apple-tv-plus.htmlWarnerMedia has announced its own video streaming service for the US market. Called HBO Max, it will arrive in May 2020 with over 10,000 hours of premium content that customers will be able to access for $14.99 per month. That library will include originals from filmmakers Ridley Scott, Greg Berlanti and Issa Rae, as well as an upcoming series called House of the Dragon as co-created by Ryan Condal and George RR./news/headphones-deal-beats-powerbeats3-wireless-earbuds-down-to-just-79.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/headphones-deal-beats-powerbeats3-wireless-earbuds-down-to-just-79.htmlBeats is tough to beat for street-cred plus value in a set of headphones, and its Powerbeats3 wireless sport earbuds not only boast a winning aesthetic but also a lightweight, sweat-resistant, workout-friendly build and an impressive 12-hour battery life. The popular wireless earbuds are currently hugely discounted in the John Lewis clearance sale, down from their original £170 price to just £79. That's no less than a 54 per cent saving./news/homepod-and-homepod-mini-just-got-support-for-apple-music-voice-plan.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/homepod-and-homepod-mini-just-got-support-for-apple-music-voice-plan.htmlAs predicted a week ago, Apple's ‌HomePod‌ 15.2 software update is here and it adds support for Apple Music Voice Plan, Apple's newest and cheapest Siri-based music streaming option.  Essentially, you can now listen to ‌Apple Music‌ on ‌Apple's original HomePod‌ and newer, smaller HomePod mini using your voice, for just £4.99 / $4.99 / AU$5.99 per month – that's half the price of the Individual Plan at £9.99 / $9./news/how-to-watch-godfather-of-harlem-stream-season-3-from-anywhere.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-godfather-of-harlem-stream-season-3-from-anywhere.htmlHow to watch Godfather of Harlem season 3Swipe to scroll horizontallyForest Whitaker returns as “Bumpy” Johnson, determined to wrest Harlem back from the Italian American mob in Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein’s Godfather of Harlem season 3. It’s an acclaimed cocktail of criminal shenanigans and civil rights drama, and one of the most watched shows on MGM Plus (formerly EPIX). Godfather of Harlem season 3 has now finished its TV run but you can still watch the whole series on-demand from anywhere in the world./news/how-to-watch-willow-tv-show-as-sorcerer-ufgood-returns.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-willow-tv-show-as-sorcerer-ufgood-returns.htmlWillow, the 2022 TV show starring Warwick Davis as sorcerer Willow Ufgood, premieres on the small screen on Wednesday 30th November. The eight-part original is exclusive to Disney Plus and, although the platform no longer offers a free trial, US customers can still grab a bargain. Here's how to watch Willow wherever you are in the world. Watch Willow (2022) Season premiere: Wednesday 30th Nov 2022 Global stream: Disney Plus/news/htc-8x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/htc-8x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNokia isn't the only smartphone manufacturer to make Windows Phone devices, there are other brands dipping their toes into Microsoft’s waters. Samsung has theAtiv S, while HTC has this, the HTC 8X, its top-end Windows smartphone. So how does it fare against the Nokia Lumia 920, and can it offer a worthy alternative to Android and iOS? While Nokia has gone supersize with the chunky Lumia 920, the 8X is more practical, weighing in at 55g lighter./news/i-box-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-box-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8hmmaiw/news/i-m-super-excited-for-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-but-they-must-remedy-one-crucial-thing.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-m-super-excited-for-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-but-they-must-remedy-one-crucial-thing.htmlI haven't been more excited about a Bose headphone release in years. The just-announced QuietComfort Ultra are the wireless noise-cancelling over-ears I've been hoping for since Apple's AirPods Max arrived and consequently spurred on this new generation of premium premium models – those above your Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s and your Sony WH-1000XM5s. That they replace the former and crawl back to the company's iconic QuietComfort naming, which the 700 surprisingly shunned in favour of their irritating full name, is further good news./news/ifi-s-zen-air-hi-fi-range-brings-its-successful-zen-series-to-a-lower-price.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-s-zen-air-hi-fi-range-brings-its-successful-zen-series-to-a-lower-price.htmlWith prices starting around £159 ($159, AU$229) for the What Hi-Fi? 2021 Award-winning Zen DAC V2, the Zen Blue V2 (an updated version of the excellent iFi Zen Blue), Zen Can and Zen Phono, iFi's popular Zen Series has arguably already achieved the company's aim of making high-performance audio more accessible. But iFi's ambition clearly knows no bounds. The UK audio specialist's new Zen Air range takes these four Zen devices, simplifies the circuitry and strips back some features while retaining core elements to enable an even more affordable price tag./news/indian-wells-2023-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-bnp-paribas-open-tennis.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/indian-wells-2023-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-bnp-paribas-open-tennis.htmlWatch Indian Wells live stream 2023Indian Wells 2023 – aka the BNP Paribas Open – is FREE to watch on Amazon Prime UK. In the US, the ATP tennis is live on the Tennis Channel. In Australia, the Indian Wells 2023 live stream will be available through Kayo. Use a VPN to watch you local free stream from anywhere, if you happen to be away from home. Indian Wells 2023 tennis previewOutside of the four grand slam tournaments, Indian Wells is one of the few times in the tennis season where the men's ATP and women's WTA tours come together to compete at the same venue./news/ip-ratings-explained-how-waterproof-are-your-headphones.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ip-ratings-explained-how-waterproof-are-your-headphones.htmlChances are you’ll have come across IP ratings if you’ve ever bought a pair of headphones, Bluetooth speakers or a smartphone, but what do they actually mean?   It’s not always a consideration for any given bit of audio hardware, but if you’re planning on taking your new portable wireless speaker out on a rainy day or you’re limbering up for a run in the gloomy British summer and need a decent pair of sports headphones that won’t fall apart when exposed to a hint of drizzle, IP ratings are going to come in extremely useful for picking out suitable kit./news/ipados-apple-ipad-gets-its-own-operating-system.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ipados-apple-ipad-gets-its-own-operating-system.htmlThe iPad now has its own operating system, as announced by Apple at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last night. iPadOS is a spinoff of iOS (for iPhone), dedicated to, and made specifically for, the tablet's larger screen. And it brings with it a number of improvements mostly aimed at delivering a more computer-like experience. For one, there's a new home screen with widgets that expand alongside app icons. It adds new multitasking gestures to slide between multiple apps, and drag and drop apps side by side./news/jbl-charge-5-vs-flip-6-which-bluetooth-speaker-is-better.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-charge-5-vs-flip-6-which-bluetooth-speaker-is-better.htmlA quick glance at our list of the best Bluetooth speakers will tell you that JBL makes two of the best models on the market – the JBL Charge 5 and the JBL Flip 6.  We've tested both speakers extensively and are pleased to report that the Charge 5 and Flip 6 sound great for the money. Not a great surprise – JBL is a premium brand (owned by US audio giant Harman) that typically delivers performance-per-pound value./news/kef-m500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-m500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlKEF is famous for its speakers, but the M500 headphones (and the KEF M200 in-ears) are the company's first attempt at tackling the headphone market. It’s a bold move going straight in with a £250 pair of headphones, but out of the box the KEF M500s make a good first impression. The precision-tooled and sandblasted aluminium frame feels sturdy and weighty – we wonder if it’s any coincidence that they look good next to an Apple laptop./news/logitech-s715i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-s715i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlLogitech has made the iPod speaker system category a real specialist subject over the last few years, certainly at the budget end. Its been delivering a consistent supply of iPod docks at inviting prices that tick all our performance criteria boxes. Regular readers, or those of you with an understandable penchant for Awards issues, will know this latest incarnation picked up a gong at this year's ceremony, and we still think it's everything an affordable iPod dock should be./news/luxman-unveils-7000-l-590axii-integrated-amp.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/luxman-unveils-7000-l-590axii-integrated-amp.htmlThe L-590AXII benefits from Class A amplification and the fourth-generation of the company’s Only Distortion Negative Feedback (ODNF) circuit. This is claimed to limit feedback to distortion components only, resulting in an enhanced signal-to-noise performance. The preamp section of the amplifier has a power output of 30W per channel into eight ohms and doubles to 60W into four ohms, while a high-inertia power supply circuit and low-impedance signal transmission design aim to optimise signal paths for improved sound quality./news/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-semi-final-secon.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-semi-final-secon.htmlManchester United vs Nottingham Forest live streamManchester United vs Nottingham Forest is available to watch on ESPN Plus in the US (only $9.99/month). You can also watch today's Carabao Cup semi-final in the UK on Sky Sports (8pm GMT), and on beIN Sports in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your local stream from anywhere if you are travelling abroad.  Full details on how to watch a Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest live stream just below./news/mark-levinson-no-5105-ortofon-quintet-black-s-mc-review.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mark-levinson-no-5105-ortofon-quintet-black-s-mc-review.htmlWhen we think of the history of high-end audio, it’s not long before the Mark Levinson brand comes to mind. The company was formed in 1972, and along with the likes of Krell, Audio Research and Wilson Audio, it established the top-end market sector we know and love today. In the early years, Mark Levinson’s amplifiers embedded the brand firmly in enthusiast’s minds, a reputation reinforced by a series of fine digital products through the 1990s./news/netflix-reported-to-be-going-all-in-on-gaming-plotting-rival-to-apple-arcade.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-reported-to-be-going-all-in-on-gaming-plotting-rival-to-apple-arcade.htmlNetflix might be the world's largest subscription streaming service with more than 180 million paid subscribers worldwide, but it seems it's not resting on its laurels. Growing evidence – collected by TheVerge – suggests that Netflix itself wants to become the Netflix of games. The rumours started last Friday when The Information reported that Netflix was looking to expand beyond film and TV content. The article revealed that the streaming giant was on the hunt for a top executive to oversee a major push into gaming./news/news-nokia-s-n96-multimedia-computer.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-nokia-s-n96-multimedia-computer.htmlWe know what you're thinking - neither computer or phones are exactly 'core' products for us here at What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision. But at the same time regular readers will know that mutimedia mobiles, capable of playing music and video, as well as media PCs, ideal for streaming and downloading content, are showing themselves on our pages more and more. Nokia's N95 received a five-star verdict back in the February issue, and now we have the eagerly awaited N96, which the Finnish company is calling the world's first multimedia computer./news/oneplus-7-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oneplus-7-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMid-year updates are as much a ‘thing’ in the smartphone industry as they are in financial reports, so it’s no surprise that OnePlus has launched a new flagship handset, the OnePlus 7 Pro, a mere eight months after the arrival of the previous top-tier 6T, and five months after the 6T McLaren edition. The OnePlus 7 Pro is the big-screen brother of the OnePlus 7, launched at the same time. The Chinese brand’s usual ‘T’ naming may have gone, but the 7 mimics its predecessors in coming with a ‘flagship-killer’ label./news/philips-oled908-review-not-your-average-mla-oled-tv.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-oled908-review-not-your-average-mla-oled-tv.htmlThe Philips OLED908 is the final flagship TV from last year to pass through our labs. Why is it so late, you ask? Because, despite Philips unveiling the TV in January last year, the 908 only actually made it into shops at the end of 2023. In fact, the 908 is so late it managed to go on sale only a little before its successor, the new Philips OLED909 was announced./news/pioneer-a-a6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-a-a6-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTHE A-A6 has had to scrap for its five stars every time we've reviewed it. Most equipment that attracts the number of criticisms that we've levelled at the Pioneer ends up with a four-star verdict and, occasionally, we've fretted that perhaps the A-A6 wasn't worthy of the full five. Lined up in a Group Test for the first time, though, we're relieved to find that we were right all along - this is a five-star amplifier, but it's not without shortcomings./news/q-acoustics-3030i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/q-acoustics-3030i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBack in 2018, Q Acoustics launched its excellent 3000i speaker range. It appeared fully formed with multiple standmounter options, a large tower and dedicated home cinema offerings. Now, surprisingly and with little warning, we have another model in the form of the 3030i. The Q Acoustics 3030is are now the largest of the three standmounters in the range and, with all the current models already having gained five-star reviews, they have quite a legacy to uphold./news/quick-disney-plus-uk-deal-ends-today-ahead-of-tuesday-launch.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-disney-plus-uk-deal-ends-today-ahead-of-tuesday-launch.htmlLove Disney and want in on the Disney Plus streaming service going live tomorrow? Well, as the Banks' famous nanny once said: "Spit spot!" Ahead of the UK and European launch of Disney Plus tomorrow (Tuesday 24th March), you can, until the end of the day, sign up for a yearly subscription for just £49.99 (€59.99) – a saving of £10 (€10) instead of the usual £59.99 (€69.99). The offer expires at midnight./news/raxxess-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/raxxess-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZquZqK2ytL8%3D/news/rest-in-peace-the-last-ipad-with-a-headphone-jack.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rest-in-peace-the-last-ipad-with-a-headphone-jack.htmlApple's exciting new duo of iPads announced yesterday certainly feels like a turning point for its tablets. The iPad Air is more powerful than ever before, and it comes in two new screen sizes – 11 inches and 13 inches, while the iPad Pro is a complete overhaul. That iPad comes with a Tandem OLED display, sandwiching two OLED panels together for enhanced brightness, and it's using Apple's most powerful processor, the M4, to drive that display with its Pro Motion 120Hz technology./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-to-have-samsung-s-brightest-ever-oled-screen.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-to-have-samsung-s-brightest-ever-oled-screen.htmlWe haven't heard many rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lately, but with the phone's launch now possibly just a couple of months away – and the rumour-dominating iPhone 13 now official – that will soon change. The latest concerns the S22 Ultra's screen – apparently the device will have the brightest OLED panel ever seen in a Samsung smartphone. That's according to serial leaker Ice universe (via GSMArena). He claims the peak brightness of the S22 Ultra's display "/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-pictures-and-specs-leaked.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-pictures-and-specs-leaked.htmlMORE: Samsung Galaxy S4 review The latest leak around the Samsung Galaxy S4 phone purports to show pictures and some key specs ahead of the March 14th launch date. The information, posted on the Expansys website, shows the Galaxy S4 has a 5in Super Amoled full HD screen, with the 1920x1080 resolution equalling a 441 pixel per inch pixel density. The Samsung Galaxy S4 will also have 4G LTE network connectivity and a 13MP camera, if you believe this leak./news/samsung-ue50tu8500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-ue50tu8500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn the television market, £500 is an important price point – the price at which a TV stops being ‘budget’ and starts becoming ‘mid-range’. It’s a line that many buyers can’t or won’t cross. “What’s the best TV I can buy for £500?” is one of the most common questions we get asked. It’s a question to which there’s a new answer: the best TV you can buy for £500 is the Samsung UE50TU8500./news/sennheiser-pxc-450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-pxc-450-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese Sennheisers have been our Award-winning cans for two years on the bounce, but they've now been beaten by the Bose QuietComfort 15s, which sound better and are more adept at noise-cancelling. But the PXC-450s remain a great buy. There's a volume control and a talk-through button on one ear, the latter silencing your tunes in one touch. Sonically, they're dynamic and detailed – and smoother in the treble than the QC15s – but the Bose cans beat them for space and insight./news/should-you-buy-the-samsung-hw-m360-wireless-soundbar.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/should-you-buy-the-samsung-hw-m360-wireless-soundbar.htmlIf there's one thing we can all agree on, and sometimes in the world of consumer technology it feels like there's only one thing, it's that the vast majority of TVs deliver pretty poor quality sound.  It doesn't matter what you're watching, low-quality audio can have an adverse effect on your TV experience, whether it's being unable to hear dialogue, remaining unimpressed by crashing action scenes or feeling detached from what should be an immersive moment./news/soccer-aid-2022-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-celebrity-football-match-and-donate-to-unicef.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soccer-aid-2022-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-celebrity-football-match-and-donate-to-unicef.htmlSoccer Aid 2022 – the world's biggest celebrity football match  – returns this Sunday, 12th June. England will be captained by former One Direction star Liam Payne, while sprint sensation Usain Bolt will lead the World XI. UK viewers can watch live and free on ITV. Make sure you know how to watch a free Soccer Aid 2022 live stream from where you are and how to donate to Soccer Aid too./news/sonos-s2-update-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-s2-update-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlA huge new update is now available for Sonos devices. In fact, it's probably the biggest update in the company's history, marking the end of the beginning and ushering in a whole new chapter. The new update is known as 'S2' and is referred to by Sonos as "a new app and operating system (OS) that will power the next generation of products and experiences". In other words, it paves the way for new Sonos devices and features such as hi-res audio./news/sony-ht-ax7-review-a-bizarre-portable-home-cinema-speaker-system.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ht-ax7-review-a-bizarre-portable-home-cinema-speaker-system.htmlWe’ve come across all sorts of weird and wonderful (and not so wonderful) products over our decades of venturing into the more esoteric parts of the hi-fi world. Few if any, though, have caused quite as much head-scratching at What Hi-Fi? towers as the Sony HT-AX7. The HT-AX7 is small enough to be a portable music speaker. But two discs attached to its top edge suggest something else is going on./news/soundtube-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soundtube-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9KorKecpKqvpg%3D%3D/news/that-was-then-apple-ipod-hi-fi-review.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-apple-ipod-hi-fi-review.html"It's taken a while". We could just as easily be talking about Apple's recently announced, clunkily named and late-to-the-party HomePod smart speaker, but back in May 2006 those were the first words of our iPod Hi-Fi review. And, in all honesty, it didn't get much more positive. The iPod Hi-Fi featured a 30-pin dock for your state-of-the-art 30GB iPod, could be powered by mains or batteries (adding to the iPod Hi-Fi's already significant 7kg kerb-weight), and came complete with digital optical and analogue outputs, plus a remote control./news/the-ps5-is-getting-a-price-hike-in-some-countries.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-ps5-is-getting-a-price-hike-in-some-countries.htmlSony has raised the price of the PS5 in some markets. The UK and Australia are among those to see higher prices for the console, which Sony blames on the "global economic environment, including high inflation." This will be a blow to gamers now that the PS5 is finally in stock more often, after suffering supply issues for nearly two years since launch. UK punters can expect to pay £479.99 for the standard PS5, and £389./news/when-smart-speakers-act-dumb-8-times-alexa-et-al-got-it-wrong.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/when-smart-speakers-act-dumb-8-times-alexa-et-al-got-it-wrong.htmlMy Echo Show thinks it's Christmas. In June. I don't know why, but the smart speaker keeps suggesting Christmas recipes like 'Classic Christmas pudding' and 'Christmas brownies'. It's also prompting me to ask it to play Jingle Bells. It's 22 degrees Celsius outside. This isn't the first time a smart speaker has acted in ways that couldn't be described as smart. From promoting conspiracy theories to advising users to break the law, here are eight times smart speakers were decidedly dumb./news/which-amazon-echo-speaker-should-you-buy.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/which-amazon-echo-speaker-should-you-buy.htmlAmazon has carved itself a significant slice of the home entertainment market in recent years. From its Spotify-rivalling Music Unlimited and Netflix-competing Prime Video services to its Fire TV video streamers, Fire tablets and Echo smart speakers, there's an Amazon device for almost every occasion. And the company is showing no signs of slowing down.  In September 2022 the firm announced a slew of new products including the '5th Gen' Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock, and Echo Dot Kids./news/wilson-benesch-announces-striking-98k-omnium-tower-speakers.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wilson-benesch-announces-striking-98k-omnium-tower-speakers.htmlA new addition to the Wilson Benesch reference loudspeaker line is here, so without further ado, let's meet Omnium.  As you can see, each 2.5-way tower sports a total of seven drivers: a 25mm (1”) WB Fibonacci hybrid tweeter, a 170mm (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 bass high unit, a 170 (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 midrange driver, a 170 (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 bass low and three (yes, three) 170mm (7”) WB Isobaric Drive System bass low drivers./news/world-av-heritage-day-celebrating-home-cinema-firsts-in-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/world-av-heritage-day-celebrating-home-cinema-firsts-in-what-hi-fi.htmlThe World Day for Audiovisual Heritage – a commemorative day for everything AV – was chosen by UNESCO in 2005 and takes place every 27th October.  That’s today! So to mark the occasion we’ve delved through the dusty What Hi-Fi? magazine archives to sniff out our reviews of some landmark home cinema kit, from the first LaserDisc player to the first Dolby Digital AV amplifier to the first flatscreen TV we ever laid eyes on./news/xtrememac-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xtrememac-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9etqZ6llaKupA%3D%3D/news/10-strange-and-striking-hi-fi-adverts-from-the-1980s.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-strange-and-striking-hi-fi-adverts-from-the-1980s.htmlHere’s the 411: by the time the 80s came around the 70s were bunk; 1980 was banging, boss, and the bomb - especially in the world of hi-fi technology. Philips and Sony came together to develop the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) standard in 1979 and by the next year the CD was cutting-edge tech. Sony’s first Walkman gained popularity in the West with more than 50 million manufactured by the end of the decade./news/5-key-highlights-from-lg-at-ces-2020.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/5-key-highlights-from-lg-at-ces-2020.htmlLG kicked-off the main day of press conferences at CES 2020 with an event focused on AI-driven upgrades to its wide ecosystem of smart products and the company's 2020 range of rollable, 4K, 8K and OLED TVs. As tempting as it was to round-up LG's super-smart washing machines and fridges – "next-generation laundry" and "craft ice spheres" – we've kept our LG CES 2020 round-up on all things AV. And this year, that meant TV, TV and more TV./news/9-of-the-best-music-documentaries-to-watch-this-weekend-disney-netflix-prime-video.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/9-of-the-best-music-documentaries-to-watch-this-weekend-disney-netflix-prime-video.htmlAnother weekend, another chance to be overawed by the amount of entertainment just a button press away from reaching our eyeballs.  While some streaming services do the business of content discovery better than others, half of the battle can be deciding precisely what you want to watch in the first place. A buzz-worthy TV show to binge? An Ocar-winning film? Or how about a documentary?  Whether you were at Glastonbury Festival and are now struggling to come to terms with the 9-to-5, or you enjoyed the shows on iPlayer and would like a bit more where that came from; may we suggest a music documentary might be in order for this weekend's viewing?/news/ac-ryan-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ac-ryan-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8CcZKuxkaM%3D/news/alcaraz-vs-djokovic-live-stream-how-to-watch-for-free-2024-wimbledon-final-tv-channel.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/alcaraz-vs-djokovic-live-stream-how-to-watch-for-free-2024-wimbledon-final-tv-channel.htmlNovak Djokovic has unfinished business at Wimbledon – precisely, with Carlos Alcaraz. On Sunday, he'll get the chance to lay his demons to rest, with the Alcaraz vs Djokovic live stream set to serve up a rematch of last year's classic encounter, which left the Serb in a tailspin he's yet to truly get over. Alcaraz vs Djokovic takes place on Centre Court on Sunday, 14th July, with play scheduled to start no earlier than 2pm BST (9am ET / 6am PT in the US, and 11pm AEST in Australia)./news/amazon-echo-input-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-echo-input-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHome automation used to be one of tech's money pits. A few years later it's now one of the most lucrative and growing areas of hi-fi, thanks in some part to Amazon's Echo smart speakers. The real cost is your privacy, of course, but as this has been eroded with every Google search or Facebook post made, you might as well appreciate an Amazon bargain when it appears. Amazon's Echo Input is effectively an Echo Dot without the speaker, letting you try out digital living via a smart assistant for less money./news/amazon-introduces-a-trio-of-new-tablets-including-the-50-fire.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-introduces-a-trio-of-new-tablets-including-the-50-fire.htmlApple may have just released the iPad Pro, but Amazon thinks its new budget offering can deliver just as much on the entertainment front for a fraction of the cost. The Fire is a 7in tablet with an IPS display, quad-core processor, front- and rear-facing cameras, up to 128GB of storage by microSD card, and a seven hour battery life, for just £50. Amazon says the Fire offers the best display in its price bracket and has two times more processing power than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite./news/apple-ipad-air-2019-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipad-air-2019-review.htmlThe iPad Air occupies an unenviable position in Apple’s tablet range. It’s the model with arguably the least obvious USP – the standard iPad is cheaper, the iPad Mini is smaller and the iPad Pro is for professionals. So, what’s the Air’s big selling point? It’s not the thinnest iPad, nor the most stylish (on both counts, that’s the iPad Pro 11in), but what makes it special is that it represents the true sweet spot in the current range./news/articles-by-becky-roberts-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-becky-roberts-what-hi-fi.html12 of the best Dolby Atmos tracks on Tidal, Amazon and Apple Music (and 5 to avoid) By Becky Roberts published 9 May 24 A collection of our favourites that we believe are great adverts for the execution and potential of Dolby Atmos in music, plus a few examples of those that, to our ears, are unlistenable. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3yjscKksGaqn5eys8DS/news/back-to-the-future-cambridge-audio-on-selling-cds-and-separates-to-the-next-generation.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/back-to-the-future-cambridge-audio-on-selling-cds-and-separates-to-the-next-generation.htmlThe world of hi-fi is going through a sweep of changes at the moment, with everything from the ongoing vinyl revival to the arrival of new technologies such as Spatial Audio making waves in the industry.  You may be struggling to keep up with all the latest trends and wondering what is most important. Here, to help cut through the noise as part of our British Hi-Fi Week special event, we catch up with Cambridge Audio's CEO, Stuart George, to get his take on what’s next in the world of hi-fi and how he expects younger listeners to enter its world./news/ballfinger-launches-plush-reel-to-reel-tape-machine-and-turntable.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ballfinger-launches-plush-reel-to-reel-tape-machine-and-turntable.htmlWhat a week it's been for fans of retro audio gear - just days ago, we brought you news of this cracking piece of ex-broadcast studio gear cropping up on eBay, and now we have a stunning new reel-to-reel tape machine and turntable to pore over. Both are made by the interestingly named German brand Ballfinger (whose name we can't help but sing to the tune to Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger). They were first spotted by AVHub./news/best-budget-soundbars-2024-affordable-home-cinema-sound-tested-by-experts.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-budget-soundbars-2024-affordable-home-cinema-sound-tested-by-experts.htmlBest budget soundbars: quick menu Say the words 'home cinema' to most people and they'll imagine dollar signs appearing in your eyes. But decent TV sound doesn't have to cost a bomb. Soundbars are not only smaller and more practical for most homes, they're also (usually) cheaper than a full-blown surround sound set-up. And while some soundbars still cost a pretty penny, there are plenty of more affordable models available./news/best-media-streamers-2024-the-best-tv-streaming-devices.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-media-streamers-2024-the-best-tv-streaming-devices.htmlBest media streamers: quick menu Considering your TV is probably packed with streaming apps already, you might think a dedicated media streamer is unnecessary, and you could well be right. But if you own a TV that’s missing any of the main platforms, or its interface is a pig to navigate, filling one of its HDMI ports with a separate device is a worthwhile investment.    In the 11 years since Google launched the first Chromecast, we’ve reviewed all of its successors and competitors, from pocket-money dongles to more pricey 4K boxes./news/best-portable-mp3-players-2024-top-hi-res-music-players-tested-by-our-experts.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-portable-mp3-players-2024-top-hi-res-music-players-tested-by-our-experts.htmlBest portable music players: quick menu Modern-day smartphones are multi-tasking marvels, and one of the many tasks we use them for is listening to music (and podcasts) on the go. But plenty of us still rely on a separate portable music player for dedicated listening – and with good reason. Unlike smartphones, which juggle everything from GPS tracking and photo taking to video calls and internet browsing, portable music players or DAPs (digital audio players) are designed first and foremost to store and play music, therefore boasting large storage capacities and sound quality-first componentry./news/best-tvs-awards-2018-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-tvs-awards-2018-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat 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./news/bose-quietcomfort-35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-quietcomfort-35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor a decade, Bose’s QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones have been friends in need for keeping crying babies, droning transport and office hum far from you and your music. And the Bose QuietComfort 35 does all that with the extra benefit of being wireless. Now superseded by the QC35 II, these original Bose wireless noise-cancelling headphones remain a solid option, especially if you see a good price. Video reviewFeaturesWhile the development from the QC15s to the QC25s focused more on nominal improvements in sound and aesthetics, this time it is features at the forefront of the QC35s evolution./news/boxing-day-sales-in-australia-2023-the-35-best-deals-on-tvs-headphones-hi-fi-and-more.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/boxing-day-sales-in-australia-2023-the-35-best-deals-on-tvs-headphones-hi-fi-and-more.htmlAs punctual as Santa, the Boxing Day sales in Australia are live, giving you a final chance to scoop up some bargains this week before we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024. Boxing Day deals tend to be well prescribed to, with retailers across the country holding end-of-year discount events in-store and online. So if you are looking for something new in the electronics department – whether that be a new OLED TV, a soundbar or a pair of true wireless earbuds – the renowned retailers listed below are a cracking place to start./news/cambridge-audio-adds-spotify-connect-to-stream-magic-6-v2.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-adds-spotify-connect-to-stream-magic-6-v2.htmlA firmware update will add Spotify Connect, bringing all the benefits of Spotify to the Stream Magic 6 V2. Spotify Connect means the device itself accesses Spotify's cloud music servers, meaning you no longer need to send music from a secondary device, a phone or tablet say. Instead, you can simply control Spotify on the Stream Magic itself. MORE:Spotify Connect takes aim at AirPlay and Sonos The Stream Magic 6 V2, successor to the Award winning Stream Magic 6, currently allows user to stream music from computer, USB and NAS devices./news/cambridge-audio-axa35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-axa35-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’re surprised Cambridge Audio managed to find the time to build the AXA35 stereo amplifier. After all, it’s been a busy 12 months for the British hi-fi brand – first we saw the launch of its high-end Edge range of separates, with its fantastic Edge NQ streaming preamp, then there was the Alva TT turntable, a premium Bluetooth deck with plenty going for it. More recently, Cambridge Audio made a big splash with its first pair of true wireless headphones, the five-star Melomania 1, and yet it has still found time to launch a new entry-level range of hi-fi separates, the AX series, consisting of two CD players, two stereo amplifiers and two network receivers, all under £500./news/curry-s-new-logik-roku-tvs-aim-to-dethrone-amazon-fire-tvs-as-the-affordability-king.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/curry-s-new-logik-roku-tvs-aim-to-dethrone-amazon-fire-tvs-as-the-affordability-king.htmlRoku has announced a range of new TV models, partnering with Currys-owned brand Logik. The new models aim to combine great picture quality with Roku's easy-to-use operating system, all at an affordable price. The new Logik Roku come in two ranges: the '2K HD and Full HD' series (available in 32-inch and 40-inch sizes), and the '4K Ultra HD Series' (available in 43-inch and 50-inch sizes). All models support HDR-10, while the 4K Ultra HD series also supports Dolby Vision./news/cyrus-one-hd-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cyrus-one-hd-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere wasn’t much at all to dislike about the standard Cyrus One. Homage to the British manufacturer’s first product of the same name, it was (and still is) a feature-packed, solidly detailed and punchy performer. So the addition of an upgraded circuit design, built-in 32-bit DAC and digital inputs makes the Cyrus One HD an enticing upgrade. Our only hope prior to testing is that Cyrus has taken the opportunity to address its predecessor’s lack of dynamic and rhythmic flair at the same time./news/deezer-launches-free-version-of-music-streaming-service.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/deezer-launches-free-version-of-music-streaming-service.htmlDeezer has announced a free version of its music streaming service alongside plans to expand into a further 76 countries in a renewed effort to tackle Spotify's streaming supremacy. Coming hot of the heels of securing $130 million funding from Warner Music Group owners Access Industries, the expansion will see the streaming service available in both free and premium services in a total of 160 countries. The company also demoed its refreshed homepage and updated iPhone app with new website features including Facebook integration, top user recommendation and improved playlist functionality./news/denon-and-marantz-bought-by-us-private-equity-firm.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-and-marantz-bought-by-us-private-equity-firm.htmlBig changes for two AV stalwarts today, with the news that D+M Group, the company formed by the merger of Denon and Marantz, has been sold to a US private equity firm. The new owner is Sound United, with Boston Acoustics, Denon, HEOS by Denon and Marantz joining Definitive Technology and Polk Audio on the company's consumer electronics roster. Sound United is a division of DEI Holdings, a portfolio company of Boston-based private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners./news/doro-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/doro-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp2noqQ%3D/news/full-details-and-pics-sony-s-2010-bravia-3d-tv-blu-ray-and-home-cinema-range.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/full-details-and-pics-sony-s-2010-bravia-3d-tv-blu-ray-and-home-cinema-range.htmlFollowing this morning's product preview at Gleneagles in Scotland, we can now bring you the lowdown on Sony's complete range of TV and home cinema products for 2010. All but the entry-level Bravia TVs in the UK will be fitted with Freeview HD tuners, enabling viewers to receive free-to-air high-definition broadcasts. The flagship Signature LX903 models are Full HD 3D capable straight out of the box, while the Cinematic HX903 models and HX803 models are 3D-ready, meaning you'll have to buy the optional 3D transmitter and glasses for the full three-dimensional experience./news/get-a-pair-of-airpods-max-for-a-stunning-370-with-this-woot-deal.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/get-a-pair-of-airpods-max-for-a-stunning-370-with-this-woot-deal.htmlIf you're looking for some new headphones, you're in luck, because you can get a pair of Apple's AirPods Max for just $370 over at Woot. In our review of the AirPods Max, we gave them five-stars in our review, and we loved their excellent audio quality and noise-cancelling, their enchanting spatial audio, and the impressive build quality on display. Apple AirPods Max Woot saleApple's AirPods have been around for a while, and they've come to be known for impressive build quality, solid audio performance, and exceptional build/design quality./news/goldmund-telos-800-stereo-power-amp-aims-for-mono-pair-performance.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/goldmund-telos-800-stereo-power-amp-aims-for-mono-pair-performance.htmlWe’d love to know what Goldmund’s engineers have for breakfast. The Swiss high-end hi-fi brand has been pumping out all manner of amplifiers and active speakers in recent months, and the conveyor belt of new products continues to travel. Goldmund’s latest release is its only (and therefore its flagship) stereo power amplifier, the Telos 800, which comes hot on the heels of the recently announced Telos 690 integrated, Mimesis Signature preamp and Telos 2800 mono amp./news/hands-on-cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-review.htmlWe were pleased when Cambridge Audio – a brand better known for its work in the hi-fi-centric field of amplifiers, DACs and network streamers –decided a few years ago to transpose some of that expertise into the hyper-competitive world of wireless earbuds. In a market dominated by Apple, Sony, JBL and a few other major players, it's never easy to find your niche, but in general, we found ourselves impressed with the latest mid-priced Melomania M100's balanced, clean sound and ample feature set./news/hands-on-lg-g2-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-lg-g2-review.htmlLG is desperate to join the top table when it comes to mobile phones, and the company's latest flagship smartphone, the G2, is the next throw of the dice. Launched to predictable fanfare in New York, the same treatment as the Samsung Galaxy S4, the LG G2 Android phone looks impressive on paper and comes with some innovative and unique features. It's the first smartphone to support hi-res 24-bit/192kHz audio, while the G2 also opts to place the only buttons on the back of the device - but will the complete package be good enough to take on the best smartphones in 2013?/news/hdr-tv-what-is-hdr-how-can-you-get-it.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hdr-tv-what-is-hdr-how-can-you-get-it.htmlHDR is a term we're all used to seeing when it comes to eyeing up new TVs but, for some, it's just three letters that follow the more commonly understood '4K'. In fact, there are people out there who may be baffled by the concept of HDR and that very likely includes even those who already own an HDR TV. The truth is that it’s a complicated subject, especially with manufacturers and content creators developing and enabling different varieties of HDR./news/hifi-rose-s-ra180-integrated-amplifier-deserves-to-be-seen-let-alone-heard.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hifi-rose-s-ra180-integrated-amplifier-deserves-to-be-seen-let-alone-heard.htmlHaving been introduced to HiFi Rose for the first time last year through its attractively unique and versatile RS201E streaming system, we aren’t surprised that its first-ever integrated amplifier is one of the most interesting looking on the market. The RA180 is the Korean brand’s first (and for now only) dedicated amplifier product, following the launch of its network streamers and systems, an accompanying CD ripper, and all-in-one wireless speakers. And in line with our fledgling experience of HiFi Rose kit, it too looks like a product that deserves to be seen as much as heard./news/huawei-freebuds-5i-brings-hi-res-audio-support-to-affordable-wireless-earbuds.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/huawei-freebuds-5i-brings-hi-res-audio-support-to-affordable-wireless-earbuds.htmlHuawei has a new pair of true wireless earbuds, and they're easy on the wallet. The FreeBuds 5i pack hi-res audio, active noise cancellation (ANC), equaliser presets and the ability to wirelessly switch between two devices seamlessly, yet they cost just £89.99 (about $109, AU$160). They look a lot pricier. The case has a pebble stone design and textured surface, which is achieved using inkjet-coating techniques. They come in three finishes: Isle Blue, Nebula Black, and Ceramic White./news/i-want-to-love-the-new-sony-ht-ax7-but-this-one-thing-massively-puts-me-off.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-want-to-love-the-new-sony-ht-ax7-but-this-one-thing-massively-puts-me-off.htmlThis week the team at What Hi-Fi?, specifically our staff writer extraordinaire, Harry McKerrell, had the opportunity to check out the Sony HT-AX7. At first glance, I can safely confirm I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement when I saw the package and started reading his hands-on. To catch readers up, the HT-AX7 is a compact surround sound speaker system that combines a dinky, soundbar-shaped central speaker with two detachable disc-shaped satellite speakers./news/ifa-2011-gracenote-eyeq-brings-interactive-tv-guides-to-philips-and-loewe-sets.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifa-2011-gracenote-eyeq-brings-interactive-tv-guides-to-philips-and-loewe-sets.htmlEvery modern TV has an EPG (electronic programme guide); now meet IPGs - interactive programme guides designed to allow you to discover more about the movies and television shows you can watch on a smart TV. Launching here at IFA is eyeQ from Gracenote – the company best known for its CD track recognition database, but now delivering a range of music and video technologies. Philips will be the first TV company to integrate a Gracenote eyeQ IPG into its 2011 Smart TV range (of which more in a later news story) by adding a 'home screen' - where viewers can easily find and explore content from both broadcast and on-demand/streaming services./news/imax-enhanced-films-coming-to-europe-on-sony-bravia-tvs.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/imax-enhanced-films-coming-to-europe-on-sony-bravia-tvs.htmlSony Europe has teamed up with Rakuten TV to be the first to launch IMAX Enhanced film content in Europe, on select Bravia televisions. IMAX Enhanced is the latest AV certification programme, designed to guarantee that the kit you're using and content you're watching is delivering the best picture and sound quality around. It has been co-developed by IMAX corporation and DTS, using IMAX digitally remastered 4K HDR content and DTS audio technologies./news/iphone-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-which-is-better.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-which-is-better.htmlWhether it's gaming, apps, or video streaming, it pays to have a decent smartphone in your pocket. Finding the right phone can be tricky but this comparison will put you on the path to handset happiness. In the market for a new flagship phone? We've compared two of the best smartphones to help you decide on your next phone...  The Apple iPhone 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 are telephonic titans./news/jbl-releases-a-new-range-of-dolby-atmos-soundbars-for-every-budget-including-a-sonos-arc-rival.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-releases-a-new-range-of-dolby-atmos-soundbars-for-every-budget-including-a-sonos-arc-rival.htmlJBL is releasing an all-new line-up of Dolby Atmos soundbars with models to suit every budget. All the soundbars in the four-strong new JBL Bar Series include support for Dolby Atmos and wireless music streaming via AirPlay 2, Alexa multi-room music and built-in Chromecast. The entire range can also be linked to voice assistant-enabled devices compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Available from October in Europe, the JBL Bar 1000 is the brand’s new flagship model with 7./news/jbl-s-high-end-hdi-series-speakers-are-now-available.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-s-high-end-hdi-series-speakers-are-now-available.htmlJBL's HDI speaker range is now finally available. We first got wind of the high-end speaker range back in September at CEDIA, at which point we were expecting them to start shipping in January. We are now happy to report that the four models are available – in the US and Australia anyway, ranging from $1800 to $5000 (AU$3500 to AU$9000) per pair. (There's no word yet on UK availability.)/news/john-lewis-jl22-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/john-lewis-jl22-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThis 22in set isn't about to bring the John Lewis/Waitrose empire to its knees, but it's hard to see how it will reflect entirely positively on the brand. First impressions aren't great: at 22in it's one of the bigger small screens, but it's housed in a needlessly large chassis. Turn it on, and there are issues with uneven backlighting along the top and bottom of the screen. Even the impressive specification (two HDMI inputs, 1920 x 1080 resolution) and workable on-screen menus are undermined by the horribly imprecise remote control./news/jvc-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jvc-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqOuk2S9orPEaG0%3D/news/kef-unveils-special-ls50-black-edition-speakers.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-unveils-special-ls50-black-edition-speakers.htmlCelebrating five years since they were first revealed, the LS50 Black Edition speakers use the same Uni-Q driver array (but in black), set in a matt black cabinet coated with metallic powder. Even the chrome plated terminals are now black to match.​ Each pair of speakers also boasts matching black trim rings and comes with its own diamond cut deco plaque and unique laser-etched serial number. Given the internals mirror those of the standard, multi-Award-winning LS50s and pricing has remained the same, we doubt the audio performance will leave you disappointed./news/kidz-gear-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kidz-gear-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8qim7Nll5qusw%3D%3D/news/lg-minibeam-ph150g-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-minibeam-ph150g-review-what-hi-fi.htmlImagine a projector the size of a couple of CD cases. Inexpensive, it connects to your laptop or smartphone and can deliver a 100in image at the drop of a hat. Sounds almost too good to be true - and, unfortunately, it is. LG’s PH150G Minibeam does all these things, but the picture quality leaves us disappointed. BuildMeasuring 12cm across and just 4cm deep, the Minibeam is one of the smallest projectors we’ve come across./news/lg-unveils-up970-4k-blu-ray-player-with-dolby-vision-hdr-support.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-unveils-up970-4k-blu-ray-player-with-dolby-vision-hdr-support.htmlAs leaked last month, LG has joined the slowly swelling ranks of manufacturers offering Ultra HD Blu-ray players. The new player on the market is the LG UP970, with LG choosing to focus on the player's (soon to be added with a software udpate) support for Dolby Vision HDR video. HDR is increasingly seen as every bit as crucial as 4K resolution when it comes to progressing picture quality, and there are, somewhat confusingly, various versions of HDR available./news/linn-introduces-new-and-improved-control-app-for-ios-users.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/linn-introduces-new-and-improved-control-app-for-ios-users.htmlLinn has just launched an all-new control app for its entire range of streaming-enabled products, the latest of which include the Series 3 wireless speaker, Selekt DSM streamer and recently announced Kustom DSM multi-zone network player.  The straightforwardly named Linn App expands on the usability and features of the British hi-fi company's Kazoo control app (which customers can continue using, by the way) with a number of new features. The Linn App introduces a universal search tool that bings up search results across streaming services and stored music./news/linn-s-next-gen-klimax-dsm-flagship-streamer-introduces-organik-dac.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/linn-s-next-gen-klimax-dsm-flagship-streamer-introduces-organik-dac.htmlLinn has taken the wraps off its next-generation flagship Klimax DSM music streamer, the original of which kickstarted the British company's successful journey into hi-fi streaming way back in 2007. According to Linn, the all-new Klimax DSM represents “a complete reimagining” of its top of the line streamer. That's largely down to its Organik DAC, the first ever all-Linn digital to analogue converter, manufactured entirely in-house. Organik combines FPGA processing (which uses custom algorithms to increase upsampling and ensure precise volume control) with a discrete conversion stage that benefits from a new ultra-low jitter oscillator and clock distribution network./news/new-kef-q-series-speakers-aim-to-be-better-than-ever.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-kef-q-series-speakers-aim-to-be-better-than-ever.htmlKEF has unveiled a new generation of its storied Q Series speakers. The Uni-Q driver has been enhanced, with a new damped tweeter loading tube - intended to make for better treble. There's also a new, low-distortion inductor on the crossover, which is designed to give cleaner bass. The range consists of two bookshelf units, three floorstanders and a centre speaker. The bookshelf speakers - Q150 and Q350 - feature a computational fluid dynamic port design./news/oppo-n1-16gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oppo-n1-16gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou may know Chinese manufacturer Oppo for its pricey Blu-ray players, but recently it has been making waves in the smartphone market. The N1 is one of its first and stands out due to the company bundling it with the choice of two operating systems, both based on Android: ColorOS, Oppo’s own colourful skin over Android 4.2; and dev playground and Android tweaker’s dream, CyanogenMod. CyanogenModCyanogenMod allows you to customise your Android experience to the nth degree by installing features and performance enhancements not available on official Android releases./news/philips-65oled984-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-65oled984-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFew TVs arrive with higher expectations than the 65OLED984 (or OLED+ 984 as it’s often referred). And for good reason – this is the most advanced TV that Philips produces and it’s partnered by B&W’s most advanced TV speaker system. This OLED TV supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and has a Dolby Atmos audio system designed by one of the most well respected hi-fi companies around. It also looks gorgeous and throws Philips’ wonderful Ambilight tech into the bargain./news/pioneer-sc-lx57-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-sc-lx57-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWith staggering detail and low-end extension, the Pioneer SC-LX57 AV receiver is an absolute stunner. We’ve been here before. Pioneer pulls out all the stops when it comes to its high-end AV receivers. While its budget amplifiers may not reach the same heights as rivals Sony and Yamaha, once the price hits £1000 and above it’s usually Pioneer’s show. MORE:Awards 2013 The SC-LX57 replaces last year’s Award-winning model, the excellent Pioneer SC-LX56, and this new 9./news/pro-ject-rpm-9-carbon-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-rpm-9-carbon-review.htmlIf you’re the kind of person who gets drawn in by The Best Of… CD for £5, ‘with any purchase’, or puts 12 tins of baked beans in your trolley instead of the two you need to save 26p, and you happen to be in the market for a new high-end turntable, you might be interested in one of Pro-Ject’s latest spinners. The RPM 9 Carbon (£1500) can partner Ortofon’s MC Quintet Black moving-coil cartridge (£650) in a £1900 package for a saving of £250./news/rega-planar-3-elys-2-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-planar-3-elys-2-review.htmlWe can’t think of another product that has dominated its market sector with the authority of Rega’s Planar 3 turntables. The original was launched in the late-1970s, and since then subsequent iterations have invariably remained the obvious choice in the class. BuildThe Rega RP3s haven’t changed much in appearance over the decades. Put the original next to this new one and most people would be hard pushed to find any differences beyond the smarter plinth and the updated tonearm./news/samsung-s-q9-television-hits-humongous-88in-screen-size.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-q9-television-hits-humongous-88in-screen-size.htmlHow big should a TV be? 49in? 55in? 75in? Pah. Measly little things, dwarfed by the might of Samsung's 88in, $20,000, 'perfect colour' QLED Q9 TV. It's now available in South Korea and at Best Buy in the United States. As you'd expect it has a 4K resolution with HDR support and, according to Samsung, it can support the entirity of the DCI colorspace. This means it achieves 100 percent colour volume (over one billion colours) to display images precisely as they were intended./news/scandyna-adds-airplay-to-smallpod-speakers.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/scandyna-adds-airplay-to-smallpod-speakers.htmlAn AirPlay version of Scandyna's iconic SmallPod speakers will be unveiled at IFA 2013 in Berlin later this week, joining the aptX Bluetooth model already in the range. Available in gloss white, red or black, the SmallPod Air includes a 45W Class D amplifier and Kevlar drivers. A remote control comes as standard. The price is the same as for the Bluetooth version – £599 a pair. There's a 3.5mm input as well as AirPlay compatibility, and pre-orders on Amazon will start shortly./news/sena-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sena-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqydnpY%3D/news/sonos-beam-gen-2-review-an-excellent-dolby-atmos-soundbar.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-beam-gen-2-review-an-excellent-dolby-atmos-soundbar.htmlWhile sequels often pail in comparison to their predecessors, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 joins the ranks of The Dark Knight, The Godfather Part II and The Empire Strikes Back as not only a worthy successor but better than its predecessor in every way. That's no small claim, as the first generation Beam captured our hearts back in 2018 and was adorned with What Hi-Fi? Awards up until this new version launched./news/sonus-faber-lumina-1-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonus-faber-lumina-1-review.htmlSonus Faber’s reputation is founded on making premium speakers with beautiful cabinets and strong sound quality. Its traditional home is at the top end of the market, but over the years it has expanded downwards to more affordable levels. The Lumina 1 are just about the most economical way to get one of the brand’s stereo speakers. They’re part of the Italian company’s new entry-level Lumina range, which also includes the Lumina III floorstanders at £1999 ($2199, AU$3995) and Lumina Center at £649 ($699, AU$1295)./news/sony-str-dh810-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-str-dh810-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRecently we felt the combined force of Sony's first 3D TV, the KDL-40HX803 and Blu-ray player, the BDP-S570. The only item missing was a 3D-friendly home cinema amp. Step up the STR-DH810. Build quality is as you'd expect at this price point: sturdy, but not as bomb-proof as pricier Sony kit. Power for this eight-channel amp is 100W per channel, identical to its predecessor, the STR-DH800. If you opt to use the Pro-Logic IIz processing you can switch the surround back channels for front height speakers./news/super-bowl-4k-how-to-watch-in-ultra-hd.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/super-bowl-4k-how-to-watch-in-ultra-hd.htmlSuper Bowl 2024 4K HDR live streamNFL viewers will be able to watch the 2024 Super Bowl live stream in 4K HDR this Sunday, with broadcaster CBS set to shoot the season-defining San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs game in 1080p HD, then upscale it to 4K for the TV broadcast. CBS will supply its 4K HDR feed to selected multichannel video programming distributors and streaming services, the network has said, but at the time of publication these have not been named./news/technics-su-g700m2-integrated-amp-brings-flagship-engineering-to-lower-price.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-su-g700m2-integrated-amp-brings-flagship-engineering-to-lower-price.htmlTechnics has unveiled a second-generation version of its SU-G700 integrated amp. The appropriately named SU-G700M2 borrows technology from the company's reference SU-R1000, making it available at a more affordable price point. The SU-G700M2 launches alongside new models of SB-G90M2 floorstanders and SB-C600 bookshelf speakers. The SU-G700M2 features Technics' core amp technologies, such as the JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-Shaping Optimisation) – designed to eliminate jitter and distortion – and LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration), which works to optimise performance depending on the speaker connected./news/teufel-ultima-20-mk2-review.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/teufel-ultima-20-mk2-review.htmlTeufel might not be a brand that springs to mind when thinking of hi-fi speakers, however the German company planted its roots in the speaker market more than three decades ago. Its budget Ultima range has been around a while. We reviewed Teufel’s Ultima 60 floorstanders in 2009, which made an impression for their affordability, and we’re pleased to report the same affordability is present in their standmounts too. Build and designThe quality of build and finish on the Ultima 20 Mk2 makes you think they belong in a higher bracket than their £150 price./news/the-first-32-inch-oled-is-exactly-what-i-want-but-i-m-not-buying-it.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-first-32-inch-oled-is-exactly-what-i-want-but-i-m-not-buying-it.htmlI might have mentioned once or twice that I am rather partial to the 42-inch LG C2 OLED (and C3 OLED now for that matter), as I want a TV that offers supreme picture quality and features, without taking up too much room. Controversially, the appeal to me would be as a desktop TV that would more or less act as a large, high-specification monitor, ideal to hook up to my PS5./news/the-quest-group-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-quest-group-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9OhnGappZrAtXnGq6auqA%3D%3D/news/the-what-hi-fi-hall-of-fame-the-best-hi-fi-of-the-2000s.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-what-hi-fi-hall-of-fame-the-best-hi-fi-of-the-2000s.htmlIn 2016 What Hi-Fi? celebrated its 40th anniversary, and to mark the occasion we picked our 40 most influential products from those four decades.  We started with the year the publication was born (1976), listing the best hi-fi of the 1970s, before continuing our celebratory journey through the 1980s and 1990s. And now we find ourselves in the noughties, which, thanks to the arrival of Sonos, Spotify and the iPhone to name just three momentous occasions, was a watershed decade in shaping the technology world as we know it today./news/this-superb-tv-deal-knocks-500-off-lg-s-excellent-65-inch-c3-oled.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-superb-tv-deal-knocks-500-off-lg-s-excellent-65-inch-c3-oled.htmlLG OLEDs have been some of the most respected TVs in the game for a long time, and the new five-star C3 OLED is no different. What is different is that you can snag yourself a 65-inch C3 for $500 off with this early Prime Day sale at Best Buy.* In our four-star C3 review, we complimented its authentic picture quality, unbeatable gaming specs and user-friendly UI. If you're in the market for a premium OLED TV, the C3 should make your shortlist – even without a discount./news/update-google-nexus-7-tablet-goes-on-sale-without-music-magazines-or-tv-shows.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/update-google-nexus-7-tablet-goes-on-sale-without-music-magazines-or-tv-shows.htmlUpdate 18.07.12 Google's Nexus 7 tablet goes on sale in the UK today, with retalers such as Currys and PC World now stocking the device. It's available in 8GB and 16GB versions for £159 and £199. But it's very much a 'soft launch' without any of the hype that surrounded the introduction of Apple's iPad. It remains to be seen if Google can break Apple's stranglehold on the booming tablet market./news/watch-mike-online-for-free-on-hulu-new-mike-tyson-tv-series.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-mike-online-for-free-on-hulu-new-mike-tyson-tv-series.htmlMike – the 8-episode drama series about the tragedies and triumphs of 'Iron' Mike Tyson – premieres this Thursday, 25th August. Billed as "a wild ride" through America's obsession with fame and power, Mike explores the man behind the myth of The Baddest Man on the Planet. Mike arrives on Hulu on 25th August and new users get a 30-day free trial. Travelling outside the US? Follow this guide to watch Mike free from wherever you are./news/10-christmas-gift-ideas-for-sports-fans.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-christmas-gift-ideas-for-sports-fans.htmlWhatever the recipient's sport of choice, they'll need something to watch it on. And listen to it on. And stream it through. And project it onto the wall with. And so on. That's why we've got the best gift ideas for sports lovers, including projectors, TVs, radios, tablets and more. But no lycra. They can buy that for themselves. MORE: Christmas gift ideas for music and movie lovers on the move/news/4k-streaming-vs-4k-blu-ray-vs-blu-ray-which-is-best.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4k-streaming-vs-4k-blu-ray-vs-blu-ray-which-is-best.htmlFor anyone whose favourite place in the world is right in front of the TV, there has never been a better time. Video technology is better than ever, and the range of hardware and software choices on offer is staggering. Despite this, we cannot completely banish the notion of compromise, the need to balance quality and convenience. So as we enter the age of 4K and Ultra HD, it’s only right to ask: which is better, discs or streaming services?/news/akg-n60nc-wireless-vs-sony-wh-ch700n-which-are-better.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/akg-n60nc-wireless-vs-sony-wh-ch700n-which-are-better.htmlWhat are the best headphones for noise-cancelling? It's a question we're asked a lot, and the answer depends on your budget and requirements. That said, two of our favourite pairs of wireless and noise-cancelling headphones are the AKG N60NC and Sony WH-CH700N. Both are top-notch when it comes to blocking out the world and both offer superb sonics – but which is better, Sony or AKG? We compare these popular headphones in detail./news/amazon-prime-day-2020-reportedly-rescheduled-for-october.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-day-2020-reportedly-rescheduled-for-october.htmlAmazon may be one among the world's biggest retail giants, but it hasn't gone through the Coronavirus pandemic unaffected. Its annual sales bonanza, Amazon Prime Day, which typically takes place in July, was postponed last month. Previous reports suggested Amazon would be pushing it back until September, but now it looks like it could take place in October – just a month before Black Friday. On Wednesday, Amazon reportedly informed third-party sellers that the date would likely be pushed back again to the 5th October (via Business Insider)./news/apple-music-update-adds-itunes-match-feature.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-update-adds-itunes-match-feature.htmlSince its launch in June last year, Apple Music has received criticism over its song-matching abilities. The issue occurred when Apple Music matched songs that subscribers had in their existing iTunes libraries with songs in the cloud when streamed to other Apple devices. Users found some of the ‘matched’ versions weren’t accurate, for example providing studio versions of songs instead of the live versions in their libraries. Apple is now addressing the issue by rolling out its iTunes Match fingerprint to all Apple Music subscribers./news/articles-by-ced-yuen-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-ced-yuen-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat next for Netflix? We talk 4K, HDR and the future of streaming By Ced Yuen published 18 September 15 We sat down with Neil Hunt, chief product officer at Netflix, to talk about what's next for Netflix. He’s responsible for the service’s technologies, design, implementation and operation. Basically, he’s responsible for your Saturday night in. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3ykscNmsK6dng%3D%3D/news/articles-by-jez-ford-editor-sound-image-magazine.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-jez-ford-editor-sound-image-magazine.htmlI 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. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3yrsdlmnaiqlA%3D%3D/news/astell-kern-reveals-kann-alpha-hi-res-audio-player.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-reveals-kann-alpha-hi-res-audio-player.htmlAstell & Kern has introduced the Kann Alpha, adding greater portability, power and battery life to its Kann line of hi-res audio players. Available from October, priced at £1099, the Alpha is also the first Astell & Kern player to implement Bluetooth 5.0, providing greater range and more stable connection and superior audio quality. Following on from the four-star Kann Cube, the Alpha features a more powerful built-in headphone amplifier that promises to drive any pair of headphones./news/audio-technica-ath-awas-zakura-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-ath-awas-zakura-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou’ve got to admire Audio-Technica’s consistency. The company has been making its range of premium wooden-cased headphones since the mid-90s, and we’ve yet to hear a bad one. We’re happy to report that the new ATH-AWAS Zakuras maintain that fine tradition. Over the years, the company has used a variety of different woods for the earpiece casings. The one used here is called Asada Zakura in Japan (and Ostrya Japonica elsewhere) and is part of the birch family./news/avanca-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/avanca-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8CvmKebkQ%3D%3D/news/benq-s-gv30-is-a-smart-portable-projector-with-2-1-channel-audio.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/benq-s-gv30-is-a-smart-portable-projector-with-2-1-channel-audio.htmlPlenty of projectors have built-in speakers, but few can output a sound that is worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. BenQ hopes to change that with the newly-announced GV30, which the company describes as the "first smart portable projector with 2.1-channel Bluetooth audio". Priced at £499 ($599, AU$999), the GV30 is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and boasts a neat leather carry handle. BenQ has crammed the stylish casing with 4-watt high/mid-range drivers and a dedicated 8-watt subwoofer./news/best-oled-tv-2024-the-latest-and-greatest-models-tested-by-our-experts.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-oled-tv-2024-the-latest-and-greatest-models-tested-by-our-experts.htmlThinking about picking up a new OLED TV, but not sure which to keep an eye on?  You're in the right place – here you will find all the key details about the top-performing OLED TVs our team of reviewers have personally tried and tested in our dedicated, controlled viewing rooms. You can get a detailed breakdown of how we test OLED TVs at the bottom of the page, but the short version is that we get every OLED into our testing rooms and run a series of comparative checks./news/best-soundbars-2024-options-for-every-budget-recommended-by-our-experts.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-soundbars-2024-options-for-every-budget-recommended-by-our-experts.htmlTV makers continue to push the envelope, with each year's new models aiming for even better picture quality. Sadly, sound quality doesn't see the same kind of attention and sometimes, a newer TV model can sound worse than the one it replaces.  Even the best-sounding TV around is trumped by even a modestly-priced soundbar. This hasn't gone unnoticed, with more models of soundbar launching than ever before. This is great in terms of choice, but it can be a bit overwhelming to newcomers to the market./news/bowers-wilkins-flagship-800-diamond-speakers-get-the-signature-treatment.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-flagship-800-diamond-speakers-get-the-signature-treatment.htmlBowers & Wilkins has given its two most popular 800 D4 series models the Signature treatment. The brand doesn't use the Signature tag lightly, reserving it only for unusual or heavily upgraded versions of its speakers. Only seven models have carried the name since the brand was founded in 1966. This time it is the 801 D4 and 805 D4 from the flagship Diamond Series that have been tapped by the Signature wand./news/bt-sport-app-update-brings-new-hdr-feature-onboard.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bt-sport-app-update-brings-new-hdr-feature-onboard.htmlBT Sport has today updated its smartphone and tablet app with new features, including wider HDR support. While High Dynamic Range has been available on BT Sport's small-screen app since the start of the Premier League season via the standard video player, the new update sees the enhanced video player also carry HDR. That theoretically means the best BT Sport app experience is now even better, with HDR picture quality complementing the enhanced player’s existing interactive timeline, multiple-angle replays, in-game stats and VR360 features./news/bush-4k-tv-on-sale-in-argos-for-500.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bush-4k-tv-on-sale-in-argos-for-500.htmlFancy jumping on the 4K TV bandwagon but not so keen on the big price tags? Bush and Argos may just have the answer. A 39in Bush 4K TV has gone up on the Argos website for just £500 – some £4000 cheaper than the last Ultra HD set that we reviewed (admittedly that was a much larger, 65in television, the LG 65LA970W). The twist? It's not actually available to buy yet, currently showing as 'out of stock' both online and in stores./news/cabasse-challenges-naim-with-new-pearl-akoya-wireless-speaker.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cabasse-challenges-naim-with-new-pearl-akoya-wireless-speaker.htmlCabasse has launched the Pearl Akoya, a smaller, more affordable version of its Pearl wireless speaker, at the Paris AV Show. Coming in at £1499, a more palatable figure than its bigger bro’s £2599 asking price, the eyeball-resembling active wireless speaker is 22cm in diameter as opposed to 32cm. But despite its more modest size, the Akoya is, according to Cabasse, capable of 115dB of volume, equivalent to that of a live classical orchestra./news/cambridge-audio-cxa80-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-cxa80-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Cambridge CXA80 has all the hallmarks of a world-class performer. The stereo amplifier sits at the top of Cambridge’s highly successful CX series of products, which have gone from glowing five-star reviews to Award-winning staples of 2015. The CXA80 should follow in a similar vein. It has the sleek, modern look of the CX series, and is just a step higher in price and specifications from its successful sibling, the CXA60./news/ces-2020-sorry-but-we-actually-like-this-shower-head-with-an-alexa-speaker.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2020-sorry-but-we-actually-like-this-shower-head-with-an-alexa-speaker.htmlIt wouldn't be CES without a whole heap of curveball products and in recent years that's tended to mean something weird with Alexa inside. CES 2020 has wasted no time in delivering just that, in the form of the Kohler Moxie Showerhead with an Alexa speaker built-in. But, we'll level you, we quite like the idea. For a start, if you want music in a shower that you can talk to, this comes with some solid pedigree: Kohler has been delivering bathroom products for over 100 years and the speaker has been designed in conjunction with renowned audio brand Harman Kardon./news/cleer-audio-alpha-headphones-stand-out-with-dirac-virtuo-spatial-audio-tech.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cleer-audio-alpha-headphones-stand-out-with-dirac-virtuo-spatial-audio-tech.htmlCleer Audio's newest Bluetooth headphones aren't just any wireless over-ears. For one thing, Alpha (for that is their name) have just received a prestigious CES 2022 Honouree Award, and for another, these headphones feature support for Dirac Virtuo, an immersive 'theatre-like' sound treatment from the Swedish pioneer in digital audio processing, featuring spatial audio technology.  Cleer's wireless intelligent noise-cancelling headphones promise to revolutionise your music on the go with spatial audio plus Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, patented 40mm Ironless drivers, Bluetooth 5./news/coaxial-vs-optical-vs-hdmi-which-is-the-best-audio-connection-to-use.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/coaxial-vs-optical-vs-hdmi-which-is-the-best-audio-connection-to-use.htmlWhile wireless audio is likely our future, cables will almost certainly remain part of our audio and home cinema set-ups for years to come. So it pays to know a thing or two about the different types available to you. You’ve seen the sockets, you probably own at least one audio cable of each kind, but which digital audio connection should you use? What are the pros and cons of each, and which gives you the best AV performance?/news/earfun-air-pro-2-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/earfun-air-pro-2-review.htmlIt’s not easy to launch a brand with no heritage and no profile into an absurdly competitive part of the consumer electronics market and make a success of it. It’s not made any easier when your chosen brand name sounds kind of juvenile and even a bit weird to customers in the West. And yet Earfun has enjoyed success upon success in the last 18 months or so, including a What Hi-Fi?/news/elac-reveals-new-active-am-200-speakers.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elac-reveals-new-active-am-200-speakers.htmlThe active monitor features built-in amplification, gain controls and a selector switch to allow users to fine-tune the sound for the room it's used in, and its position within it (say close to a wall). The Elac AM 200 features a JET 5 tweeter and aluminium sandwich woofer, powered by newly designed 80W Class A/B amplifiers. It can be used as a traditional monitor, paired with streaming and music servers, or connected to other source components./news/exclusive-review-b-w-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-jaguar-xf.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-b-w-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-jaguar-xf.htmlToday the likes of Bang & Olufsen, Naim, Mark Levinson and Bowers & Wilkins are busy developing in-car systems for the luxury end of the automotive market. So we thought it would be fun to try out Jaguar's new, and much-acclaimed, XF kitted out with a top-of-the-range B&W audio system. It's one of several in-car audio reviews we'll be running in the Ultimate Guide to High-End Entertainment, on sale July 31st./news/forget-the-lg-c4-the-b4-is-the-oled-tv-i-m-interested-in-this-year.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/forget-the-lg-c4-the-b4-is-the-oled-tv-i-m-interested-in-this-year.htmlCES signals an abundance of new TV launches, and the one many of us look forward to most each year is LG's new lineup of OLED TVs. Well, we're happy to report that a full new range of B, C, G and M series OLEDs have now officially been announced and that all of them feature upgrades over their predecessors. One model in particular has caught my eye, and it's not the one you might expect./news/freeview-app-brings-live-and-on-demand-tv-to-your-iphone.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/freeview-app-brings-live-and-on-demand-tv-to-your-iphone.htmlHere's an easy way to get free access to live and on-demand shows from BBC, ITV and Channel 4 on your phone: the new Freeview app.  Launching today on iOS, and promised for later this year on Android, the Freeview app lets you stream live TV shows on BBC, ITV and Channel 4, as well as accessing on-demand content from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, and UKTV Play. /news/how-to-turn-off-automatic-renewal-on-apple-music.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-turn-off-automatic-renewal-on-apple-music.htmlIf you've got an iPhone, there's a fair chance you'd have been tempted by the three-month Apple Music free trial. It was made available on 30th June, so if you signed up straight away the free trial will end on Wednesday 30th September. If you don't want to pay for an Apple Music subscription, then you need to switch off the auto renewal feature before your free trial ends. And while it's not impossible to find where to do this, the option is a little bit tucked away./news/indiegogo-funding-success-for-peachtree-audio-s-deepblue2-speaker.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/indiegogo-funding-success-for-peachtree-audio-s-deepblue2-speaker.htmlThe original deepblue was launched in 2013, but the company has gone back to the drawing board in a bid to create an improved version of the wireless speaker. Judging by the response, it seems as if it could be onto a winner. Peachtree turned to Indiegogo for its crowdfunding campaign, which got underway on July 21st. And when we came to see how it was progressing today [July 22nd], it had already exceeded its $63,000 funding target comfortably./news/iphone-15-vs-iphone-14-what-s-the-difference.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-15-vs-iphone-14-what-s-the-difference.htmlYou may have noticed a new iPhone has launched. The iPhone 15 has the Dynamic Island, a new camera, textured edges and a USB-C port in place of the Lightning connector. It looks like quite a package. But how does it compare to the iPhone 14? Is it worth upgrading? And are there any meaningful changes to the music and video experience? We've pitted the features and specs of the two phones side by side so you can see what's new, and make an informed decision./news/itv-introduces-itvx-streaming-platform-with-free-and-premium-tiers.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/itv-introduces-itvx-streaming-platform-with-free-and-premium-tiers.htmlITV is taking on Netflix and Disney+ by launching a new streaming service. ITVX will offer viewers a new series every week, alongside live sports events and an "ever-changing library" of movies. The service will be free to watch with ads. An optional subscription tier – rumoured to be called ITVX 'Plus' – will serve up a "starry" premiere each week and 15,000 hours of content. ITVX will replace both ITV Hub and ITV Hub+ when it launches later this year./news/itv-player-paid-for-apple-ios-app-offers-catch-up-tv-without-ads.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/itv-player-paid-for-apple-ios-app-offers-catch-up-tv-without-ads.htmlITV Player is now available as a paid-for app without advertisements on Apple iOS devices. The new version of the app offers an upgrade at £3.99 a month, allowing viewers to watch the last 30 days of ITV's catch-up content across all its channels without ads, as well as a live simulcast of ITV3 and ITV4 via wi-fi and 3G. ITV's catch-up content with ads and live simulcast of ITV1 and ITV2 remain part of the free ITV Player app, which is also available on Android devices./news/jbl-onbeat-xtreme-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-onbeat-xtreme-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re forking out £500 for an iPod dock, you expect a certain standard of build, finish and features. JBL does the job nicely here with its Bluetooth-enabled OnBeat Xtreme dock. Sporting twin mid/bass drivers and tweeters in a quirky ‘crossed-arms’ enclosure, it’s an eye-catching affair – and thankfully it doesn’t feel plasticky or cheap. That goes for the well laid-out remote control, too. Decent low-end clout and detail Docking our iPod Touch into the supplied (sadly rather fiddly and flimsy) rotating clamp, we got the ball rolling with a blast of Chan Chan by the Buena Vista Social Club./news/jbl-spinner-bt-review-jbl-s-first-bluetooth-turntable-is-an-attractive-capable-option.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-spinner-bt-review-jbl-s-first-bluetooth-turntable-is-an-attractive-capable-option.htmlYou can see why JBL has brought the Spinner BT turntable to market. In case you hadn’t noticed, vinyl is undergoing a bit of a resurgence which is partly being powered by a mix of nostalgia, dedicated events celebrating the format (like Record Store Day) and the fact several modern-day mega artists are now choosing to release their albums on the format. We also know that modern Bluetooth products have never been more prevalent./news/kuzma-stabi-s-stogi-s-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kuzma-stabi-s-stogi-s-review.html‘Less is more' is a philosophy turntable specialist Kuzma clearly believes in. Glance at the Slovenian company's entry-level turntable/arm combination and it's easy to get the impression something is missing, such is the focus on simplicity. Take a closer look, and it's the quality of engineering that hits hardest. This combo really is beautifully constructed. The Stabi S turntable (the name is short for stability) is essentially made up of two 50mm diameter brass bars arranged in a ‘T' shape./news/lg-oled55c8pla-4k-oled-2018-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled55c8pla-4k-oled-2018-review.htmlLG has been killing it on the TV front in recent years. Not only has it been making and selling its own excellent OLED tellies, it has also sold OLED panels to all its rivals - with the exception of Samsung, who is pushing QLED instead. But standing still is a sure-fire way to get caught by your rivals, and in LG’s case a resurgent Samsung must be of particular concern./news/lg-wk7-thinq-speaker-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-wk7-thinq-speaker-review.htmlThe LG WK7 marks a couple of firsts for the Korean giant. It’s the company’s first foray into the ever-growing smart speaker market. It’s also one of the first products to emerge as part of the new partnership between LG and British audio specialist Meridian. The benefits of this partnership to both brands are obvious. LG offers Meridian exposure in new product categories within the consumer AV market and for its part, Meridian brings decades of experience, in areas such as audio processing and speaker design, to the table./news/lions-vs-south-africa-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-springboks-third-test-online-today-half-time.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lions-vs-south-africa-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-springboks-third-test-online-today-half-time.htmlLions head coach Warren Gatland has made sweeping changes for today's winner-takes all third test against the Springboks, but will those bold choices pay off? With the series tied at 1-1 after South Africa's 27-9 win last week, the final test is not to be missed. Rugby fans: make sure you know how to watch a Lions vs South Africa live stream (2nd Test) from anywhere in the world. The team news is in and Alun Wyn Jones will once again skipper the Lions but Owen Farrell, Taulupe Faletau, Anthony Watson and Stuart Hogg are out./news/monster-beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd-review.htmlIt's apparent the Solo HDs don’t have to work especially hard to win on style. The glossy headband and shiny Beats logo are a stylish proposition, while comfort is high on the agenda too. The soft ear pads and padded headband give a secure fit, and the seal does a good job of cutting outside noise. The Beats produce a generous amount of bass weight, but instead of precision, notes sound thick and unwieldy, swamping the rest of the music./news/musical-fidelity-m1-sdac-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/musical-fidelity-m1-sdac-review.htmlIt’s hard to pigeonhole products such as the Musical Fidelity M1 SDAC. Yes, as the name implies it’s a digital-to-analogue converter, but there’s more here. The Musical Fidelity M1 SDAC is also a forward-looking device that recognises the fact that smartphones and tablets are viable music sources and should be celebrated rather than ignored. To that end, it accepts higher-quality aptX Bluetooth signals, and makes a serious attempt to make them as listenable as possible./news/new-report-claims-samsung-may-discontinue-its-pricey-galaxy-note-phones.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-report-claims-samsung-may-discontinue-its-pricey-galaxy-note-phones.htmlAs unreleased Android smartphone rumours go, this is pretty big: Samsung, the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer (it was overthrown from the top spot by Huawei in July this year) might be looking to discontinue its premium Galaxy Note phones. A new Reuters report states that three unnamed sources "familiar with the matter" have all confirmed that at present, the South Korean tech giant does not have plans to develop a new version of the Galaxy Note (to update the 2020 release Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra) in 2021./news/nokia-phones-return-with-android-atmos-and-the-classic-3310.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nokia-phones-return-with-android-atmos-and-the-classic-3310.htmlMobile World Congress launches are coming thick and fast, with the latest deployment of new smartphones coming courtesy of Nokia. The company has unveiled four new models: the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, and a brand new version of the Nokia 3310, one of the company's most iconic phones. The Nokia 6 launched in China at the beginning of February, but it wasn't expected to arrive in Europe quite so soon, if at all./news/onkyo-enters-the-tv-soundbar-market-with-three-models-from-299.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-enters-the-tv-soundbar-market-with-three-models-from-299.htmlOnkyo is making its first foray into the increasingly popular soundbar market with three models: the Onkyo LS-B40 (£299), the LS-B50 with 40W wireless subwoofer (£449) and the LS-T10 TV speaker system (£349). The latter two models will be available at the end of September, with the entry-level LS-B40 (below) arriving in October. All three products combine a six-channel digital amplifier with a multi-speaker array and DSP (Digital Signal processing) to help boost the sound from flatscreen TVs, which frequently suffer from poor audio quality due to the limited space for speakers within their increasingly thin frames./news/orange-and-o2-confirm-iphone-4-tariffs-and-prices.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/orange-and-o2-confirm-iphone-4-tariffs-and-prices.htmlAs for O2, it charges more for the iPhone on a 24-month contract than for those on an 18-month contract, but the monthly payments are £5 less than on the 18-month deals. You'll pay anything from £323 to £29 for the iPhone 4 32GB, depending on your tariff (from £25-£60/month on the 24-month deal), and £279 or less for the 16GB model (it's free with the top tariff). O2 has also abolished its unlimited data plan./news/panasonic-finally-issues-update-for-green-blob-plasma-problem.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-finally-issues-update-for-green-blob-plasma-problem.htmlPanasonic UK has finally come up with a solution for customers who complained about a 'green blob' or tinge appearing on some of its plasma TVs. The issue first came to light in this thread on our Forums. It appears to affect some VT30 and GT30 models. Panasonic UK replied on November 21st last year that it was looking into the problem. Today it has posted this message on whathifi.com:/news/philips-oled806-48oled806-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-oled806-48oled806-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn a world of ever larger TVs, the 48-inch OLED remains a beacon of hope for those with more modest needs. The Philips 48OLED806 is one of the second generation of such televisions, which promise genuine flagship performance at a more manageable screen size – something that’s impossible to find on the LCD side of the market. You might have a smaller living space, or want a great gaming TV, a screen for the bedroom or perhaps the 48-inch option is a compromise with your less AV-enthusiastic housemate./news/playstation-gaming-headsets-to-rise-to-the-next-level-as-sony-buys-audeze.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/playstation-gaming-headsets-to-rise-to-the-next-level-as-sony-buys-audeze.htmlSony Interactive Entertainment has entered into an agreement to acquire high-end headphone brand Audeze, which could spell good news for future PlayStation headset performance. Audeze has produced a number of headphone hits (and some misses) in recent years, as well as higher-end gaming headsets such as last year's Maxwell, and Sony is looking to leverage the company's audio expertise to take PlayStation audio experiences to the next level. Hideaki Nishino, senior vice president of Platform Experience at Sony Interactive Entertainment, says the company is excited to build on "/news/price-crash-klaxon-60-off-sennheiser-hd-599-headphones-in-the-prime-day-sale.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/price-crash-klaxon-60-off-sennheiser-hd-599-headphones-in-the-prime-day-sale.htmlGlorious news: the Sennheiser HD 599 Special Edition headphones are now less than half-price at Amazon, meaning they can be yours for just £69.99 / $89.95.  That's a whole lot less than the £179.99 / $199.99 asking price! We probably don't need to tell you that Sennheiser is a legendary name in the world of headphones, so this huge Prime Day discount comes as a welcome surprise... Best Prime Day headphones deal Like most Sennheiser products, the HD 599 are made from high-quality materials and promise "/news/psb-presents-passif-50-retro-modern-speakers-to-celebrate-anniversary.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-presents-passif-50-retro-modern-speakers-to-celebrate-anniversary.htmlFollowing the recent release of an intimate documentary about the brand, PSB is culminating its 50th anniversary celebrations by launching a pair of retro-modern speakers. The new Passif 50 pay homage to the company's 1974-released Passif II, which launched the Canadian company into the high-end space, following the release of its debut Avante and Beta II speakers the year before. PSB says it was the first model to incorporate what it now refers to as its “True to Nature” sound philosophy./news/qualcomm-s-new-audio-platforms-promise-lossless-cd-quality-audio-over-bluetooth.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qualcomm-s-new-audio-platforms-promise-lossless-cd-quality-audio-over-bluetooth.htmlQualcomm has announced two new feature-packed wireless audio platforms – the S5 (QCC517x) and S3 (QCC307x) – that look to progress audio quality over Bluetooth. The S5 and S3 are dual-mode, mobile-orientated platforms combining traditional Bluetooth wireless audio with the latest LE Audio technology standard. But what does that actually mean? Last year, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Sound, a package of audio-related technologies that promised to take (still slightly compressed) Bluetooth transmission support to 24-bit/96kHz – above the 48kHz 'limit' of its aptX HD technology./news/razer-mako-2-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/razer-mako-2-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe know what you're thinking – why are Christmas puddings suddenly appearing on whathifi.com? Look again people, for this dessert-esque package is actually a funky 2.1 speaker system from Razer, purveyors of numerous PC peripherals. It's no tin-pot 2.1 package either – the Mako is in fact THX-certified (note the 'THX' branding on the front of the satellite speakers and subwoofer) and uses the company's unique 'Ground Plane' and 'Slot Speaker' technologies to help promote wider sound dispersion that doesn't depend on speaker placement./news/read-our-british-hi-fi-week-2023-news-reviews-and-features-a-celebration-of-audio-tech-past-and.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/read-our-british-hi-fi-week-2023-news-reviews-and-features-a-celebration-of-audio-tech-past-and.htmlWhat Hi-Fi?'s British Hi-Fi Week is back, baby!  Between Monday 20th and Sunday 26th March, British Hi-Fi Week 2023 is our annual seven-day salute to some of the most influential British brands, products and technologies from our home nation. While the definition of a British company has become increasingly blurred, there remains a great number of audio companies from the British Isles that have delivered (and, in the face of Brexit and the pandemic, overcome unprecedented adversities to continue to deliver) great hi-fi products for our listening pleasure./news/revel-brings-new-speaker-systems-to-ces-2017.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/revel-brings-new-speaker-systems-to-ces-2017.htmlRevel has announced a range of luxury products at CES 2017, including new speakers and a speaker system. The speaker system, the Revel Concerta M8, is a pack of compact speakers for use in a two-channel system, the M8 SP2, or in a multichannel audio system, which includes four satellite speakers and one centre channel. The wall-mountable speakers have a couple of 75mm woofers, a 25mm tweeter, and a bass reflex enclosure with dual front-firing ports./news/rewind-cambridge-audio-s-first-over-ear-headphones-unveiled-monitor-audio-s-new-speakers-impress.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rewind-cambridge-audio-s-first-over-ear-headphones-unveiled-monitor-audio-s-new-speakers-impress.htmlMonday is here and with it comes the latest weekly Rewind column, where our team of audio and home cinema experts review the top hi-fi and AV stories to break over the past seven days. It was a particularly busy time at What Hi-Fi? towers, with our team running a special Home Cinema Week event and big announcements breaking from Cambridge and Monitor Audio. Here’s what you need to know./news/samsung-neo-qled-tv-prices-start-at-1600-us-pre-orders-open-now.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-neo-qled-tv-prices-start-at-1600-us-pre-orders-open-now.htmlSamsung has opened pre-orders in the US for its Neo QLED TVs, revealing prices at the same time. If you missed the previous news, Samsung's range-topping QLEDs for 2021 have MiniLED backlights, supposedly boosting contrast while reducing thickness. The good news is that these 'Neo QLEDs' don't appear to be more expensive than their standard QLED predecessors, with the top 4K model, the QN90A, coming in at $1800 for a 55-inch model, just like 2020's Q90T at launch./news/samsung-qe55q90t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qe55q90t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Samsung Q90T is a slightly tricky proposition. It’s the top 4K TV in Samsung’s 2020 TV range, but as a result of the company’s increased focus on 8K models, it’s also less of a flagship model than last year’s equivalent. Any whiff of a downgrade is bound to set alarm bells ringing, but it’s rarely sensible to draw conclusions from a spec sheet alone. And so it proves here: the Q90T is an excellent TV and a great alternative to its OLED rivals./news/samsung-s95c-vs-s95b-does-samsung-s-new-qd-oled-tv-beat-its-predecessor.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s95c-vs-s95b-does-samsung-s-new-qd-oled-tv-beat-its-predecessor.htmlSamsung S95C (QE65S95C) HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ Operating system: Tizen HDMI inputs: x4 (4 x 40Gbps HDMI 2.1) Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 83 x 144 x 1.1cm Samsung's newer QD-OLED is a real step up from the S95B. So much so that Samsung has created a new model to replace the S95B – the S90C. The S95C has a swisher design than the S95B and goes a lot brighter. Its price has dropped significantly too since launch, so keep a lookout come sales time./news/samsung-s-new-galaxy-s23-s23-and-s23-ultra-boast-performance-battery-and-camera-upgrades-galore.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-new-galaxy-s23-s23-and-s23-ultra-boast-performance-battery-and-camera-upgrades-galore.htmlSamsung has unveiled the latest iteration of its Galaxy S flagship smartphones with the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. The three devices were unveiled at the company's Unpacked live-streamed event which gave us a first look at these next-generation Android smartphones. We start with the Galaxy S23, the smallest and most affordable in the range and likely to be the most popular. It features a redesigned camera module, a 6.1-inch AMOLED display and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor./news/sky-has-announced-a-fix-for-my-biggest-beef-with-sky-stream-and-sky-glass.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-has-announced-a-fix-for-my-biggest-beef-with-sky-stream-and-sky-glass.htmlBroadly speaking, Sky Stream – Sky’s dishless TV service – is very good. Sky Glass is decent, too, though held back slightly by the budget TV into which it’s built. However, having now lived with Sky Stream for over a year, I do find myself regularly frustrated by a couple of issues, the most annoying of which is its roughly 30-second delay over Sky Q. With regular TV, that’s not an issue – a delay of 30 seconds doesn’t make a big difference when you’re watching an episode of True Detective – but with sports, it can be a real pain in the backside./news/sonos-ace-wireless-headphones-leaked-this-is-what-they-look-like.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-ace-wireless-headphones-leaked-this-is-what-they-look-like.htmlThe rumour mill has been churning out Sonos wireless headphones reports for the best part of four years, with the most recent leaks suggesting that the multi-room mogul's first pair of headphones would finally break cover in the coming weeks. Today, that imminence seems all the more likely due to an apparent website blunder letting slip the model's name and aesthetic. German Sonos parts dealer Schuurman reportedly listed the 'Sonos Ace' headphones alongside the images you see above and below./news/sonos-now-supports-dolby-atmos-and-24-bit-hi-res-audio-on-amazon-music.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-now-supports-dolby-atmos-and-24-bit-hi-res-audio-on-amazon-music.htmlSonos is rolling out support for Amazon Music Unlimited's catalogue of hi-res and Dolby Atmos music, following its landmark support of Qobuz's hi-res audio library in March. That means Amazon Music subscribers can now stream the service's "Ultra HD" (24-bit) tracks, as well as its increasing number of songs available in immersive Dolby Atmos technology. While Amazon's hi-res catalogue goes all the way to 24-bit/192kHz audio quality, Sonos's compatible products have a maximum sample rate limit of 48kHz so will stream up to 24-bit/48kHz./news/sony-announces-high-res-str-dn1050-and-str-dn850-av-receivers.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-announces-high-res-str-dn1050-and-str-dn850-av-receivers.htmlSony has announced the launch of two new AV receivers: the STR-DN1050 (pictured above) and STR-DN850 (pictured below). Joining the Japanese tech firm's high-resolution audio line-up, the new AV receivers will both support DSD and 24-bit/192kHz WAV and FLAC files. MORE: Sony STR-DN1040 review The receivers can be connected to your home network for streaming, or alternatively, users can connect USB devices. Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity options are also supported, as is NFC and Apple AirPlay./news/sony-ubp-x1100es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ubp-x1100es-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf your home cinema set-up is of a standard that demands a premium Blu-ray player, you’re currently spoilt for choice.  Cambridge Audio, Panasonic and Pioneer all offer excellent five-star machines priced between £700 and £1000, but can we add the Sony UBP-X1100ES to that list? FeaturesWhen you make the leap from a budget 4K Blu-ray player to a more premium model, a couple of things tend to happen: build quality normally goes up a notch, as does the level of engineering inside the player./news/technics-sl-1200-sl-1210-mk7-hands-on-review.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-sl-1200-sl-1210-mk7-hands-on-review.htmlThe Technics SL-1200 is back. Again. The famous turntable range, which launched as an audiophile record player but was quickly adopted by professional DJs, is back for 2019.  Following the release of high-end, hi-fi turntables over the last few years - with eye-watering prices - Technics has now entered the market at a more affordable level. The matte black deck (there's no silver model), which will launch as the SL-1210 MK7 in the UK, EU and Australia, and the SL-1200 MK7 in Japan and the US, will cost £899 / €1000 / $1200 / AU$1599, upon its release this summer./news/the-wiim-amp-has-received-its-first-major-price-slash.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-wiim-amp-has-received-its-first-major-price-slash.htmlSuppose you’re looking for a compact integrated amplifier with wireless connectivity. In that case, the WiiM Amp might be an option that ticks your boxes, especially now that its price has dropped from £319 to £269 over at Peter Tyson.  We tested this amp recently and awarded it three stars in our review, noting some real strengths alongside a few shortcomings. That being said, this fresh discount makes it a more appealing purchase./news/what-hi-fi-pick-of-the-month-panasonic-sonos-fyne-audio-and-more-impress-during-testing.htmlWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-hi-fi-pick-of-the-month-panasonic-sonos-fyne-audio-and-more-impress-during-testing.htmlWelcome to What Hi-Fi?’s new Pick of the Month column, where we reveal the best TV, AV and hi-fi products our team of experts has had the joy to test over the past 30 days. Every product on this list scored at least four stars or above after being thoroughly reviewed by our team of experts in our dedicated test rooms, to make sure it’s worth your hard-earned cash.  This month has been particularly busy, with everything from affordable TVs to top-of-the-line floorstanding speakers getting top scores, having thoroughly impressed our reviewers./news/10-of-the-best-tv-shows-you-ve-never-seen.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-tv-shows-you-ve-never-seen.htmlIt's tempting to follow the crowd and watch the latest and greatest TV series to launch on your favourite streaming service, but where's your sense of adventure? Some absolute gems have come out over the years, many of which you might not even know existed. So, we've rounded up ten of our favourite TV series below, all offering something a little different and all of them still available to stream on one of the many services at your disposal (which we've highlighted too)./news/14-of-the-best-movie-soundtracks-to-test-your-system.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/14-of-the-best-movie-soundtracks-to-test-your-system.htmlWhen collating a list of the best movie scores to test your system, we have made sure to distinguish between those bodies of music written specifically to accompany a film, and soundtracks – compilations of songs and instrumental works often already in existence. That’s because we know that these deserved their own, separate list. Like the lovingly crafted mix tape that defines a burgeoning relationship, these soundtracks are as integral to their cinematic partner as any original score./news/2015-tv-tech-4k-hdr-quantum-dot-and-dolby-vision-explained.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2015-tv-tech-4k-hdr-quantum-dot-and-dolby-vision-explained.htmlIt was no surprise that 4K (which offers pictures with four times the resolution of regular high definition) was the big talking point among TV manufacturers at CES 2015, as it was at CES 2014. What is perhaps more surprising is that it took until now for the TV and film industry to come together to try and define a set of standards for 4K with the formation of the UHD (Ultra High Definition) Alliance./news/6-music-movies-to-watch-now-that-you-ve-seen-elvis.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/6-music-movies-to-watch-now-that-you-ve-seen-elvis.htmlBaz Luhrmann's Elvis movie is rightly winning plaudits left, right and centre, thanks to its intoxicating blend of dazzlingly stylish cinematography and an outstanding performance by Austin Butler as The King of Rock and Roll. But if you've already been out to see the big-screen spectacle (or you've not yet had the chance) and are inspired to watch a music movie or doc at home, what should you choose? Whether you're in the mood for a genre deep dive, a pop-culture romp or a biography of an icon, you can count on Netflix to deliver the goods when it comes to this sort of thing./news/a-new-sonos-dolby-atmos-soundbar-has-leaked-is-this-our-first-look-at-the-next-generation-arc.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-new-sonos-dolby-atmos-soundbar-has-leaked-is-this-our-first-look-at-the-next-generation-arc.htmlThe Sonos Arc has been one of our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbars since it launched in 2020, but four years on, we think it's high time for an update. Well, according to this new leak, it looks like our prayers will be answered, as a successor to the Arc could be on the way. Pictures of the new Sonos soundbar have surfaced, with the code name "Lasso" attached. That likely won't be the final name that Sonos settles on, however, we can't say for sure what it will be; although our bets are on the Sonos Arc (Gen 2), akin to the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)./news/abbey-road-studios-and-google-team-up-for-a-virtual-tour.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/abbey-road-studios-and-google-team-up-for-a-virtual-tour.htmlThe Inside Abbey Road website is accessible for free on desktop, tablet and mobile and gives anyone with an Internet connection the chance to take an in-depth tour around the studio complex. The site features more than 150 panoramic, 360-degree images, taking in Studio One, Studio Two, Studio Three and the Mastering suite. Make your virtual way around the studios and you'll uncover historic pictures and videos, including Paul McCartney performing live in Studio Two, the London Symphony Orchestra recording Final Fantasy VII and the Beatles taking part in the world's first live satellite broadcast./news/act-fast-lg-s-excellent-42-inch-c2-oled-is-under-850.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/act-fast-lg-s-excellent-42-inch-c2-oled-is-under-850.htmlIf you want a new TV that won't take up too much space, LG's awesome 42-inch C2 OLED is more than worth considering, especially now that it's down to $849. In our LG C2 OLED review, we gave this set five-stars for top-notch image quality, superb gaming performance, and a long list of features. This TV is popular for good reason, so be sure this Walmart deal is on your radar./news/apple-airpods-2-vs-bose-soundsport-free-which-are-better.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-airpods-2-vs-bose-soundsport-free-which-are-better.htmlThe Apple AirPods 2 are hugely popular true wireless earbuds. They offer a superb combination of excellent battery life, simple-to-use controls and good sound quality. But how do they fare against a top-performing rival such as the sporty Bose SoundSport Free?  The SoundSport Free also offer excellent sound quality, and have established an army of followers thanks to their impressive fit and sporty design. But is that enough to mitigate the simplicity and reliability of Apple's classy second-generation AirPods?/news/apple-tv-app-and-airplay-2-arrives-on-samsung-tvs.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-app-and-airplay-2-arrives-on-samsung-tvs.htmlIn January, Samsung and Apple announced a partnership to bring iTunes content and AirPlay 2 to Samsung TVs - and now that New Year's promise has become a reality. Samsung's entire 2019 smart TV line-up, as well as 'select' 2018 models (we've asked Samsung for clarification), can now be firmware updated to receive the all-new Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 functionality. Samsung customers are now able to enjoy Apple TV channels and iTunes movies and TV shows on Samsung Smart TVs./news/apple-tv-app-could-soon-come-to-xbox-and-in-time-for-the-xbox-series-x-launch.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-app-could-soon-come-to-xbox-and-in-time-for-the-xbox-series-x-launch.htmlApple is reportedly in talks with Microsoft to bring the Apple TV app to Xbox games consoles. According to Windows Central, Apple's video streaming app (home to Apple TV+) is currently available to a select pool of testers on Xbox consoles. The report is based on a tweet from an Xbox Ambassador, which has since been verified by other users. It should offer all the same features and content found in the Apple TV apps for Samsung and LG smart TVs, but be redesigned to work with an Xbox controller rather than a standard TV remote./news/arsenal-vs-liverpool-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-fa-community-shield-in-4k.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arsenal-vs-liverpool-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-fa-community-shield-in-4k.htmlOnly four weeks on from lifting the FA Cup, Arsenal are back at Wembley to open the coming season as they face Premier League champions Liverpool in the FA Community Shield. It is a devilishly quick turnaround for both teams, with the past domestic season having only just finished due to a 100-day recess during lockdown, but it does mean continued excitement for fans around the world. BT Sport is where you'll find the game broadcast in the UK, both in HD and 4K Ultra HD resolution, while ESPN has rights to the FA Community Shield in the United States./news/atacama-apollo-storm-6-review.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/atacama-apollo-storm-6-review.htmlIt seems peculiar to give a product so reliant upon its stability a moniker that sounds more like a war video game franchise – somewhat akin to naming a housing association ‘Frostbite’, or an airline ‘Turbulence’. But we are usually so enamoured by Atacama’s hi-fi racks, this one could be called pretty much anything and we’d still be excited to have it in our testing rooms. The Apollo Storm 6 is a more affordable version of Atacama’s Award-winning Evoque 60-40 Special Edition: a modular support that blurs the lines between class-leading hi-fi component and typical household furniture./news/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Since its introduction during Audio-Technica’s 50th anniversary celebrations back in 2012, the M50x design has been widely lauded for both personal and studio monitoring use.  Not a year has gone by without a special or limited edition arriving with either technical tweaks or some new colour scheme – this year the latter was chosen by public vote, with the winning hue being a deep Jaffa ‘Lantern Glow’./news/austrian-audio-hi-x50-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/austrian-audio-hi-x50-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAustrian Audio isn’t the most interesting of names for a new hi-fi manufacturer, is it? But though it shows a certain lack of imagination, it also has the air of a belt and braces company – and we like that. While Austrian Audio is a new company, the people behind it are ex-AKG employees and some of the most experienced in the industry. That maturity shines through in its Hi-X50 on-ears./news/beats-studio-buds-appear-in-leaked-images-ahead-of-launch.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-studio-buds-appear-in-leaked-images-ahead-of-launch.htmlEight days ago we reported that Apple was working on a Beats-branded set of true wireless headphones named 'Beats Studio Buds', as spotted in the 14.6 iOS and tvOS codes. Now – and most likely ahead of an impending official launch – the first actual (if unofficial) product images have been leaked online. According to MySmartPrice (and as reported by 9to5Mac) the Indian-based website received live images of the Beats Studio Buds. Notable in the photo above – aside from the lovely white gloves – is an elliptical-shaped earpiece featuring two tiny cutouts./news/best-alexa-speakers-2024-the-best-alexa-powered-smart-speakers-tried-and-tested.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-alexa-speakers-2024-the-best-alexa-powered-smart-speakers-tried-and-tested.htmlBest Alexa speakers: quick menu Of all the voice control assistants that have entered the market in recent years, Amazon's super-smart AI remains the one to beat. Alexa is the leading voice assistant in the realm of smart products, baked into a wide array of speakers and smart devices extending far beyond the modest stable built and designed by Amazon.  Alexa's quality is increasingly reflected in the number of third-party hi-fi manufacturers keen to harness its smart capabilities - just look at the Audio Pro Addon C5A or the Sonos Era 300 as a couple of top-of-the-line examples./news/best-in-ear-headphones-2024-top-earbuds-tried-and-tested.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-in-ear-headphones-2024-top-earbuds-tried-and-tested.htmlThere are multiple reasons a person may prefer in-ear headphones, or IEMs (in-ear monitors) as they're often called. Over-ears are super for full sound and lots of features, but in-ears give a more discrete look, lighter weight and greater portability. If you're a sporting semi-pro or workout king, in-ears are definitely the way to go.  Once you know you favour in-ear headphones, you'll have to navigate a complex market to see which ones are perfect for you./news/chord-company-c-screen-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-company-c-screen-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere is no everlasting autonomy in hi-fi. Like empires, all who rise will surely someday fall. But the Chord Company’s clean sweep of our speaker cable and analogue interconnect Awards last year, two of which it has held since 2015, suggests the time for change is not quite nigh. Certainly this C-Screen speaker cable, a more affordable alternative to its celebrated Clearway, isn’t the one to break the run of five-star reviews./news/criterium-du-dauphine-live-stream-2023-how-to-watch-the-cycling-race-for-free.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/criterium-du-dauphine-live-stream-2023-how-to-watch-the-cycling-race-for-free.htmlCriterium du Dauphine live stream 2023You can watch a Criterium du Dauphine live stream for free on SBS On Demand in Australia. Rai Play in Italy, Sporza in Belgium, Teledeporte in Spain, and France 3 in France are also offering free live coverage of the race. Use a VPN to pick up your usual stream from anywhere in the world, if you happen to be away from home. Full details on how to watch a free Criterium du Dauphine live stream from anywhere just below./news/crosley-is-starting-its-own-vinyl-pressing-plant.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/crosley-is-starting-its-own-vinyl-pressing-plant.htmlVinyl doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, and with sales of records beating MP3s for the first time this year, it seems only right that we should see an increase in production. That's exactly what Crosley is doing by starting a pressing plant in the US, which is expected to open later in 2017. Right now, research and development is still under way, and a site for the plant is being sought./news/dali-spektor-2-5-1-review.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-spektor-2-5-1-review.htmlAt the risk of comparing the Dali Spektor 2 5.1 to a hapless Scooby Doo villain, this speaker package would have won a What Hi-Fi? Award this year if it hadn’t been for that pesky Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack. When you consider the Dali set-up incorporates two pairs of Spektor 2 standmount speakers, now back-to-back Award winners in their own right, the fact this system was a whisker away from the title should hardly come as a surprise./news/denon-micro-system-s-two-star-beginnings-to-five-star-triumph-what-hi-fi-magazine-february-1997.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-micro-system-s-two-star-beginnings-to-five-star-triumph-what-hi-fi-magazine-february-1997.htmlOne thing truly jumped out at me when, in my regular visit to the What Hi-Fi? archive, I was flicking through the February 1997 issue.  And then, as usual, plenty more interesting stuff seemed to just fling itself off the page at me. It’s amazing how almost any issue I dive into will bring up points of note and interest to highlight the differences – and of course similarities – the third decade of the 21st century has with the relatively recent past./news/dolby-on-app-promises-to-improve-audio-recording-on-your-phone.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dolby-on-app-promises-to-improve-audio-recording-on-your-phone.htmlMore and more, phones are being used to capture video and audio in content creation. But getting high-quality results straight from a phone’s recording isn’t always easy – and that's where the free Dolby On tool comes in. The Dolby On app – now available for Android and iOS devices, downloadable from the Play Store and App Store – is designed to record or livestream audio and video in a higher quality than what a phone's native camera app is capable of./news/don-t-waste-your-money-on-a-new-tv-make-a-cost-effective-system-upgrade-instead.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/don-t-waste-your-money-on-a-new-tv-make-a-cost-effective-system-upgrade-instead.htmlWe all know what it's like when you're eyeing up a tasty big screen purchase that you hope will revolutionise your living room. You're on the hunt for a TV, but not just any TV. This will be the TV that make sports more entertaining, films more dramatic, and maybe even improves your gameplay. You while away your evenings planning a long future together, patiently comparing prices and model numbers, repeatedly measuring the distance from your wall to your sofa, apprehensively checking HDMI 2./news/dynaudio-launches-contour-le-speakers-with-audio-upgrade.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynaudio-launches-contour-le-speakers-with-audio-upgrade.htmlThe Contour S 1.4 LE bookshelf and the S 3.4 LE floorstanding speakers sport an upgraded soft-dome tweeter with precision coating that aims, naturally, to improve high frequencies. Internal wiring has been upgraded while Dynaudio also claims the crossover has been refined with improved capacitors. Borrowing technology from the Evidence and Confidence Platinum reference ranges, the Dynaudio Contour speakers also feature mid/bass drivers with Magnesium Silicate Polymer cones on rigid aluminium frames./news/epson-epiqvision-eh-ls800w-review-epson-s-brightest-ust-home-entertainment-projector-yet.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/epson-epiqvision-eh-ls800w-review-epson-s-brightest-ust-home-entertainment-projector-yet.htmlDespite a new generation of ‘cheap’ mega-sized TVs assembling on the horizon, Ultra Short Throw projectors remain all the rage in home entertainment circles right now. Few if any brands, though, have more experience in the UST projector world than Epson, which was making loads of them for education and business users when most rival UST brands were still in nappies. Its new laser-lit EH-LS800W is very much focused on home entertainment users, though – as signified by its EpiqVision sub-branding./news/google-pixel-6-pro-pictured-with-curved-oled-screen-and-three-rear-cameras.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-pixel-6-pro-pictured-with-curved-oled-screen-and-three-rear-cameras.htmlGoogle's Pixel range of smartphones looks set for a major refresh. Not only will Google bring back a high-end model missing from last year's line-up (instead of 'XL' it should be called the Pixel 6 Pro), it's also giving it a curved OLED screen. That's according to new renders that come courtesy of reliable leaker OnLeaks (via digit.in). They show the Pixel 6 Pro sporting a curved, 6.67in OLED screen, along with the first triple camera array in Pixel history./news/google-play-movies-is-being-discontinued-here-s-how-to-keep-watching-your-content.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-play-movies-is-being-discontinued-here-s-how-to-keep-watching-your-content.htmlWith the loss of iTunes Movies and TV fresh in our minds, we've been hit with a double whammy, as Google is also putting its online movies and TV store out to pasture. Within the next few weeks, we can expect to see the Google Play Movies app give way to other Google services, as the website and Google TV app will cease to function in January of 2024. It seems like in an age of streaming, many companies are looking to streamline their digital content purchasing services into other streaming and online video services, making for more centralised digital video hubs./news/how-to-watch-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-13-on-netflix-now-don-t-miss-the-finale-saul-g.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-better-call-saul-season-6-episode-13-on-netflix-now-don-t-miss-the-finale-saul-g.htmlBetter Call Saul episode 13, titled 'Saul Gone', is available to stream now in the UK and US and it's the finale. Sadly, this is the final-ever episode of the hit series featuring Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, slippery lawyer-turned conman. Will Jimmy, aka Gene, get his comeuppance? Fans can watch the last ever Saul episode on Netflix. Away from home? Make sure you know how to watch Better Call Saul episode 13 from anywhere with a VPN./news/how-to-watch-the-lazarus-project-online-time-loop-sci-fi-thriller-hits-tv-screens.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-lazarus-project-online-time-loop-sci-fi-thriller-hits-tv-screens.htmlThe Lazarus Project – Sky's new sci-fi action thriller starring Paapa Essiedu as a man caught in a time loop - debuts Thursday, 16th June 2022. The eigh-part series airs exclusively on Sky Max and Sky's Now streaming service. Travelling abroad? Make sure you know how to use a VPN to watch The Lazarus Project from wherever you happen to be. Watch The Lazarus Project Premiere date: 16th June 2022  UK stream: Sky Max | Now /news/i-ve-figured-out-how-much-you-need-to-spend-on-a-projector-for-it-to-be-better-than-the-cinema-a.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-ve-figured-out-how-much-you-need-to-spend-on-a-projector-for-it-to-be-better-than-the-cinema-a.htmlFor the last week, I've been involved in the testing of JVC's latest high-end home cinema projector, and it taught me an unavoidable truth – if you want a home cinema projector that delivers the full cinema experience, then you need to be willing to shell out some serious cash.  It's hard to say that without sounding like a total snob, and I recognise that I'm privileged to spend time with a lot of high-end home cinema gear without having to spend a penny of my own money, but it's the truth./news/jay-z-s-new-album-to-come-to-apple-music-after-just-one-week-s-tidal-exclusivity.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jay-z-s-new-album-to-come-to-apple-music-after-just-one-week-s-tidal-exclusivity.htmlJay-Z's new album 4:44 might be exclusive to his streaming service Tidal, but it won't be for long. In fact, it could be on iTunes and Apple Music by the end of the week, according a report in Billboard. There's no word on whether it will come to other streaming services such as Spotify. In the past, Jay-Z has pulled his albums from Apple Music in a row between the two firms, though his work subsequently reappeared on Apple's platforms./news/jbl-s-partybox-ultimate-combines-dolby-atmos-hi-res-audio-and-serious-power-in-one-crazy-package.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-s-partybox-ultimate-combines-dolby-atmos-hi-res-audio-and-serious-power-in-one-crazy-package.htmlIf you’re going to throw a serious party then you need a serious wireless speaker that’s up for the challenge. And JBL thinks it has just the right product for the job in the shape of its new PartyBox Ultimate. Having Ultimate in the name hints that the JBL means business, and this is reflected in the speaker’s specification sheet. The PartyBox uses dual tweeters, twin midrange drivers and a pair of hefty 23cm (9in) woofers./news/libratone-loop-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/libratone-loop-review-what-hi-fi.html“What’s that?” is the common reaction when we show people the Libratone Loop. It’s a wireless speaker. Honest. We’ve tested the Loop before, but there were some issues that needed to be addressed with updated firmware. Now that’s been sorted out, it’s time to revisit this odd-looking product. DesignLibratone has a thing about fluffy speakers. As was the case with the Zipp, Live and Lounge before it, the Loop simply demands to be stroked./news/martin-logan-motion-15-review.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/martin-logan-motion-15-review.htmlWe don’t see products from Martin Logan very often. It’s a US manufacturer best known for its high-end hybrid electrostatic speakers. Now, though, it’s making more affordable cabinet speakers, with the Motion 15s being the smallest ‘bookshelf’ model. And we’re pleased to say they’re rather good. SoundThese are seriously agile speakers. They’re swift and light-footed enough to keep up with the most cluttered, rhythmically awkward tracks we could think of, and articulate enough to make sense of them./news/mcintosh-launches-mcd600-sacd-cd-player-and-ms500-streamer.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-launches-mcd600-sacd-cd-player-and-ms500-streamer.htmlAnother month, another McIntosh product (or so it sometimes seems - lately the brand has the output of a candy-cane factory in November). The MCD600 SACD/CD player and MS500 music streamer are the latest additions to the US brand’s portfolio. In addition to disc playback, the former can also play music via its front-panel USB input, which supports PMC files up to 24bit/192kHz (and upsamples them to 32bit/384kHz) and DSD128. On the connectivity front there are also coaxial and optical inputs and outputs, and a 6./news/mcintosh-mx123-a-v-processor-upgraded-with-hdmi-2-1-gaming-and-8k.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-mx123-a-v-processor-upgraded-with-hdmi-2-1-gaming-and-8k.htmlMcIntosh has brought the next-generation of gaming and 8K resolution fun to its premium McIntosh MX123 A/V Processor. As of September, all new McIntosh MX123 A/V Processors shipped will come with three HDMI 2.1-certified ports including all the en vogue gaming standards plus one or two which are even ahead of the curve. That means VRR, ALLM, QMS (quick media switching) and 4K gaming at 120fps as well as the inclusion of HDMI QFT to truly minimise input lag./news/mega-cyber-monday-speaker-deal-save-200-on-five-star-bowers-wilkins-607-s2-speakers.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mega-cyber-monday-speaker-deal-save-200-on-five-star-bowers-wilkins-607-s2-speakers.htmlBowers & Wilkins celebrated the 25th birthday of its famous 600 Series speakers back in 2020 by launching the superb 607 S2 Anniversary Edition. They've now been succeeded by the newer (also five-star) 607 S3 (pictured), but that just means the older model are absolutely primed for a discount or two. And so it's proven to be the case. The five-star, former Award-winning B&W 607 S2 are just £249 at Peter Tyson in what we assume are their final days of shelf life approaching Cyber Monday./news/monaco-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-from-anywhere-lights-out.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monaco-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-from-anywhere-lights-out.htmlMonaco Grand Prix live stream 2024You can watch the Monaco Grand Prix for FREE on ORF in Austria, RTL Zwee in Luxembourg, C8 in France and RTBF in Belgium. Away from home? Use NordVPN to tune in to your usual stream from abroad. We have full details on how to watch Monaco Grand Prix live streams from anywhere just below. Swipe to scroll horizontallyMonaco Grand Prix schedule 2024Grand Prix – Sunday, 26th May | 2pm BST / 9am ETMonaco Grand Prix: previewWe've been here before, haven't we./news/new-ps5-firmware-update-makes-some-games-run-slightly-faster.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-ps5-firmware-update-makes-some-games-run-slightly-faster.htmlSony's latest PS5 firmware update has been show to make some games run slightly faster, according to Digital Foundry's findings. The increase in performance is seen across both the launch 1000 series model, as well as the revised 1100 series model (the latter of which has been shown to offer no cooling downsides following an initial scare). Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter compared performance tests in Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition and Control Ultimate against the older PS5 firmware to compare it to the latest September software update, with an extra one to two frames per second increase visible on PS5 consoles running on the newer firmware./news/news-magnatune-s-free-seduction-album.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-magnatune-s-free-seduction-album.htmlOnline label Magnatune - slogan "We are not evil" - has announced its latest releases, available for download in forms from MP3 all the way up to CD-quality WAV files. And it's showing a little bit of its wicked side by offering a free download said to be 'the perfect album for those times you wanna get a little lucky'! Magnatune has an unusual business model, in that users can listen to music online for free, and then decide how much they want to pay to download an album./news/news-the-world-s-most-expensive-turntable.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-the-world-s-most-expensive-turntable.htmlIs that really a £150,000 turntable? Yes, friends, it really is. There are high-end products, rarefied hi-fi treasures, and then there's this – the Goldmund Reference II, which is being billed as the world's most expensive turntable. Goldmund is only planning to build 25 of these beauties, at a rate of just 5 per year. It's a beautiful piece of tooled metal, with an astonishing specification that will draw a sigh of aspiration from true record lovers and incurable vinyl heads everywhere./news/nothing-ear-1-is-here-near-transparent-airpods-pro-alternatives-for-a-tasty-price.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nothing-ear-1-is-here-near-transparent-airpods-pro-alternatives-for-a-tasty-price.htmlNothing, a London-based company co-founded by former OnePlus frontman Carl Pei, has just unveiled its first product. Say hello to the Nothing ear (1) true wireless earbuds. The heavily teased and hotly anticipated Nothing debut is a swish, fruitfully featured proposition before we even get to their distinct transparent aesthetic. There's Bluetooth 5.2; an AirPods Pro-esque earpiece design, which weighs just 4.7g per unit; customisable touch controls; 11.6mm drivers; three mics for noise-cancelling which comes in three settings; app support and – finally – a wireless charger that supports Qi wireless charging./news/pmc-s-superb-prodigy-1-illustrate-the-danger-of-perceived-value.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pmc-s-superb-prodigy-1-illustrate-the-danger-of-perceived-value.htmlThere’s no two ways about it; perceived value counts for a lot. No matter how well something performs, there’s every chance it’ll be disregarded by some in favour of something that looks and feels better, often before it’s even had a chance to sing to that audience. The PMC Prodigy 1 we have recently tested could well fall victim to such misfortune, but for the sake of PMC’s efforts and, even more so, anyone in the market for bookshelf speakers, I really hope it does not./news/roksan-kandy-k2-tr-5-review.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roksan-kandy-k2-tr-5-review.htmlYou're probably more accustomed to seeing Roksan's hi-fi electronics, but don't let the K2 TR-5s slip under your radar. The K2s' black lacquered cabinets look elegant, and the speakers feel solidly built. Unusually the Roksans use ribbon tweeters, a piece of engineering normally reserved for a select few high-end speakers. Why? Well, not only are ribbon tweeters expensive to use, but they also don't go as far down the frequency range as a traditional domed tweeter./news/roku-announces-new-features-and-performance-upgrades-for-its-video-streamers.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roku-announces-new-features-and-performance-upgrades-for-its-video-streamers.htmlThe first feature is Roku Search, which does exactly as its name suggests. Users will be able to search for movies, TV shows, actors and directors, to generate a list of results. A search for Samuel L Jackson for example will show all the films he’s in, across all of Roku’s channels. Results given include big name services such as Netflix and Amazon, as well as perhaps lesser known ones, that may have the same film for the same price./news/roku-s-wireless-bass-subwoofer-costs-a-third-as-much-as-a-sonos-sub-mini.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roku-s-wireless-bass-subwoofer-costs-a-third-as-much-as-a-sonos-sub-mini.htmlRoku has unveiled a few new devices soon to be released in the US, including the Roku Wireless Bass, a new compact subwoofer which can be paired with existing Roku speakers and which costs less than a third of the price of the recently announced Sonos Sub Mini. The Roku Wireless Bass is compatible with the Roku Streambar, Roku Streambar Pro, Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Wireless Speakers, connecting via 802./news/samsung-bu8500-tv-review-top-non-qled-struggles-to-stand-out.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-bu8500-tv-review-top-non-qled-struggles-to-stand-out.htmlThe Samsung UE55BU8500 is the most premium Samsung LCD TV you can currently buy without stepping up to the brand’s QLED range. This means it doesn’t benefit from a Quantum Dot colour system like those step-up QLED models, sticking instead with a more traditional filter-based Crystal Colour system that's not expected to produce such a wide range of colour tones. Samsung still claims a billion hues for the UE55BU8500, though, unlocked with the help of the latest Crystal Processor 4K processing engine./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-review.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-review.htmlThe Android tablet market, which includes the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, is stuck between a rock and a hard place – the rock being Amazon’s Fire tablets that offer a casual-use tablet at a budget price, and the hard place being Apple, which dominates the market with its iPads. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Tab S3 is trying to find a niche somewhere in between. A £600 price tag gets you a 9./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-5g-has-12-inch-screen-s-pen-stylus-and-dolby-atmos.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-5g-has-12-inch-screen-s-pen-stylus-and-dolby-atmos.htmlLast year's Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 was one of the best tablets of 2020, and now there's a stripped back, cheaper model available. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G has the same-sized 12.4in screen, AKG Dolby Atmos-compatible speakers and S Pen stylus as the full-fat Tab S7. So why does it warrant a lower price? It's Samsung's first Fan Edition (FE) tablet – the firm has released FE smartphones before, but never a slate PC./news/samsung-has-launched-its-biggest-oled-tv-yet-but-there-s-a-twist.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-has-launched-its-biggest-oled-tv-yet-but-there-s-a-twist.htmlSamsung has announced that its latest version of the S90C, its step-down QD-OLED TV that currently comes in 55-, 65- and 77-inch sizes, will now come in an 85-inch size variant – however, there's a major plot twist with this release.  While OLED has been popular for many years now, Samsung held back, and only properly jumped on the bandwagon last year with the release of the S95B. That TV used a panel developed by Samsung which combined OLED and Quantum Dots, we've covered it quite a lot here so you're probably familiar with the name QD-OLED./news/sennheiser-cx-300-ii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-cx-300-ii-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAt this stupidly low price you could jump to the conclusion that these Sennheisers are nothing but cheap tat. But, as you should guess from their star rating, you'd be wrong. The CX 300-IIs are a dramatic improvement over standard-issue buds, producing advanced levels of detail across the board. They do require some running in before they perform at their best, but after a few hours of play your music's high frequencies sound crisp and fresh, while bass notes display dexterity and discipline./news/sky-plus-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-plus-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou might well have to fit a satellite dish and will certainly have to pay a monthly subscription fee (additional channels, at extra cost, will also be an option), but the pros of the Sky+ receiver outweigh the cons in much the same way that Oprah outweighs Trisha. This is one of the most flexible hard-disk recording products on the market. It uses a 80GB hard-disk drive that allows storage of around 20 hours of content and, crucially, it's supported by what is simply/news/sony-ht-a9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ht-a9-review-what-hi-fi.html“Don’t confuse symmetry with balance,” wrote Tom Robbins in his 1976 novel Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, which follows the psychedelic adventures of a woman born with enormous thumbs. In its original context, it’s a metaphysical quip buried amongst trippy tales of free love, drug use, spirituality and yams, but it’s also apt to describe the philosophy behind Sony’s HT-A9 Wireless Home Theatre System, which encourages users to position its speakers arbitrarily, promising an even, uniform and immersive soundfield regardless of the symmetry of your set-up./news/soundcloud-go-paid-subscription-service-is-official.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soundcloud-go-paid-subscription-service-is-official.htmlEver since SoundCloud confirmed a licensing deal with Sony Music earlier this month, we knew we were counting down to the launch of a new addition to the paid streaming landscape. And now it's official. SoundCloud Go is the name of the new service, and it launches today, 29th March, in the US on Android and iOS. It comes with a 30-day free trial, after which it will cost $9.99 per month - the same as the standard services from Spotify, Tidal and others - or $12./news/spotify-voices-fears-over-price-rises-encouraging-music-piracy.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-voices-fears-over-price-rises-encouraging-music-piracy.htmlSpotify fears raising its monthly subscription above £9.99 ($9.99) could “push users into piracy”, it told MPs at a parliamentary select committee inquiry on Tuesday, despite suggestions from record labels that an increase could help struggling musicians. The chief legal officer for the popular music streaming service, Horacio Gutierrez, claimed that any rise in the current fee, which hasn't changed in a decade, would make music "unaffordable to consumers", the BBC reports./news/stop-the-press-get-50-off-an-award-winning-speaker-in-this-black-friday-sonos-deal.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/stop-the-press-get-50-off-an-award-winning-speaker-in-this-black-friday-sonos-deal.htmlStop what you're doing, we have good news. The wonderful, Award-winning Sonos Era 300, one of the finest speakers from this year and the best wireless speaker for spatial audio, is enjoying its first major discount. Thanks to Black Friday week, the Era 300 has dropped from £449 to £399 at Amazon, a saving of £50. It's about time, too. This is exciting news, because not only is the Era 300 one of the best speakers of its kind on the market today, it's also made by Sonos, a brand which isn't always known for dropping its prices with much regularity or enthusiasm./news/tcl-s-display-week-2024-announcements-include-the-world-s-fastest-screen-and-a-possible-solution-for.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-s-display-week-2024-announcements-include-the-world-s-fastest-screen-and-a-possible-solution-for.htmlWe've already covered LG Display's latest innovations at Display Week 2024, but now it's TCL's time to take the spotlight. TCL CSOT – the brand's display development and manufacturing division – has shown off a handful of new display innovations. It's worth noting that most of these technologies are currently being shown on laptops and gaming monitors. However, considering that TCL provides displays for a host of notable brands including Samsung, Sony and Panasonic, we could see these innovations come to larger screens in the future./news/the-samsung-s90c-qd-oled-tv-is-amazingly-cheap-if-you-jump-through-a-couple-of-hoops.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-samsung-s90c-qd-oled-tv-is-amazingly-cheap-if-you-jump-through-a-couple-of-hoops.htmlWith Black Friday just around the corner, there's every chance you're keeping your powder dry until the day itself (24th November), but a lot of Black Friday sales have already begun and some deals look so good that it's hard to imagine them getting beaten. This is one such deal: if you're prepared to jump through a couple of seemingly minor hoops (which I'll detail in a moment), you can currently get a 65-inch Samsung S90C QD-OLED TV for just £1399 at Richer Sounds./news/warner-home-video-celebrates-clint-eastwood-with-landmark-dvd-box-set.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/warner-home-video-celebrates-clint-eastwood-with-landmark-dvd-box-set.htmlHere's one for film fans: a celebration of Clint Eastwood in this 35-film DVD box set, issued to mark his 35-year association with Warner. Just look at the stats: Eastwood has won four Oscars, five Golden Globes, his films have grossed nearly £2bn and the filmmaker/actor has starred in a huge array of top-notch movies. This collection, on sale from August 9th, contains 35 classic Eastwood films from the Warner library./news/watch-primal-season-2-on-hbo-max-online-and-from-wherever-you-are.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-primal-season-2-on-hbo-max-online-and-from-wherever-you-are.htmlPrimal season 2 – the sequel to acclaimed Adult Swim animation about an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur – premiered on HBO Max on 21st July. Officially, HBO Max is only available in the US – but it's possible to watch Primal season 2 on HBO Max from the UK and elsewhere using a VPN as a US subscriber travelling abroad. Read the instructions below and we'll explain how to watch Primal season 2 on HBO Max wherever you are./news/will-uwb-change-the-world-of-headphones-because-bluetooth-can-t.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/will-uwb-change-the-world-of-headphones-because-bluetooth-can-t.htmlSound+Image mag feature This feature originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. First up: can we please all agree that there is no such thing as lossless high-res audio via Bluetooth. Bluetooth just isn’t fast enough to carry the required data rate. Indeed I can simplify and say there is just no high-res Bluetooth full stop./news/xbox-series-x-could-support-vr-error-message-suggests.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-series-x-could-support-vr-error-message-suggests.htmlOnce again, there are signs that the Xbox Series X/S will support virtual reality headsets. According to IGN Italia (via Google Translate), some gamers are reporting error messages popping up on their consoles that mention a VR headset. The message appears when the new Xbox Wireless Headset is connected to the console via USB. It reads "An update for the VR headset is available", followed by another message instructing gamers to "/news/yamaha-rx-a1020-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-rx-a1020-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Yamaha RX-A1020 is the second AV receiver we’ve seen from Yamaha’s new 2013 range – and we have high expectations. For Yamaha is on a roll when it comes to turning out machines to take the all important place as the brains and the brawn of your home cinema system. At the end of last year, the company scooped not one but two What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Awards in this category, cornering the market with two excellent models at the affordable entry-level and ‘step-up’ price points./news/yamaha-rx-v377-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-rx-v377-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYamaha has a great track record with budget AV receivers, with last year’s RX-V375 winning a Best Buy Award. So can the new Yamaha RX-V377 continue the success of its predecessor? MORE: Awards 2014 - Best home cinema amplifiers SpecificationsWith 70W for each of the five channels (at six ohms) and 4K Ultra HD pass-through across its HDMI inputs, you’d be forgiven for thinking the RX-V377 is identical to its previous model – aside from being 10 quid more expensive./news/your-google-tv-is-about-to-get-faster.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/your-google-tv-is-about-to-get-faster.htmlAn update for TVs running Google TV is rolling out soon, and it may fix one of the smart platform's biggest issues. If you have a Chromecast device or a TV manufactured by Sony, Philips, Hisense or TCL, then you should expect to see a more responsive user interface and better storage optimisation heading your way.  Google has focused on making its operating system snappier on slower-running hardware. This includes a quicker wake-up time, faster response times when pressing buttons on your remote, and a cut-down animation when rebooting your Google TV device./news/19-best-british-rock-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/19-best-british-rock-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlNobody rocks like the British. Beneath the sophisticated exteriors and illusions of class, refinement and tight-lipped reserve, not to mention a rich history of manners, etiquette and entrenched Protestant repression, lies a single heart beating to the common rhythm of rock.  That beat may have become a little subdued over the years since Brit-rock’s pomp in the ‘70s or the cool indie revival of the ‘90s, but there’s no question that we Brits have always had an unshakable affinity for silly haircuts, loud guitars and, occasionally, some very bad behaviour./news/9-sonos-beam-tips-tricks-and-features.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/9-sonos-beam-tips-tricks-and-features.htmlSo you’ve read our glowing review and Beam vs Playbar vs Playbase feature, and have decided Sonos’ smallest, most affordable TV speaker is the one for you. Well done! The Beam is an excellent choice. But now you've got it, are you getting the most out of it? It might be a doddle to set up and use, but that doesn't mean you're using the Beam to its full potential./news/amazon-fire-tv-omni-qled-50-inch-a-budget-tv-with-rare-ability.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-fire-tv-omni-qled-50-inch-a-budget-tv-with-rare-ability.htmlIt’s fair to say that the standard of budget TVs has dropped significantly in recent years. We used to be able to rely on Samsung to produce impressively capable and feature-packed TVs at accessible prices, but no budget TV from Samsung has achieved higher than four stars in the past two years – and most have been rated lower. It looks as though salvation could be at hand, though, from a slightly unlikely source – Amazon./news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-4k-max-drop-back-to-their-lowest-ever-prices.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-4k-max-drop-back-to-their-lowest-ever-prices.htmlAmazon's 4K streaming sticks have fallen to match their lowest prices ever. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is now £35 (down from £60), while the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is now £45 (down from £70). That's £25 off each, matching their Black Friday 2023 prices. These deals are part of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, which doesn't officially start until tomorrow. Early birds, these are your worms. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K dealThe Fire TV Stick 4K originally launched in 2020, with the second-gen model adding more power, more RAM and wi-fi 6 support in 2023./news/amazon-s-5-5-fire-tv-stick-has-had-its-price-slashed-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-s-5-5-fire-tv-stick-has-had-its-price-slashed-what-hi-fi.htmlAmazon’s slashed a massive 26% off its brilliant Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote with its latest Boxing Day deal. The deal’s live on Amazon’s site now and lets you grab the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote for just £36.99, a huge £13 saving on its regular £49.99 retail price.  That’s a massive saving on one of the best streaming sticks money can buy, which is why we’d recommend any avid streamer looking to update their TV’s smart functionality take advantage of the deal while stocks last./news/apple-has-discontinued-the-original-homepod.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-has-discontinued-the-original-homepod.htmlAccording to TechCrunch, Apple has discontinued the original HomePod. The website quotes an unnamed Apple representative as stating that the company is "focusing our efforts on HomePod Mini". Not only is this a disappointing development – the HomePod is one of the very best-sounding wireless speakers you can buy, after all – it also seems a little bit peculiar. Does a company as resource-rich as Apple really need to discontinue one product in order to focus on another?/news/arnold-wolf-1927-2013-from-jbl-s-monster-paragon-to-the-best-selling-speaker-of-the-1970s.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arnold-wolf-1927-2013-from-jbl-s-monster-paragon-to-the-best-selling-speaker-of-the-1970s.htmlAn early career as a radio actor doesn't seem the most obvious start for a speaker designer and the future boss of one of the world's biggest audio companies, but that was exactly the path taken by Arnold Wolf (above), who died last week at the age of 85. In the 1950s he designed one of the most celebrated of JBL's speakers, the massive Paragon (below), and in the 1970s one of its best-selling, the L100 'Century'./news/articles-by-tom-parsons-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-tom-parsons-what-hi-fi.htmlTom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder./news/astell-kern-a-norma-sr35-review-award-winning-portable-music-player.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-a-norma-sr35-review-award-winning-portable-music-player.html“It’s déjà vu all over again,” one of the famous malapropisms by late Yankees legend Yogi Berra, feels like a fitting reaction to unboxing the Astell & Kern A&norma SR35. We get the overwhelming sense that we have been here before. And again before that. It’s understandable really, as the new SR35 is the fourth iteration of this portable music player we have reviewed in as many years, and the model’s appearance has varied little more than Mickey Mouse’s over their careers./news/b-o-beoplay-hx-noise-cancelling-headphones-boast-marathon-battery-life.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-beoplay-hx-noise-cancelling-headphones-boast-marathon-battery-life.htmlBang & Olufsen is gunning for the crown of best noise-cancelling headphones with its latest premium efforts, the Beoplay HX. These luxurious-looking over-ear headphones (which have a suitably luxurious price tag of £499, $499 to match) claim an impressive 35 hours of battery life with noise cancellation on (or 40 hours without it) from a single charge. That's more than the 30 hours of our current faves, the Sony WH-1000XM4, and 15 more than the Apple AirPods Max./news/bang-olufsen-unveils-beoplay-eq-earbuds-with-adaptive-active-noise-cancellation.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-unveils-beoplay-eq-earbuds-with-adaptive-active-noise-cancellation.htmlAspirational Danish audio specialist Bang & Olufsen has just launched a new pair of true wireless headphones and, visually at least, the company has not disappointed.  B&O says that to achieve maximum noise-cancellation, it has decided to use an Adaptive ANC solution for the first time. Essentially, it is a more sophisticated ANC variant, involving a dedicated ANC DSP chip and six microphones, all promising automatic adjustment of ANC levels when you're out and about./news/bbc-runs-first-4k-iplayer-live-broadcast-ahead-of-world-cup.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bbc-runs-first-4k-iplayer-live-broadcast-ahead-of-world-cup.htmlThe BBC successfully broadcast live sport in 4K HDR quality on iPlayer over the weekend, raising hopes that the corporation is getting ready to launch regular 4K broadcasts. The live stream of the rugby league Challenge Cup fixture between York and Catalans was broadcast with little fanfare, but spotted by eagle-eyed rugby fans, like our own content editor, Andy Madden. Quinn Cowper, an outside broadcast engineer, confirmed he was working on the trial, and that it was being broadcast using the Hybrid Log Gamma type of HDR./news/beats-by-dr-dre-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-by-dr-dre-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8GemK2rXZm%2FbrDRng%3D%3D/news/beoplay-m3-is-b-o-play-s-most-affordable-wi-fi-multiroom-speaker.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beoplay-m3-is-b-o-play-s-most-affordable-wi-fi-multiroom-speaker.htmlWireless speakers come in all shapes and sizes, but perhaps none more so than B&O’s, which range from the boomerang-like A6 to the Beosound 1, which resembles a tea-flask. The Beoplay M3 – the latest and most affordable model in B&O’s wireless multi-room speaker range – has more modest design ambitions, but is no less attractive than we’ve come to expect from the Scandinavian brand. Available in either a wool blend fabric (created by Danish textile company Kvadrat) or a pearl-blasted anodised aluminium finish, the removable front cover hides a 20mm tweeter and 9cm long stroke mid/woofer./news/best-bluetooth-speakers-2024-tried-and-tested-for-every-budget.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-bluetooth-speakers-2024-tried-and-tested-for-every-budget.htmlBluetooth speakers are one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to get your music playing. These wire-free wonders come in so many shapes and sizes that their various use cases are near-endless, from using a speaker in your office to popping one in a backpack and taking it to the park. Ok, the sound is rarely audiophile level, but brands such as JBL have realised that people care about sound quality alongside other user-friendly features, meaning the level of audio has improved over the last few years./news/best-floorstanding-speakers-2024-all-models-tested-by-experienced-reviewers.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-floorstanding-speakers-2024-all-models-tested-by-experienced-reviewers.htmlBest floorstanding speakers: quick menu Whether you're looking to spend a few hundred dollars or even a few thousand, the best floorstanding speakers will take your hi-fi system to the next level by delivering awesome, room-filling sound with authority, breadth and scale. If you pick the right ones, of course. Floorstanders tend to deliver greater sonic scope, with beefier bass notes and more dynamic highs than bookshelf speakers, mainly thanks to their large cabinets and (often) more substantial drive units./news/bricasti-design-m3-dac-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bricasti-design-m3-dac-what-hi-fi.htmlSo, here’s a bit of background. Bricasti Design is a small, Massachusetts-based high-end company that specialises in digital and amplification components for both studio and home use. Founded in 2004, it’s still relatively young, but the people behind it have a great deal of experience in audio having worked for the likes of Lexicon and Mark Levinson over the years. It may be hard to believe given the hefty price tag, but the M3 digital-to-analogue converter lands on the more affordable side of the Bricasti range./news/british-tv-brand-mitchell-brown-unveils-65-inch-4k-smart-tv-with-android-tv-os.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/british-tv-brand-mitchell-brown-unveils-65-inch-4k-smart-tv-with-android-tv-os.htmlBolton based TV brand Mitchell & Brown is adding to its current line-up of 4K UHD Smart TVs with a flagship 65-inch model. The lavishly named JB-65UHD18114KBLA operates using the latest Android TV platform and includes a 7-year warranty as standard.  Using the Android TV OS provides users with access to a wide variety of video-on-demand services such as Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Freeview Play. And for the best possible picture quality, the LED display supports decoding for HDR formats, including HLG and Dolby Vision./news/dali-oberon-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-oberon-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat’s in a name? Well-read readers may nod knowingly at the memory of Oberon, King of the Fairies, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, while others may think of a French footballer (that was Obertan), or conjure up an image of a far-off planet in Star Wars. But for us, naturally, we think of Dali’s superb speaker range. The Dali Oberon 3 is, fittingly, the third speaker in the range to pass through our test rooms./news/denver-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denver-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp2dnquysw%3D%3D/news/emilia-romagna-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-from-anywhere-l.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/emilia-romagna-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-from-anywhere-l.htmlEmilia Romagna Grand Prix live stream 2024You can watch the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for FREE on Servus in Austria, RTL Zwee in Luxembourg and RTBF in Belgium. If you're away from home, use a VPN to tune into F1 from abroad. We have full details on how to watch an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix live stream from anywhere just below. Swipe to scroll horizontallyEmilia Romagna Grand Prix schedule 2024Grand Prix – Sunday, 19th May | 2pm BST / 9am ETEmilia Romagna Grand Prix: previewNot since that title decider three years ago has an F1 race generated this much excitement./news/fatman-itube-valve-dock-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fatman-itube-valve-dock-review.htmlIn the words of Bill Hicks: “Who would have thunk it?” Valves and MP3, audio concepts from different time periods and philosophies coming together in harmony. This is a two-box offering; a classic-looking valve amplifier is partnered by a dock connected via a line-level input – there's another for wiring up a CD player, and a cable for connecting a non-Apple MP3 player. There are optional speakers (£100), though we'd always plump for a specialist hi-fi product like the Mercury Custom F1s from Tannoy, or Q Acoustisc 1010i./news/google-chromecast-with-tv-receives-major-4k-and-dolby-atmos-upgrades.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-chromecast-with-tv-receives-major-4k-and-dolby-atmos-upgrades.htmlGoogle’s newest Chromecast with Google TV video streamer has received a chunky firmware update.  According to 9to5google, the update  brings improved 4K support for both TVs and AV receivers, including improved Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus passthrough. The Google changelog (200918.033) doesn't go into much detail, but the update is set to fix the 'Data is corrupt' bug that a few owners have experienced and that requires a full reset. Some users have also reported that the dongle doesn't trigger Dolby Atmos audio when streaming content from Disney+, only when streaming from Netflix and Prime Video./news/google-reveals-its-chromecast-2-media-streamer-adds-chromecast-audio.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-reveals-its-chromecast-2-media-streamer-adds-chromecast-audio.htmlIt had been rumoured that a successor to the original Chromecast dongle, launching in the UK several months after the US, would be announced at a Google event held on 29th September. And the tech giant didn't disappoint, revealing what the imaginatively titled Chromecast 2 has to offer. Like the original, the Chromecast 2 will continue to 'cast' music, video and games to your TV, with support for iOS and Android devices (sorry Windows, only desktop support for you)./news/hands-on-sony-bravia-theatre-bar-9-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-sony-bravia-theatre-bar-9-review.html2024 is a big year for Sony. The brand is (rather controversially) betting big on Mini LED with its next-gen backlight, which features (rather than OLED) in its new flagship TV, and it is also unifying its TV and soundbar ranges under the rejuvenated ‘Bravia’ moniker. So, that flagship Bravia 9 TV is mirrored on the soundbar side by the flagship Bravia Theatre Bar 9, which also has the unenviable task of replacing the multi-Award-winning HT-A7000./news/head-fi-is-better-than-hi-fi-but-not-nearly-as-fun.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/head-fi-is-better-than-hi-fi-but-not-nearly-as-fun.htmlI was spoilt, it’s true. For the best part of a decade, I spent a great deal (if not the majority) of my 9-5 in front of more hi-fi components than I’d care to hazard a guess at, not to mention more time with What Hi-Fi?’s reference system than with my own mother. A step away from that specific role has, for various reasons, encouraged me to get even better acquainted with the head-fi market./news/high-end-2012-sony-eyes-european-launch-of-its-27-000-ss-ar1-flagship-speakers.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/high-end-2012-sony-eyes-european-launch-of-its-27-000-ss-ar1-flagship-speakers.htmlThe Sony SS-AR1 loudspeakers – the company's no-compromise design, already on the receiving end of accolades in the USA – could be coming to the UK. The floorstanding speakers, combining heavyweight birch and maple ply cabinets with high-quality drivers from Scanspeak, sell for $27,000 a pair in the States, where they've already been praised by critics and adopted by some high-end music companies. Now Sony, back at the High End 2012 show after a lengthy absence, was using its presence to court German retailers with the speakers as part of a plan to sell the SS-AR1s more widely./news/hisense-hs214-2-1-soundbar-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hisense-hs214-2-1-soundbar-review.htmlThe primary concern for most manufacturers of smaller budget soundbars is usually to improve dialogue clarity while broadening your TV’s soundstage a little and maybe offering a few options for playback from a handheld device. Compact soundbars are by definition limited in size, meaning that adding some low end to proceedings is typically the preserve of larger, mid-range models. But obviously no-one told Hisense, whose cheap and cheerful HS214 soundbar has a 3-inch down-firing woofer positioned on its underside, adding a welcome touch of bass to this petite, straightforward and affordable TV speaker upgrade./news/i-own-an-oled-tv-but-a-three-star-projector-has-become-my-go-to-home-cinema-product.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-own-an-oled-tv-but-a-three-star-projector-has-become-my-go-to-home-cinema-product.htmlI love watching movies. It is one of the main reasons working at What Hi-Fi? is such a joy, with my current role granting me access to some of the finest home cinema hardware available. That’s why, despite being on a journalist’s stipend, I chose to invest in an OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar when I moved house a couple of years ago. Specifically the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning LG C2 and four-star JBL Bar 5./news/jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlIf you're of a particular age, you may recall the original Jumanji film with fondness. Back in 1995, the idea of a board game coming to life was exciting – but less so in these days of virtual reality and CGI. So this belated sequel ditches those dusty board games for video games. Welcome To The Jungle sees four high school kids serving detention when they come across an old video game console./news/kronos-turntable-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kronos-turntable-review-what-hi-fi.htmlCan any piece of hi-fi ever justify costing £30,000? We’re not so sure. But if the price isn’t an issue, and you’re really serious about vinyl replay, this Kronos turntable is as good a starting point as any. DesignAs we’d expect, there’s a serious amount of engineering involved here, and a few ideas that, while not unique, are uncommon. The twin platter arrangement gets top billing here. Why use two platters when just about everyone else think that one is enough?/news/montblanc-s-first-wireless-earbuds-are-tuned-by-sennheiser-s-ex-chief-headphone-engineer.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/montblanc-s-first-wireless-earbuds-are-tuned-by-sennheiser-s-ex-chief-headphone-engineer.htmlMontblanc has followed its first foray into the headphones world with a pair of true wireless earbuds. The MB01 over-ear headphones launched back in 2020, so the follow-up MTB 03 have been a long time coming. Like the MB01, their Sound Signature (see what they did there?) was created by Axel Grell, who formerly worked as Sennheiser's chief headphone engineer. Given that Grell's CV includes Sennheiser headphones like the HD 820, HD 660 S and the £35,000 Orpheus HE1060, we have pretty high expectations for the sound quality./news/naim-supernait-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-supernait-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’ve always had a soft spot for Naim’s Supernait. Now in its third generation, this amplifier has always seemed to offer everything we like about the company’s far pricier pre/power combinations, but in a neater package and at a more affordable price. Of course, an integrated amplifier costing £3500 is still distinctly premium, but when it has us questioning the need to spend more, it suddenly seems great value. BuildTake a look around this new amplifier and it feels distinctly familiar./news/news-sony-to-launch-cut-price-ps3.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-sony-to-launch-cut-price-ps3.htmlSony is introducing a cut-price version of its PS3 console for £299 this Wednesday, with a smaller 40GB hard drive and no backwards compatibility with its previous consoles. It is also slashing the price of the current 60GB model from £425 to £349. The company denies the move is in response to lower-than-expected sales of the PS3 in Europe, but admits some customers found the initial price too expensive. The new, cheaper PS3 will be unable to play PlayStation 1 and 2 games, has two USB ports instead of four and no slots for memory cards./news/onkyo-brings-out-t-4070-network-tuner-with-airplay.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-brings-out-t-4070-network-tuner-with-airplay.htmlOnkyo hit the headlines over the weekend by announcing its strategic alliance with TEAC, and today comes news of its latest product launch, a new AirPlay-enabled network tuner. The £800 T-4070, available next month in black or silver, features wireless audio streaming via Apple AirPlay, plus DLNA connectivity, Spotify, FM and DAB+ radio. Apple owners can stream audio from any iOS device to the tuner, but Onkyo also offers a DLNA 1./news/oswalds-mill-audio-imperia-is-a-280-000-horn-speaker.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oswalds-mill-audio-imperia-is-a-280-000-horn-speaker.htmlDescribed as “the ultimate speaker from OMA”, the Imperia uses a four-way horn design, with a vertical array of conical horns. And it looks pretty crazy. OMA claims to be the only company using conical horns with straight edges, as it believes they don’t “deform the spherical wave of sound created by the horn”. The horns cover frequencies from 100Hz to 20kHz, while two rear-mounted subwoofer horns, using a 21in neodymium woofer, take care of low end frequencies from 20Hz to 100Hz./news/panasonic-tx-40jx850b-40-inch-tv-review-affordable-all-rounder.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-tx-40jx850b-40-inch-tv-review-affordable-all-rounder.htmlWhile we’ve been testing TVs long enough to remember when a 40-inch TV would have been considered colossal, these days 40-inch TVs such as Panasonic’s TX-40JX850B are pretty much the diddy men of the TV world. So much so that they’re as likely to turn up in a bedroom or study as they are in a main living room. This has seen a degree of homogenisation start to creep into the 40-inch market, as TV makers find themselves having to focus more on price than premium features./news/philips-new-bone-conduction-wireless-headphones-are-designed-for-sports.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-new-bone-conduction-wireless-headphones-are-designed-for-sports.htmlPhilips has announced a new pair of A7607 bone conduction wireless headphones dedicated for sports. This new model follows on from the Philips A7507 (€179) true wireless sports headphones announced earlier this year. The A7607 is an open-ear design, which aims to give you the twin advantage of "excellent music performance" and being able to hear your surroundings.  The use of a bone conduction microphone – a first for Philips' open-ear headphones –  helps to "/news/pioneer-vsx-520-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-vsx-520-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPioneer has already impressed us with its VSX-920 and VSX-LX53 surround sound amps over recent months. Now it's time to get to grips with the ultra-affordable, five-channel VSX-520. As you'd expect from a budget amp, the feature count isn't especially high, but all the basics have been accounted for. There's onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-def audio formats. No new amp can afford to ignore the emergence of 3D technology, so the Pioneer equips you with three, 3D-ready HDMI sockets, together with component video, digital coaxial and digital optical ins./news/qobuz-is-slashing-the-price-of-over-10-000-albums-and-you-don-t-even-need-to-be-a-subscriber.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qobuz-is-slashing-the-price-of-over-10-000-albums-and-you-don-t-even-need-to-be-a-subscriber.htmlFrench high-quality music service Qobuz is offering up to 80 per cent off thousands of albums thanks to a special promotional event running throughout August. As part of Download Fest, Qobuz is offering huge discounts on more than 10,000 albums across the platform, even if you're not a subscriber to the service. Open to everyone regardless of whether they are a Qobuz member, the massive list of discounted albums features everything from established artists to emerging talents, to new releases and those classic albums that everyone really should have as part of their collection./news/quick-this-brand-new-65-inch-samsung-qd-oled-is-down-to-just-1889.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-this-brand-new-65-inch-samsung-qd-oled-is-down-to-just-1889.htmlSamsung's S90C has only just launched, and already it's had a heavy discount. The 65-inch QD-OLED TV TV usually sells for £2999, but Hughes is flogging it for just £1889 – it's listed as £2099, but there's an extra 10 per cent off at checkout. We often don't recommend buying new TVs, mainly because of the high price. But this could be the exception. Best Samsung 65-inch S90C QD-OLED dealToday's best Samsung QE65S90C deals/news/rangers-vs-rb-leipzig-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-league-semi-final-second-leg-online-and-o.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rangers-vs-rb-leipzig-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-league-semi-final-second-leg-online-and-o.htmlRB Leipzig bring a precious 1-0 lead to Ibrox on Thursday night hoping to make their first major European final. Only four sides have ever overcome a first-leg defeat to reach the Europa League final. Can Rangers make it five? Make sure you know how to watch a Rangers vs RB Leipzig live stream from anywhere in the world. In the US soccer fans can stream Rangers vs RB Leipzig free on Paramount+ with this 7-day free trial./news/reavon-s-ubr-x110-premium-4k-blu-ray-player-plays-almost-every-disc-type-under-the-sun.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/reavon-s-ubr-x110-premium-4k-blu-ray-player-plays-almost-every-disc-type-under-the-sun.htmlFrench company Reavon has launched a new universal disc player, the UBR-X110. Following on from the UBR-X100, it spins all the discs of its predecessor (UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, DVD Audio, CD) with the addition of SACD. About the only disc format it won't play is HD-DVD, if anyone remembers that. Previously, if you wanted SACD compatibility from Reavon, you had to step up to the brand's flagship X200. As well as all these disc formats, it also plays various file formats for music, video and audio./news/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review.htmlIf we asked you to imagine a pair of wireless earbuds, you’d probably have a pretty good idea of how they should look and how they’re supposed to fit. Something small where the driver housing protrudes from your ears but with buds and silicone tips that bury themselves in your ear canal like a tiny burrowing mammal. They might even have a stem to help secure the headphones in place. Right?/news/samsung-qe65q95t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qe65q95t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSamsung has made some odd decisions regarding its 2020 TV line-up and, while we don't want to get bogged down in model numbers right at the start of a review, it’s worth unpicking the company’s strategy in order to figure out where this TV, the Samsung QE65Q95T, sits in the range. Last year’s 4K flagship, the Q90R, initially appears to have been replaced by not one, but two models: the Q90T and this Q95T (in fact many countries, the US included, get only the Q90T)./news/sonos-introduces-sonos-radio-hd-for-cd-quality-streaming.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-introduces-sonos-radio-hd-for-cd-quality-streaming.htmlSonos is today adding a new, ad-free, CD-quality tier to its Sonos Radio service. Priced at £7.99 ($7.99) a month, Sonos Radio HD upgrades all of the existing Sonos-created stations on Sonos Radio to 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC, and adds a number of exclusive stations and features. One of the big draws of Sonos Radio has always been its artist-created stations, and Sonos is adding a new one, exclusive to Sonos Radio HD – Songteller Radio, curated by Dolly Parton./news/sonos-launches-new-cr200-full-colour-touchscreen-controller.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-launches-new-cr200-full-colour-touchscreen-controller.htmlIt's similar in many ways to Apple's iPod Touch, which isn't surprising given that last year Sonos issued an app enabling users to control a Sonos system using an iPhone or iPod Touch. The CR200 features a 3.5in, full-colour VGA display (640 x 480 pixels) with a touchscreen and on-screen keyboard. Its rich graphic interface shows what music is playing in each room, as well as artist information, cover art and other info./news/sony-announces-new-playstation-vr-headset-for-ps5.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-announces-new-playstation-vr-headset-for-ps5.htmlSony has confirmed it will release an "improved" PlayStation VR headset for the PS5. The next-gen PSVR system promises higher resolution, better head-tracking and a new VR motion controller inspired by the PS5's DualSense pad. The new headset is still in the early stages of development but the Japanese tech giant claims that PSVR 2 will offer "dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity" compared to its 2016-released predecessor. “Players will feel an even greater sense of presence and become even more immersed in their game worlds once they put on the new headset,” said Sony’s Hideaki Nishino in a PlayStation./news/sony-av-receivers-and-soundbars-get-hdmi-earc-update.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-av-receivers-and-soundbars-get-hdmi-earc-update.htmlSony has joined Onkyo and Pioneer in their early support of Enhanced Audio Return Channel (or eARC), which is a next-gen ARC feature being implemented in the upcoming HDMI 2.1 specification, and essentially a way for high bitrate formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to be transmitted between your TV and soundbar or AV receiver. All three of Sony’s Dolby Atmos- and DTS:X-supporting soundbars – the Award-winning HT-ST5000, the HT-ZF9 and the HT-XF9000 – can now be updated to receive eARC compatibility, as can the brand’s STR-DH790 and also-Award-winning STR-DN1080 AV receivers./news/sony-wf-1000xm4-vs-wf-1000xm3-which-are-better.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-vs-wf-1000xm3-which-are-better.htmlThe Sony WF-1000XM4 are some of the finest true wireless earbuds we've heard, but their predecessors, the five-star and What Hi-Fi? Award-winning WF-1000XM3, are still on sale, and Sony says they're not going away just yet. The question is, though, which is better? And, if you already own the older model, should you upgrade? The WF-1000XM4 have a longer claimed battery life, better noise cancellation, water resistance, and support wireless high-resolution audio./news/sony-s-new-flagship-dolby-atmos-soundbar-aims-to-outdo-the-mighty-ht-a7000.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-new-flagship-dolby-atmos-soundbar-aims-to-outdo-the-mighty-ht-a7000.htmlSony has announced a range of new home cinema products along with its new Bravia TVs, including two soundbars: the Bravia Theatre Bar 9 and Theatre Bar 8. These models enter Sony’s lineup as the brand’s top soundbar options, with the Bar 9 representing the new ‘flagship’ model while the Bar 8 is labelled as the ‘premium’ model.  They will be replacing the HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 models respectively. Both of these models impressed us, the A5000 earned a solid four-star review while the A7000 took home the full five stars and a 2023 Award for Product of the Year./news/sony-s-a95l-looks-great-but-it-baffles-me-the-ps5-maker-has-repeated-a-key-mistake-for-gamers.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-a95l-looks-great-but-it-baffles-me-the-ps5-maker-has-repeated-a-key-mistake-for-gamers.htmlSony makes great TVs. Look at our best TV guide and you’ll see that.  But, despite being responsible for the PS5 – one of the best consoles we’ve ever had the pleasure to use – it’s surprisingly never been THE best at making a top-end TV to go with it. Jump on over to our best gaming TV guide, and you’ll notice there isn’t a single Sony set in it. This isn’t because they offer bad picture or sound quality or are missing key features such as 4K/120Hz or VRR  – in fact, read our review of the Sony A95K and you’ll see it delivers on all these areas in spades./news/speaker-systems-are-in-danger-of-killing-budget-hi-fi-separates-but-they-shouldn-t.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/speaker-systems-are-in-danger-of-killing-budget-hi-fi-separates-but-they-shouldn-t.htmlThe reviewing team at What Hi-Fi? has just had the pleasure of yet another all-in-one (or should I say ‘all-in-two’) stereo speaker system in our test rooms, the KEF LSX II LT. Those of you acquainted with the company’s existing LSX II and the world’s more arcane acronyms may correctly guess that this newcomer is the “lite” version of the current system – think same sound but with fewer features and different finishes./news/stream-jungle-cruise-and-shang-chi-on-disney-plus-day-today.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/stream-jungle-cruise-and-shang-chi-on-disney-plus-day-today.htmlDisney Plus is turning two, and like any toddler, it's throwing a party. But instead of scoffing jelly and ice cream, it's launched a raft of huge releases all available to stream for Disney subscribers on 'Disney Plus Day' – today, 12th November. You'll find Jungle Cruise and Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings available to subscribers at no extra cost – the former was previously only available on the Premier Access option, while the latter is only in cinemas right now./news/tcl-55s425-roku-tv-review.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-55s425-roku-tv-review.htmlThe reputation for TCL’s Roku TVs is, for the most part, one of the best regarded in the budget market, and the TCL 4 Series is the cheapest 4K TV from the range. The 55in version that we’re reviewing here, the TCL 55S425, comes in at $300, and smaller versions can be bought for even less. 'Cheap' and 'good value' are not the same thing, but this TV is both. You of course get the Roku smart TV experience, for starters, but the TV also boasts a broadly good picture and speedy response times for gamers./news/the-best-black-friday-2023-uk-deals-still-live-headphones-oled-tvs-dolby-atmos-soundbars-and-more.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-black-friday-2023-uk-deals-still-live-headphones-oled-tvs-dolby-atmos-soundbars-and-more.htmlBest Black Friday deals: Jump Menu It's now the day after Black Friday, but many of the best deals from yesterday have continued into the weekend – so you're in luck if you missed out. That means there's still time to pick up a big discount on some of our favourite TVs, headphones, hi-fi speakers, AV receivers and more. Our team of tech reviewers has been searching on the internet high and low, hunting for the lowest prices on the best products that we've actually tested and genuinely recommend./news/the-oled-ipad-pro-is-official-apple-s-new-tablet-goes-brighter-than-ever.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-oled-ipad-pro-is-official-apple-s-new-tablet-goes-brighter-than-ever.htmlApple has launched two new iPad Pro models with OLED screens. The new iPad Pro comes in 11- and 13-inch variants – both are stunningly slim, and their displays promising to be brighter than ever. Apple calls its OLED screen tech Tandem OLED. This uses two OLED screens on each tablet, combining the brightness of both. This helps the tablet to reach 1000 nits of full screen brightness and 1600 nits for peak HDR./news/this-superb-streaming-system-has-modern-smarts-and-a-surprisingly-affordable-price.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-superb-streaming-system-has-modern-smarts-and-a-surprisingly-affordable-price.htmlFor a hi-fi system to be able to lay claim to being completely modern, it must, surely, have a music streamer as at least one of its sources. That, then, is where we begin with this neat stereo system – to which other hardware can, naturally, be added in due course.  The issue here, as you will see from the system price above, is that a streamer of any decent and desirable quality doesn’t come particularly cheap./news/ufc-287-live-stream-how-to-watch-pereira-vs-adesanya-2-full-card-cagewalks-tale-of-the-tape.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ufc-287-live-stream-how-to-watch-pereira-vs-adesanya-2-full-card-cagewalks-tale-of-the-tape.htmlUFC 287 Pereira vs Adesanya 2 live streamUFC 287 arrives in Miami this weekend for a huge rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. You can watch UFC 287 as a PPV on ESPN+ US, Kayo Sports in Australia, BT Sport in the UK, and UFC Fight Pass in Canada. Full details just below. What time is Pereira vs Adesanya 2?The UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya main card is expected to start at 3am BST / 10pm PT / 1pm AEDT on Saturday 8th April 2023 at Casey Center in Miami, Florida./news/volumio-s-do-it-all-music-streamer-looks-like-one-of-this-year-s-most-intriguing-bits-of-tech.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/volumio-s-do-it-all-music-streamer-looks-like-one-of-this-year-s-most-intriguing-bits-of-tech.htmlWith the High End Munich show almost upon us, we're bracing ourselves for an influx of new products, gadgets and audio gear as manufacturers showcase their finest (and sometimes weirdest) wares to the consumer market. The next few weeks will see a slew of new products unveiled, yet we can't think of many that will rival the new Volumio Motivo for downright uniqueness, especially visually. A composite blend of functions housed within a striking design, the new Motivo is predominantly a music streamer with a built-in headphone amplifier rolled into a single unit, a unit which sports an 8-inch touchscreen that dominates much of its overall surface area./news/watch-brit-awards-live-stream-2024-nominees-start-time-tv-channel.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-brit-awards-live-stream-2024-nominees-start-time-tv-channel.htmlThe 2024 Brit Awards will be broadcast on free-to-air ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday, 2nd March, at 8.30pm GMT (3.30pm ET / 12.30pm PT in the US, and 7.30am AEDT on Sunday morning in Australia). If you're currently away from home, use a VPN to watch your usual coverage from anywhere in the world. Brit Awards 2024 live stream: previewForty-seven years after their first Brit Awards nomination, the Rolling Stones are still at it, and share the bill with the likes of So You Think You Can Dance contestant-turned-pop megastar Tate McRae, TikTok-famous sampler PinkPantheress, and R&B singer-songwriter RAYE, who's up for a record seven awards on Saturday./news/watch-see-season-3-free-on-apple-tv-final-chapter-of-the-jason-momoa-sci-fi-drama.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-see-season-3-free-on-apple-tv-final-chapter-of-the-jason-momoa-sci-fi-drama.htmlSee – the sci-fi action drama starring Jason Momoa (Aquaman) – is back for a third and final season. The first episode of the 8-part series drops on Friday 26th August 2022, followed by a new episode every Friday through to the finale on the 14th October. New subscribers can watch See free with the 7-day Apple TV+ free trial and binge a lot more besides. Watch See season 3 on Apple TV+/news/we-tested-20-compact-hi-fi-systems-and-these-are-the-5-we-d-most-recommend.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-tested-20-compact-hi-fi-systems-and-these-are-the-5-we-d-most-recommend.htmlTesting products is a full-time, season-spanning job for our experts reviews team, but in the weeks building up to the What Hi-Fi? Awards every year, testing ramps up as brands submit their choice of products in 26 categories and an intense judging process goes underway to determine the best of the storeroom-filling bunch.  For the just-announced What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022, we tested more than 20 systems in our ‘Systems’ category alone, from just-add-speakers streaming amplifiers to all-in-one and active speaker systems./news/what-is-british-sound-we-asked-five-big-names-in-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-is-british-sound-we-asked-five-big-names-in-hi-fi.htmlBritish brands have a long history of creating top of the range hi-fi equipment, including amplifiers, speakers, record players, and everything in between. Many involved in the world of audio cite a unifying ‘British sound’ – an all-encompassing sonic quality that applies to the hi-fi products made by British companies. It’s a topic we have explored in the past, and the descriptions we heard were often along the lines of “accurate"/news/win-jbl-everest-elite-700-platinum-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/win-jbl-everest-elite-700-platinum-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones.htmlThe Elite 700s are normally finished in either black or white, but to mark the company's founding by James B Lansing in 1946, JBL has spruced up a limited number of pairs with a special Platinum finish. These JBL headphones boast Bluetooth wireless connectivity and active noise-cancelling, TruNote Auto Sound Calibration software to tune the sound to your taste, plus built-in controls for music playback and a mic for hands-free calls./news/yamaha-ns-700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-ns-700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYamaha's hi-fi and AV electronics have attracted much attention in recent years, but other than the odd pair of interestingly shaped Soavos, there's been little in the way of speakers to get excited about. The manufacturer is looking to change that with two new ranges aimed at the home cinema market: the compact NS-210 series and this, the NS-700. Distinctive subwoofer This series consists of five different units. The four that appear in this set-up are the floostanding NS-F700, the NS-C700 centre, the wall-mountable NS-B700, and the unusually shaped NS-SW700 subwoofer./news/16-of-the-best-rega-products-of-all-time-turntables-amps-and-phono-stages.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/16-of-the-best-rega-products-of-all-time-turntables-amps-and-phono-stages.htmlTo call Rega a little bit dominant in the world of turntables would be quite an understatement. After all, the brand has picked up more Awards than we can count in the best turntables category – nearly half of the ones from the last decade alone! The current Award-winning and five-star turntables didn’t come out of nowhere: they’re the culmination of five decades of tireless development and refinement and built upon the legacy of the turntables that have gone before./news/4-brilliant-book-to-film-adaptations-to-watch-on-netflix-after-the-gray-man.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4-brilliant-book-to-film-adaptations-to-watch-on-netflix-after-the-gray-man.htmlRyan Gosling-starring thriller The Gray Man has recently arrived on Netflix and, as the service’s most expensive film to date, is bound to be one of July's biggest movie streaming hits. Based on Mark Greaney’s best-selling eponymous novel and written, produced and directed by the Russo brothers (Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame), The Gray Man sees a “shadowy CIA agent [who] uncovers damning agency secrets” hunted down by a psychopathic former colleague (Chris Evans)./news/4-things-apple-could-do-to-make-the-iphone-15-the-best-phone-for-movies-and-music.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4-things-apple-could-do-to-make-the-iphone-15-the-best-phone-for-movies-and-music.htmlThe iPhone 15 reveal event is less than a week away, and we have already rounded up plenty of rumours and speculation about the next flagship Apple smartphone. This new iPhone lineup, set to succeed the Award-winning iPhone 14 Pro and five-star iPhone 14, should continue the legacy of excellent AV performance that we expect from iPhones. Still, there are a few things we would like to see that would make the iPhone 15 the ultimate smartphone for movies and music./news/4world-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4world-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZm2vn6e5pQ%3D%3D/news/a-nintendo-console-that-av-fans-will-love-is-coming-soon-mark-my-words.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-nintendo-console-that-av-fans-will-love-is-coming-soon-mark-my-words.htmlNintendo hasn’t released a console on a similar power level with other contemporary consoles since the Gamecube back in 2001 managed to eclipse the PS2. The Wii was nowhere near as powerful as the PS3, the Wii U’s power was closer to the PS3 when the PS4 was out, and the Switch has a fraction of the power of the PS4 (so is obviously miles off the performance of the PS5)./news/android-13-for-tv-has-been-released-but-it-could-be-a-long-time-before-you-get-it.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/android-13-for-tv-has-been-released-but-it-could-be-a-long-time-before-you-get-it.htmlThe good news is that Android 13 for TV has been released to developers to get their mitts on. The bad news? It'll likely be months before it reaches our TVs or streaming devices, FlatpanelsHD reports. Android 13 for TV is a fairly minor update, mainly improving performance and accessibility – both important, undoubtedly, but there are no big-ticket new features to shout about. It's available now to developers, so they can take advantage of its new abilities when creating their apps and services./news/apple-iphone-11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe iPhone 11 delivers that old feeling of déjà vu. Apple’s 2019 iPhone launch has a lot in common with its previous ventures – two flagship models, joined by a more colourful model with a slightly inferior camera, but better battery life.  It's true that the iPhone 11 loses in some areas against the two 11 Pros, including screen technology, resolution, camera quality and battery life, but the iPhone 11 is, in its own right, a feature-rich phone at a markedly more affordable price./news/arcam-solo-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arcam-solo-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlArcam has done a particularly good job of extending its Solo sub-brand. Starting with the original Solo model, we've now had a movie-playing version, the Solo Movie; an internet-streaming variant, the Solo Neo; and this, the compact version. OK, the Solo Mini is hardly petite by class standards. It's a fairly usual 23cm wide and 35cm deep, but Arcam has kept things suitably low-slung – it's just 9cm tall – and the quality of build and design gives the Solo Mini a sense of quality that's almost unrivalled./news/articles-by-jon-crampin-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-jon-crampin-what-hi-fi.htmlMarch 2018 issue on sale now! By Jon Crampin published 7 February 18 You may have forgotten all your New Year's resolutions, but high-resolution audio isn't so easy to dismiss. The March issue of What Hi-Fi? takes a look at what hi-res is, where to get it and how to play it… ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaJmlqbWwvo6jpqdlk6eurrzIpw%3D%3D/news/audioengine-a2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioengine-a2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf the only prerequisite for desktop speakers were size, then the Audioengine A2s could confidently look forward to retaining their 2008 What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Award as Best Budget Desktop Speakers. Measuring just 15 x 10 x 13cm, they're almost frivolously small. But, as every sensible person knows, size isn't any indication of performance. Before we get to the vexatious subject of performance, though, let's consider the A2s' composition. Smoothly finished in matt black (glossy white is also available as an option), each little box houses a 7cm Kevlar driver, 2cm silk-dome tweeter and narrow front-firing reflex slot./news/beyerdynamic-soul-byrd-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-soul-byrd-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSome manufacturers favour a bemusing code of letters and numbers when naming their products, but for its latest pair of budget in-ear headphones, Beyerdynamic has opted for a simple name. The Beyerdynamic Soul Byrds (no, that’s not a slip of the keyboard) are a talented pair of sub-£100 in-ear headphones. If you want an affordable upgrade for a pair of ageing Apple EarPods, these headphones deserve to be on your hitlist./news/bluesound-pulse-flex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bluesound-pulse-flex-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Bluesound Pulse Flex first arrived in our testing rooms back in 2016 with high hopes (and a fair amount of expectatio)n on its shoulders. The smallest and most affordable member of the Bluesound multi-room line-up, it had the family’s reputation of five-star products to uphold. And it did so honourably. But a price hike across the range, as well as some strong recent competition, has seen the Bluesound family’s overall star-rating drop - the Pulse Flex is no less a victim./news/borussia-dortmund-v-chelsea-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-champions-league-online-and-on-tv.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/borussia-dortmund-v-chelsea-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-champions-league-online-and-on-tv.htmlBorussia Dortmund v Chelsea live streamBorussia Dortmund v Chelsea will be shown on BT Sport in the UK but you can also tune in to this Champions League match in the USA on Paramount+. You can also watch a Borussia Dortmund v Chelsea live stream on Stan Sport in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your usual stream from anywhere if you happen to be abroad. Full details on how to watch Borussia Dortmund v Chelsea on TV just below./news/bose-quietcomfort-45-vs-bose-700-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-compared.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-quietcomfort-45-vs-bose-700-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-compared.htmlBose makes some of the best noise-cancelling headphones in the business and has two pairs of wireless over-ears with ANC to choose from: the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (or 'Bose 700') and the Bose QuietComfort 45 (or 'Bose QC45'). The Bose 700 arrived in 2019 as an offshoot from the company's long line of QuietComfort models. The premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones impressed us with their luxurious design, comfortable fit and advanced, best-in-class active noise-cancelling technology./news/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-vs-quietcomfort-earbuds-which-are-better.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-vs-quietcomfort-earbuds-which-are-better.htmlBose QC Earbuds II ANC: Yes Bluetooth: 5.3 Battery (buds): 6 hours App: Yes Weight: 6.2g per bud Bose's latest flagship buds combine superior noise-cancelling technology with exceptionally refined sound and high levels of comfort. They're not cheap – but they are impressive. ForExceptional noise-cancellingBeautifully balanced soundExcellent detail levelsAgainstBattery life can be betteredNo Bluetooth multipointNo wireless charging Bose QC Earbuds ANC: Yes Bluetooth: 5.1 Battery (buds): 6 hours App: Yes/news/bowers-wilkins-db4s-review.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-db4s-review.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review and test originally appeared in Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to subscribe. B&W’s latest DB Series subwoofer, the DB4S, is something of an enigma. Although the lowest-priced model in the series, it’s not the smallest. So does it have the smallest bass driver?/news/brazilian-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-russell-on-pole.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/brazilian-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-russell-on-pole.htmlF1 fans had better buckle up for today's Brazilian Grand Prix 2022 in São Paulo. George Russell starts on pole but all eyes will be on two-time World Champion Max Verstappen who is on the hunt for a record-beating 15th win. The race weekend is on Sky in the UK, ESPN in the US and free-to-air on Austrian and Belgian TV. Travelling at the moment? Follow our guide below to watch a Brazilian Grand Prix free live stream from abroad./news/cedia-expo-2011-new-martinlogan-montis-electrostatics.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cedia-expo-2011-new-martinlogan-montis-electrostatics.htmlMartinLogan has unveiled new Montis speakers, the latest addition to its 'reserve series' range of hybrid electrostatic designs. The Montis uses advanced MicroPerf technology to maximise the effective radiating area of its CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) electrostatic transducer – giving it almost twice as much exposed diaphragm surface as a traditional electrostat of the same size. MartinLogan claims this blend of technologies "translates to the highest levels of efficiency and an effortless, unlimited dynamic presentation"/news/disney-plus-next-move-has-made-me-question-my-streaming-choices.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/disney-plus-next-move-has-made-me-question-my-streaming-choices.htmlMore bad news from the streaming world – Disney+ is clamping down on password sharing. As if regular price rises and the addition of adverts in the US weren't bad enough, the House of Mouse is now following Netflix in stopping users sharing their accounts with anyone outside their household. (Or should that be mousehold?) Which has made me take a long, hard look at the family finances. Don't tell anyone, but I've been sharing a friend's account for going on three years now./news/elmdene-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elmdene-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp6knZmyr7E%3D/news/england-vs-india-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2nd-odi-cricket-online.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/england-vs-india-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2nd-odi-cricket-online.htmlAfter being skittled for their lowest ever 50-over score against India, England need to regroup as the series heads to Lords for the 2nd ODI. The hosts suffered a crushing loss last time out and will be hoping that their bold approach to cricket pays off this time around. It's time for the boom instead of the bust. Here's how to watch an England vs India live stream, online and on TV, from wherever you are in the world./news/free-google-chromecast-video-streamer-when-you-buy-a-google-nest-mini.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/free-google-chromecast-video-streamer-when-you-buy-a-google-nest-mini.htmlIf smartening up your home with the integration of a budget smart speaker is on your agenda for 2020, let us bend your ear a moment. See, AO.com's got a pretty tasty deal where you'll get two Google products – a smart speaker and a video streamer – for the price of one. Simply select a Google Nest Mini in your preferred colour (chalk or charcoal), chuck a Google Chromecast (third gen) into your online shopping basket at the same time, add the discount code "/news/hdr-content-on-netflix-is-getting-a-major-boost-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hdr-content-on-netflix-is-getting-a-major-boost-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlNetflix has optimised its entire catalogue of HDR content, meaning better picture quality, a more consistent experience across devices and less delay. The streaming giant detailed the process on the Netflix Technology Blog. And when we say detailed, we mean detailed. Long story short, Netflix has introduced an HDR variant of VMAF (Video Multi-method Assessment Fusion), which is what the company uses to measure video quality. This measures subjective data like motion, visual information and detail loss across both HDR10 and Dolby Vision content (the tech was developed by Netflix and Dolby)./news/house-of-marley-redemption-anc-are-wireless-earbuds-for-bob-s-75th-birthday.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/house-of-marley-redemption-anc-are-wireless-earbuds-for-bob-s-75th-birthday.htmlHouse of Marley is celebrating Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday – but not with a boring old cake. Instead, the eco-friendly audio brand is marking the milestone by launching a pair of true wireless earbuds made from sustainable bamboo. The planet-friendly Redemption ANCs feature Bluetooth 5.0, noise-cancelling technology, touch controls and a claimed battery life of 5 hours (20 hours with the charging case). In a hurry? A 15-minute USB-C quick charge gets you 2 hours playback./news/how-to-watch-raymond-ray-comedy-starring-ewan-mcgregor-and-ethan-hawke.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-raymond-ray-comedy-starring-ewan-mcgregor-and-ethan-hawke.htmlRaymond & Ray – the new black comedy produced by Alfonso Cuarón is set to arrive on Apple TV+ on Friday 21st October. The film centres around two half-brothers Raymond (Ewan McGregor) and Ray (Ethan Hawke) who find themselves reunited on a very odd mission - to bury their late father! New subscribers can watch Raymond & Ray free with the Apple TV+ 7-day free trial. Take a look at what else is on offer while you're there./news/hurry-disney-slashes-75-off-the-price-of-a-three-month-subscription-for-a-limited-time.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hurry-disney-slashes-75-off-the-price-of-a-three-month-subscription-for-a-limited-time.htmlIt feels like the streaming landscape is undergoing quite a few changes at the moment, especially where pricing is concerned. Every week it seems a different service is introducing a small hike, and it all adds up, especially if you have multiple subscriptions on the go. Disney+ is one of the services to have announced that a price increase is coming later in the year (1st November to be precise) but for now, the streaming giant is offering a sizeable short-term discount which we think is worth exploring./news/imdb-tv-streaming-service-rebrands-as-amazon-freevee.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/imdb-tv-streaming-service-rebrands-as-amazon-freevee.htmlAmazon is rebranding its free IMDb TV streaming service as Amazon FreeVee. The service will also grow its original content slate by 70 per cent this year, and launch in Germany later in 2022 (it's currently only available in the US and UK). The name change will take effect on 27th April. Amazon FreeVee originals coming soon include Bosh: Legacy (a spinoff of Amazon's longest-running original series), home design series Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis, Greg Garcia's comedy series Sprung, and High School (based on the bestselling memoir by musicians Tegan and Sara Quin and produced by Plan B)./news/indy-500-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-indianapolis-race-for-free-online-and-on-tv-start-t.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/indy-500-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-indianapolis-race-for-free-online-and-on-tv-start-t.htmlDefending Indy 500 champion Hélio Castroneves is aiming for a fifth title when the 2022 Indianapolis 500 blasts off this afternoon. The Brazilian ace faces stiff competition from pole-sitter Scott Dixon and ex-F1 driver Takuma Sato. It's a hot and dry day at the Speedway which should lead to some clean racing with plenty of pace. Aussies can watch the legendary 500-mile race free on Stan while those in the US can use NBC or Peacock./news/it-s-official-the-first-high-resolution-wireless-headphones-are-coming.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/it-s-official-the-first-high-resolution-wireless-headphones-are-coming.htmlMQA, PSB Speakers and hearables start-up company Sonical have partnered to produce a pair of "high-resolution audio headphones" that combines hi-res wireless transmission with a computer-in-your-ear operating platform. Indeed, these headphones – due to go on sale under the PSB brand early next year – sound 'next-gen' in more ways than one. The high-quality wireless connection comes courtesy of MQA's latest technology, SCL6, a codec that has been designed to facilitate truly hi-res audio streaming for the first time in such products./news/kanto-audio-s-desktop-speakers-are-here-to-give-your-gaming-set-up-a-sonic-shot-in-the-arm.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kanto-audio-s-desktop-speakers-are-here-to-give-your-gaming-set-up-a-sonic-shot-in-the-arm.htmlCanadian speaker manufacturer Kanto Audio has unveiled a new pair of ORA4 powered desktop speakers at CES 2024, as it looks to build on the momentum created by its recently released smaller ORA desktop monitors. Kanto customers were reportedly keen on a larger version of the ORA speakers, hence the arrival of the bulkier, and more powerful, ORA4. Kanto says the ORA4 are ideally suited for desktop use, and predominantly designed for music and gaming, with separate Class D amplifiers for the tweeter and woofer resulting in an audio presentation that boasts a "/news/la-liga-live-stream-how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-sevilla-for-free.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/la-liga-live-stream-how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-sevilla-for-free.htmlA draw between Barca and Atleti has given Zinedine Zidane the opportunity he was after. A victory today for Real Madrid will see Los Blancos move up into pole position in La Liga with just three games to play. To catch this tense weekend of Spanish football, make sure you know how to watch a Real Madrid vs Sevilla live stream from anywhere in the world – it's free in some cases./news/lg-has-announced-pricing-for-its-b4-oled-tv-in-the-us-is-it-a-better-buy-than-the-c4.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-has-announced-pricing-for-its-b4-oled-tv-in-the-us-is-it-a-better-buy-than-the-c4.htmlLG's mid-range OLED TV has finally been given pricing in the US and, as expected, it's cheaper than the C4. This step-down from a step-down model trades a few features for a trimmed-down price tag, but is it a better buy than the five-star C4?  The B4 comes in three sizes currently; 55-, 65- and 77 inches, although a 48-inch model was also revealed at the beginning of the year. That smaller model is a first for the B series, however, we're still awaiting availability for the compact OLED TV./news/logitech-zone-true-wireless-earbuds-are-certified-for-zoom-teams-and-google-meet.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-zone-true-wireless-earbuds-are-certified-for-zoom-teams-and-google-meet.htmlLogitech can't stop a small child gatecrashing your next video conference, but it can offer you a pair of business-like wireless earbuds designed to replace bulky headsets. The company says its new Zone True Wireless Earbuds are the first-ever buds to be certified by "all three major cloud conferencing platforms" – Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. The certification supposedly "sets a higher bar" for voice audio. Support for Bluetooth and Logitech's wireless USB receiver (which comes in the box) is another unique feature./news/marantz-cd6007-review-our-pick-as-the-best-budget-cd-player.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-cd6007-review-our-pick-as-the-best-budget-cd-player.htmlWe couldn’t help but have a feeling of déjà vu when taking the Marantz CD6007 out of its box. Cover the model number and it’s impossible to differentiate this unit from the model it replaces. Did someone at Marantz’s styling department just copy and paste the previous design? If so, they’ve been doing it for years. You’d need to go back over a decade and four model cycles to find a CD6000 model that looked notably different./news/mcintosh-d100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-d100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe McIntosh D100 is different. When we think of McIntosh, we think of massive blue-tinted power meters fronting appropriately oversized amplifiers that usually sell for car money. Founded back in 1949, this is an American brand with a long, distinguished history and no shortage of great products. McIntosh D100 review: designDespite a clear liking for retro, and the use of valve technology for at least some of its bewildering range of amplification, this is one traditional hi-fi brand that’s not afraid to look to the future./news/monitor-audio-silver-200-review.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-silver-200-review.htmlSo here we are in the presence of the sixth generation of Monitor Audio’s Silver Series loudspeakers. Granted, it’s not quite the same generational distance as between Danny Dyer and King Edward III, for instance, but it's still an impressively lengthy lineage. Especially when you consider how much we’ve enjoyed each previous incarnation. This time, the focus has been on creating a family bond – a sonic character running like a bloodline through each of the nine models in the series./news/monolith-s-new-audition-range-of-budget-home-cinema-speakers-starts-at-just-100.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monolith-s-new-audition-range-of-budget-home-cinema-speakers-starts-at-just-100.htmlMonolith has unveiled its new Audition series of home cinema speakers, including two bookshelf models, two floorstanders and two centre channel options, with prices starting at just $100. The most expensive product in this affordable line-up is the Audition T5 tower speaker at $250 (around £225 / AU$400) each, with two 5.25-inch ported woofers and a 5.25-inch midrange driver. Meanwhile, the Audition T4 tower speaker costs $200 (around £180 / AU$320) each and packs two 4-inch ported woofers and a 4-inch midrange driver./news/naim-mu-so-and-focal-headphones-get-the-bentley-special-edition-treatment.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-mu-so-and-focal-headphones-get-the-bentley-special-edition-treatment.htmlTwelve years into their partnership with Bentley Motors, Naim and Focal have introduced two all-new Bentley Special Edition products – the Naim Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition wireless speaker and the Focal for Bentley Radiance headphones. And, well, just look at them. The former is a remodelling of the current Naim Mu-so – a five-star all-in-one music system that we heralded for being “superb-sounding” and “fully-featured” – while the latter are brand-new Bentley-flavoured, high-end, closed-back over-ears from Focal./news/netflix-is-coming-to-sky-q-as-part-of-new-tv-package.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-is-coming-to-sky-q-as-part-of-new-tv-package.htmlNetflix and Sky have been seen as rivals, rather than partners. However, following an announcement today, it has been confirmed that Netflix content will land on Sky Q later this year. The Netflix library of content, including a wealth of 4K programmes, will be available to Sky Q customers as part of a new entertainment TV pack. Netflix has "over a thousand hours of Ultra HD content", while Sky has also been slowly building its 4K library and is promising to double the amount of 4K content in 2018./news/nordost-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nordost-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e82oqZ2no6k%3D/news/now-tv-from-sky-now-available-on-roku-streamers.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/now-tv-from-sky-now-available-on-roku-streamers.htmlNow TV, Sky's pay-per-view internet TV service, is now available on Roku streaming players. From today, Roku users can find Now TV within the Roku channel store and once they've registered online they'll be able to view movies instantly. All it requires is a Roku box connected to a TV and home wi-fi network. Compatible Roku models include the Roku LT (£50) and Roku 2 XS (£100, above). Now TV offers instant access to Sky Movies with no fixed contract, set-up costs or installation fee./news/nvidia-shield-is-4k-android-tv-games-console.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nvidia-shield-is-4k-android-tv-games-console.htmlThe Shield console runs on the Android TV operating system, allowing users to access the Google Play store of apps and games. The streaming TV box comes with a controller and around 50 optimised games will be available at launch. Nvidia claims its Shield console is 35 times more powerful than the Apple TV, thanks to its Tegra X1 processor, and compares favourably with consoles such as the PS4 and Xbox One./news/oneplus-7t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oneplus-7t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen OnePlus’s CEO Peter Lau announced the release of the 7T, we had already spent a week in its company – but as we noted in our positive hands-on review, we were without a crucial piece of information: the price. With the price now revealed as ‘from £549’, we can now bring you the whole picture.  The 7T replaces last year’s 6T in OnePlus's circle of life, which sees new phones launch every six months./news/oppo-ha-2-se-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oppo-ha-2-se-review-what-hi-fi.htmlEver fallen for the same joke twice? We almost did upon our first viewing of the new Oppo HA-2 SE. Being near-identical to the original HA-2, we yet again tried to peel back its stitched leather cover. It looks like it should open like a smartphone case, but sadly doesn’t. BuildThe new ‘special edition’ version is the same pocket-friendly aluminium slab (12mm thick and weighing 175g), with the same neat volume dial in the top corner, and battery indicator on the side panel./news/panasonic-details-full-oled-and-lcd-tv-line-up-for-2020.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-details-full-oled-and-lcd-tv-line-up-for-2020.htmlFollowing the unveiling of its flagship 2020 OLED TV at CES 2020, the HZ2000, Panasonic has now revealed the rest of its 4K OLED and LCD line-up. When Panasonic rolled out the HZ2000 in January, it introduced us to two new industry-wide TV features. The first was Dolby Vision IQ, which works to optimise Dolby Vision content on your TV according to the brightness of the room. And the second was Filmmaker Mode, which overrides a TV's processing (such as motion smoothing and detail enhancement), allowing content to be displayed at the aspect ratio, colour and frame rate intended by the content’s creator./news/peacock-streaming-service-arrives-on-amazon-fire-tv-devices.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/peacock-streaming-service-arrives-on-amazon-fire-tv-devices.htmlNBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service will be available on Amazon's Fire TV platform and range of tablets from today. The news comes just two weeks after Peacock landed on Samsung smart TVs. Peacock TV users can now download the Peacock app on almost any Fire TV device, including Fire TV (2nd Gen and above), Fire tablets (OS5 and above) and Fire TV streamers such as the five-star Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube./news/philips-fidelio-b5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-fidelio-b5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Philips Fidelio B5 is a shape-shifter – a soundbar that, thanks to two detachable speakers, can transform itself into a surround sound system, as well as a Bluetooth-powered multiroom system. All this from one package and no extra wires. The B5 is the natural successor to the 2013 Award-winning HTL9100, with the multiroom aspect being the biggest update. The B5 is also more affordable at £550 – the HTL9100 was £600 when we first tested it./news/pioneer-vsx-lx55-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-vsx-lx55-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere’s no denying that Pioneer’s LX55 is a serious advancement over its predecessor – so much so that the company has skipped a model number. The array of inputs and outputs is as monstrous as you’d expect from a receiver at this price, so you get seven HDMI inputs and two outputs, plenty of digital and analogue audio ins, plus composite and component connections that can be upconverted, upscaled and output to a display at 1080p resolution./news/polaroid-p49upa2029a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polaroid-p49upa2029a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlEven the most optimistic of tech buyers would have limited expectations of a TV costing just £349, particularly one branded Polaroid and exclusively available through Asda supermarkets. But the Polaroid P49UPA2029A smashes those expectations. It’s a 49in TV that crams in 4K, a healthy smart TV platform and support for HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, yet costs less than a third of our current favourite 49 inch TV, the Sony KD-49XG9005./news/rha-trueconnect-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rha-trueconnect-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe concept of convenience is subjective – take ‘true wireless’ earphones, for example. While they get rid of the inconvenience of being tethered, they also force you into a much closer bond with another kind of wire – the charger cable. This type of earphone is starting to make progress in terms of technology. The RHA TrueConnects have a respectable five hours of battery life between charges, they sound good and cost roughly the same as a pair of AirPods./news/rotel-ra-1572-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rotel-ra-1572-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn May 1974, the Royal Albert Hall hosted a sold-out concert by a group proudly labelling itself as the World’s Worst Orchestra. Four years earlier, composer Gavin Bryers, then a lecturer at Portsmouth College of Art, had cobbled together the Portsmouth Sinfonia as a one-off artistic experiment. However, over its lifetime, the ragtag collective counted prestigious names, including Brian Eno, Michael Nyman and Simon Fisher Turner, among its members. There was just one rule; members had to attend rehearsals and take the performances seriously./news/skullcandy-smokin-buds-2-wireless-review.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/skullcandy-smokin-buds-2-wireless-review.htmlIn a break from making headphones that try to damage your eardrums with bass, Skullcandy has made a wireless version of its Smokin’ Buds 2 earphones. They’re not the last word in audio finesse, and they certainly won’t knock the Sennheiser Momentum In-ear Wireless off our Christmas wish list. But they are a solidly enjoyable listen, and excellent value at just £35. Build and comfortThe Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds 2 Wireless are similar to the Method Wireless./news/sonos-move-launched-alongside-play-1-and-connect-successors.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-move-launched-alongside-play-1-and-connect-successors.htmlIt’s official: Sonos has announced its highly anticipated, considerably leaked Sonos Move, its first-ever portable speaker. Marking Sonos’ move outside of the home, the Move is both a wi-fi speaker (like every one of the company’s speakers) and a battery-powered Bluetooth speaker. The Move’s battery lasts 10 hours on a single charge, and Sonos confirmed the rumour that the Move charges on an included base station. A ‘Suspend’ mode, which is activated automatically when not in use or by tapping the power button, is designed to reserve the battery for up to five days./news/sony-claims-high-end-sd-card-offers-premium-sound.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-claims-high-end-sd-card-offers-premium-sound.htmlThe SR-64HXA micro SDXC memory card is due on sale in Japan next month for 18,500 yen, which translates as around £100. That makes it around five times more expensive than the average memory card. Why would you spend the extra? Sony claims the card helps to "reduce electrical noise generated when the file [your digital music] is read". So if you store music on a memory card, this super-SD should help suppress electrical noise, which can affect sound quality./news/sony-ht-a3000-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-best-for-you.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ht-a3000-vs-sonos-beam-gen-2-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-best-for-you.htmlSony HT-A3000 Today's best Sony HT-A3000 deals Show More Deals Sound format support: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM Streaming: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Voice control: Google Assistant, Alexa Dimensions (hwd): 6.4 x 95 x 13cm Sony's budget soundbar isn't as compelling as the more expensive models in the same range, but still offers plenty of bang for buck. You get a display, plenty of audio formats, and decent – if unremarkable – sonic performance./news/sony-playstation3-80gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-playstation3-80gb-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere was a time when the Sony PlayStation 3 was our default Blu-ray player recommendation. It used to be the lowest-priced player on the market, but price is no longer on its side. The influx of affordable, standalone players makes it harder to justify buying a PlayStation3, and does it still do enough hold its own against the cut-price competition? Equipped with an 80GB hard drive, the PS3 offers similar features to the other players in its class – it can handle the obligatory 1080p/24fps requirements for Blu-ray discs for instance./news/sony-streaming-walkman-nw-zx507-goes-live-at-ifa-2019.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-streaming-walkman-nw-zx507-goes-live-at-ifa-2019.htmlSony is heading back to its core message with the launch of a Walkman, neckband headphones and Signature Series speakers at IFA 2019. In its search to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology” the Japanese firm is continuing its love affair with personal audio with the Sony Walkman NW-ZX507. It's a hi-res audio device capable of up to 384kHz/32bit playback and will stream music over wi-fi using an Android app with your favourite streaming service baked in./news/soul-electronics-run-free-pro-bio-review.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soul-electronics-run-free-pro-bio-review.htmlThe definition of wireless earphones has become something of a moving target. The Soul Electronics Run Free Pro Bio earphones – yes, they’re earphones, not an organic yoghurt – are wireless headphones with a wire running between the two buds.  Unlike ‘true wireless’ earphones, there is a wire to contend with here. But, like true buds, there’s no wired connection to your phone or music player. Got it? BuildThe cable on the Run Free Pros features an on/off button and remote control at one end, allowing you to skip tracks and adjust the volume./news/super-bowl-lviii-to-air-in-4k-hdr-here-s-how-to-watch-it.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/super-bowl-lviii-to-air-in-4k-hdr-here-s-how-to-watch-it.htmlNext month's Super Bowl LVIII will air in 4K HDR. For the first time, CBS Sports will broadcast the big game in the resolution, as well as in 1080p HD HDR, meaning sports fans have a few options for how to watch the Super Bowl in 4K. Fox Sports broadcast last year's Super Bowl and the 54th contest in 2020 in 4K, but both were upconverted streams. CBS says that the 1080p feed will be available on most platforms, while the 4K HDR one will be supplied to various MVPDs (Multichannel Video Programming Distributor) and vMVPDs (Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor)./news/the-2021-apple-macbook-pro-will-supercharge-your-listening-experience-with-headphones.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-2021-apple-macbook-pro-will-supercharge-your-listening-experience-with-headphones.htmlApple's latest MacBook Pro might boast a six-speaker sound system, but it should work a treat with the best headphones on the market, too. The Californian tech giant has updated its support pages and revealed that the 2021 MacBook Pro has technology in place which means it will have no issues working with "high impedance" headphones via its 3.5mm jack. Apple says the new 14-inch and 16-inch models feature "DC load detection and adaptive voltage output"/news/the-best-tv-settings-for-watching-formula-1.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-tv-settings-for-watching-formula-1.htmlFormula 1 has entered its annual European leg, which means races at UK-friendly times. No more waking up at the crack of dawn and yawning through another Verstappen domination with only a strong coffee to keep you company and a fluffy dressing gown to keep you warm: this is the cold drink and warm weather phase that F1 fans really love. If that wasn’t enough to boost interest, cracks in Red Bull’s armour are beginning to appear and Max Verstappen actually looks beatable – as Lando Norris recently proved./news/the-iphone-15-has-usb-c-but-is-it-the-hi-res-audio-upgrade-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-iphone-15-has-usb-c-but-is-it-the-hi-res-audio-upgrade-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for.htmlWell, it's official. The worst-kept secret of the iPhone 15 launch event has been confirmed: Apple will finally be ditching its Lightning connector in favour of the more widespread USB-C connection. After months of speculation and all-but-confirmed-rumours from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's adoption of USB-C in both the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 earbuds' charging case has been announced and the new models will be in your hands come 22nd September, when all three products will go on sale./news/the-lg-c3-oled-tv-is-the-cheapest-it-s-ever-been-for-prime-day-don-t-miss-out.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-lg-c3-oled-tv-is-the-cheapest-it-s-ever-been-for-prime-day-don-t-miss-out.htmlLG's C-series OLED TVs are exceptionally popular for their near-perfect combination of performance, features and price, and while last year's C3 models initially suffered by being a bit too expensive, they can be bought for very little this Prime Day. The best deals are on the 48-inch and 55-inch models: right now you can pick up the 48-inch LG C3 for just £799 at Hughes Direct, while the 55-inch model is just £899 at Amazon./news/vpi-launches-prime-turntable-with-3d-printed-tonearm.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vpi-launches-prime-turntable-with-3d-printed-tonearm.htmlIt has been a good while since we've had a VPI turntable through our test rooms but that could soon change with the news that the New Jersey based turntable-specialist is back in the game with the new Prime record player. The first deck to be designed by Mat Weisfeld, the son of VPI's founders, the Prime is also the first to feature a 3D-printed tonearm. 3D printing has allowed VPI to create a 10-inch, one piece body tonearm at a lower cost than normal, keeping the overall price of the turntable down (it's all relative)./news/wilson-audio-commemorates-late-founder-with-new-sasha-daw-speakers.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wilson-audio-commemorates-late-founder-with-new-sasha-daw-speakers.htmlThe Sasha DAWs (the ‘DAW’ standing for the late David Andrew Wilson, to whom these new speakers are dedicated to) are supposedly the largest upgrade in the history of the company’s Watt, Puppy and Sasha platforms. A new woofer has been designed especially for the mark two versions, based on the 8in driver in the Alexia Series-2. They use the two-driver configuration introduced in the original Puppy, which Wilson Audio claims to optimise both bass extension and speed and dynamics./news/yarvik-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yarvik-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9iaqa%2Bhmw%3D%3D/news/youtube-to-mp3-ripping-site-taken-down-by-music-labels.htmlSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/youtube-to-mp3-ripping-site-taken-down-by-music-labels.htmlYouTube-MP3.org, a site that ripped audio from YouTube videos, has been shut down after a group of major music labels - including Universal, Sony, and Warner Brothers - sued it for facillitating piracy. This isn't a particularly surprising outcome; with the major label's legal power, and the fact that the site really didn't have any meaningful defence, it's noteworthy that the battle went on for so long. While YouTube-MP3.org isn't the only site that rips YouTube audio, or video, into a downloadable file formats, it is one of the most popular./news/20th-century-fox-predicts-bumper-christmas-for-blu-ray.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/20th-century-fox-predicts-bumper-christmas-for-blu-ray.htmlThis follows news from the Digital Entertainment Group that a boom in Blu-ray sales and spending on e-commerce sites in the third quarter of this year fuelled the first rise in home entertainment spending in America for more than three years. In Europe, disc sales are being driven by a 42% growth in Blu-ray, according to 20th Century Fox. The UK and Germany are the largest international Blu-ray markets, accounting for 10 million units sold in the year to date./news/amazon-and-best-buy-introduce-new-insignia-f50-series-fire-tvs-with-dolby-vision.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-and-best-buy-introduce-new-insignia-f50-series-fire-tvs-with-dolby-vision.htmlUS retail giants Amazon and Best Buy have teamed up to launch a new range of Insignia Fire TVs. The F50 Series boasts support for Dolby Vision HDR and Quantum Dot tech that should result in richer 4K Ultra HD pictures. It's not just about the picture, though. Best Buy says DTS Virtual:X speaker technology will deliver "three-dimensional sound", while the new displays are said to feature a narrow bezel for a more immersive viewing experience./news/another-5-star-sony-home-cinema-product-gets-the-next-gen-gaming-treatment.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/another-5-star-sony-home-cinema-product-gets-the-next-gen-gaming-treatment.htmlSony has announced another big update for one of our favourite Dolby Atmos home cinema systems and it’ll please PS5 and Xbox Series X owners alike. As we reported last week, Sony's HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 soundbars are due to receive a software update that adds VRR and ALLM support so that such signals can be passed through the integrated HDMI sockets, and the company has now confirmed to What Hi-Fi? that the same update will be heading to the HT-A9 speaker system./news/apple-airpods-1-vs-airpods-2-what-s-the-difference-should-you-upgrade.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-airpods-1-vs-airpods-2-what-s-the-difference-should-you-upgrade.htmlApple didn't invent the category of true wireless earbuds, but you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Its original AirPods were such a runaway hit that, despite a few shortcomings, they were soon found in earholes the world over. They were so successful that last year, Apple released a second-generation model, boasting improved sound and a newer chip for better performance. Though for better or worse, the design remained unchanged. /news/apple-ipad-pro-13-inch-m4-review-oled-ipad-is-the-new-benchmark-for-portable-cinema.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipad-pro-13-inch-m4-review-oled-ipad-is-the-new-benchmark-for-portable-cinema.htmlThe largest iPad Pro has long been a brilliant but hugely extravagant way to watch movies on the move, and that theme is taken to the next level by the new model. Arguably the biggest news from the launch event for the new iPad Pro was the announcement that it would feature a new M4 processor, essentially meaning that the iPad would surpass Apple’s MacBooks in terms of power – if only temporarily./news/apple-iphone-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlHere it is at last – the Apple iPhone 5. It has been a big 12 months in the world of smartphones. Literally. Bigger is better has been the mantra, set in 2012 by the Android army. Hands on: iPhone 5S review Our collective appetite for these super-size phones, from the Samsung Galaxy S III (4.8in screen), to the HTC One X (4.3in) and even the Samsung Galaxy Note (5.5in), has seen Android take an increasingly big bite out of the smartphone market share, collecting a string of positive reviews along the way./news/apple-tv-4k-2021-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-4k-2021-review.htmlOver four years after the launch of its predecessor, this new Apple TV 4K appeared. Not that its newness was obvious from the design, because nothing really changed on that front – and you'd have to examine the specs of both models quite closely to spot any differences there, too. It brought with it a new remote control, though you can buy one of those to go with the last-gen model if you really want./news/arnold-palmer-invitational-2023-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-pga-tour-golf-online-and-on-tv.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arnold-palmer-invitational-2023-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-pga-tour-golf-online-and-on-tv.htmlArnold Palmer Invitational live streamThe Arnold Palmer Invitational is available to watch in the UK via Sky and its Sky Golf channel. The tournament will also be streamed on The Golf Channel, NBC and ESPN+ in the US, and on Kayo in Australia. Use a VPN to watch you local stream from anywhere, if you happen to be away from home. Full details on how to watch a Arnold Palmer Invitational live stream today on TV just below./news/aussie-home-theatre-rooms-total-upgrade.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/aussie-home-theatre-rooms-total-upgrade.htmlSound+Image mag feature This feature originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. This space was always intended to house a home cinema. Indeed the owners – Anthony, Marisa and their three children in Western Australia – already enjoyed a multipurpose room with a Sony TV and surround system of Yamaha receiver and Canton speakers, also a bar area, plus gaming via a full-size stand-up ‘Street Fighter II’ arcade game./news/avenged-sevenfold-enter-virtual-reality-with-a-concert-on-apple-vision-pro-and-meta-quest.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/avenged-sevenfold-enter-virtual-reality-with-a-concert-on-apple-vision-pro-and-meta-quest.htmlAmerican heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold are holding an immersive virtual reality concert today, 28th February at 5pm PST / 1am GMT. The event is being run by AmazeVR Concerts and is available on both the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro VR headsets. To create this kind of virtual concert, AmazeVR shoots the artist in high-fidelity stereoscopic video. They then build a virtual world using Unreal Engine and design a unique environment for every artist and every concert./news/awards-2022-best-music-streamers.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/awards-2022-best-music-streamers.htmlHi All, Now on the risk of getting absolutely obliterated here, I have a crucial question. I have a, for me, high revealing rotel amp which has an usb input for the high bit rate music formats. Now yes, I can hook up my pc to it. However I really wonder why no streamers have an usb output. I mean it would make sense no? You don't want to break the bank on a streamer, you already have a killer dac./news/bang-olufsen-s-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-designed-to-outlive-your-tv-and-maybe-even-you.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-s-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-designed-to-outlive-your-tv-and-maybe-even-you.htmlBang & Olufsen has announced a new Dolby Atmos soundbar at IFA, the Beosound Theatre, with a modern modular design that can be paired with any TV. Shaped to evoke "the grace of sailboats", the Beosound Theatre is a Dolby Atmos soundbar system with 12 drivers providing physical left/centre/right and side-firing channels as well as a pair each of surround and height channels that B&O describes as being virtual. Support for Dolby Atmos in its Dolby Digital TrueHD form is on board./news/best-speakers-2024-budget-to-premium-hi-fi-speakers-tested-by-our-expert-reviewers.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-speakers-2024-budget-to-premium-hi-fi-speakers-tested-by-our-expert-reviewers.htmlThe most essential part of your hi-fi set up is a pair of speakers. Yes, you'll need a source and amplifier in there, but those can come in many forms, whereas you'll always need a pair of stereo speakers if you want to hear an audible sound. There is plenty of choice on the market, from floorstanding speakers to bookshelf (or standmount) speakers, and at every price point available. What Hi-Fi?/news/bowers-wilkins-px7-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-px7-review.htmlIf we thought the premium noise-cancelling headphones market couldn’t get any more intense, with Sony, Sennheiser and Bose all battling tooth and nail to be number one, yet another contender has arrived in the shape of the Bowers & Wilkins PX7. Two years after its first effort, the five-star PX, B&W has launched a new pair of flagship noise-cancellers. The company hopes that the combination of its proprietary driver technology and Qualcomm’s new aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec will see the PX7 repeat the success of their predecessors, and help them take the fight to the best wireless headphones on the market right now./news/cambridge-soundworks-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-soundworks-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZpyZnZe%2FqrDGnmSsp6Wjsbi70aSq/news/chord-huei-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-huei-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAnyone with even a passing interest in premium hi-fi can’t have failed to notice that Chord makes brilliant digital-to-analogue converters. Indeed, the company has truly dominated the quality DAC sector in recent years, producing a string of class-leading products from the portable Mojo (£399) to the high-end DAVE (£8500) that have left the competition floundering.  Amid all that fuss, it’s easy to forget that Chord still makes analogue amplification, and has done so for the past 30 years./news/despicable-me-is-the-first-4k-blu-ray-disc-with-dolby-vision.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/despicable-me-is-the-first-4k-blu-ray-disc-with-dolby-vision.htmlThe first 4K Blu-rays to come with Dolby Vision HDR are here. But if you were expecting cinematic marvels or blockbuster action set-pieces, you're in for a surprise. The first two discs to utilise the technology are - drum roll - Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. You know, the ones with Minions in. We have the Despicable Me 4K Blu-ray disc in the office and can confirm that the Dolby Vision logo is on the back of the box./news/flagship-conrad-johnson-artsa-power-amp-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/flagship-conrad-johnson-artsa-power-amp-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlNow available in the UK is the flagship stereo amplifier from US manufacturer conrad-johnson, the ARTsa. An all-valve design, delivering 140W per channel, it sells for £18,500. The ARTsa is based on the Fairfax, Virginia company's ART monobloc amplifier, which is a 275W design, and is essentially an ART split in two, using two pairs of KT120 output tubes for each channel rather than the eight used in the single-channel amp./news/fostex-hp-a8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fostex-hp-a8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFostex isn’t a brand that springs to mind when you think of DACs or digital preamplifiers. But the company isn’t exactly alien to audio. Fostex was, and indeed still is, a key player in professional recording equipment. In recent years, however, its portfolio has broadened to include active speakers and headphones. DesignReading the specifications for the HP-A8, it seems Fostex has been doing its homework. On paper, there’s nothing that puts it at a serious disadvantage against rival machines./news/gamut-m-inent-m3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/gamut-m-inent-m3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNever heard of GamuT? We wouldn’t blame you. This Danish hi-fi specialist has never shouted particularly loudly about its products, which is a shame when they’re as good as the M’inenT M3. It took us more than a few seconds to work out that ‘M’inent’ is pronounced ‘Eminent’. The name is not the only unusual thing about these GamuTs, either. Dedicated standsWe realised the M3s were going to be a little different the moment they arrived./news/google-s-next-pixel-phones-have-been-leaked-again-with-a-new-size-for-the-pixel-9-pro.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-s-next-pixel-phones-have-been-leaked-again-with-a-new-size-for-the-pixel-9-pro.htmlStop us if you've heard this one before. Google's lineup of upcoming Pixel phones has been leaked, with hands-on images captured of the yet-to-be-announced Pixel 9 series.  A mere few hours before its big Google I/O 2024 developer keynote event, Google's trio of Pixel 9 smartphones have been spotted with full in-hand images. You will notice we said trio there, as it appears Google is expanding its lineup to include an additional size for its Pro model./news/hands-on-edifier-tws-nb-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-edifier-tws-nb-review.htmlBelieve it or not, the Edifier TWS NB wireless earbuds might just be the epitome of a CES 2020 new product. Wireless earbuds are everywhere at this year's tech show, thanks in part to new Qualcomm chips designed specifically to deliver the wireless earbud experience – and there's one inside these Edifier earphones.  The company is far from the biggest brand launching new buds, but they might just have the lowest price entrant to the burgeoning wireless earbud market (the Technics EAH-AZ70W are twice the price, for example)./news/hands-on-sony-hap-z1es-streamer-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-sony-hap-z1es-streamer-review.htmlUPDATE: Full Sony HAP-Z1ES review now online One of the big news stories to emerge from IFA 2013 was Sony’s launch of a brand new range of high-res audio supporting hi-fi components. Top of that new range sits the Sony HAP-Z1ES, a £2000 streamer/music server. Amongst the hustle and bustle of the show Sony had created a purpose-built listening room where the streamer was on display. And, we were lucky enough to spend some exclusive hands-on time with the unit./news/how-to-watch-2023-nhl-stadium-series-live-stream-washington-capitals-vs-carolina-hurricanes-online.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-2023-nhl-stadium-series-live-stream-washington-capitals-vs-carolina-hurricanes-online.htmlLive stream NHL Stadium Series 2023Looking for an NHL Stadium Series live stream? We've got you covered. It's free to watch in Australia via Kayo Sports' 7-day trial. NHL fans in the US can watch on ABC (via FuboTV) or ESPN Plus, while viewers in Canada can tune in through Sportsnet. Viaplay is live-streaming the game in the UK. Outside your home country right now? Simply use a VPN to watch your usual NHL Stadium Series coverage from anywhere./news/how-to-watch-surface-free-on-apple-tv-plus-new-eight-part-psychological-thriller.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-surface-free-on-apple-tv-plus-new-eight-part-psychological-thriller.htmlSurface – the new psychological thriller starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a woman suffering from amnesia – arrives on Apple TV+ this Friday. The first three episodes of the eight-part series drop on Friday 29th July, followed by new episodes weekly. New subscribers can watch Surface free with the Apple TV+ 7-day free trial and binge a lot more besides. Watch Surface on Apple TV+ Season premiere: Friday 29th July 2022 Global stream: Apple TV+ 7-day FREE trial/news/i-tried-spatial-audio-with-head-tracking-on-android-and-there-s-good-news-and-bad-news.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-tried-spatial-audio-with-head-tracking-on-android-and-there-s-good-news-and-bad-news.html3D audio has been more of a buzzword than 3D anything else for some years now, and since Apple introduced its own 3D audio technology – called ‘spatial audio’ – in 2021, the term has been bandied around at nearly every Apple device launch event. Apple’s spatial audio has been an enjoyable addition to the iOS and AirPods experience… for iOS and AirPods users. But what about Android users?  Well, many non-Apple devices support immersive sound technologies like Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio, and from next year we will start seeing other phone and headphones manufacturers launch models with the spatial audio experience./news/if-resurrecting-classic-hi-fi-is-in-we-want-these-8-products-brought-back-to-life.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/if-resurrecting-classic-hi-fi-is-in-we-want-these-8-products-brought-back-to-life.htmlClassic hi-fi is in. OK so it isn’t in in like bike shorts, Tik-Tok and The Last Of Us, but the hi-fi realm is undoubtedly experiencing a movement whereby many manufacturers are reimagining classic speakers and electronics for new releases. JBL, Wharfedale, Mission, NAD and Fyne Audio, to name just a handful of brands, have all launched modern-retro kit in recent months. As our global technical editor couldn’t help but notice, it was everywhere at last year’s High End Munich Show./news/iga-swiatek-vs-coco-gauff-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-french-open-2024-free.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iga-swiatek-vs-coco-gauff-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-french-open-2024-free.htmlWatch Swiatek vs Gauff live stream 2024Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff is a really enticing matchup at the French Open 2024. It sees the three-time Roland-Garros champion take on one of the most exciting young players in tennis, who also happens to have a major title under her belt. This one is very hard to call. The match begins today at 10am ET / 2pm BST and it's free-to-air in Australia. You can use a VPN to watch French Open live streams from anywhere, if you happen to be traveling away from Oz./news/japan-like-cds-only-better.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/japan-like-cds-only-better.htmlCDs have been with us for just over 30 years, so it’s hardly surprising that we’ve seen more than a few attempts to get more out of the format in that time. Trouble is, anyone wanting to change the basic set-up runs the risk of falling foul of the Red Book, which defines what makes a CD. More than one attempt at enhanced CD has been ruled ‘not a CD’ in the past, and that’s no bad thing: the standard ensures you can buy discs confident that they’ll play in any CD hardware, from your home system to the car or computer./news/jawbone-big-jambox-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jawbone-big-jambox-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Jawbone Big Jambox is a snazzy, well-built box that’s finished in three hip styles: White Wave, Red Dot, and Graphite Hex. It’s powered by a combination of two active drivers and two passive bass radiators, and the rechargeable battery gives a claimed 15 hours of continuous sound. Jawbone Big Jambox: Technical specs It comes with a host of features: a built-in mic transforms it into a speakerphone; you can log on to Jawbone’s MyTALK website and download customisable features, apps and updates; there’s a voice prompt for certain actions; and LiveAudio gives you the illusion of 3D sound with a more spacious soundfield (but also pushes back and softens vocals)./news/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review.htmlEarlier this year, we reviewed one of its premium speaker systems and ended up thanking JBL for offering us a little of the rumble and spectacle we’ve missed since cinemas shut their doors last year. But thankfully for those who cannot afford to spend nearly a five-figure sum on a sextet of speakers you’d struggle to get through the front door, JBL has taken that same big-screen approach and distilled it into an affordable and compact soundbar./news/last-day-to-save-on-sonos-one-one-sl-sonos-beam-and-more-in-the-sonos-sale.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/last-day-to-save-on-sonos-one-one-sl-sonos-beam-and-more-in-the-sonos-sale.htmlIf now seems like an ideal time to sort out your wireless music setup or home entertainment system, well done. We wholeheartedly agree. And, since we're browsing, how about something offering wireless multi-room capabilities that's also disounted? Here, Sonos is just the ticket. It's still one of the best wireless audio options on the market – and right now, the Sonos sale is on. If you're thinking about a great deal on a new Sonos speaker, soundbar or multi-room combination though, you'll have to act fast./news/learn-to-play-guitar-in-lockdown-3-months-of-fender-play-absolutely-free.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/learn-to-play-guitar-in-lockdown-3-months-of-fender-play-absolutely-free.htmlLockdown: a great time to learn a new skill, language or instrument, right? Of all the new hobbies you might take up, we humbly suggest that music is most needed right now. If you (or someone you know) has a secret desire to learn acoustic or electric guitar, bass, ukulele, or all of the above, Fender is currently offering a free three-month subscription to its Fender Play tuition app – a subscription which usually costs £9./news/lg-4k-tv-owners-can-now-rent-dolby-atmos-and-vision-films.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-4k-tv-owners-can-now-rent-dolby-atmos-and-vision-films.htmlWhile films with Dolby Atmos or Dolby Vision (or both) have been offered by TV services such as Netflix, iTunes and Sky for some time, it hasn't been possible to rent or buy 4K films with either of the two technologies directly on a TV. That’s no longer the case, as Rakuten has teamed-up with LG and Dolby to bring a number of Dolby titles to its film rental and purchase service./news/life-of-pi-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/life-of-pi-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlWhile Ang Lee’s extraordinary 2013 adaptation of Yann Martel’s eponymous novel lost out to Argo for a 'Best Picture' Academy Award, two of the four awards it scooped were 'Best Visual Effects' and 'Best Cinematography'. A visual masterpiece and CGI triumph, Life of Pi immerses its audience in a magical and wondrous virtual cosmos. So if any film is worthy of the 4K Blu-ray treatment, it should be this one./news/liverpool-vs-aston-villa-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-premier-league-from-anywhere-online-and-on.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/liverpool-vs-aston-villa-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-premier-league-from-anywhere-online-and-on.htmlLiverpool vs Aston Villa live streamLiverpool vs Aston Villa is available to watch in the US on Peacock TV, which starts at just $4.99 a month. The non-UK-televised Premier League clash is also streaming on FuboTV in Canada, and Optus Sport in Australia. Use our No.1-rated VPN to watch from anywhere, if you happen to be away from home. Full details on how to watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa today just below./news/majority-s-active-speakers-with-immersive-sound-and-a-compact-design-could-be-a-budget-books.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/majority-s-active-speakers-with-immersive-sound-and-a-compact-design-could-be-a-budget-books.htmlBritish audio manufacturer Majority has unveiled its latest set of active bookshelf speakers, and they are some of the most affordable we have seen. Available on Amazon for less than £100 when you use a £10 voucher, the D80 bookshelf speakers are designed to bring bold, punchy sound to the affordable end of the market.  The new 80W speakers, according to Majority, are capable of offering up a "robust sound performance"/news/marshall-launches-stealth-all-black-60th-anniversary-editions-of-its-wireless-headphones-and-bluetoo.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marshall-launches-stealth-all-black-60th-anniversary-editions-of-its-wireless-headphones-and-bluetoo.htmlIn honour of its diamond jubilee, iconic guitar amp brand Marshall is releasing special editions of three of its best-selling portable products, all with a new 'Black Diamond' finish.  The launch marks 60 years since Jim Marshall created his first amplifier and includes the Emberton Bluetooth speaker, Motif A.N.C. earbuds and Monitor II A.N.C. over-ear headphones, all available today. The stealthy-looking models trade Marshall's traditional brass accents for blacked-out logos, grilles, buttons and knobs. With a claimed battery life of 20 hours and an IPX7 water resistance rating, the Emberton Bluetooth speaker is built for on-the-go listening./news/maxell-mxsp-sb3000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/maxell-mxsp-sb3000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe haven’t seen a Maxell thing in our testing rooms in a very long time, so we were pleasantly surprised when the company put forward the MXSP-SB3000 in the new soundbase category. And then we were pleasantly surprised again when it sounded pretty damn good. Sound qualityWe quickly warmed to the Maxell MXSP-SB3000’s crisp, clear and incredibly easygoing sound. Run it in, connect it to your telly, and simply enjoy a smooth and engaging performance./news/monitor-audio-launches-new-radius-series-speakers-and-radius-one-soundbar.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-launches-new-radius-series-speakers-and-radius-one-soundbar.htmlMonitor Audio has revealed details of its new Radius Series speakers, bringing new versions of the popular Radius 45, 90 and 270 (above) speakers, plus a new 200 centre, re-engineered subwoofers and a Radius One soundbar. The new Radius speakers, which are set for release this September, come with new all-metal driver configurations and C-CAM bass drivers and tweeters. The 8-strong line-up in full is: Radius 45 "super-compact" bookshelf speaker, Radius 90 compact speaker, Radius 225 LCR, Radius 200 centre, Radius One soundbar (below), Radius 270 floorstander, plus the Radius 380 and Radius 390 subwoofers./news/new-ps5-with-detachable-disc-drive-will-reportedly-launch-in-2023.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-ps5-with-detachable-disc-drive-will-reportedly-launch-in-2023.htmlWhile we are some years away from a PlayStation 6, a revised version of the PS5 could be with us as soon as next year. A redesigned PlayStation 5 with a detachable disc drive will arrive in September 2023, according to Insider Gaming, which says "sources familiar with Sony’s plans have shared details under the condition of anonymity". The PS5s that have been in production since the console's launch in November 2020 have cycled through three slightly different bodies – 'chassis A', 'B' and 'C' – that have worked to improve things such as heatsink efficiency./news/next-year-s-flagship-android-phones-could-offer-one-big-wireless-audio-upgrade.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/next-year-s-flagship-android-phones-could-offer-one-big-wireless-audio-upgrade.htmlQualcomm has just announced its latest flagship chipset which is set to power several next-generation flagship Android phones in 2024 – and its specification includes one significant audio feature. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, which is touted to power next-gen flagship Android phones “expected to be available in the coming weeks” and likely to be adopted by phone brands including Samsung, Sony, OnePlus, Oppo and Honor, has an audio specification that caught our eye during the announcement: support for Qualcomm’s XPAN (Expanded Area Network) technology./news/oppo-sonica-dac-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oppo-sonica-dac-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIs it a DAC? Is it a streamer? Is it worth £800? Despite its name, the Oppo Sonica DAC is much more than just a standalone digital-to-analogue converter. It’s also a high-resolution music streamer, with excellent spec support and a slick control app to boot. It even does multi-room. There’s no denying the £800 price tag is high, though, and the Oppo Sonica DAC has its work cut out to compete against class rivals from Cambridge, Audiolab and Chord./news/psb-alpha-am3-and-am5-are-affordable-powered-desktop-speakers.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-alpha-am3-and-am5-are-affordable-powered-desktop-speakers.htmlPSB has announced the immediate availability of two affordable, powered desktop speakers, the Alpha AM3 and Alpha AM5. Both new models are founded on the Canadian firm’s near-50-year heritage and, most notably, the Alpha P3 and P5 passive speakers introduced last year.  The Alpha range itself is also nearing a big milestone: it was launched in 1991 and soon became a well-received budget speaker range around the world. Now, practically 30 years later, the powered AM3 and AM5 are here promising a natural sound, minimalist design, affordable price – and, the inherent sell for powered speakers, no need for external amplification./news/psb-speakers-a-brief-history.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-speakers-a-brief-history.htmlAlmost every time the story of PSB Speakers is told, the tale begins with an anecdote about the childhood of company founder and chief designer Paul Barton. He is the P and the B in PSB, while the S was added in the middle for his high-school sweetheart Sue, woven into the logo he had doodled during geography class at school. P & S ended up marrying, so forming their own P & S B, which should be no surprise, for who could resist being tagged in a loudspeaker brand name!/news/quadral-quintas-404-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quadral-quintas-404-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNo two ways about it: put the Quadral Quintas 404s alongside similarly-priced rivals from Mission, Monitor Audio or Dali, and they look and feel cheap. No proper floor spikes, sharp-edged, vinyl-wrapped cabinets and an awful lot of silver-painted plastic are overt economies only slightly compensated for by a visually intriguing array of 25mm dome tweeter, 10cm midrange and a pair of 17cm bass drivers sitting above a gaping reflex port./news/rcf-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rcf-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqublg%3D%3D/news/rha-t20-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rha-t20-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNo, it’s got nothing to do with cricket, but don’t anticipate that preventing us from filling this review with dreadful/terrific T20-based dad jokes. Right off the bat (sorry!) these RHA in-ears appear befitting of their not insubstantial price tag. Of course quality isn’t measured in grams, but the T20s’ thick rubber cord and kidney-shaped stainless steel earpieces weigh a reassuring 39g. (It’s worth noting here that, if it’s a deal breaker, you’ll need to spend an extra tenner on the T20i for the pleasure of an inline microphone./news/rotel-rdd-1580-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rotel-rdd-1580-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe haven’t seen a standalone Rotel DAC in a long while now, and this new RDD-1580 has come in with guns blazing. This high-resolution DAC aims high with a full array of digital connections – including USB inputs and Bluetooth streaming – and a clear, balanced sound, but it’s not without its faults. What’s interesting is how different the RDD-1580 sounds depending on which input you use. But before we get stuck into the Rotel DAC’s musical idiosyncrasies, we must first applaud it for the extensive selection of inputs it offers./news/ruark-announces-third-gen-r7-radiogram-with-multiroom-support.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ruark-announces-third-gen-r7-radiogram-with-multiroom-support.htmlSince the launch of the Ruark R7 in2013, the speaker system has not only been single-handedly bringing the iconic radiogram up to date, but has also been deliberately rubbing out the line between audio product and piece of furniture. Indeed, we said in our Ruark R7 mk2 review that it was “the best sounding item of retro furniture we’ve ever heard”, despite not serving as one of the more capable-sounding solutions available for the money (£2000)./news/samsung-bu8000-review-tasty-price-but-the-performance-lacks-flavour.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-bu8000-review-tasty-price-but-the-performance-lacks-flavour.htmlWhile it's easy to get lost in the heady heights of Samsung's flagship Neo QLED and QD-OLED TVs, we always tried to stay grounded and give attention to Samsung's LCD TVs that underpin a large sector of the lower-end market. Usually, these TVs nail the sweet spot between keeping costs low while maintaining an enjoyable picture performance - just look at 2021's AU7100 as an example of a great Samsung TV that doesn't break the bank./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-leak-confirms-120hz-display-and-no-headphone-jack.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-leak-confirms-120hz-display-and-no-headphone-jack.htmlWe know the new Samsung Galaxy S20 is on the way, with a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for 11th February, and now we know a few more details about the new S20 and S20+ phones, thanks to another leak.  This S20 leak appears to confirm Samsung will finally remove the headphone jack from its flagship phone, following Apple (and almost everyone else) in moving to USB-C connectivity. Samsung has already ditched the 3./news/samsung-qn43qn90b-qled-review-a-strong-alternative-to-a-42-inch-oled.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qn43qn90b-qled-review-a-strong-alternative-to-a-42-inch-oled.htmlWhile once considered huge for a TV, the 40-43-inch category has come to be thought of as small in recent years and has been rather neglected by manufacturers as a result. Samsung has done better than most, last year launching its near-flagship, Mini LED-backlit QN90A as a 43-inch model – a TV that proved very popular, particularly with gamers. Now we have the QN90B, which is very similar to its predecessor and, Samsung will be hoping, will be similarly successful./news/samsung-s-next-galaxy-buds-headphones-revealed-sort-of-and-they-resemble-jelly-beans.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-next-galaxy-buds-headphones-revealed-sort-of-and-they-resemble-jelly-beans.htmlLooks like Samsung has some new true wireless earbuds in the works - but these  will look a little different to those that have gone before. While the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+ both stick with the AirPods-style design, this new model will ditch the earbud stems, so they resemble jelly beans, or kidney beans, if you prefer. Samsung is apparently well aware of this. According to WinFuture (who broke the news and created the below render), their internal code name is Beans./news/sandisk-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sandisk-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9KapZ2ho6B8sa3GnmZs/news/sonos-move-2-vs-ultimate-ears-epicboom-which-burly-beast-is-best.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-move-2-vs-ultimate-ears-epicboom-which-burly-beast-is-best.htmlSonos Move 2 Bluetooth: 5.0 Features: Sonos Voice Control, AirPlay 2, environmental Trueplay tuning, Adjustable EQ, multi-room, Alexa, Stereo pairing Dimensions: 24.1 x 16 x 12.7cm Weight: 3kg The Move 2 sounds better than its predecessor and the battery life is more than twice as long. It also has new controls that bring it into line with the most up-to-date Sonos models, as well as a new olive green finish./news/sony-lf-s50g-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-lf-s50g-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you aren’t already barking commands at a smart speaker, it surely won’t be very long until you are. What was once a niche prospect has quickly become a mainstream proposition, with many big manufacturers rushing to add smart stuff to their speakers in time for Christmas. Sony is the latest - its LF-S50G smart speaker is complete with built-in Google Assistant. At £200, it tacitly promises high-quality sound to boot and is staring squarely at the Sonos One as its competition./news/sony-says-the-ps5-will-get-dvr-support-this-year-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-says-the-ps5-will-get-dvr-support-this-year-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlSony has confirmed that the PS5 will soon double up as a Digital Video Recorder – but only in Japan (via TheVerge).  Later this year, PlayStation 5 owners will be able to buy a new version of the Nasne DVR peripheral, which features both terrestrial and satellite TV tuners. When combined with the Torne app, it will pull in live TV streams for viewing on your PS5 or mobile device. Sony first announced the Japan-only Nasne – a standalone home entertainment hub with a 500GB HDD for the PS3 and PS Vita – back in 2012./news/sony-wh-1000xm3-wireless-headphones-drop-to-lowest-ever-price-at-best-buy.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wh-1000xm3-wireless-headphones-drop-to-lowest-ever-price-at-best-buy.htmlSome of the best wireless headphones have dropped in price again, just weeks after the Prime Day deals. The Sony WH-1000XM3 dropped to $229 about a month ago, and have now sunk even lower, to their lowest ever price, in fact. They're now just $169 at Best Buy – that's a saving of $180, making them better than half price. Sony WH-1000XM3 deal at Best BuyIf you're ready to pull the trigger on a new pair of headphones, they don't get much better than the Sony WH-1000XM3./news/startech-com-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/startech-com-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9KtmKuslZi1bq%2FOpg%3D%3D/news/the-best-earfun-air-deals-2024.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-earfun-air-deals-2024.htmlLooking for a pair of wireless earbuds that won't break the bank? Then you'll no doubt be interested to learn that we called the Earfun Air some of the "best in-ear headphones buds under £75". And if you can get them at a discount below, so much the better! While there are now newer alternatives – as you can see in our long list of the best wireless earbuds deals – these are still fine value./news/this-modified-ipod-classic-now-has-wi-fi-bluetooth-and-spotify-streaming.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-modified-ipod-classic-now-has-wi-fi-bluetooth-and-spotify-streaming.htmlThe iPod Touch is not only the last official surviving member of Apple's iPod music player dynasty, it's also the only model Apple ever released with wi-fi connection. But what if the old iPod you've got in a drawer somewhere could be modified to add Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity as well as access to streaming services such as Spotify? That’s exactly what developer Guy Dupont has achieved with the 4th-generation iPod he got from his mother-in-law./news/trust-me-these-lg-oled-5-star-speaker-package-and-avr-deals-are-the-only-ones-you-need-for-cyber-m.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/trust-me-these-lg-oled-5-star-speaker-package-and-avr-deals-are-the-only-ones-you-need-for-cyber-m.htmlBlack Friday has come and gone, but three of my favourite deals from it are still live for Cyber Monday. The deals relate to top home cinema tech including a cutting-edge next-generation TV, award-winning AVR and five-star speaker package that add up to create a truly awesome home cinema package.  Each of the products is one myself and the wider team of experts have personally used in our dedicated test rooms, so I’m basing this advice on real-world experience with them as well as the healthy discounts they’ve all had!/news/update-new-sonos-controller-apps-for-pc-and-mac-go-live.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/update-new-sonos-controller-apps-for-pc-and-mac-go-live.htmlUPDATE: Sonos has released an update to its Mac and PC desktop apps. The update, which went live this morning, is available for free via a download over your home wireless network. The latest Sonos 3.7 app requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher and Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher, and works with Vista and Windows 7. We've had a quick look this morning and it's certainly an update to the appearance, which looks smart and seems quicker both to navigate and at finding artists and tracks thanks, with a much improved search facility./news/which-2020-lg-oled-tv-should-you-buy.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/which-2020-lg-oled-tv-should-you-buy.htmlLG makes some of the best TV sets we've ever tested. The cream of its 2020 crop – its OLED TVs – run the gamut from fairly affordable 4K HDR sets to a flagship 77in 8K TV. But which is the best TV for you? And does LG really make the best 4K TVs? Join us as we explore LG's class of 2020 to assess which OLED TV deserves a spot in your home./news/yamaha-introduces-2018-midrange-av-amplifier-range.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-introduces-2018-midrange-av-amplifier-range.htmlYamaha has unveiled three new midrange RX AV amplifiers for the UK market: the RX-V485 (£450), RX-V585 (£550) and RX-V685 (£650) – all of which come with impressive specs. Wi-fi and Yamaha’s MusicCast network streaming platform allows streaming from services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. It can also play PCM files up to 24-bit/192kHz over DLNA, and has multi-room functionality. Bluetooth, AirPlay and FM/AM radio tuners are also onboard, and owners of an Amazon Alexa speaker (such as the Echo, Echo Plus or Echo Spot) can control the amps’ volume or music playback simply by using their voice./news/a4tech-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a4tech-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8Btq56bmA%3D%3D/news/accolade-model-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/accolade-model-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNever heard of Accolade Audio? It’s a new brand, part of the Arcaydis group, sitting alongside the well-regarded (but online only) EB Acoustics brand. Never heard of Accolade Audio? It’s a new company, part of the Arcaydis group, sitting alongside the well-regarded (but online only) EB Acoustics brand. The Model 1’s technology highlight is that Accolade uses BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) drive units, which allows its drivers to cover a much wider frequency band than traditional alternatives./news/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-announced-for-10-11th-october.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-announced-for-10-11th-october.htmlPeople, we have a date. The next big Amazon sale is scheduled for 10-11th October – that's just three weeks away. It's called Prime Big Deal Days, and is basically another name for Prime Day. Last autumn's event went by the name Prime Early Early Access Sale, but it's essentially the same deal – an Amazon Prime Day 48-hour sale ahead of the madness of Black Friday. Amazon had previously announced it was happening, but it's only now confirmed the date./news/amazon-prime-day-2023-dates-revealed-but-will-new-prime-experiences-upstage-the-deals.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-day-2023-dates-revealed-but-will-new-prime-experiences-upstage-the-deals.htmlAmazon has announced the dates of Prime Day 2023, one of the biggest online sales of the year. This year, Amazon Prime Day – essentially the retailer’s take on Black Friday – will take place on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July, meaning we have less than a month to wait for bargains galore. The 48-hour sale event will start at 00:01 BST & AEST / 3am EDT on the Tuesday and go right through to the end of Wednesday./news/apple-iphone-5c-is-new-budget-iphone.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-5c-is-new-budget-iphone.htmlAt an event held at its company headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple confirmed the existence of a cheaper version of its popular smartphone range, the iPhone 5C – and the end of the iPhone 5. Combating competition from Samsung, the iPhone 5C has been conceived with cost in mind, though with the iPhone 5C price set at £469 for 16GB model and £549 for the 32GB model, it's hardly a budget phone./news/apple-reportedly-planning-curved-screen-iphones.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-reportedly-planning-curved-screen-iphones.htmlAn undisclosed source has made a claim that Apple is working on two curved screen iPhones for release in the second half of 2014. The two new iPhones are said to feature 4.7 and 5.5-inch screens with glass that curves downwards. These rumours follow the reveal of the new LG G Flex, which features a flexible OLED screen. These would be the biggest iPhones released, and may be a sign that Apple has succumbed to consumer demand for more screen real estate./news/articles-by-mary-stone-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/articles-by-mary-stone-what-hi-fi.htmlMary is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi? and has over a decade of experience working as a sound engineer mixing live events, music and theatre. Her mixing credits include productions at The National Theatre and in the West End, as well as original musicals composed by Mark Knopfler, Tori Amos, Guy Chambers, Howard Goodall and Dan Gillespie Sells.  ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsraCfp3yurdGyZKysn6OycLzAoJxobA%3D%3D/news/astell-kern-a-ultima-sp2000-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-a-ultima-sp2000-review.htmlA few thousand pounds may not be considered a flagship price for a lot of the kit we test – that’s still mid-range for hi-fi speakers and some way short of the figure attached to top-tier TVs, for example. But for a portable music player to have such a price tag is pretty unorthodox. Yet Astell & Kern’s flagship A&ultima SP2000 comes in at £3399 ($3499 / AU$4999) – around three times the cost of even the fanciest smartphone and any other other music-playing device you can carry around in your pocket./news/atc-scm19-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/atc-scm19-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRegular readers will know we’re big fans of ATC’s £1200 standmounters, the SCM11s. They’re multiple Award-winners, and continue to set the standard at their price. When it comes to insight and honesty we haven’t heard any better. ATC has expanded on the formula and come up with the SCM19s. The nicely made sealed-box cabinet of the ’11s has grown in volume to 19 litres – ATC’s model numbers refer to the internal volume of its speakers – and the mid/bass driver changes to the company’s highly developed 15cm unit./news/best-blu-ray-players-2017-awards-2017.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-blu-ray-players-2017-awards-2017.htmlWhat 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./news/beyerdynamic-unveils-next-gen-xelento-premium-wireless-earbuds.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-unveils-next-gen-xelento-premium-wireless-earbuds.htmlHeadphone specialist Beyerdynamic has unveiled its latest products: updated versions of the flagship Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless in-ear headphones. Handcrafted at the company's Heilbronn headquarters in Germany, the "jewel-like" buds promise high-resolution sound, Beyerdynamic's latest Tesla transducer technology, and a 24-carat gold logo. Fancy. The updated Xelento Wireless in-ears, which come with a handy neckband (pictured below), are pitched squarely at streamers. Features include Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, up to 14 hours of playback, a built-in AKM DAC, and support for high-quality audio codecs including LHDC and aptX HD./news/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-break-cover-but-aren-t-what-we-expected.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-break-cover-but-aren-t-what-we-expected.htmlAt CES 2024 earlier this month, Bose was rumoured to launch earbuds that clip onto your ear to keep you aware of your surroundings. Marketing materials for these 'open-ear' headphones – an increasingly prevalent design that sees the earbud sit near the ear canal and fire sound into it from the outside – leaked during the show, but only now has Bose confirmed their existence. And they aren't what we were expecting./news/bose-unveils-new-wave-iii-music-system-and-radio-with-dab.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-unveils-new-wave-iii-music-system-and-radio-with-dab.htmlBose has upgraded its Wave radio and music system, adding DAB/DAB+/T-DMB tuners and improved FM/AM radio. Artist names and song titles provided by broadcasters are now displayed on the screen, and there's a new touchpad on the top of the unit for on/off control and alarm snooze. You also get dual alarms so different wake-up times can be set to dfferent volumes and different sources. The Bose Wave Music System III includes a front-loading CD player, and costs £600, while the Bose Wave Radio III (without CD player) is £450./news/bowers-wilkins-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8Gw/news/bristol-show-2012-sennheiser-launches-hd700-headphones.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bristol-show-2012-sennheiser-launches-hd700-headphones.htmlFollowing some sneak previews at CES last month, Sennheiser has officially launched its new HD700 headphones here at the Bristol Sound & Vision show. The HD700 will sit between the popular HD650 headphones and Sennheiser's flagship HD800 model. The headphones will cost £599 when they go on sale from late March, but they are available to pre-order here at the special show price of £479.20. (The HD800s are also available here for £800, a £200 saving)./news/cambridge-audio-melomania-1-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-melomania-1-review.htmlThere’s no doubt Cambridge Audio is passionate about music – the company’s website even urges you not to accept the ‘crime’ of ‘bad sound experiences’. So, it’s no surprise to discover that its inaugural true wireless earbuds are named Melomania – literally meaning ‘crazy about music’. They also happen to be among the best wireless headphones of the in-ear variety we've heard at the money. BuildCambridge Audio’s focus has long been on sonic deliverance over appearance, and so functional is perhaps the best that can be said about the Melomania 1s’ aesthetic./news/chord-electronics-chordette-prime-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chord-electronics-chordette-prime-review.htmlChord’s Chordette series is as bewildering a range of products as we have ever come across. At the time of writing it’s nine-strong, and includes everything from a media centre PC to a phono stage, all built into a tiny cases barely bigger than a pair of playing cards packets stacked. Unlike most rivals, Chord has happily acknowledged that future hi-fi systems are likely to be computer based. Even so, the company has gone far further in accommodating such sources than many would have been expected./news/cleer-audio-enduro-anc-headphones-boast-60-hours-of-noise-cancelling-playback.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cleer-audio-enduro-anc-headphones-boast-60-hours-of-noise-cancelling-playback.htmlCleer Audio has announced the follow up to last year's super long life Enduro 100 over-ear headphones. The San Diego-based company's new Enduro ANC headphones claim an impressive 60 hours of playback with noise-cancelling and Bluetooth engaged – around two to three times more than is typically offered by the class leaders. And if you make it through 60 hours of listening and still want more, a quick five minutes of charging via USB-C should give you two further hours of battery life./news/dell-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dell-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future Publishing Australia ABN: 53 658 563 252 | PO Box Q1179, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1239. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsaKiipLG2r9OsZp2dnKF8sa3GnmZr/news/even-s-earprint-tech-fine-tunes-headphones-to-your-hearing.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/even-s-earprint-tech-fine-tunes-headphones-to-your-hearing.htmlWhat if you could personalise your headphones to perfectly match your hearing profile? That's the promise by Even, a Silicon Valley-based headphone firm. It's announced its EarPrint technology, which claims to be a personal ear test. Once the results are in, the headphones can adjust their sound to your hearing accordingly. It tests each ear independently, so it can play sound from each earpiece at a different frequency. If it works - and it's a big 'if' - you should enjoy nigh-on perfect sound./news/fantec-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fantec-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZp%2BZnqmypA%3D%3D/news/genelec-g-series-is-company-s-first-consumer-speaker-range.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/genelec-g-series-is-company-s-first-consumer-speaker-range.htmlFinnish specialist Genelec, long a significant presence in the pro-audio world, is using ISE 2013 in Amsterdam to launch its first assault on the consumer audio market. The G-series is a four-model range of active loudspeakers (winningly named G1, G2, G3 and G4) designed for wall- or stand-mounting. The curvy cabinets (the look is a result of Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Enclosure philosophy) are made of recycled aluminium, and each speaker features a pair of amplifiers: one powering the tweeter, the other the mid/bass driver./news/get-3-months-free-tidal-hifi-or-premium-at-best-buy.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/get-3-months-free-tidal-hifi-or-premium-at-best-buy.htmlAt times like these, we need a quality music streaming service more than ever. That's why we're alerting you to the fact that if you buy any qualifying product from Best Buy right now, you'll get three months of Tidal's Award-winning HiFi service (normally $14.99 per month) or Premium service (usually $9.99 per month) absolutely free – a saving of up to $45.  Here's how it works: head to Best Buy and check out the qualifying wireless speakers, headphones, media streamers and TVs./news/get-a-pair-of-excellent-sony-wf-c500-earbuds-for-a-stunningly-low-price.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/get-a-pair-of-excellent-sony-wf-c500-earbuds-for-a-stunningly-low-price.htmlDon't spend more than you have to on a pair of earbuds. Instead, pick up a pair of Sony WF-C500s on sale for $29 over at Walmart. In our WF-C500 review, we gave these buds five-stars for their overall comfort, compact design, and balanced sound. Give these earbuds a look if you need a new pair. Sony WF-C500 earbuds Walmart dealWhen it comes to headphones, Sony has been a heavyweight for a long time, but even for an established brand, it can be tough to offer up good quality kit at a budget price./news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-review.htmlIf, like us, you have been following the Galaxy S20 phone leaks in the past weeks, Samsung’s official unveiling of the S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra handsets and their specs this evening won’t have come as much of a shock. But while there was little element of surprise to the S20 line-up, there’s no denying how impressive their confirmed features are – especially those of the flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra./news/harman-kardon-citation-multibeam-700-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-citation-multibeam-700-review.htmlWhenever we listen to a multi-room product, we want class-leading sound, of course, but almost as important is that its audio performance matches the DNA of its family members. So in a strange way, though the Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 700 is one star short of a full complement, this is actually the perfect result. It fits seamlessly into a strong line-up of speakers, allowing Citation fans that want to match up their music and TV sound to buy with supreme confidence./news/ifa-2011-epson-launches-five-new-3d-projectors.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifa-2011-epson-launches-five-new-3d-projectors.htmlEpson has announced its first 3D projectors with the launch of five new models at IFA in Berlin. The new projectors claim to be the brightest on the market, aim to be more comfortable than rivals and also support wireless HD. The projectors use Epson's 3LCD technology, are full HD, sport two HDMI inputs and work with active-shutter glasses. Leading the line are the flagship EH-TW9000 and the EH-TW9000W (pictured), the latter capable of wireless HD transmission./news/ifi-zen-dac-v2-review-an-award-winning-budget-dac-headphone-amp.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-zen-dac-v2-review-an-award-winning-budget-dac-headphone-amp.htmlThe ‘if it ain’t broke…’ saying isn’t lost on us. But at the same time we realise that in a competitive industry such as hi-fi, making the best even better off your own back isn’t necessarily a bad idea. It’s what iFi has done with its budget home DAC and headphone amp offering, with the original Zen DAC now making way for a ‘V2’ model. The sequel uses the new-generation processing chip found in the higher-ranging Neo iDSD and iDSD Diablo DAC/headphone amps, delivering double the clock speed and four times the memory of the chip inside the original./news/inside-the-sennheiser-factory-assembling-audiophile-headphones-and-listening-to-60k-electrostatic.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/inside-the-sennheiser-factory-assembling-audiophile-headphones-and-listening-to-60k-electrostatic.htmlIs there a brand more synonymous with headphones than Sennheiser? Sure, there are plenty of brands such as Bose, Sony, Grado, Stax and more that have many corners of the headphone market sewn up. But none is more prevalent and renowned throughout the world – and across decades – than Sennheiser’s range of wired headphones.  From its HD 414 on-ears with the distinctive yellow earpads from 1968 to the hugely accomplished HD 600 range (which is featured in What Hi-Fi?/news/jabra-announces-elite-85t-wireless-earbuds-plus-anc-upgrade-for-elite-75t.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jabra-announces-elite-85t-wireless-earbuds-plus-anc-upgrade-for-elite-75t.htmlJabra’s latest announcement serves both new and existing customers of its true wireless earbuds line-up. The headphones stalwart is launching its first pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, the top-of-the-line Elite 85t, as well as offering a free noise-cancellation upgrade to its existing Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t models. The Elite 75t series headphones will very soon be able to take full advantage of their built-in microphones and Qualcomm processor, with owners able to perform a firmware update in the Sound+ app to gift their earbuds active noise-cancelling functionality./news/jabra-elite-active-75t-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jabra-elite-active-75t-review.htmlWhat’s the difference between being a member of the elite and being an ‘active’ member of the elite? As far as Jabra is concerned, the difference is roughly £20 (or $20).  Adding that premium onto the price of its Elite 75t true wireless in-ear headphones buys you a pair of Elite Active 75t. At a glance, there’s little to indicate where your extra outlay has gone – in fact, look quite hard and it still isn’t all that obvious./news/jamo-c809-hcs3-c80-sub-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jamo-c809-hcs3-c80-sub-review.htmlSometimes, it's great to see a product that comes firmly from the ‘no compromises' school of thought. These speakers are all about performance, and to that end they are as big as they need to be and bold as they have to be. Fine build and intelligent design Which is not to say, by the way, that we think this package is ‘aesthetically challenged', to use the polite term. Actually, these 80 Series speakers are so finely built and finished that in the right room they will look stunning./news/jbl-flip-5-portable-speaker-good-sound-at-a-great-budget-price.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-flip-5-portable-speaker-good-sound-at-a-great-budget-price.htmlBluetooth speakers have never been more prevalent in our homes or at social gatherings. Driver-bearing cylinders, oblongs and cuboids now jump from concept, to factory lines, to our laps with increasing regularity – and ever more impressive spec sheets. The JBL Flip 5 is essentially what you picture when you think about a portable speaker, delivering big sound in a small, neat and portable package. There's a newer version available in the form of the Flip 6, so does the old model still offer something that means that it could still be worthy of your consideration?/news/jbl-launches-three-new-streaming-and-hdmi-toting-soundbars.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-launches-three-new-streaming-and-hdmi-toting-soundbars.htmlAhead of the official start of IFA 2019, JBL has taken the wraps off not one, but three new soundbars. There's a compact offering, the JBL Bar 2.0, the beefier JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass, and a more tech-heavy JBL Bar 5.1 Surround. Each soundbar offers Dolby Digital decoding as standard, an optical digital input, plus one HDMI ARC-supporting output. At the top of the line is the JBL Bar 5./news/kef-q700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-q700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAt a modest 92cm high, the KEF Q700s aren’t the burliest floorstanders you’ll encounter, but still manage to look somewhat imposing. This impression is deepened by the Q700s’ driver-count. The 165mm aluminium Uni-Q driver with centre-mounted 25mm tweeter is taken from the class- leading Q300 standmounter. It’s joined by a 165mm low-frequency driver and two 165mm auxiliary bass radiators. If the wood-fibre finish doesn’t feel too luxurious, don’t forget these speakers cost less than some obvious rivals./news/kef-r3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-r3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlEarlier this year, we reviewed KEF’s mighty Reference 1 standmounters. These speakers delivered a performance so complete that even that hefty £5000/$8000 price tag started to look entirely reasonable. But no matter how great value it is, such a product will always be out of the reach of most, so that’s where the new KEF R3 standmounters come in. Part of the company’s recently introduced premium R series, the R3s offer a large chunk of the Reference 1’s engineering content and sonic performance at a fraction of the cost./news/looks-like-the-airpods-max-2-could-come-with-a-proper-case-thankfully.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/looks-like-the-airpods-max-2-could-come-with-a-proper-case-thankfully.htmlThe case for the AirPods Max isn't very good, but Apple could fix that with its next generation of over-ear headphones. According to Patently Apple (via 9to5Mac), the firm has patented a new case for its next AirPods Max. And it looks a lot better than the original. Not exactly hard, you might be thinking. The AirPods Max case was universally derided not only for its looks (many compared it to a bra), but also for its awful functionality – it doesn't really protect the headphones./news/marantz-st7001-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-st7001-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere's a healthy debate about the quality of digital radio: at its best, using high bit-rates and with a strong signal, it sounds great. But cram too many services in the available bandwidth – which happens plenty during a glorious summer of sport – and digital radio suddenly doesn't sound so good. That's why a combined DAB/FM tuner is great. The ST7001 tuner uses strengths gleaned from Marantz's CD players, offering short, mirror-image signal paths, plus high-quality power supplies./news/naim-for-bentley-premium-audio-system-2020-bentley-continental-gt-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-for-bentley-premium-audio-system-2020-bentley-continental-gt-review.htmlWe open the doors to be greeted by seats covered in the finest leather. Our feet sink into carpet deep enough to envelop a toe. Back massage? Don’t mind if we do. We press the power button, the lights dim and the system springs to life. We’d love to say this is a typical day at What Hi-Fi?, but this test room is a little different. It’s the stunning interior of the Bentley Continental GT, and today’s entertainment comes courtesy of its flagship Naim for Bentley audio system./news/new-issue-of-what-hi-fi-out-now-tiny-tvs-fantastic-floorstanding-speakers-and-more.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-issue-of-what-hi-fi-out-now-tiny-tvs-fantastic-floorstanding-speakers-and-more.htmlEntering a new market is never easy. Entering a market where a number of your rivals are already doing an absolutely stellar job must be a truly daunting proposition – especially when some of those rivals are called Sony, Bose, Apple, Sennheiser and Bowers & Wilkins. Fair play, then, to multi-room speaker and soundbar specialist Sonos for taking the headphone bull by the horns. It has named its premium noise-cancellers Ace; so has it played its trump card?/news/new-samsung-galaxy-s23-rumour-suggests-snapdragon-8-gen-2-processor-bigger-battery.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/new-samsung-galaxy-s23-rumour-suggests-snapdragon-8-gen-2-processor-bigger-battery.htmlSamsung's next flagship phone – rumoured to be the Galaxy S23 – could have some serious spring in its step, according to a new leak. A tweet by respected data engineer Yogesh Brar suggests that the S23 will boast a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC chip and a slightly larger 3900mAh battery.  Earlier rumours suggested that only the top-of-the-line S23 Ultra would get the new Qualcomm chip, so Brar's tweet could be welcome news for those with their eye on the base model./news/onkyo-tx-sr607-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-sr607-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor 2009, Onkyo has sent its receivers under the knife. And it's just dropped its prices, cutting the TX-SR607 by £100 to £400. The '607 looks tidier and more refined than last year's models. There's a neater arrangement of buttons, and a wider display gives this brute a more inviting appearance. If there was a Top Trumps game based on these AV receivers, the '607 would be the killer card. There are no fewer than six HDMI inputs (five on the rear and one on the front)./news/optoma-s-new-4k-ust-laser-projector-is-seriously-bright-at-3000-lumens.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/optoma-s-new-4k-ust-laser-projector-is-seriously-bright-at-3000-lumens.htmlOptoma has unveiled its new CinemaX D2 Smart ultra short throw projector, and it sounds as though Samsung and LG have some competition.  This 4K laser projector includes HDR support, high refresh rates for gamers, and a whopping 3000 lumens of brightness, making it brighter than both Samsung's The Premiere and the LG CinemaBeam HU715Q. Optoma has equipped the projector with a DuraCore laser system that provides a sharp and vivid picture and should last up to 30,000 hours according to the projector company./news/ortofon-quintet-blue-review-an-affordable-cartridge-of-considerable-class.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ortofon-quintet-blue-review-an-affordable-cartridge-of-considerable-class.htmlSince designing its first moving coil cartridge in 1948, Ortofon has made more than 100 different models over the years. This experience shines through in the Quintet Blue, one of five models in the new range. It’s the step-up option in a family that’s topped off by the premium Black cartridge, with its fancy Nude Shibata stylus tip and sapphire cantilever. At around half the money, the Blue makes do with an elliptical tip and aluminium cantilever, but beyond that, it shares much with its pricier sibling./news/panasonic-reveals-details-of-its-new-gt60-plasma-tv-series.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-reveals-details-of-its-new-gt60-plasma-tv-series.htmlThe new Panasonic 2013 TVs are coming thick and fast here at the European press launch in Nice, and as we predicted there's a replacement for 2012's Award-winning TX-P50GT50 and five-star TX-P42GT50 plasmas called – you guessed it – the GT60 range. The Full HD neoPlasma TV is available in 42in and 50in sizes, features new red phosphor for improved colour reproduction and a 3000Hz Focused Field Drive (FFD) for smoother motion handling./news/panasonic-z95a-vs-mz2000-how-new-and-old-flagship-oled-tvs-compare.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-z95a-vs-mz2000-how-new-and-old-flagship-oled-tvs-compare.htmlIn the world of premium TVs, OLED panels bolstered by MLA (Micro Lens Array) technology are hot stuff right now. Introduced last year and very much a part of LG and Panasonic's TV lineups for 2024, they bump up 'standard' OLED brightness to impressive newfound levels. But if you're going to spend thousands on a new TV this year, which MLA OLED should you go for? The five-star Panasonic MZ2000 from last year remains an excellent choice, but the Panasonic Z95A – its successor, newly announced at CES – looked seriously impressive in the demonstrations we saw./news/polk-audio-command-bar-an-alexa-enabled-soundbar.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polk-audio-command-bar-an-alexa-enabled-soundbar.htmlWith smart (i.e. voice-enabled) speakers now firmly a ‘thing’, invading show and shop floors and industry coverage at every opportunity, it was only a matter of time before voice assistant control crept into soundbars too. Sonos is rumoured to be launching a smart soundbar this year to sit alongside the Alexa-powered One speaker that joined its catalogue last year. But Polk appears to be first out of the gates with an Amazon Alexa-enabled soundbar./news/psb-image-b5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-image-b5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese bookshelf speakers from Canadian manufacturers PSB have previously been featured as part of a one-make systems test back in our January 2012 issue, but now it’s time to let these Image B5s step into the limelight. PSB Image B5 review: Design The PSB Image B5 bookshelf speakers are a compact pair available in black ash or dark cherry finishes, with a curved cabinet breaking the mould of more conventional straight-boxed speakers./news/qed-reference-audio-40-interconnect-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qed-reference-audio-40-interconnect-review.htmlIt’s almost as if the QED Reference Audio 40 is aware it’s the middle child in the company’s analogue interconnect range (between the entry-level Performance and flagship Signature series). Adamant not to be ignored due to its rank order, it demands that your music sound big, clear and imposing. This is no bad thing – the QED does this in a pleasing way, prioritising clarity to help your music sound compellingly front and centre in your system’s soundstage./news/rega-fono-mini-a2d-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-fono-mini-a2d-review.htmlThere’s nothing wrong with keeping your eye on the market, but constantly looking out for the next best thing can leave you running the risk of being unappreciative of what you already have. Thankfully for those who picked up a Rega Fono Mini A2D at some point in the six years since we published our review, we doubt many will be troubling themselves with these updated words. When you own a ripping phono stage talented as this, you're unlikely to take it for granted./news/ryght-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ryght-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future Publishing Australia ABN: 53 658 563 252 | PO Box Q1179, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1239. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsaKiipLG2r9OsZquxl53B/news/samsung-announces-15-new-tv-ranges-for-2016-kills-off-3d.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-announces-15-new-tv-ranges-for-2016-kills-off-3d.htmlSamsung only showed its flagship 65KS9500 screen at CES 2016, but now we have the full lowdown on the entire 2016 range of TVs. There are a total of 15 ranges, with the majority of the sets featuring Ultra HD 4K resolution and HDR technology. Samsung's top-of-the-range SUHD screens have expanded to include five different lines from 43in to 88in (KS9500, KS9000, KS8000, KS7500 KS7000). All 4K screens also support HDR (High Dynamic Range)./news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-review.htmlIt’s been a good year for Samsung Mobile. After a few years of falling short of the competition, everything seems to have come together this year in the Galaxy S6, with plastic and faux leather replaced by premium metal and glass, all backed up by a performance that can’t be argued with. The S6 put Samsung back on the flagship map then, but it is its curvier sibling, the S6 Edge, that has been the surprise hit of 2015./news/self-isolation-gigs-radiohead-will-upload-weekly-concert-films-to-youtube.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/self-isolation-gigs-radiohead-will-upload-weekly-concert-films-to-youtube.htmlWith an incredible back catalogue of tracks including I Want None of This, Sulk, Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was, Separator, In Limbo, Life in a Glasshouse and How to Disappear Completely, anyone even vaguely familiar with Radiohead can see that they cut their teeth writing songs about personal alienation and social distancing, long before it was a thing.  Thus, the news that Thom Yorke and co. are posting weekly classic concert videos to the band's YouTube channel as a way of helping isolated fans through this pandemic is hardly a jolt from the blue – but it's a lovely gesture, nonetheless./news/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini-review-sennheiser-s-smallest-soundbar-is-a-sonic-swing-and-a-miss.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-mini-review-sennheiser-s-smallest-soundbar-is-a-sonic-swing-and-a-miss.htmlSennheiser’s Ambeo lineup has been a benchmark of premium soundbars ever since it launched in 2019. The Soundbar Max, its original super-sized soundbar, has sat steadfastly on our yearly Awards list as the best premium option since then, while the Soundbar Plus model, launched last year, was a stellar five-star soundbar that posed a genuine threat to the excellent Sony HT-A7000.  So, you can imagine our excitement when a new, compact Sennheiser Ambeo was first rumoured and subsequently confirmed./news/sky-now-tv-app-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-now-tv-app-review.htmlSky subscription has been a big thing for a long time, but it’s never been the most accessible service. It’s pricey for starters, and not everyone has access to a satellite dish. The company has had to fight harder than ever to keep customers defecting in the hunt for convenience. And so Now TV was born: a more affordable way to enjoy otherwise exclusive goodies, without the hassle of installation. It’s a subscription-based service, with on-demand thrown in./news/sonos-kills-off-its-controversial-and-device-bricking-recycle-mode.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-kills-off-its-controversial-and-device-bricking-recycle-mode.htmlAfter an outpouring of disappointment from eco-conscious customers late last year, Sonos is doing away with its Recycle Mode, a controversial part of the company’s Trade Up programme that bricks older Sonos speakers in exchange for a 30 per cent discount on newer Sonos kit.  The good news is that the Trade Up programme still exists, and customers who own eligible older 'legacy' products can get the same discount, but they are no longer required to needlessly render usable speakers inoperable./news/sony-announces-ht-st3-and-ht-st7-soundbars.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-announces-ht-st3-and-ht-st7-soundbars.htmlSony has added to its soundbar line up at IFA 2013, with the announcement of the new HT-ST3 and the HT-ST7 (pictured above) soundbars. At just 4cm high, the HT-ST3 boasts the bragging rights of being the world’s slimmest Bluetooth-packing soundbar, with 4.1 channels and a wired subwoofer, while the flagship HT-ST7 features 7.1 channels, Sony’s Magnetic Fluid speaker technology for a clearer, more detailed sound, and a wireless subwoofer./news/sony-mobile-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-mobile-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e9KopbJlnaSvqrjE/news/sony-wh-1000xm6-release-date-speculation-price-predictions-6-things-we-want-to-see.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wh-1000xm6-release-date-speculation-price-predictions-6-things-we-want-to-see.htmlWe've spent enough time testing and living with the Sony WH-1000XM5 to conclude that they may be the best wireless headphones around. With an extensive feature set, superb sound quality and regular price cuts tempting prospective buyers, they've been the noise-cancelling headphones to beat for the last couple of years. That's despite the emergence of five-star models from some of Sony's key rivals. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have all thrown their hats into the ring, all looking to chip away at Sony's dominance./news/sony-s-stunning-a95k-qd-oled-is-over-500-off-with-this-labor-day-deal.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-stunning-a95k-qd-oled-is-over-500-off-with-this-labor-day-deal.htmlThe world's first QD-OLED television, the gorgeous Sony A95K, is now on sale for $3498 on Amazon, down from the original retail price of $4000. Pricey, yes, but in terms of movies and TV shows, the A95K is now the gold standard. What's more is that with this Labor Day sale you can finally get this amazing set without paying full price. What Hi-Fi? gave the A95K five-stars, calling it the very best OLED television we have seen come through our doors./news/the-cd-is-30-years-old-today.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-cd-is-30-years-old-today.htmlToday’s a significant anniversary in the history of recorded music: the world's first CD players were announced in Japan on October 1st, 1982. And despite the rearguard action fought by some record companies – and some audiophile reviewers who went into full, barricade-manning denial at the time – it’s still with us as a highly successful medium for recorded music, the antecedent of modern DVDs and Blu-rays and the precursor of today’s digital download trend./news/the-iphone-16-pro-max-could-be-big-in-more-ways-than-one.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-iphone-16-pro-max-could-be-big-in-more-ways-than-one.htmlThe iPhone 16 Pro models are said to have bigger screens than the current models, but the possible knock-on effect has now been revealed. According to two respected tipsters, the iPhone 16 Pro Max handset will be bigger than its predecessor – and they have the exact dimensions to back it up. IceUniverse and Instant Digital are the tipsters in question, both posting on Chinese social network Weibo (via MacRumors). They say that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be taller, wider and thicker than the 15 Pro Max./news/the-tokyo-olympics-will-be-available-in-dolby-vision-and-dolby-atmos-in-the-us.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-tokyo-olympics-will-be-available-in-dolby-vision-and-dolby-atmos-in-the-us.htmlWith Tokyo 2020 a hop, skip and jump away, Comcast has announced plans to broadcast a "first-of-its-Kind" Olympic viewing experience in Dolby Vision HDR.  The company's Xfinity X1 TV customers will get access to Olympics coverage in Dolby Vision accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, not to mention all 7000 Hours of NBCUniversal’s live, on demand, streaming coverage of the games via the Peacock TV app. X1 users will even get notifications for must-see moments such as the final of the 100m sprint race./news/the-world-s-first-levitating-turntable-is-on-its-way.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-world-s-first-levitating-turntable-is-on-its-way.htmlWe at What Hi-Fi? think that vinyl is already pretty magical. The team behind the MAG-LEV Audio turntable look like they want to take the magic a bit further, with the world's first levitating player. The turntable's drive system powers the levitation, which uses magnets to keep the platter hovering, with the accuracy said to be maintained by sensor regulating software. When you're not playing vinyl, feet appear for the platter to rest upon./news/the-xbox-app-is-now-available-on-samsung-tvs-so-too-are-geforce-now-and-stadia.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-xbox-app-is-now-available-on-samsung-tvs-so-too-are-geforce-now-and-stadia.htmlRolling out now to all 2022 Samsung Smart TVs is Samsung's new Gaming Hub application. The Samsung Gaming Hub was announced at CES 2022 and is aimed at bringing together all of the major game streaming services in one simple package. The biggest news is the smart TV debut of the Xbox app, which allows gamers to play Xbox games without a Microsoft console or PC. If you've got a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you'll be able to log into your Samsung TV and start gaming, no console required./news/15-of-the-best-av-cameos-on-the-big-screen.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/15-of-the-best-av-cameos-on-the-big-screen.htmlFrom multiplex blockbusters to art-house classics, films give us a wonderful sense of escapism. That said, we admit to finding it a little hard to turn off from the day job... If you're anything like us you'll no doubt find it hard not to gleefully name-check any AV kit you spot in films, from over-the-top cinema systems to retro hi-fi gear. So we thought we'd share some of our favourite spots./news/a-hi-fi-deal-with-decks-appeal-save-over-20-on-a-five-star-audio-technica-turntable.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-hi-fi-deal-with-decks-appeal-save-over-20-on-a-five-star-audio-technica-turntable.htmlIf you're looking to get your hands on a superb record player for less than £300, we've got just the thing – the five-star Audio-Technica LP5X turntable is now down to just £299, its lowest-ever price! That's a 21% drop from its RRP of £379. We were already impressed with this successor to the LP5 at its normal price, so with this fresh discount we're even more inclined to suggest you give this record player serious consideration./news/akg-unveils-four-new-wireless-headphones-at-ifa-2018.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/akg-unveils-four-new-wireless-headphones-at-ifa-2018.htmlHeadphone launches are two a penny, but new headphones from AKG are always worth paying attention to – it’s won armful of Awards trophies in recent years, after all.  First up is the AKG N700NC (pictured below) – an over-ear wireless pair with Adaptive Noise Cancelling priced at £329. The battery offers 20 hours of music playback when using Bluetooth, but lasts for 36 hours when used wired. The N700NCs have large, memory foam and leatherette ear cushions, a tangle-free fabric cable with a one-button remote, controls on the ear cups, and can be folded up./news/apple-s-homepod-isn-t-selling-stocks-are-piling-up.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-s-homepod-isn-t-selling-stocks-are-piling-up.htmlApple's HomePod, its Siri-based rival to the Google Home and Amazon Echo, isn't the high flyer the company wanted it to be. In fact, according to sources that have spoken to Bloomberg, stocks are piling up and Apple has cancelled orders with some of its manufacturers. While the speaker looked strong in January, by March the company had lowered its sales predictions. Some Apple Store workers say fewer than 10 HomePods per day are being sold./news/bbc-iplayer-launches-on-apple-tv.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bbc-iplayer-launches-on-apple-tv.htmlThe BBC's catch-up TV app, which won a What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year Award in October, has never previously been available on Apple TV, despite being available on rival streaming boxes such as Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast and Now TV. The BBC has now revealed that iPlayer has come to the new Apple TV box, after announcing it would eventually be available when the new box went on sale./news/bbc-may-consider-video-on-demand-for-3d-programmes.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bbc-may-consider-video-on-demand-for-3d-programmes.htmlSo says Danielle Nagler, head of HD and 3D at the BBC, who was speaking at the 3DTV World Forum in London this week. Nagler believes the BBC's commitment to high definition will have to take precedence over 3D for the time being. "There are millions of UK homes that have access to HD but fewer than 200,000 homes that have 3D. So we have to really think about using a HD channel to show 3D content,"/news/bose-s-latest-bluetooth-speaker-is-a-ruggedised-rival-to-the-sonos-move-2.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-s-latest-bluetooth-speaker-is-a-ruggedised-rival-to-the-sonos-move-2.htmlWith summer just around the corner, now could be the perfect time to draw up a list of portable Bluetooth speakers to audition. If you’re in the market for one, Bose has thrown its hat into the ring with a new addition to its SoundLink line. The SoundLink Max sits at the top of the wireless speaker range, measuring over 26cm wide and weighing over 2kg. It features Bose’s Articulated Array which sees three drivers lined up across the front of the speaker working in conjunction with two custom-designed passive radiators to help provide “a level of bass performance that defies the speaker size”./news/braun-audio-is-back-reworked-1959-le-speakers-incoming.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/braun-audio-is-back-reworked-1959-le-speakers-incoming.htmlIf the name Braun makes you think of electric shavers or kitchen appliances, you might be surprised to know that the firm's nigh-on one hundred years in the design business also includes notable firsts in consumer audio.  After a 28-year hiatus, Braun is back in the hi-fi sphere with a reinvention of its 1959 speaker range known as LE. The German brand will, fittingly, premiere them in its motherland at IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung), Europe's biggest consumer electronics trade show, which takes place in Berlin from 6th to 11th September./news/ces-2009-dr-dre-headphones-wireless-hdmi-and-internet-tv-from-monster.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2009-dr-dre-headphones-wireless-hdmi-and-internet-tv-from-monster.htmlAt its press conference this morning, Monster continued the musical theme by unveiling a new set of in-ear headphones under its Beats by Dr Dre brand, called the Turbine. "There's nothing like this, they sound like a big speaker with built-in subwoofer," says the head of Monster Noel Lee. The Turbine in-ear 'phones will sell for $150 in the US. Lee was in ebullient mood as he unveiled a string of new products at CES, including:/news/creative-zen-vision-w-30gb-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/creative-zen-vision-w-30gb-review.htmlAlong with great performance, there are three things we want from a video player to take on a long journey: a unit that's slick, small and stylish; a user interface that doesn't require any head-scratching or manual-reading; a big-enough screen to comfortably sit through a two-and-a-half hour movie. Tick, tick and… tick. By those exacting criteria, the Zen Vision W is an excellent portable. The 'W' has a 30GB hard drive, a 4./news/denon-s-first-uk-tuned-3d-ready-receivers-due-in-july.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-s-first-uk-tuned-3d-ready-receivers-due-in-july.htmlThe £350 AVR-1611 and £450 AVR-1911 both have HDMI 1.4a repeater capability, allowing them to pass 3D movies from suitable Blu-ray players to compatible TVs, Audio Return Channel and HDMI control. Denon also says they feature '3D surround sound options', but before a panic starts about yet more format changes, this is explained as 'Dolby Pro Logic IIz for enhanced vertical and horizontal spatial performance at the front – the essence of 3D acoustics complementing the excitement of 3D video./news/dual-cs-505-4-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dual-cs-505-4-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBack in 1983, the first generation of Dual’s evergreen CS 505 cost just over £90. At that time it was the go-to budget turntable and was ideal for those who wanted a good sounding, fuss free record player. Back then you’d have to spend a lot more to buy Rega’s even more talented first generation Planar 2. While the Dual has been developed over the intervening years, anyone comparing that original with the current Mk4 version would be hard pressed to tell the difference./news/exclusive-news-yamaha-s-entire-2009-model-range-revealed.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-news-yamaha-s-entire-2009-model-range-revealed.htmlThere are five new multichannel receivers, priced from £250 to around £800. Note the use of the word receivers: unlike in previous years, all Yamaha's 2009 models come with an FM/AM tuner, so there are no amplifier-only models. And none of them are equipped with DAB radio, network capability or Dolby Pro-Logic IIz. But all, apart from the entry-level RX-V365 (£250) will offer high-definition audio decoding. The three entry- to midrange models will be available in May:/news/exclusive-review-panasonic-s-sc-bt100-blu-ray-system.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-panasonic-s-sc-bt100-blu-ray-system.htmlPanasonic is the latest to join in, with a three-model range based around its SC-BT100 system: a 3.1 model for £700, a 5.1 version for £850 and the flagship 7.1 system with wireless rear speakers for £1000. All three include a built-in iPod dock. We've just got our hands on the 7.1 model and have spent the last week putting it through its paces in our test rooms. There's no doubt it's pretty handy with Blu-ray discs, but how does it stack up as an all-round system?/news/games-to-play-if-you-re-not-a-gamer-but-love-movies-no-console-required.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/games-to-play-if-you-re-not-a-gamer-but-love-movies-no-console-required.htmlNot everyone’s a gamer, it’s true, but we’re quickly approaching the ‘almost everyone’ point. According to the market research firm NPD Group: in 2020 video games generated more revenue than movies and music combined. That’s an absolutely staggering statistic, and it goes to show that video games are quickly becoming even more ubiquitous in society than movies and music. If you aren’t a gamer yet, well, chances are you’ll become one eventually, because why miss out on what’s rapidly becoming the most popular art form in human history?/news/google-pixel-3a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-pixel-3a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn a world of £1,000 smartphones, the fanfare for the mid-range Google Pixel 3a has been refreshing to say the least. On paper, the handset brings more than a dose of what the Pixel 3 can offer but for a fraction of the price. Where the flagship Android Pie mobile costs £739, the Pixel 3a comes in at just £399. But there’s competition at every level of the smartphone market and just because it’s cheaper, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better value./news/google-pixel-buds-pro-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-what-are-the-differences.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-pixel-buds-pro-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-what-are-the-differences.htmlGoogle and Apple represent two absolute giants in the tech world. Apple’s range of AirPods has taken the world by storm in recent years, with the latest second-generation AirPods Pro earning a five-star review after a string of four-star ratings for previous models. Google is stepping up its game as well, with the Pixel Buds A-Series earning a five-star review. Now we turn our attention to the company’s flagship wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro./news/how-to-watch-curb-your-enthusiasm-season-12-online-and-stream-larry-david-s-final-season-release.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-curb-your-enthusiasm-season-12-online-and-stream-larry-david-s-final-season-release.htmlHow to watch Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12The 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm starts on Max in the USA and Crave in Canada on Sunday 4th February. It will be shown on Sky Comedy in the UK and on Fox Showcase and Binge in Australia. There are 10 episodes in total. Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12: previewAll pretty, pretty, pretty good things must come to an end. And now, after a quarter of a decade and more than 100 episodes, the old comedy warhorse Larry David is bringing the curtain down on the hilarious, irreverent Curb Your Enthusiasm with season 12./news/how-to-watch-espn-plus-live-streams-for-parker-vs-joyce-soccer-ufc-and-other-boxing-events.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-espn-plus-live-streams-for-parker-vs-joyce-soccer-ufc-and-other-boxing-events.htmlIf you're looking to sign-up to an ESPN+ live stream for Parker vs Joyce, soccer, for UFC or other major live sports events, then you've come to the right place. ESPN+ offers some of the best boxing, UFC and other sports coverage on the planet. You can sign up to EPSN+ at the cheapest price below but there one or two different ESPN+ bundles and tariffs to be aware of first./news/irdac-ii-vs-chord-mojo-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/irdac-ii-vs-chord-mojo-review.htmlThanks to the exponential rise in the popularity of digital music, a digital-to-analogue converter (or DAC, if you will) has become the crux of a system. Its life’s purpose: to convert your digital files into analogue waveform so they can be transmitted through your headphones or speakers. They are everywhere – built into smartphones, tablets and computers – but not all are born equal. The better the DAC, the better the sound quality - and this quest for better performance has seen the dedicated standalone DAC market explode to astronomical levels in the past five or so years./news/it-has-been-a-great-year-for-small-affordable-audio-long-may-it-continue.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/it-has-been-a-great-year-for-small-affordable-audio-long-may-it-continue.htmlIf there’s one thing you probably don’t want to be reminded of during the holiday season, it’s the world’s current economic state. In case you missed it, things aren’t exactly rosy regarding the global financial situation, and while it’s certainly a pressing issue, we appreciate it doesn’t help to be reminded every five minutes of the current doom and gloom, especially on a hi-fi website. The phrase “cost of living crisis” has become to 2023 ears what “credit crunch” was to those living in 2008 – enough to drive you insane./news/jake-paul-vs-tyron-woodley-live-stream-how-to-watch-tonight-s-ppv-boxing-from-anywhere-full-fight.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jake-paul-vs-tyron-woodley-live-stream-how-to-watch-tonight-s-ppv-boxing-from-anywhere-full-fight.htmlJake Paul returns to the ring in just a few hours to lock horns with yet another former UFC star. Tyron Woodley will be hoping to do better than fellow UFC fighter Ben Askren, who fell to Paul in the first round this past April. The star-studded exhibition is a $60 pay-per-view in the USA, but it's less than half that in the UK and Australia. Make sure you know how to watch a cheap Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley live stream from anywhere in the world./news/kitsound-voice-one-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kitsound-voice-one-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAmazon appears to be taking the same approach towards its Alexa voice assistant as the Borg did in Star Trek. In that series, the alien race annexed other species by fusing them with Borg technology, allowing them to be controlled via a hive mind. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Amazon is aiming to conquer the market by putting its Alexa smart assistant technology in a whole range of products, including tablets, phones, and even refrigerators./news/lg-announces-g8-thinq-and-dual-screen-v50-thinq-5g.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-announces-g8-thinq-and-dual-screen-v50-thinq-5g.htmlLG has used Mobile World Congress 2019 as the launchpad for its first 5G phone, the V50 ThinQ 5G, as well as its next flagship G Series handset, the G8 ThinQ. The V50 ThinQ 5G doesn’t only bring support for the next-gen mobile network to the table, but also improvements across the board over its predecessor, the V40 ThinQ. There’s a 6.4in QHD+ OLED FullVision screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, while on the audio side, aptX HD Bluetooth is joined by support for DTS:X for creating a virtual surround sound effect from either the built-in stereo speakers or a pair of connected headphones./news/lg-g-pad-8-3-tablet-is-official.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g-pad-8-3-tablet-is-official.htmlLG has offically announced its first G Series tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3, which joins the LG G2 'superphone' announced in August. The G Pad has an 8.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 WUXGA screen and sports a hefty 4600 mAh battery. There's also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage space. There are front (1.3MP) and rear (5MP) cameras, too. The G Pad 8./news/lg-oled55c6v-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-oled55c6v-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAt CES earlier this year, LG was competing with Samsung and Panasonic to announce the world’s first UHD Premium-certified TV, but the Korean giant was even keener to get in first with Dolby Vision, Dolby’s own end-to-end HDR solution and the alternative to the HDR10 standard adopted by both video streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray. LG is currently the only TV brand supporting the format, with US manufacturers Vizio and TLC covering the other side of the pond./news/lg-to-launch-cloud-service-on-may-1st.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-to-launch-cloud-service-on-may-1st.htmlLG is to launch a cloud storage service on May 1st, allowing customers to upload their digital content to the firm's servers and stream it to all their linked devices, such as LG smart TVs, smartphones, PCs and set-top boxes. Unlike Apple's iCloud it will be open source, and (not surprisingly) there's no iOS app, but rather an Android app that allows users to download content from Google Play or LG Smart World./news/mcintosh-launches-the-mc312-a-10k-stereo-power-amplifier.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-launches-the-mc312-a-10k-stereo-power-amplifier.htmlMcIntosh's move from MC302 to MC312 is much more than just a subtle change of model number. There'a been a number of significant upgrades across the board for the new model, both in terms of technologies used and features included. Power remains the same at 300W, but the new model has double the filter capacity of the outgoing model. The knock-on effect of this is a 27% increase in dynamic headroom./news/monitor-audio-silver-rs1-av-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monitor-audio-silver-rs1-av-review.html'Special' is exactly how we'd describe this outstanding set-up. The amazing sonic ability of the Monitor Audio Silver RS1AV more than justifies the price-tag. The sound is spacious and creates a fantastic atmosphere, whether you're watching the gung-ho, explosive action of XXX: The Next Level or the more stirring, emotional soundtrack of Gladiator. The package can be powerful and forthcoming, but is also versatile enough to adapt to subtle moments on a movie soundtrack or CD./news/naim-nait-amplifier-range-updated-with-new-nait-5si-nait-xs-2-and-supernait-2.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/naim-nait-amplifier-range-updated-with-new-nait-5si-nait-xs-2-and-supernait-2.htmlOn sale next month is a complete new range of Naim NAIT integrated amplifiers: the NAIT 5si, NAIT XS 2 and SUPERNAIT 2. The three models have been designed with improved power supplies, better components in critical areas, new circuit layouts and built-in headphone amplifiers. MORE: Naim Nait 5si review Launching the new amplifiers in Salisbury yesterday, Naim MD Paul Stephenson explained that in recent years the company has been concentrating on the development of its wide range of streaming products./news/nakamichi-launches-nbs-9-portable-bluetooth-speaker.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nakamichi-launches-nbs-9-portable-bluetooth-speaker.htmlJust last month in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, we cast our verdict on the Dragon Lily – notable for its love-it-or-hate-it design - and in July, we reported on the launch of the NBS 10 "wireless speaker ball". MORE: Nakamichi unveils NBS 10 "wireless stereo speaker ball" MORE: Nakamichi Dragon Lily review The latest addition to the Nakamichi wireless speaker portfolio is the new NBS 9, which has taken its design cues from the traditional shape of a phone – suggesting that it doesn't mind sparking the design debate once again./news/ortofon-2m-bronze-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ortofon-2m-bronze-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf fancy styling is your thing, then this Ortofon may be the cartridge for you. It even comes with its own tool kit – which includes a cleaning brush and scales – but sadly the unusual, angular contours of the shell hinder fitting, despite the use of captive nuts. More than with most cartridges we've tested, we found that the sound from the 2M Bronze really gained cohesion and warmth following bedding-in./news/pakistan-vs-england-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-t20-world-cup-final-2022-today-137-runs-to.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pakistan-vs-england-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-t20-world-cup-final-2022-today-137-runs-to.htmlEngland smashed their way through the competition to set up a huge showdown with rivals Pakistan in today's T20 World Cup final. Jos Buttler and his team have kept Pakistan to 137/8. Can they better it with the bat? The weather is holding out at the MCG so far but don't count out an interruption or two. Make sure you know how to watch a Pakistan vs England live stream for free from anywhere in the world./news/pathos-aurium-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pathos-aurium-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFew companies combine style with substance as well as Pathos. Based in Vincenza, Italy, this hi-fi specialist has consistently turned out products that are as pleasing to the eye as they are sweet to the ear. We’re happy to report the Pathos Aurium headphone amplifier continues that fine tradition. Pathos Aurium review: build qualityWe’ve had no reason to complain about Pathos’ build quality in the past and it looks like we won’t need to start now./news/pmc-launches-flagship-fact-12-speaker-at-high-end-show.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pmc-launches-flagship-fact-12-speaker-at-high-end-show.htmlBeing demonstrated here at the High End Show in Munich is the new flagship model in PMC's slimline fact speaker range, the fact.12. Selling for £12,000/pr when it goes on sale in a couple of months' time – there's just a bit more tuning to be done! –, the new speaker is designed not only to sit above the existing fact models, but also above the remaining speakers in the company's 'i'-range, following the recent trimming down of that line-up to allow the company to concentrate on production of its twenty and fact series./news/prime-day-deal-save-20-on-sony-s-entry-level-av-receiver-with-dolby-atmos.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/prime-day-deal-save-20-on-sony-s-entry-level-av-receiver-with-dolby-atmos.htmlAmazon's October Prime Day sale is in full swing, and we've just spotted a great deal on the entry-level Sony STR-DH790. Originally £450, then £400, it's now dropped again to £359.  If you're in the market for a Dolby Atmos AV receiver from a big-name brand, but don't want to pay the earth, this extra £90 saving could be just the ticket. Don't let this one slip away... Our sister publication Sound + Vision has run the rule over the Sony STR-DH790 and adjudged it to be a "/news/psg-vs-nice-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-coupe-de-france-2022-round-of-16-team-news.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psg-vs-nice-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-coupe-de-france-2022-round-of-16-team-news.htmlParis Saint-Germain vs Nice is the Coupe de France Round of 16 match that has simply come too early in France's domestic cup competition – at least for these two teams who occupy the top spots in the league as well. While hosts PSG have the points, it's Nice who carries the current form. Will that be enough to get a result at the Parc des Princes? Make sure you know how to watch a PSG vs Nice free live stream from anywhere using a VPN./news/revel-concerta2-m16-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/revel-concerta2-m16-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’re surprised that a brand like Revel hasn’t made a bigger impact on the UK speaker market. All the ingredients for success seem to be in place; the products are well made, solidly engineered and, in our experience, tend to sound good. The brand even has the might of parent company Harman behind it to provide extra reassurance. We hope the new Concerta2 series might kick start things, particularly as the standmounter of the range, the M16, is a terrific product./news/samsung-qe65q7f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qe65q7f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAlthough QLED is a relatively recent invention, we already know what to expect from a QLED TV – the sort of punch Anthony Joshua would be proud of, peak brightness with the ability to make you wince, and edges so sharp you could cut your fingers on them. The Samsung QE65Q7F delivers on all of these things. However, we have also come to expect pretty poor viewing angles and the inevitable intrusion of a backlight in overdrive./news/samsung-to-investigate-claims-cia-hacked-its-smart-tvs-to-spy-on-viewers.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-to-investigate-claims-cia-hacked-its-smart-tvs-to-spy-on-viewers.htmlCan your TV spy on you? It can according to Wikileaks. The whistleblowing website has released a fresh trove of documents that purportedly expose spying methods used by the CIA in the US and MI5 in the UK. And Samsung's smart TVs play a key part. According to Wikileaks, special software can enable Samsung smart TVs to act as microphones, recording viewers' conversations without their knowledge. In a project called 'Weeping Angel' (named after the creatures from Doctor Who), the software would activate a 'fake off' mode that fooled viewers into thinking the TV was switched off./news/samsung-unveils-its-most-affordable-oled-tv-yet-and-it-might-use-a-panel-from-its-biggest-rival.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-unveils-its-most-affordable-oled-tv-yet-and-it-might-use-a-panel-from-its-biggest-rival.htmlSamsung has finally lifted the lid on its new entry-level OLED TV, the S85D. Ever since this elusive OLED broke cover on Samsung's 2024 TV lineup announcement, we've been eagerly awaiting details (or even a simple look at the design) and now that time has finally come.  The S85D is expected to be the first TV to be the first TV to benefit from Samsung and LG's five-year OLED panel supply deal, as unlike the S95D and S90D, this TV is expected to use a standard WOLED panel; not QD-OLED./news/samsung-s-living-room-sized-micro-led-tvs-apparently-delayed-until-2024-at-the-earliest.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-living-room-sized-micro-led-tvs-apparently-delayed-until-2024-at-the-earliest.htmlSamsung's plan to launch its new, smaller microLED TVs later this year has been hampered by manufacturing problems, according to a report by DigiTimes.  In the report, sources claim that technical issues at Samsung Display are set to hold up the release of the company's eagerly anticipated 88-inch, 99-inch and 110-inch microLED TVs until 2024 or even 2025. Back in March, Samsung was believed to be on track to start production of its 99-inch microLED TV during the second quarter of this year, but that now seems highly unlikely./news/save-40-off-jabra-elite-65t-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/save-40-off-jabra-elite-65t-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlAmazon's End of Summer Sale has seen the retailer slash the cost of its own smart speakers. Now, it's cut the cost of Jabra's £150 wireless earbuds by 40% – dropping the price to just £90. The Jabra Elite 65t true wireless earbuds provide five hours' battery life per charge and are IP55 weather-resistant, which makes them ideal gym buddies. We found them to be pretty comfortable, too. Even better, they're only £90 at Amazon (a massive £60 off the £150 RRP)./news/save-yourself-a-massive-130-on-the-bose-quietcomfort-45-headphones.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/save-yourself-a-massive-130-on-the-bose-quietcomfort-45-headphones.htmlThe popular QuietComfort 45 headphones once retailed for $329, but now you can get a pair for just $199 over at Best Buy. In our QuietComfort 45 review, we gave these cans four-stars for impressive battery life, excellent ANC, and a comfy design. If you need some solid headphones, make sure to put the Bose QuietComfort 45 on your list. Bose QuietComfort 45 Best Buy dealBose's QuietComfort line of headphones has been around for a while and the QuietComfort 45 headphones are a fine offering from the brand./news/sky-now-tv-streaming-box-launches-for-9-99.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-now-tv-streaming-box-launches-for-9-99.htmlNow TV, Sky's second internet TV brand, has unveiled a £9.99 internet streaming box, adding to the growing number of ways in which people can access pay-as-you-go Sky Movies and Sky Sports. The box also gives access to BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, BBC News, Sky News, Facebook, Flickr and Spotify through your TV. Last year Now TV became available on Roku streaming players, which cost from £50-£100. And yesterday an exclusive deal was announced to bring theNow TV app to LG Smart TVs./news/sonos-ace-headphones-review-a-disappointing-debut.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-ace-headphones-review-a-disappointing-debut.htmlWhen you’re a company like Sonos, which has pretty much nailed the soundbar, wireless speaker and multi-room markets, what do you do next? You set your sights on a whole new category and launch a brand new product, of course – in this case the Sonos Ace wireless headphones. Rumours and rumblings about a pair of cans to complement the rest of the Sonos family have been doing the rounds for a few years now, and when you think about it, it’s not a huge leap./news/sony-a90k-review-an-astonishingly-good-48-inch-oled-tv.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-a90k-review-an-astonishingly-good-48-inch-oled-tv.htmlSony's fancy QD-OLED TVs are only available in two sizes: 55 inches and 65 inches. Does that mean that those buyers looking for a smaller TV are starved of a true flagship TV? It does not, because for those people Sony has this A90K model. Its OLED panel might lack the Quantum Dots of its limelight-stealing sibling but the A90K, here reviewed in 48-inch form, is still supremely premium and brilliantly capable, even over a year since its launch./news/sony-bravia-xr-tv-range-brings-cognitive-intelligence-to-picture-processing.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-bravia-xr-tv-range-brings-cognitive-intelligence-to-picture-processing.htmlSony has unveiled its 2021 TV range at this year's virtual CES event and, with it, an all-new picture processor to power its Sony Bravia XR TVs, called the Cognitive Processor XR. Replacing the Picture Processor X1 series of chips, the Cognitive Processor XR adds a layer of cognitive intelligence on top of Sony's well-seasoned artificial intelligence algorithms. The aim is for these sets to understand their source material in a more human way and create more effective picture and sound enhancements./news/sony-walkman-turns-40-6-things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-iconic-player.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-walkman-turns-40-6-things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-iconic-player.htmlImagine leaving the house without mobile music? We know, perish the thought. Music-on-the-go has been a simple pleasure for decades – but not in the smartphone and wireless earbud combination we know it today.  Portable radios filled pockets in the 1950s, but when the first Sony Walkman personal stereo cassette player (the TPS-L2, pictured top) went on sale for around $150 on July 1st 1979, it would change the way we listened to music./news/sony-s-new-gtk-pg10-outdoor-speaker-has-integrated-cup-holders.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-new-gtk-pg10-outdoor-speaker-has-integrated-cup-holders.htmlEvery year, Sony announces a new range of huge, bulky speakers with flashing lights and massive drivers seemingly designed to jumble up the listeners bowels with as much booming bass as possible. We're honestly not sure who buys these so-called High Power Audio products, but someone must because Sony keeps making 'em. But among the neon-lit monstrosity's on Sony's stand this year is a new, subtler, and all the more bizarre offering that's rather piqued our interest./news/soundbars-need-decent-displays-a-phone-app-isn-t-enough.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soundbars-need-decent-displays-a-phone-app-isn-t-enough.htmlSoundbars represent a nice compromise. In an idealistic world of home cinema where budgets are bountiful and rooms are grand and spacious, an AV amplifier and a full surround sound system would be the way to go. Alas, this is usually not the case, so options like soundbars fill the void. And they manage to do a decent job when it comes to sound, but there's one thing that constantly bothers me about soundbars – their displays (or lack thereof)./news/stranger-things-s4-sounds-better-thanks-to-sennheiser-s-ever-morphing-ambeo.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/stranger-things-s4-sounds-better-thanks-to-sennheiser-s-ever-morphing-ambeo.htmlEvery time I write about Sennheiser’s Ambeo, it changes tack.  The first time I heard the word, it was being used in relation to some sumptuous nine-channel music recordings. Sennheiser’s ‘tonmeister’ and sound engineer Gregor Zielinsky was pioneering music recordings in 9.1, and he spent several years demoing and advocating this recording technique at expert meetings and (pro) audio conventions, culminating with open demonstrations at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, and elsewhere./news/svs-ultra-tower-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/svs-ultra-tower-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe SVS Ultra Towers are big speakers. At 1.14m tall, our piano-black review pair dwarfs the majority of the competition at this price. They’re deep too, due to their unique slanted trapezium shape. Want understatement? Move on. DesignOf course, one of the benefits of that big cabinet is that it allows for big drivers – and plenty of them. Each of the 3.5-way Ultra Towers has a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter, dual 16./news/this-50-inch-4k-fire-tv-is-down-nearly-40-at-amazon.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-50-inch-4k-fire-tv-is-down-nearly-40-at-amazon.htmlReady for a new TV? If so, make sure to put Amazon's 50-inch Omni Fire TV on your radar now that it's on sale for just $300 over at Amazon. We haven't had a chance to review this just yet, but it certainly has some competitive specs and features for the price, so if you need a value-focused set, this Fire TV is more than worth checking out on discount./news/this-70-inch-samsung-qled-super-bowl-tv-deal-just-crashed-to-999.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-70-inch-samsung-qled-super-bowl-tv-deal-just-crashed-to-999.htmlLooking for the best Super Bowl TV deals? There are plenty in play, but this 70-inch Samsung QLED TV for only $999 looks like a touchdown.  The recent price crash shaves $350 off Samsung's entry-level 2021 QLED TV, which boasts the app-packed Tizen OS and an ultra-fast processor capable of upscaling any content to stunning 4K. With Super Sunday coming up, now's the time to invest in a TV that provides an immersive, theater-like experience./news/veho-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/veho-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future Publishing Australia ABN: 53 658 563 252 | PO Box Q1179, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1239. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsaKiipLG2r9OsZq%2BdmKQ%3D/news/vienna-acoustics-haydn-grand-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vienna-acoustics-haydn-grand-review.htmlThese Vienna Acoustics are certainly a handsome proposition. Trim, substantial (those front and rear baffles are over 3cm thick) and lustrously finished, they've got some technical headlines, too: the tweeter arrangement consists of a bass reflex port partially plugged by something VA's calling an ‘airflow control wedge', with the silk dome tweeter sited on the front of the wedge, in the throat of the port. The 15cm mid-bass driver is made using a proprietary material called X3P, and the cone is transparent to afford an exciting glimpse of the innards./news/wharfedale-evo-2-8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-evo-2-8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe 2-8s are the result of subtle upgrades to Wharfedale's highly respected Evolution range of speakers, creating a line-up dubbed (logically) Evolution2. Cosmetic changes were minor – there were new cherry and black real-wood veneers, the Kevlar cones became black, not yellow, and the trim black, not silver – but the technical upgrades were more significant. All-new tweeters appeared, which were thinner and lighter and so hopefully faster, while changes to the mid/bass driver, the cabinet construction and the crossover all looked to improve the sound./news/what-hi-fi-awards-2016-the-best-tech-products-of-the-year.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/what-hi-fi-awards-2016-the-best-tech-products-of-the-year.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqumqqUqHxzfJBv/news/why-bose-s-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-could-be-one-of-the-biggest-black-friday-bargains.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/why-bose-s-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-could-be-one-of-the-biggest-black-friday-bargains.htmlIf you are in the market for new wireless earbuds, have a healthy budget and have done your research, you are likely considering a pair from Bose or Sony. Indeed, the all-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000XM5 represent the best of the best... but they are priced accordingly, costing between £250 and £300. If your pursestrings aren't feeling that loose, your next-best option is undoubtedly the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II./news/wiim-s-dinky-pro-plus-streamer-aims-to-affordably-modernise-hi-fi-systems.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wiim-s-dinky-pro-plus-streamer-aims-to-affordably-modernise-hi-fi-systems.htmlThe new WiiM Pro Plus – the upgraded version of the original WiiM Pro music streamer – has arrived. Here, WiiM promises improved sound quality courtesy of a premium AKM DAC, as well as smoother streaming and a sleek, compact design.  According to WiiM, the purpose of the Pro Plus is to reduce music enthusiasts’ total system costs by providing high-quality audio within a single streaming unit without the need to purchase a more complex system that involves more cables and an external DAC./news/xbox-one-x-vs-xbox-series-x-should-you-upgrade.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-one-x-vs-xbox-series-x-should-you-upgrade.htmlThe countdown is on for the launch of the Xbox Series X. Microsoft's next-gen 8K games console is due to go on sale around Holiday 2020 and will arrive around the same time as Sony’s new and much-hyped rival machine, the PS5. When it does arrive, it’s assumed the Xbox Series X will replace the Xbox One X console that launched back in 2017. With the launch of the shinier, newer and more powerful model getting ever closer, the temptation to pre-order the Series X is going to increase./news/yamaha-mcr-232-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-mcr-232-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Yamaha MCR-232 micro system might not be the newest kid on the block – you only have to look at its old Apple 30-pin dock and lack of wireless to see that – but what it lacks in the latest features, it makes up for with its likeable sound and affordable price. Despite its small stature, in terms of scale the Yamaha more than holds its own against some of the beefier systems around for this money./news/youtube-tv-adds-dolby-5-1-and-launches-4k-plus-add-on-with-offline-viewing.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/youtube-tv-adds-dolby-5-1-and-launches-4k-plus-add-on-with-offline-viewing.htmlYouTube TV has launched a new add-on that lets viewers stream shows in 4K or save them to a DVR for offline viewing. The YouTube TV 4K Plus package is available from today for $19.99 a month. That's on top of the standard $64.99 a month YouTube TV subscription, so it's not cheap. YouTube will also add 5.1 Dolby surround sound to its streaming devices. The feature will be available on select streaming devices starting in the "/news/10-cloverfield-lane-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-cloverfield-lane-blu-ray-review.htmlAll is not what it seems in Dan Trachtenberg's directorial debut 10 Cloverfield Lane. Part horror, part mystery and with lashes of suspense, 10 Cloverfield Lane keeps the audience guessing until the film's climax thanks to a trio of top performances and an intriguing set-up straight from the drawer of producer J.J. Abrams. Buy 10 Cloverfield Lane on Blu-ray at Amazon In an opening that echoes Hitchcock's Psycho, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) leaves her boyfriend and San Francisco apartment in a rush, heading inland before getting involved in a car accident./news/14-of-the-best-vinyl-documentaries-to-buy-rent-or-watch-for-free.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/14-of-the-best-vinyl-documentaries-to-buy-rent-or-watch-for-free.htmlPeople who like vinyl really like vinyl. (Trust us, it takes one to know one.) And when you cherish something so much, naturally you want to spread the love. That's just what plenty of vinyl lovers have done via the medium of documentary. As part of Vinyl Week 2024, we've collected some of the best vinyl documentaries around. They include a delve into the private record collection of one of Britain's legendary radio DJs, everything you could want to know about the turntablism movement, a profile of a man who spent more than 100 hours a week manning the desk in the same record shop for over 40 years, an exploration of the psyche of an obsessive record collector, and much more./news/18-of-the-best-movies-of-the-1990s-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/18-of-the-best-movies-of-the-1990s-to-test-your-home-cinema.htmlWe're now at the stage where the 1990s are referred to with nostalgia and even called "retro", much to the horror of many of What Hi-Fi? team members. But regardless of your feelings about '90s fashion and '90s pop music, you cannot deny that it holds a firm place in cinema history. It managed to follow the decade of The Shining, Back To The Future and The Breakfast Club with some tip-top treasures of its own./news/2021-atp-finals-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-tennis-for-free-online-and-on-tv-zverev-vs-medvede.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2021-atp-finals-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-tennis-for-free-online-and-on-tv-zverev-vs-medvede.htmlThe 2021 Nitto ATP Finals reaches a thrilling conclusion today, with defending champion Daniil Medvedev set to face Germany's Alexander Zverev in the men's final today at 4pm GMT. Zverev shocked Djokovic to reach the final – can he go on to take the crown? Tennis fans in the UK can watch the Nitto ATP Finals 2021 free on Amazon Prime. Here's how to get a free ATP Finals live stream from anywhere./news/25-tidal-tips-tricks-and-features.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/25-tidal-tips-tricks-and-features.htmlWe're big fans of the Tidal music streaming service – as its collection of What Hi-Fi? Awards goes to show. In addition to its lossless and high-resolution library giving it sonic superiority over Spotify, Tidal has consistently added new features to enhance its service, from HD videos to artist radios, all-new surround sound music formats to Tidal Connect streaming and more. If you’ve subscribed to Tidal or are thinking of trying out the free 30-day trial, these tips, tricks and features will make sure you get the very best from the service./news/akg-q701-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/akg-q701-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe AKG Q 701s may be ludicrously big and green, but design isn’t their real talking point (honest). The flagship in AKG’s Quincy Jones-endorsed product range, and closely based on the company’s K701 model, these over-ears have been residents of the five-star club for some time now. And as they’re £100 cheaper than when we first tested them in 2011, we’re interested to see how these old-timers fare in new company./news/amazon-prime-day-2024-dates-revealed.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-day-2024-dates-revealed.htmlAmazon has revealed the official dates for Amazon Prime Day. The two-day sale will take place 16-17th July 2024 – that's three weeks today. Prime Day is one of the biggest sales of the year, besides Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Amazon spearheads the annual bonanza, but other retailers usually join in the bunfight so as not to miss out.  This year's event will be the 10th annual Prime Day in the UK./news/amazon-vinyl-of-the-month-club-promises-golden-era-record-delivery.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-vinyl-of-the-month-club-promises-golden-era-record-delivery.htmlAmazon has unleashed what looks like a dream for anyone with a burgeoning record collection. Amazon Vinyl of the Month Club has gone live in the US and promises one record per month from the "Golden Era of Vinyl". That Golden Era, according to Amazon, is the 60s and 70s with the subscription service offering "must-haves" delivered to your door for $24.99 per month. On the Amazon Vinyl of the Month Club home page Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin and Pink Floyd are all listed./news/apple-airpods-pro-2-wireless-earbuds-review-a-five-star-stunner.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-airpods-pro-2-wireless-earbuds-review-a-five-star-stunner.htmlApple’s AirPods have had a decent, if bumpy, ride with us over the years. A raft of four-star reviews for its wireless earbuds, and a single five-star rating for its first over-headphones, the premium and excellent 2021 Award-winning AirPods Max.  The AirPods and AirPods Pro in-ears have always been one step behind the competition, particularly when it came to sound quality. They’ve been good-but-not-great wireless earbuds; lovely to use for iOS users, but never quite reaching the sonic heights established by the top noise-cancelling earbuds in this crowded and popular category./news/apple-airpods-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-airpods-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlDivisive though the original AirPods were, they have certainly been a hit. In fact, Apple claims the standard AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world. But, despite their abundance and the rather magical user experience they offer (for Apple fans especially), the AirPods have their flaws. The second-gen model brought with it a boost in sound quality, which the AirPods 3 then took further once again, but they're still a fair way from delivering the sonic satisfaction of the very best wireless earbuds at their price point./news/apple-iphone-se-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-iphone-se-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s a sign of the times when a smartphone coming in at over £350 for the basic model is described as cheap. The iPhone SE isn’t cheap, but it is the best value iPhone we’ve ever seen. It’s actually Apple’s second stab at the more affordable market – the first being the misjudged iPhone 5C in 2013, which was overpriced for those it was aimed at and under featured for those who could afford it./news/apple-tv-4k-review-the-best-video-streamer-just-got-better-and-cheaper.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-4k-review-the-best-video-streamer-just-got-better-and-cheaper.htmlThe Apple TV 4K has been our favourite streamer and an Award-winner since its release in 2021, and now there is a new generation with a more powerful chip and smaller casework. With plenty of subtle upgrades across the board, from general usability improvements to a blazing-fast new processor inside, the new Apple TV 4K is already shaping up to be a nice upgrade over the last model – and did we mention that it's cheaper?/news/astell-kern-s-all-in-one-desktop-system-is-1500-off-for-prime-day.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-s-all-in-one-desktop-system-is-1500-off-for-prime-day.htmlThe Astell & Kern Acro CA1000 is the Swiss Army Knife of desktop audio. Because not only is it a headphone amp, it's a music player too, with multiple inputs and a quad-DAC array. And now it's discounted by 70 per cent, dropping by £1450 to just £549 at Amazon. Astell & Kern Acro CA1000 dealSo what do you get with the product that Astell & Kern bills as its own little "/news/bang-olufsen-announces-5-1-surround-system-for-audi-r8.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-announces-5-1-surround-system-for-audi-r8.htmlThe B&O system comprises 13 active speakers, each with its own dedicated amplifier, and a subwoofer placed in the front wheel liner. B&O says the system's total output power is rated at 550 watts. It's not the first time a B&O system has featured in the R8, and this latest B&O in-car system follows the launch of the 16-channel B&O system in the new BMW 6 Series last month and the Audi Q7 B&O 3D Advanced Sound System back in January./news/behind-the-scenes-at-abbey-road-studios.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/behind-the-scenes-at-abbey-road-studios.htmlIt's 87 years to the day that world-famous Abbey Road Studios opened its doors. From its roots in classical music to the landmark albums recorded by The Beatles and Pink Floyd in the '60s and '70s, the studios at St John's Wood, London, have hosted musicians as varied as Oasis, Kate Bush, Aretha Franklin, Frank Ocean, Muse, Scott Walker, and more. It's also where scores of film soundtracks have been recorded, including Oscar-winning The Shape of Water, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and of course, Yellow Submarine./news/billy-lynn-s-long-halftime-walk-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/billy-lynn-s-long-halftime-walk-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlAng Lee tells small stories on huge canvases, blending old-fashioned storytelling with new technologies. It worked for Life of Pi and it’s a tactic he returns to for Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, his adaptation of Ben Fountain’s novel of the same name. Shot in 4K, 3D and 120fps, the question is: can it repeat Pi’s success? MORE: The future of TV – 10 tech steps to the ultimate TV experience/news/bose-solo-15-soundstage-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-solo-15-soundstage-review.htmlRecently there seems to have been a trend for manufacturers to produce two very similar soundbases – one for smaller TVs and one for larger. This usually means a shared character between the two. Not so with the Bose Solo 15 Soundstage – and that’s no bad thing because we were mightily disappointed the last time we saw a Bose soundbase. Scraping three stars, the Bose Solo TV lost marks for its harsh dialogue and loose bass./news/cambridge-audio-azur-550a-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-azur-550a-review.htmlIt's been a long time coming but we've finally got our hands on the Cambridge Audio Azur 550A, the less powerful sibling to the 650A seen this time last year. We highlight the lower power – this amp pumps out 60W per channel as opposed to 75W – as there isn't much to tell them apart. It's certainly every bit as smartly turned out as the bigger brother. There's a thick, brushed-aluminium front panel and sticklers for detail will be pleased to note some slight adjustments to the design of the control buttons./news/ces-2009-samsung-reveals-its-2009-product-plans.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2009-samsung-reveals-its-2009-product-plans.htmlHere's the lowdown on what you can expect to see in the coming months: TVs of all types First up, there's a brand new line-up of LED TVs – the 6000, 7000, and 8000 Series. All the sets have Samsung's Motion Plus picture enhancement technology. The 8000 Series boast a 200Hz refresh rate, the TVs in the other two ranges are all 100Hz. Other features of the new LED ranges include USB connectivity, DLNA certification, super-slim design and low power consumption/news/dali-helicon-300-mk2-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-helicon-300-mk2-review.htmlSometimes one tweeter isn't enough. Dali is fond of using a twinned arrangement for high frequencies – in this case combining a 25mm soft-dome with a 10mm x 55mm ribbon – and it works well. The company claims this configuration produces insightful treble with wide dispersion, and we wouldn't argue. The '300s deliver a sweet and clear sound coupled to a wide, open soundstage. Fire the speakers straight ahead, as Dali intends, and you'll be greeted with the kind of image precision even the likes of B&W's excellent 805Ss would have trouble bettering./news/denon-ceol-rcd-n7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-ceol-rcd-n7-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThis Denon has a lot in common with the Marantz Melody Media M-CR603 – there’s a black version, too. The fascia’s been rearranged somewhat and the disc drawer has gone all rounded at the edges, but the display and menu system is the same and the remote is identical but for the finish. The spec sheet is almost identical, too, with a few notable exceptions: the CEOL lacks the Marantz’s DAB tuner (there’s FM/AM plus internet radio) and second set of speaker outputs, but you gain integrated wi-fi and a dedicated iPod dock./news/denon-unveils-two-new-dolby-atmos-av-receivers.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-unveils-two-new-dolby-atmos-av-receivers.htmlFirst up is the Denon AVR-X4100W - a seven-channel amplifier with 200W per channel, which supports a range of audio codecs including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HA Master Audio, DTS Neo:X, Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. The X4100W also benefits from Denon's own DDSC-HD circuit with AL24 Processing Plus for "the ultimate in audio refinement". Furthermore Denon's Link HD connection is said to promise "jitter-free transmission" from a supporting Denon Blu-ray player./news/devialet-phantom-reactor-a-990-600-watt-mini-phantom-wireless-speaker.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/devialet-phantom-reactor-a-990-600-watt-mini-phantom-wireless-speaker.htmlIn the four years since its inception, Devialet’s Phantom wireless speakers have become some of the most iconic in the premium market.  The speaker has found presence in grand spaces (such as London’s Royal Albert Hall and Paris’ Palais Garner) as much as it has in people’s home, but it’s the latter that Devialet wants to hit harder with its latest product. Enter the Phantom Reactor, a mini (toaster-sized) and more affordable (£990) Phantom - which is supposedly a response to customer feedback, and which Devialet hopes will further the now-four-strong Phantom family’s customer reach./news/dolby-laboratories-quietly-making-it-sound-better.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dolby-laboratories-quietly-making-it-sound-better.html“The story of Dolby Laboratories is the story of advancement in audio technology”. This level of understatement and self-effacement is far from common in the electronics industry, but somehow it suits Dolby just fine. After all, not many companies achieve ubiquity in spite of its consumers not having a firm idea of what is they do. But there’s nothing at all vague about the company’s achievements. If it’s groundbreaking technological strides you require making, a firm-jawed commitment to innovation or an entirely laudable dedication to the science of sound you require, Dolby Laboratories has what you need – and in spades./news/dynaudio-excite-x14a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynaudio-excite-x14a-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRemember the Dynaudio X14 speakers? Let us jog your memory: small, smartly dressed bookshelf speakers with a rock-solid, snappy and agile sound. They debuted as part of the Danish company’s revamped five-strong Excite speaker range in 2013, and we liked them. The X14a speakers are active versions of those four-star bookshelvers – hence the ‘a’ in the model name – and if the X14’s sonic talents and Dynaudio’s past success with amplified speakers (just look at its powered wireless Xeo 4s) are anything to go by, these should be good./news/electrocompaniet-pd-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/electrocompaniet-pd-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe rush to offer stand-alone DACs at every imaginable price-point shows no sign of abating, and Norwegian specialist Electrocompaniet has joined the land-grab with this, the PD-1. Your £1250 buys a full-width box with bright blue lights on the front, and USB, digital optical and two digital coaxial inputs on the back. The rear panel also features both balanced and unbalanced outputs, and there’s an astonishingly cheap looking/feeling remote control to switch input or operate the (very useful) gain control./news/five-star-wireless-speaker-deal-50-off-jbl-charge-4-at-amazon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/five-star-wireless-speaker-deal-50-off-jbl-charge-4-at-amazon.htmlOne of the best Bluetooth speakers around is on sale. The JBL Charge 4 has dropped $50 to $129 at Amazon – that's tantalisingly close to its all-time low of $120 over the summer. JBL has a long history of great reviews for its Bluetooth speakers, and the Charge 4 is another fine effort. It's a chunky, mid-size unit whose cylindrical design shares a lot with the Boom range from Ultimate Ears./news/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-gets-more-hdr-controls.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-gets-more-hdr-controls.htmlOne of the best TV streaming devices just got a tiny bit better. Google is rolling out an update to the Google Chromecast with Google TV giving you more control over picture settings, including HDR, The Verge reports. Download the update and restart the device, and you'll find a new "advanced video controls" sub-menu in the settings. Here you'll be able to tinker with all sorts of settings, including setting your preferred HDR setting, whether that be Dolby Vision, HDR or forced SDR./news/harman-kardon-avr-365-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-avr-365-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAV amplifiers aren’t very attractive. Sure, there’s a brawniness and high-tech flashiness that many (including us) find appealing, but genuine style is rare. The Harman Kardon AVR 365 bucks the trend. The two-tone finish, discreet arrangement of buttons and very low number of front-mounted inputs makes for a clean, stylish look. The rear of the device is pared-down, too, omitting connections such as S-Video. Still, most major bases are covered, and while the Harman has fewer HDMI inputs than some rivals, we suspect six will be plenty./news/how-spotify-saved-the-music-industry-but-left-some-genres-behind.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-spotify-saved-the-music-industry-but-left-some-genres-behind.htmlAt the turn of the millennium, the music industry started a steady 15-year descent into a ditch. Music piracy had taken it down a hole and removed the rope. Thankfully, Spotify (and its streaming service rivals) arrived like a tow truck rescue team to slowly, but surely, help pull it out.  Today, streaming has a 46.9 per cent share of global music industry revenue (IFPI) – in the US, that figure is 75 per cent – and virtually all revenue growth./news/how-to-transfer-spotify-playlists-to-apple-music.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-transfer-spotify-playlists-to-apple-music.htmlMaking the switch from Spotify to Apple Music, and can't imagine leaving behind all your carefully curated playlists? Or maybe you want your entire library synced up and duplicated when you make the big switch from one music streaming service to another. Either way, this guide should help make changing that process as easy as possible. Apple Music and Spotify are competing platforms, of course, so neither is going to make it easy to leave one service for the other./news/how-to-watch-indy-500-live-stream-free-online-start-time-schedule-tv-channel.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-indy-500-live-stream-free-online-start-time-schedule-tv-channel.htmlIndy 500 livestreamThe Indy 500 is available to watch in the US on Peacock, which starts at just $4.99 a month. It's Sky Sports in the UK, TSN in Canada, and Stan in Australia. Use our No.1-rated VPN to watch your local stream from anywhere, if you happen to be travelling abroad. Full details on how to watch Indy 500 just below. Indy 500 live stream: race preview2023 marks the 107th running of the Indy 500./news/huddersfield-town-vs-luton-town-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-efl-championship-playoffs-online-an.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/huddersfield-town-vs-luton-town-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-efl-championship-playoffs-online-an.htmlHuddersfield and Luton played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Kenilworth road on Friday night, leaving this Championship playoff semi-final on a knife edge. Who will come out on top here and be the first team to book a place at Wembley for the big one? It's all to play for. Make sure you know how to watch a Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town live stream wherever you are in the world./news/i-pay-for-amazon-prime-video-so-why-am-i-seeing-ads.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-pay-for-amazon-prime-video-so-why-am-i-seeing-ads.htmlThis year on Mother’s Day, after spending far too much on wine at a tapas place, my Mom and I went home and settled down to watch a film. A few days prior, we rewatched Forrest Gump and had gotten on a bit of a Robin Wright kick, so up next we decided to go for The Princess Bride. Since there are only about 30,000 different streaming services, I opened up Google and searched for “princess bride streaming” to find out which site had this particular film./news/jabra-elite-7-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-focus-on-calls-as-well-as-music.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jabra-elite-7-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-focus-on-calls-as-well-as-music.htmlIf you're looking for the best true wireless earbuds, you're spoilt for choice, but Jabra is hoping to bring something new to the party. Namely, a focus on calls as well as music. The company has just announced the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, which feature call-focussed tech to make your handsfree chats as clear as your tunes. It has also announced two other pairs of true wireless earbuds: the Elite 7 Active (which promise to stay in even the sweatiest of ears during workouts) and Elite 3 (its most affordable true wireless pair ever)./news/jbl-flip-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-flip-3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe JBL Flip 2 was like that difficult second album. We awarded it four stars back in 2014 - it wasn’t quite the immediate masterpiece of the debut Flip. Number three promises to right the handful of wrongs that saw the Flip 2 drop a star. MORE: Awards 2015 – wireless speakers Build and featuresWe wanted more low-end weight; JBL have topped and tailed it with bass radiators. We wanted more stamina from the rechargeable battery; five hours life has doubled to become ten./news/jbl-onbeat-rumble-apple-lightning-dock-joins-onbeat-micro-plus-jbl-charge-wireless-speaker.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-onbeat-rumble-apple-lightning-dock-joins-onbeat-micro-plus-jbl-charge-wireless-speaker.htmlUpdate 08.01.13 We've just had a tour of the Harman/JBL stand here at CES 2013, and in addition to the products mentioned below, we spotted a couple more interesting new items. There's a new version of the Harman Kardon Play + Go portable music system on the way, this time with Bluetooth wireless streaming, and available in black or white. And Harman also has a trio of new soundbars in the pipeline, the SD100, SD200 and SD400, the latter with a wireless subwoofer./news/kef-launches-three-strong-kube-subwoofer-range.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-launches-three-strong-kube-subwoofer-range.htmlClearly a fan of alliteration, KEF has launched the Kube8b, Kube10b and Kube12b subwoofers. They all sit below its current T2, R400b and Reference 8b models. While the numeric in each model names indicates their driver size in inches, the rest of the details are range-spanning. Firstly, each model is driven by a 300-watt Class D amplifier. Each sub features LFE, line and speaker-level inputs, phase selection, EQ tuning presets (for fine-tuning depending on where your Kube is positioned) and smartConnect (which automatically detects mono or stereo sub configurations and adjusts volume levels accordingly)./news/lg-2024-oled-tv-range-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-2024-oled-tv-range-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlLG revealed its full 2024 TV range at CES in January, and the first models are due to hit shops (in the US, at least) this month. The first prices have been revealed, too, and they don't make pleasant reading, but we'll get to that in a moment. First, the broad strokes: on paper at least, this is a very evolutionary year for LG's OLED TVs, with each model looking very similar to the one it's replacing./news/lg-rollable-oled-tv-goes-on-sale-in-the-us-for-100-000.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-rollable-oled-tv-goes-on-sale-in-the-us-for-100-000.htmlLG's rollable OLED TV is going on sale in the US but, as you would expect, it doesn't come cheap. That's putting it mildly – the LG Signature OLED R costs a staggering $100,000. And is now on sale. Still, this is no ordinary TV. First shown off in 2019, it's a fully rollable model whose screen retracts into its rectangular base. It first went on sale in South Korea last October, but this US launch will bring it to a much bigger market, and its first in the western world./news/loads-of-philips-tvs-are-getting-a-free-upgrade-to-android-tv-11.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/loads-of-philips-tvs-are-getting-a-free-upgrade-to-android-tv-11.htmlPhilips is rolling out an Android TV 11 update for a wide range of its older TV models released between 2019 and 2020. Despite models from these years launching with Android TV 9, Philips is skipping 10 and cranking things straight up to 11. FlatPanelsHD reports that essentially every Android Philips TV released in 2019 and 2020 should be receiving this software update. Both Android TV 10 and 11 are fairly low-key Android TV updates when it comes to new features, but the 11 upgrade should bring with it ALLM support in apps, a better keyboard with predictive typing, and wider compatibility for Bluetooth controllers./news/marantz-announces-limited-edition-ki-ruby-sacd-cd-player-and-integrated-amp.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-announces-limited-edition-ki-ruby-sacd-cd-player-and-integrated-amp.htmlCouples celebrating their ruby (40-year) wedding anniversary might renew their wedding vows or throw a ruby red-themed party, while the very few hardy folk that make it to 40 years in one company's employment may be presented with a plaque or silver-plated cutlery set. Well, Ken Ishiwata (who has now been a huge part of Marantz’s designing and engineering for four decades) has been able to put his sonic stamp (and indeed his signature) on two brand-new, limited-edition Marantz products to mark the occasion./news/microsoft-asks-amd-for-help-with-xbox-series-x-shortage.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/microsoft-asks-amd-for-help-with-xbox-series-x-shortage.htmlMicrosoft has finally admitted that it needs help to solve the ongoing Xbox Series X shortage. (Here's where to find the Xbox Series X, if you're still struggling). In a recent episode of Xbox Live director Larry Hyrb's 'Major Nelson' podcast, Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed he's asked chipmaker AMD to speed up production: "I was on the phone last week with Lisa Su at AMD [asking], ‘how do we get more?/news/oneplus-7t-price-confirmed-7t-pro-and-mclaren-edition-unveiled.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oneplus-7t-price-confirmed-7t-pro-and-mclaren-edition-unveiled.htmlJust a fortnight after revealing its third handset of the year, the 7T, OnePlus has this evening announced another two handsets, the 7T Pro and 7T McLaren Edition.  The Chinese manufacturer has also used its London launch event to confirm UK pricing for the 7T. And without further ado, we've got prices. The OnePlus 7T will cost £549, the 7T Pro is £699, and the McLaren edition of the phone will set you back £799./news/panasonic-tx-p50vt50-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-tx-p50vt50-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThePanasonic TX-P50VT50 is the flagship plasma TV in Panasonic’s 2012 Viera range. It arrives for review hot-on-the-heels of the Panasonic TX-P50GT50, which is the next model down the range. The VT range adds a few features and also comes bundled with some extras, which we'll come to shortly. Given that Panasonic scooped the lion’s share of awards in the TV category last year and we’ve already hailed the TX-P50GT50 as "/news/peacock-tv-free-trial-channels-shows-and-full-details-on-nbc-s-streaming-service.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/peacock-tv-free-trial-channels-shows-and-full-details-on-nbc-s-streaming-service.htmlPeacock TV – the streaming service from NBCUniversal – has taken its place alongside the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. But what are the best Peacock shows to watch, and can you still get a free trial? Here's everything you need to know about Peacock TV... The service aims to stand out from the crowd in the US with a free, ad-supported tier that offers 40,000+ hours of "/news/prices-announced-for-yamaha-s-new-rx-v75-series-av-receivers-starting-from-250.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/prices-announced-for-yamaha-s-new-rx-v75-series-av-receivers-starting-from-250.htmlUPDATE: Yamaha has announced prices for its 2013 RX-V75 AV receiver range, first reported here three weeks ago. Prices start from £250, and there's a bonus model complete with built-in DAB radio tuner, the RX-V500D. MORE: Yamaha RX-V675 review UK tuning again features, Yamaha saying that 'The UK Tuning project was an immense success last year and we aim to continue this project with the RX-V75 series: the RX-V675 will be tuned for the UK market, showing that Yamaha pays particular attention to the "/news/qobuz-hi-res-streaming-now-live-on-android.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qobuz-hi-res-streaming-now-live-on-android.htmlIf you're on Android and a Qobuz Sublime subscriber, then from today you will be able to stream 24-bit hi-res tracks on Android devices, thanks to an update to the Qobuz Android app. There are also design tweaks and some minor bug fixes. Also new today is an update to the Qobuz iOS app, which brings your downloaded and streaming files into the same Qobuz app on Apple devices. Qobuz Sublime provides in excess of 28 million CD-quality files, but subscribers can also access 24-bit downloads - and benefit from a 60 per cent discount./news/record-label-claims-amazon-is-selling-counterfeit-vinyl.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/record-label-claims-amazon-is-selling-counterfeit-vinyl.htmlA cautionary tale when scouring the internet for Black Friday vinyl deals or seeking out the perfect Christmas gift online, perhaps: Tommy Boy Records has claimed that Amazon is selling counterfeit vinyl – titles that the record label has never even had pressed to vinyl. Tommy Boy Records is best known for launching the careers of De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Afrika Bambaataa and more. As reported by DJ Mag, the company president, Rosie Lopez, made the claim at last week's Making Vinyl Conference in Los Angeles: "/news/samsung-announces-galaxy-home-smart-speaker-spotify-partnership.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-announces-galaxy-home-smart-speaker-spotify-partnership.htmlIn the moments following the announcement of its new Galaxy Note 9 smartphone at the Galaxy Unpacked event this evening, Samsung also shared a first look at, and first details of, its highly anticipated smart speaker, the Galaxy Home. Sound familiar, Google? Naturally, the Galaxy Home will be powered by Samsung's Bixby voice assistant, meaning it will be able to interact with Samsung’s ecosystem of Bixby-loving products. MORE: Smart speakers - everything you need to know/news/sennheiser-to-elevate-earbuds-listening-with-its-new-custom-comfort-tips.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-to-elevate-earbuds-listening-with-its-new-custom-comfort-tips.htmlSennheiser Consumer and German hearing aid manufacturer GEERS is commencing a Custom Comfort Tips pilot project in which it will offer customers in Germany an opportunity to have personalised ear tips made for the headphone company’s wired IE Series earbuds. The pilot has been created to offer users of the Sennheiser IE 200, IE 300, IE 600 or IE 900 earphones customised ear tips that will sit perfectly in their ear canal – something that the company says significantly influences the sound perceived by the wearer./news/sony-confirms-playstation-5-will-have-a-4k-blu-ray-player.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-confirms-playstation-5-will-have-a-4k-blu-ray-player.htmlThere's almost nothing in the world of consumer electronics that stokes the rumour mill quite like a new games console. So with both Microsoft and Sony working on the latest versions of their machines, and with those products now offering so much more than gaming, it's an exciting time for anyone with even a passing interest in home entertainment. And now there's more grist for the mill. Sony has confirmed some more details on the forthcoming PS5 in a blog post and an exclusive interview with Wired./news/sony-kd-55x8505b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-kd-55x8505b-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Sony X85 series is the company’s entry-level 4K TV range. It sits below the higher-end X9 and flagship X95 series, and comes in 65in, 55in and 49in variants. This KD-55X8505B is one of the more affordable 4K TVs around. Better still, it’s rather good, even if it doesn’t look as flashy as its big brothers. DesignThe stand takes the form of two small feet instead of the traditional pedestal. Why?/news/sony-xperia-z5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-z5-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you’re now thinking ‘what about the Z4?’ don’t worry you didn’t sleep through it. While most of the world got the Z3+ to replace the Z3, in Sony’s native Japan it was officially called the Z4. Head-scratching, yes, but technically Sony is conforming to the sequential running order with the arrival of its new flagship smartphone: the Z5. It slots neatly between the Z5 Compact (a smaller version) and Z5 Premium (a larger model with the world’s first with a 4K display)./news/spotify-kills-integration-for-some-older-hi-fi-and-av-kit.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-kills-integration-for-some-older-hi-fi-and-av-kit.htmlLast year Spotify announced that several older generation hi-fi and AV products would lose Spotify Connect integration due to an update to its backend platform. It appears (as reported by The Verge) the time has come. The news means owners of affected products will no longer be able to stream Spotify’s catalogue directly from their product without the use of a smartphone. Those products span a number of years-old networked systems, speakers and stereo and AV receivers from the likes of Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Yamaha, B&O, Pioneer and Philips./news/technics-sb-c700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-sb-c700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere was a sense of excitement in our office when we heard Panasonic was reviving the Technics brand. The legendary SL1210 turntable was lauded, of course, with further reminisces taking in some fine budget CD players and Award-winning middle-market amplifiers from the 1990s. We almost got misty-eyed, but great old products can only get a company so far. Technics really needs the new ones to hit the mark, but if the SB-C700 speakers are anything to go by, re-establishing the brand could well be a struggle./news/the-65-inch-amazon-omni-qled-fire-tv-is-on-clearance-at-best-buy.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-65-inch-amazon-omni-qled-fire-tv-is-on-clearance-at-best-buy.htmlNeed a new TV? If the answer's yes, take a look at Amazon's 65-inch Omni QLED TV now that it's down to just $540 at Best Buy. In our Omni QLED review, we gave this TV four-stars for overall impressive video quality, lots of features, and decent audio performance. If you're looking for a value-focused TV, make sure to give Amazon's Omni QLED a look. 65-inch Omni QLED Fire TV dealThe world of budget TVs is very competitive, from Roku to Amazon and everyone in between, so user experience and feature set are important./news/the-era-300-is-everything-i-want-from-a-sonos-speaker-but-it-s-just-too-expensive.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-era-300-is-everything-i-want-from-a-sonos-speaker-but-it-s-just-too-expensive.htmlMy house is full of Sonos speakers. I went early on Sonos, way back in the days before the company even made speakers and was instead selling its (pretty revolutionary at the time) ZonePlayers, one of which was designed to add streaming to an existing hi-fi and the other a just-add-speakers affair. Since then, my collection has grown at an exponential rate. It’s not that I’m immune to the allures of various other brands’ kit: it’s more that Sonos, over the years, has continued to improve its technology, add support for every streaming service imaginable and expand its range into new categories such as soundbars./news/these-sony-linkbuds-rivals-are-safety-first-open-ear-wireless-earbuds.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/these-sony-linkbuds-rivals-are-safety-first-open-ear-wireless-earbuds.htmlOpen-ear wireless earbuds are becoming ever more common – just check out the Sony LinkBuds (and LinkBuds S), Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Clear Audio Arc for proof. Now we have a sequel to the last pair – the Clear Audio Arc II – and they have a better battery life than the originals. They'll last an hour longer from the buds, with eight hours of battery life to the originals' seven./news/train-to-busan-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/train-to-busan-blu-ray-review.htmlOver 50 years has passed since George Romero, the grandfather of the zombie movie, first unleashed cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Since then, the horror subgenre has kept shuffling painfully along like the brain-eating deadites themselves. Today we have zom-coms (Shaun of the Dead), zom-rom-coms (Warm Bodies), Nazi zombies (Dead Snow), and Cockneys vs Zombies. Even zombies in lederhosen (Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies). Of course, remakes have reared their heads, as has the occasional big-budget blockbuster, like the car crash that was World War Z./news/transformers-age-of-extinction-to-be-released-with-dolby-atmos-soundtrack-on-blu-ray-this-september.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/transformers-age-of-extinction-to-be-released-with-dolby-atmos-soundtrack-on-blu-ray-this-september.htmlThe first film to feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack on Blu-ray disc will be Transformers: Age of Extinction, due out on September 30th in the US. The UK launch is scheduled for November 17th. In America both the Blu-ray combo pack and and the Blu-ray 3D combo pack will have a Dolby Atmos soundtrack encoded in Dolby TrueHD, but this has still to be confirmed for the UK release. Paramount Pictures says it will release additional titles on BD and via online streaming in the run-up to Christmas./news/ufc-277-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-pe%C3%B1a-vs-nunes-2-online-card-start-time-tale-of-the-tape.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ufc-277-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-pe%C3%B1a-vs-nunes-2-online-card-start-time-tale-of-the-tape.htmlUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 tops a stacked card at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, this Saturday. Can The Venezuelan Vixen overcome The Lioness for a second time to retain her women's bantamweight title? US fans can watch the full fight on ESPN+ ($70 PPV); UK viewers can watch live on BT Sport 1 or with a BT Sport Monthly Pass (£25/month). Read on for a UFC 276 live stream, start time, full card information, tale of the tape and more./news/we-ve-found-7-wireless-earbuds-deals-on-prime-day-that-won-t-be-beaten.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-ve-found-7-wireless-earbuds-deals-on-prime-day-that-won-t-be-beaten.htmlWe're on day 2 of the Prime Day sales 2023, which means the bulk of the best discounts are now live. If you're still sifting through all the top deals in search of the best wireless earbuds deals, though, you can stop right now. We've been through all the deals so you don't have to. We've also compared the price history of the deals to make sure they are in fact great discounts before we give them the official What Hi-Fi?/news/wharfedale-vista-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-vista-100-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe have been extolling the virtues of soundbars as a solution to the declining quality of flatscreen speakers for a long time – and suddenly there are so many of the things, it’s almost impossible to keep up with what’s what. Given the new-found interest in them, it’s little wonder that even traditional hi-fi companies such as Wharfedale are keen to get a piece of this tasty pie. DesignBut what is surprising, given its reputation for audio quality, is that Wharfedale’s first offering in this growing field is such an affordable one./news/yamaha-s-b20-dts-virtual-x-soundbar-is-compact-and-affordable.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-s-b20-dts-virtual-x-soundbar-is-compact-and-affordable.htmlYamaha's new B20 (SR-B20A) and C20 (SR-C20A) soundbars promise maximum performance from minimal footprint. They have been, the company declares, designed to fit any space without sacrificing sound or specs. The B20 (£249) is the more advanced of the two new models, based on the same DTS Virtual:X technology found in the Yamaha YAS-207, a current What Hi-Fi? Award-winner.  The DTS codec aims to virtually simulate sound delivered by a 7./news/youtube-lowers-video-quality-to-stop-internet-from-breaking.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/youtube-lowers-video-quality-to-stop-internet-from-breaking.htmlYesterday Netflix announced that it's lowering video quality to reduce the strain on the internet – and now, according to Reuters, YouTube has followed suit.  The video platform is cutting quality in Europe as thousands of people, social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, work - and watch videos – from home.  In a statement, YouTube said: “We are making a commitment to temporarily switch all traffic in the EU to standard definition by default./news/10-of-the-best-love-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/10-of-the-best-love-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlLove is a common theme in any work of art, and that remains the case with music. Every musician, be it a stadium-filling pop star or garage punk band has at least one song in the repertoire on the topic. Some of the very best songs are about love (as well as heartbreak and anti-love...), so it's no surprise that these songs end up being used when reviewing hi-fi kit. Over the years, our team of reviewers have used multiple love songs to test the latest audio and hi-fi kit passing through our listening rooms (and some selections might even have been played at their weddings./news/2012-panasonic-viera-tv-pictures-and-tech-specs-revealed.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2012-panasonic-viera-tv-pictures-and-tech-specs-revealed.htmlAfter the US launch of its 2012 TVs at CES last month, Panasonic has unveiled the new sets we will see in the UK this year. A new flagship plasma, larger LED-backlit LCD TVs and its first passive 3D models join the line-up, which include six series of plasma sets and six of LCD - the latter all LED-backlit. You can read more about the 2012 Panasonic TV range in our news story here; this blog will build to include pictures, tech-specs and UK prices as they become available./news/4k-and-dolby-vision-films-arrive-on-itunes-store-ahead-of-new-apple-tv.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4k-and-dolby-vision-films-arrive-on-itunes-store-ahead-of-new-apple-tv.htmlSince Apple launched its new Apple TV 4K, it's no surprise that the company is looking to increase the amount of 4K HDR films available to purchase via its iTunes Store. As spotted by MacRumours, some movies have appeared with new "4K" and "Dolby Vision" tags in the iTunes Store - whether that's on mobile devices, Macs, or Apple TVs. A limited number of films are available so far, including John Wick, Wonder Woman and La La Land, but we expect more to follow./news/amazon-luna-joins-google-stadia-and-xbox-on-samsung-s-gaming-hub.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-luna-joins-google-stadia-and-xbox-on-samsung-s-gaming-hub.htmlAmazon Luna is now available on Samsung Gaming Hub. The games streaming service joins others already available through Samsung's platform such as Xbox's TV app, Nvidia GeForce Now and Google Stadia. Samsung Gaming Hub only launched at the end of June. The platform is available on Samsung's 2022 smart TVs and monitors, and allows gamers to get their gaming fix without a console. Its big coup was being the exclusive home to the Xbox TV app, letting Xbox fans play without the need for an Xbox Series X/S (though they will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription)./news/an-ode-to-open-back-headphones-and-why-i-d-never-go-closed-back.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/an-ode-to-open-back-headphones-and-why-i-d-never-go-closed-back.htmlSomething struck me the other day, as I sat at my desk navigating my laptop mouse awkwardly around several pairs of over-ear headphones that I can’t bring myself to stow away, despite only one being able to plug into my DAC and sit on my head at any given time: all but one pair (a wireless pair) were open-backs. Just briefly for the uninitiated, the headphones to which I am colloquially referring are those with ‘open-back’ designs./news/apple-discontinues-beats-pill-bluetooth-speaker-new-apple-speaker-incoming.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-discontinues-beats-pill-bluetooth-speaker-new-apple-speaker-incoming.htmlThe might be a bitter pill to swallow – Apple has discontinued the Beats Pill+, the last remaining Bluetooth speaker from its Beats subsidiary. 9to5Mac spotted that the device is no longer listed on the Apple or Beats websites.  This leaves the HomePod Mini as the only Bluetooth speaker in Apple's line-up – could a new speaker be on the way?  Launched in 2015, the Pill+ was the first Beats device to launch following Apple's 2014 takeover of Dr./news/astell-kern-s-angular-ak-zero1-earbuds-feature-three-different-drivers.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-s-angular-ak-zero1-earbuds-feature-three-different-drivers.htmlSouth Korean audio specialist Astell & Kern is best-known for its catalogue of premium portable high-res music players, but the firm also produces a wide selection of consumer hi-fi products, including headphones – and the AK Zero1 is its latest wired in-ear proposition.  Featuring three different types of driver per earpiece, the new AK Zero1 promise a "ground-breaking hybrid sound" and while the company's most recent AK Solaris X earphones were a collaborative effort with Oregon IEM outfit Campfire Audio, these in-ears are 100 per cent A&K./news/audio-technica-ath-anc9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-technica-ath-anc9-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Audio Technica ATH-ANC9s are lightweight and comfortable – everything you could want if you’re travelling long-haul. They’re a no-frills design, however, so don’t go expecting brushed-metal this and Bluetooth-enabled that. But that, in theory, should work in their favour: after all, if you’re not spending the money on bells and whistles, you’re spending it on performance. The ANC9s’ noise-cancelling abilities aren’t quite up to the best that we've tested, such as the Bose QuietComfort 15 – a lot of the droning low-frequencies of the average workplace or aeroplane are eliminated, but when the music’s off, more extraneous noise gets through./news/battle-of-the-black-friday-lg-oled-tv-deals-should-you-buy-the-c3-or-g2.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/battle-of-the-black-friday-lg-oled-tv-deals-should-you-buy-the-c3-or-g2.htmlOfficially speaking, Black Friday was yesterday, but most of the best TV deals are thankfully still available. Arguably, the very best TV deal of the Black Friday sales so far has been on the 65-inch LG G2, which can be picked up for just £1499 at Richer Sounds. You have to be a Richer Sounds VIP member to get that price (it's £1799 otherwise), but joining is free and instant./news/behind-the-scenes-with-bang-olufsen-and-the-new-audi-a8.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/behind-the-scenes-with-bang-olufsen-and-the-new-audi-a8.htmlBut first, a brief history lesson. The two companies have been in cahoots since 2005, when B&O's first car audio system featured on the 2nd-gen Audi A8 saloon. A decade later, B&O's 3D sound technology made its debut in the Audi Q7. It saw B&O height speakers appear in a car environment for the first time, using a Fraunhofer Symphorium algorithm to help create three-dimensional audio effects. Fast-forward to the 2018 Audi A8 and you can tick the options box for the very the latest version of B&O’s flagship set-up./news/benq-x3000i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/benq-x3000i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe BenQ X3000i is the bigger brother of the recently reviewed X1300i. Not in terms of its actual size; its distinctive cubic design sports the same cute, coffee-table friendly dimensions as its cheaper sibling. In specification terms, though, it’s on a different level, adding, in particular, 4K support, more zoom, an HDR Pro feature for enhancing dynamic range, and a colour system that’s claimed to cover 100 per cent of the digital cinema world’s DCI-P3 colour gamut, versus just 98 percent of the standard dynamic range Rec 709 colour gamut on the X1300i./news/bluesound-pulse-2i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bluesound-pulse-2i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBluesound is understandably excited about its redesign of the Pulse 2i. But, like a child coerced into chasing its parents’ unfulfilled aspirations, the company’s flagship wireless speaker does not quite match the enthusiasm of its creators. It’s strange that the Pulse 2i was the one component of Bluesound’s multi-room set-up where it decided effectively to tear up the blueprint and start again. The Pulse 2, already the latest of the range’s speakers granted a second-generation makeover, was the only component to retain its five-star status when we pitted the Award-winning multi-room system against renewed competition earlier this year./news/bowers-wilkins-resurrects-iconic-zeppelin-wireless-speaker-for-the-streaming-age.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-resurrects-iconic-zeppelin-wireless-speaker-for-the-streaming-age.htmlWith phones and TVs updated at least annually, a six-year wait for a product can feel like a lifetime in the consumer tech world. It has been that long since Bowers & Wilkins launched the excellent Zeppelin Wireless, but today – you guessed it – the company is launching a brand-new iteration of the iconic, long-spanning wireless speaker. The brand-new Zeppelin marks a return to its simplest moniker for its 2021 resurrection, following its 'Zeppelin Air' and 'Zeppelin Wireless' predecessors in 2011 and 2015 respectively./news/bt-sport-ultimate-4k-now-available-on-more-products-including-amazon-fire-tv.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bt-sport-ultimate-4k-now-available-on-more-products-including-amazon-fire-tv.htmlBT Sport's 4K tier, BT Sport Ultimate, is now accessible in more ways and to more sports fans than ever before. How come? From today, BT Sport is making its BT Sport app available on the Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku streaming sticks and Roku TV models.  The app is launching on these devices and platforms in time for the new Premier League season, which kicks off this weekend with Fulham vs Arsenal at 12./news/christmas-gift-guide-7-of-the-best-apple-accessories.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/christmas-gift-guide-7-of-the-best-apple-accessories.htmlSo if you're after a gift idea for an Apple addict, whether it's a charging station for multiple iOS-powered devices or a portable battery pack for when you need an extra bit of juice on the go, this is the round-up for you. See them all: 7 of the best Android accessories Griffin Powerdock 5Buy at Amazon for £80 If you've got several iOS-powered devices in your house - iPhone, iPod or iPad - then the Griffin Powerdock 5 is described as the ultimate charging solution./news/dali-fazon-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-fazon-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOur First Test of Dali's Fazon 2 speaker package scored the full five stars, with the satellite speakers winning acclaim for their 'rich, refined' sound. The only criticism was levelled at the Fazon 2 subwoofer, which we deemed 'a tad tubby'. Well, the satellite speakers are back, now accompanied by the much smaller Fazon 1 subwoofer and with a useful £300 shaved off the price. The visual effect is as pleasing as ever./news/denon-introduces-its-first-ever-true-wireless-headphones.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-introduces-its-first-ever-true-wireless-headphones.htmlDenon has just announced its first-ever lineup of true wireless in-ear headphones: the Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds (AH-C830NCW) and Denon Wireless Earbuds (AH-C630W). Compatible with any Bluetooth playback device, both new sets of Denon true wireless AirPods alternatives promise lifelike sound thanks to large dynamic drivers (10mm x 11mm in the AH-C830NCW, and 10mm x 10mm in the AH-C630W) that are tested and tuned by Denon sound masters. And, as the name suggests, the AH-C830NCW Noise Cancelling Earbuds offer additional noise cancellation./news/edifier-if500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/edifier-if500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAllow us to edify you with some background knowledge about the company behind this upstanding iPod system. Founded in Beijing in 1996, it's fair to say Edifier has done alright for itself, claiming to be number one in China in terms of output and sales. We saw a multimedia speaker from the company in February 2009, and now it's the turn of the iF500 speaker dock. Not just packing five drivers, this system has an FM tuner and auxiliary input to accompany the iPod dock./news/elac-launches-adante-range-of-loudspeakers.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/elac-launches-adante-range-of-loudspeakers.htmlElac makes some pretty fine budget speakers (the Debut B5, for example), but it's going a bit further up the price range with its new Adante trio. The range comprises three loudspeakers, the floorstander AF 61, stand-mount AS 61 and centre speaker AC 61. Inside each is an all-new midrange/tweeter that uses Elac's proprietary concentric-driver technology. There's also a new 6.5in woofer. MORE: Elac Debut B6 review The enclosures will, it is claimed, eliminate resonances and cabinet distortion, and the AS 61 and AC 61 each come with optional stands that complement their design./news/exclusive-review-read-our-verdict-on-panasonic-s-full-hd-viera-th-42pz80b-plasma.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exclusive-review-read-our-verdict-on-panasonic-s-full-hd-viera-th-42pz80b-plasma.htmlNew flatscreen TVs from Panasonic keep arriving thick and fast, so we've been slaving away in our test rooms to keep those reviews coming. The latest model to come under our scrutiny is the Viera TH-42PZ80B Full HD plasma. You'll be able to read all about it, plus another 14 brand-new plasma and LCD TVs, in the Ultimate Guide to Television, on sale June 5. But if you can't wait that long, you can read our verdict here on whathifi./news/exposure-2010s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exposure-2010s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlA trawl through countless editions of past What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision magazines revealed that it’s been eight years since we last reviewed this player. Since then only the name has been changed to bring it in line with the partnering S2 amplifier. Back in yesteryear, we awarded the then-£600 CD player top marks for its elite build and engaging sound. Build and designThat said, it doesn’t necessarily look massively dated compared with its competition./news/features-archive-april-2024.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/features-archive-april-2024.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future Publishing Australia ABN: 53 658 563 252 | PO Box Q1179, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney NSW 1239. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jpqsaJ6VlsG2vsSsZpqqk522t7GOa2dpb19p/news/filmmaker-mode-what-is-it-is-it-any-good-and-should-you-turn-it-on.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/filmmaker-mode-what-is-it-is-it-any-good-and-should-you-turn-it-on.htmlIn the modern era, TVs have some amazing picture quality. But what makes a movie or TV show look amazing isn't just a TV's raw performance. That's part of it, but another big part of the puzzle comes down to settings and effects. The problem is that not all these effects and settings are created equal, or work the same way, despite having similar names. That's where Filmmaker Mode comes in./news/focal-xs-book-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-xs-book-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you spend a lot of time in front of a laptop or desktop computer, chances are you'll want a little background music. But your average computer's built-in speakers sound about as endearing as a flu-ridden X-Factor reject. Your best bet to improve this is to invest in a pair of desktop speakers. Focal is better known for its dedicated hi-fi speakers, but you'd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job./news/gonzaga-bulldogs-vs-uconn-huskies-live-stream-2023-how-to-watch-the-march-madness-elite-8-online.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/gonzaga-bulldogs-vs-uconn-huskies-live-stream-2023-how-to-watch-the-march-madness-elite-8-online.htmlWatch Gonzaga vs UConn live stream 2023Gonzaga Bulldogs vs the University of Connecticut Huskies will be live on TBS in the USA. No cable? Stream TBS via Sling. You can also watch March Madness games live on ESPN Player and BT Sport in the UK, and Kayo Sports in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your local stream from anywhere, if you happen to be overseas. Full details on how to watch a Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Uconn Huskies live stream online and on TV below./news/google-s-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-arrive-with-a-stylish-spec-bump.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-s-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-arrive-with-a-stylish-spec-bump.htmlGoogle has officially unveiled its latest duo of Android phones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. After heavy speculation and an onslaught of leaks prior to these phones being announced, Google has now officially lifted the lid on its latest smartphones - so let's dive right in. As is the case with the last two generations of Pixel phones, there will be a standard model and a "Pro" model, with the latter featuring higher specs and a more premium build./news/grado-sr325x-review-classic-design-class-leading-sound.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/grado-sr325x-review-classic-design-class-leading-sound.htmlThe Prestige range of headphones has been at the core of Grado’s output since it was first introduced three decades ago. While the series has developed over the years, Grado has always done so in small evolutionary steps. The story remains the same for this new ‘x’ generation. BuildPut the range-topping SR325x next to its immediate predecessor (the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning SR325e), and there’s little to separate them, apart from the new flatter foam earpads, updated cable and lighter coloured stitching on the firmly padded headband./news/hands-on-huawei-ascend-p6-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-huawei-ascend-p6-review.htmlHuawei might not be a name you’re used to hearing when it comes to high-end smartphones, but that could be about to change. The Chinese telecoms giant has just announced the latest in its range of ‘P’ series handsets, the Huawei Ascend P6, and from its approach, it would appear it means business. At a rather large event at Camden’s Roundhouse in London, Huawei officially unveiled the handset to the world’s media, with attendees coming from as far as South Africa to see what the company had up its sleeve./news/here-s-how-to-get-a-free-google-chromecast-ultra-and-controller-with-stadia-games.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/here-s-how-to-get-a-free-google-chromecast-ultra-and-controller-with-stadia-games.htmlGoogle is giving away a video streaming dongle and controller bundle worth £69 ($79) with certain game purchases on its Stadia games streaming service. Buy or pre-order an eligible game and you'll get a free Google Chromecast Ultra video streamer and Stadia Controller – aka the Stadia Premiere Edition package. The Chromecast Ultra plugs into your old TV's HDMI port to effectively give it smart apps such as YouTube and Netflix./news/hong-kong-what-nxt-did-next.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hong-kong-what-nxt-did-next.htmlWorked out what it is yet? No, it's not a UFO over Causeway Bay here in Hong Kong, but a floating speaker from JVC, designed to deliver bathtime music. It has a built-in MP3 player and amplifier, and at its heart is a a speaker driver from NXT. Yes, that NXT - the company founded amidst all that hoo-hah back in the days when it was under the same roof as Mission and Cyrus, but now doing its development work here on the shores of the South China Sea, just a couple of blocks from the former home of Bruce Lee./news/htc-to-buy-stake-in-beats-high-end-headphones-to-come-to-smartphones.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/htc-to-buy-stake-in-beats-high-end-headphones-to-come-to-smartphones.htmlThe company expects to close the deal later this month and HTC products incorporating the technology are naturally predicted to follow. Beats Electronics has already partnered with the likes of Dr. Dre, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber on headphones, while Beats by Dr. Dre sound has in turn been incorporated in to HP laptops. The company was founded by Jimmy Iovene, who is also chairman of Interscope Records, and Dr. Dre, better known as a music producer./news/htc-u11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/htc-u11-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn a market as competitive as smartphones, manufacturers have long been searching for ways to stand out. 4K screens, form-altering aspect ratios, dual-lens cameras – we've seen the lot. But a 'squeezable' phone? That's a new one on us. That's the HTC U11's big selling point, which might sound a little underwhelming. But spend some time with the U11, and you'll find there's much more to this phone than meets the eye./news/i-was-gifted-a-cheap-turntable-and-it-ruined-christmas.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-was-gifted-a-cheap-turntable-and-it-ruined-christmas.htmlDuring my tenure on this Earth, I’ve been exposed to many disappointments at Christmas. There was the time I got a SEGA Saturn instead of a PlayStation. The day Grandma “forgot” I was vegetarian back in '91. The brussels sprouts war of '95.  The list goes on. But having just joined the ranks of What Hi-Fi? less than a month ago, I can’t help but flash back to one of the worst Christmas travesties I’ve experienced – the day my parents gave me a cheap record player./news/ifi-s-silentpower-range-aims-to-banish-mains-related-noise-in-your-audio-av-system.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-s-silentpower-range-aims-to-banish-mains-related-noise-in-your-audio-av-system.htmliFi's collection of bijou audio devices for home and portable use needs no further fanfare from this publication (but do check our reviews of the iFi Zen Can, iFi Zen Phono and iFi hip-dac for starters if you haven't been introduced), but the Southport firm also makes a range of accessories to tackle common issues that affect the performance of audio systems. The all-new SilentPower range is iFi’s latest collection of specialised ‘audio enhancers’ and is designed specifically to deal with mains-related noise./news/ifrogz-reviews-and-products.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifrogz-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqKeoqS0u3vPmp6eZ2I%3D/news/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2023-asia-cup-final-online-now.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2023-asia-cup-final-online-now.htmlWatch a free India vs Sri Lanka live streamThe India vs Sri Lanka live stream is free to watch on the Hotstar app in India. It's also free-to-air on PTV Sports in Pakistan, and via the Kayo Sports free trial in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your usual Asia Cup final free stream from anywhere, if you're away from home. Full details just below. The action is underway now with Sri Lanka the first to bat./news/intel-discontinues-support-for-uhd-blu-ray-discs-in-its-newest-pc-chips.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/intel-discontinues-support-for-uhd-blu-ray-discs-in-its-newest-pc-chips.htmlThe latest Intel-powered PCs and laptops will no longer be able to act as a media player for 4K HDR films as the company has eliminated support for the SGX (Software Guard Extension) technology required to play UHD Blu-ray discs. SGX is a DRM (Digital rights management) security mechanism needed to support the playback of protected UHD Blu-ray discs on PCs. Intel had supported SGX since 2016, when it launched its Sky Lake Core i-6000 chips./news/jbl-go-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-go-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor every portable music scenario life can sling our way, JBL appears to have it covered. Of its current Bluetooth models, only a handful check in at under £50 ($50), including the cute little Go 2 we have on review here. So, how does the new Go 2 measure up for sound quality, durability and value for money in a market burgeoning with fresh, ever-more compact contenders? BuildFor the updated version of the Go 2, JBL has smoothed all the edges from its predecessor, the GO+./news/jbl-introduces-new-authentics-series-of-wireless-speakers.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-introduces-new-authentics-series-of-wireless-speakers.htmlFresh from the recent launch of two Bluetooth headphones, Harman International-owned JBL has announced details of its brand new Authentics series of wireless speakers. The L16 and L8 (pictured below) speakers are the first to incorporate Harman Clari-Fi technology – innovative new software that, according to JBL, restores 90 per cent of audio details lost in digital compression. MORE: JBL announces launch of two new Bluetooth headphones A combination of professional sound and vintage design, Authentics speakers incorporate AirPlay, DLNA and Bluetooth connectivity to stream audio from any wireless device./news/klipsch-heresy-iv-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-heresy-iv-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review and test originally appeared in Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to subscribe. "You now own one of the most revered and highly-acclaimed loudspeakers in the history of high fidelity audio." That sentence is on the certificate you get when you purchase a pair of Klipsch Heresy IV loudspeakers./news/lg-g4-vs-panasonic-z95a-which-2024-oled-tv-should-you-buy.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g4-vs-panasonic-z95a-which-2024-oled-tv-should-you-buy.htmlIf you’re considering buying a new OLED TV in 2024 and have a decent budget to spend, we’d imagine that the LG G4 and Panasonic Z95A may well be two of the models near the top of your shortlist. After all, both are successors to two very good TVs from last year. Considering the Z95A is Panasonic’s flagship model this year and the G4 is basically LG’s flagship too (if you take the super high-end wireless M4 out of the equation), both sets come with price tags to match, so you’ll want to know how these two shape up before making your decision./news/lg-s-27-inch-oled-monitor-will-cost-more-than-its-42-inch-c2-tv.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-27-inch-oled-monitor-will-cost-more-than-its-42-inch-c2-tv.htmlLG's first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor will cost more than the company's 42-inch C2 OLED TV. The monitor in question is the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE, which will cost $1000 (about £820, AU$1500) when it launches in the US on 28th December.  That's pricier than the 42-inch C2's current price of $999 (though it launched at £999 / $1150 / 2376). But it's cheaper than Dell's $1300 QD-OLED monitor, though Dell's is bigger, at 34 inches./news/lg-s-bendable-flex-oled-gaming-monitor-costs-almost-three-times-as-much-as-the-42-inch-c2.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-bendable-flex-oled-gaming-monitor-costs-almost-three-times-as-much-as-the-42-inch-c2.htmlLG's 42-inch curved gaming monitor/TV goes on sale next month, but it won't come cheap. At $3000 (about £2700, AU$4600), it will cost almost three times the price of the equivalent-sized LG C2 OLED TV. This is interesting because the LG OLED Flex is essentially a C2 with one special party trick. Press a button on the remote, and the ends will curve in and there are no fewer than 20 levels of curve available for you to experiment with./news/meridian-sound-system-for-jaguar-xe-hands-on-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/meridian-sound-system-for-jaguar-xe-hands-on-review.htmlIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to describe the XE as one of the biggest car launches in Jaguar’s history. The fact the company now has a viable alternative to the usual suspects (BMW, Audi and Mercedes) is headline news. But we're going to leave opinions on its four-wheel performance to the motoring press and instead take a keen interest in what the car has to offer in terms of infotainment - namely an overhauled operating system and a brand new speaker set-up from Meridian./news/nad-c515bee-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-c515bee-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you remain aloof from the vagaries of fashion, eventually fashion will come full circle and meet you where you stand. We're pretty sure that was said of more, well, fashionable concerns than CD players, but it's wound up being true of NAD. The company has stuck stubbornly to the not-quite-black battleship aesthetic of its products for years now, and suddenly the C515BEE – all iPod-matt-black and discreetly chamfered corners – is the best-looking player around./news/netflix-raises-prices-in-uk-and-ireland-again-basic-plan-now-6-99-per-month.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-raises-prices-in-uk-and-ireland-again-basic-plan-now-6-99-per-month.htmlNetflix has raised its prices for subscribers in the UK and Ireland for the second time in 18 months. The US-based streaming service has jacked up the cost of its Standard plan from £9.99 to £10.99 a month in the UK, and €12.99 to €14.99 in Ireland.  The non-HD Basic plan, which was £5.99 a month for an entire decade, has crept up to £6.99 in the UK. It's also up from €7./news/panasonic-s-flagship-oled-tv-for-2021-is-the-jz2000.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-s-flagship-oled-tv-for-2021-is-the-jz2000.htmlPanasonic has just announced its flagship TV for 2021 – the JZ2000. Available in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, the JZ2000 is the successor to 2020's HZ2000, which was itself preceded by the GZ2000. This 2000-series has always stood out from the rest of Panasonic's OLEDs by featuring a custom OLED panel and a Dolby Atmos-capable speaker system with dedicated upward-firing speakers, and while the panel technology seemingly hasn't changed, Panasonic is this year boosting picture performance through AI and sound performance through the addition of yet more drivers./news/people-are-modding-ps1-consoles-to-use-as-cd-players-and-i-m-a-big-fan.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/people-are-modding-ps1-consoles-to-use-as-cd-players-and-i-m-a-big-fan.htmlThe original Sony PlayStation hit Western shelves in late 1995 and took the gaming world by storm, selling over 100 million units worldwide.  It was my personal introduction to the world of gaming and not only did many people love the little grey machine for its games but also its ability to play audio CDs, despite the awkward user interface.  The first three Sony consoles all provided some of the most affordable ways to enjoy digital media for their time./news/qled-tv-samsung-s-next-gen-tv-tech-explained.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qled-tv-samsung-s-next-gen-tv-tech-explained.htmlQLED is Samsung's latest generation TV technology and the central ingredient in the company's quest to improve picture performance over the coming years. Samsung's QLED tech naturally pits itself against a near-endless procession of excellent reviews for OLED TVs. But Samsung is sticking with QLED. And the company does have its reasons, which go beyond simply not wanting to get into bed with its arch rival, and the main OLED manufacturer, LG./news/rha-launches-ma750i-and-ma600i-premium-in-ear-headphones.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rha-launches-ma750i-and-ma600i-premium-in-ear-headphones.htmlBritish headphone maker RHA has announced two new (relatively) premium additions to its in-ear headphone range, the MA750i and the MA600i. Claiming to offer an open, natural sound, the MA750i earphones features handmade dynamic drivers to deliver "precise and articulate audio reproduction". The new headphones sit above existing budget models from the British company, such as the £15 RHA MA150 headphones and the five-star RHA MA350. Designed to be both durable and comfortable, the in-ear headphones have an over-ear cable support and is the first RHA product to make use of stainless steel construction./news/samsung-stb-e7500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-stb-e7500-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMany Freeview TV recorders are pretty basic when compared with the best subscription-based boxes, but the Samsung STB-E7500 is one of the most sophisticated – and smartest – we’ve come across. At its heart, the STB-E7500 has a 500GB hard drive for storing Freeview HD recordings taken using the two onboard digital TV tuners. This should be good for around 200 hours of standard-definition and 125 of HD content, but if you’re a hoarder of HD recordings, then you might want to contemplate the larger, 1TB model, the STB-E7900./news/samsung-s-new-qd-oled-and-mini-led-tvs-are-great-but-microled-is-what-s-really-caught-my-eye.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-new-qd-oled-and-mini-led-tvs-are-great-but-microled-is-what-s-really-caught-my-eye.htmlA couple of weeks ago, I attended the UK launch of Samsung's new 2024 TV range in Kings Cross, London. While the event was designed to show off the latest AV products from the Korean tech titan, of which a handful we've already reviewed or spent some hands-on time with, it was another TV in Samsung's KX Experience showroom store that really caught my eye. Samsung had a selection of new models on show, including the QN900D, QN95D and S90D, and they all looked like promising performers (although we'll have to wait until they make their way into our AV testing lab to confirm that)./news/sennheiser-rs-180-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-rs-180-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere are no fewer than five models in Sennheiser's RF wireless range. The RS 180s are pricey, but they're worth it. The tower-like transmitter doubles as a hanger for the 'phones and charges the two AAA NiMH concealed in the cups. The shape is identical to that of the RS 160s, and both models use KLEER's ‘lossless' RF system, but the 180s benefit from nicer materials – and so a more premium and comfortable feel./news/shure-s-new-aonic-free-wireless-earbuds-are-customisable-and-sleek.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/shure-s-new-aonic-free-wireless-earbuds-are-customisable-and-sleek.htmlShure has unveiled its latest true wireless in-ears, the Aonic Free – the company's first not to feature an outer ear hook to anchor the headphones in place. Instead the Aonic Free have a more traditional earbud design that is said will still deliver high-quality audio while also offering users the flexibility to personalise their sound. The earbuds feature sound isolation technology based on Shure’s professional in-ear stage monitors and sport a foam sleeve and angled design that the company says will comfortably block up to 37dB while providing a distortion-free, secure fit./news/sony-playstation-pulse-3d-wireless-headset-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-playstation-pulse-3d-wireless-headset-review.htmlOne of the best features of the Sony PlayStation 5 is its support for 3D audio. Sony’s so-called Tempest Engine does all of the hard work so that any standard pair of wired headphones can deliver immersive 3D sound when plugged into the DualSense controller. But what if you want to go fully wireless? Currently, the only wireless headset compatible with the PS5’s 3D audio feature is this, the official PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset./news/sony-unveils-new-soundbars-and-ht-xt1-soundbase.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-unveils-new-soundbars-and-ht-xt1-soundbase.htmlSony has announced the imminent release of two new soundbars (HT-CT770 and HT-CT370) and its first soundbase (HT-XT1). The products incorporate Sony's new ClearAudio+ technology, which works out whether you're watching a film, a TV programme or gaming and adjusts the EQ. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD are both supported across the range, while all devices are Bluetooth and near-field communication equipped (NFC). NFC will allow users to connect their smartphone or mobile by touching it against the soundbar to stream audio./news/sony-wf-c500-sporty-earbuds-leak-with-waterproofing-and-budget-price.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-c500-sporty-earbuds-leak-with-waterproofing-and-budget-price.htmlSony has a new pair of true wireless earbuds in the works, and we've had an early peek at them thanks to a leak. Walmart accidentally posted them on its site early – and has since pulled them – meaning we know pretty much everything there is to know (via The Walkman Blog). The Sony WF-C500 have a sporty bent, with IPX4 certification meaning they can withstand splashing water like a downpour./news/star-trek-beyond-blu-ray-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/star-trek-beyond-blu-ray-review.htmlFor a series that was cancelled in the 1960s, the fact that Star Trek is still around 50 years later with films, TV shows and plenty of fans to show for its five decades demonstrates remarkable staying power. One reason for that longevity is the series has stayed true to the values of its creator, Gene Roddenberry. The optimistic idea of a universe where diverse species band together for a common goal still feels absolutely relevant today./news/the-best-amazon-fire-tv-stick-deals.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-amazon-fire-tv-stick-deals.htmlAre you looking to add some steaming smarts to your TV? An Amazon Fire TV device could expand your TV's toolkit greatly. You can simply plug a Fire TV Stick into your TV's HDMI socket to gain access to a wide range of video streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. You'll also be able to access Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated personal assistant, so you can control your TV with your voice and even take control of your other smart home appliances like your lighting and heating./news/the-cd-player-turns-40-the-good-the-bad-and-the-persistent-relevance.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-cd-player-turns-40-the-good-the-bad-and-the-persistent-relevance.htmlAustralian Hi-Fi Magazine feature This feature article has been written for Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under, by one of its freelance contributors, Stephen Dawson. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to best subscribe. On the 25th May 1983, I visited one of the two Kent Hi-Fi stores (remember them?) in Canberra, Australia and handed over AU$1199 to purchase my first CD player./news/the-sonos-arc-is-my-favourite-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-it-s-cheap-for-cyber-monday.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-sonos-arc-is-my-favourite-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-it-s-cheap-for-cyber-monday.htmlI've been reviewing soundbars (and plenty more besides) for over 16 years now, and people (family members, friends, random people in the pub) often ask me which Dolby Atmos soundbar they should buy. In almost all cases, I recommend the Sonos Arc. Yes, there are soundbars that sound even better (the Sony HT-A7000 and Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max), but they cost a lot more and don't offer quite the same complete package that you get from the Sonos Arc: not only does it sound great for its price, but it also boasts superior streaming smarts, excellent usability and a really straightforward and worthwhile upgrade path through the addition of wireless surrounds and/or a subwoofer./news/triangle-borea-br08-review-punchy-enthusiastic-floorstanders.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/triangle-borea-br08-review-punchy-enthusiastic-floorstanders.htmlTriangle’s Borea BR08 floorstanders exist in a tough and crowded market. There’s no shortage of talented rivals at this level, with something of quality available from pretty much every serious manufacturer out there. Yet having spent some time in the company of the BR08, we feel they offer something special. BuildTheir 102cm-tall cabinets look a little basic from the outside, due to flat parallel sides and a lack of adornment, but take a closer look and you’ll find them to be solid, well made and neatly finished./news/ultimate-ears-launches-ue-boom-2-wireless-waterproof-speaker.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ultimate-ears-launches-ue-boom-2-wireless-waterproof-speaker.htmlUltimate Ears is starting to get a reputation for colourful, fun-sounding, not to mention five-star Bluetooth speakers. We're already big fans of the original Boom, the MegaBoom and, more recently, the Roll, all of which impressed during their time with the What Hi-Fi? review team. Although Boom 2 looks similar from the outside, UE claims to have made a raft of changes, from subtle aesthetic tweaks to wholesale changes including a brand new speaker design./news/vpi-introduces-new-all-in-one-turntable-with-headphone-amp.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vpi-introduces-new-all-in-one-turntable-with-headphone-amp.htmlThe Player is the latest turntable to be produced by New Jersey-based brand VPI. Featuring a built-in phono stage, and a headphone amplifier with its own volume control, it is being labelled a truly plug ’n’ play deck, similar to the VPI Nomad. There’s a headphone output onboard, in this instance a 3.5mm jack, but the Player can also be hooked up to your hi-fi system like any other turntable, and the integrated phono stage bypassed in favour of an external one./news/watching-fifa-world-cup-2022-in-4k-hdr-catch-all-the-football-in-top-quality-today.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watching-fifa-world-cup-2022-in-4k-hdr-catch-all-the-football-in-top-quality-today.htmlWatching the FIFA World Cup 2022 in glorious 4K HDR is easier than you'd think. Both the UK and India have free live 4K HDR streams, providing fans of high resolution football a truly world-class viewing experience. Away from your home in the UK or India right now? You'll need to use a VPN for watching the World Cup in 4K HDR from abroad. Read on for full details, including France vs Australia on BBC iPlayer./news/wi-fi-for-headphones-is-great-news-for-sound-quality-so-is-it-the-death-knell-for-bluetooth.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wi-fi-for-headphones-is-great-news-for-sound-quality-so-is-it-the-death-knell-for-bluetooth.htmlYou don’t need me to tell you how the internet has opened up a world of possibilities. We're living in an era of space-based satellites and virtual hospitals, for heaven’s sake. Internet access is in our homes, phones, TVs and, in the case of the most connected (arguably eccentric!) population, perhaps toilets, toasters and (presuming anyone has bought them) diapers and cat litter trays. So it was always going to be only a matter of time before it hit headphones, despite their inherent portability and predominant use outside wi-fi’s biggest hub (the home)./news/xbox-series-x-and-series-s-will-support-dolby-vision-hdr-and-atmos.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-series-x-and-series-s-will-support-dolby-vision-hdr-and-atmos.htmlHas Microsoft just one-upped Sony in the next-gen console war? Dolby today confirmed that the Xbox Series X and Series S will be the first-ever games consoles to support both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound in games. "Current Xbox One consoles support HDR10 and Dolby Vision for apps, but gaming support is limited to basic HDR10. Xbox Series X and Series S will be the first consoles to support the Dolby Vision HDR format with dynamic metadata for gaming,"/news/4k-120hz-with-vrr-is-coming-to-some-2021-philips-tvs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/4k-120hz-with-vrr-is-coming-to-some-2021-philips-tvs.htmlAfter revealing its 2022 OLED line-up, which includes models with updated support for next-gen HDMI 2.1 features, Philips has announced that it will also be bringing a software upgrade to some of its 2021 range. Owners of last year’s OLED706, OLED806 and OLED856 models will receive a forthcoming firmware update to allow the TVs to display 4k@120Hz VRR content in full resolution. At present, these OLEDs, which share the same Mediatek HDMI 2./news/advance-acoustic-map305-ii-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/advance-acoustic-map305-ii-review.htmlWhen it comes to pulling in the punters, we're in no doubt that Advance Acoustic knows about shop-floor appeal. The French company's MAP305 II stereo amplifier is packed with more of it than any other similarly priced amplifier we can think of. For starters, the amplifier is both big and extremely heavy. It will fill most equipment rack shelves to overflowing and probably bend a few too, due to its hefty 15./news/airpods-pro-2-feature-could-help-correct-your-form-when-you-re-exercising.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/airpods-pro-2-feature-could-help-correct-your-form-when-you-re-exercising.htmlApple's AirPods Pro 2 could double as your next workout coach. According to a patent spotted by Apple Insider, Apple's wireless earbuds could monitor your head position during exercises in order to make sure you're performing them correctly. The patent in question is called "Wireless Ear Bud System With Pose Detection". As well as exercise, this could be used to make Spatial Audio more accurate, as even micro movements of the head result in slight shifts in sonic output./news/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-vs-apple-homepod-mini.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-vs-apple-homepod-mini.htmlAmazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) Bluetooth: Yes Features: Alexa voice control, on-device touch control Dimensions (hwd): 10 x 10 x 8.9cm Finishes: x3 (charcoal, blue, white)  Verdict: The latest generation of the impressive Echo Dot keeps up the series' high standard thanks to its surprisingly three-dimensional sound at this affordable price, and perhaps the smartest Alexa integration yet. ForImpressively expansive sound Great Alexa integrationPleasing, understated aestheticAgainstSound distortion at higher frequencies and volume Apple HomePod Mini/news/apple-music-voice-plan-offers-half-price-subscription-if-you-only-use-siri.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-voice-plan-offers-half-price-subscription-if-you-only-use-siri.htmlApple has launched a new subscription tier for Apple Music that only works via voice control. The aptly-named 'Apple Music Voice Plan' will cost £4.99 / $4.99 / AU$5.99. That's half the price of the Individual Plan (£9.99, AU$11.99), and ten pounds less than the Family Plan (£14.99, AU$17.99). The new tier lets subscribers ask for specific songs or artists with their voice – you can't use the Apple Music app to play songs./news/astell-kern-s-first-ever-wireless-earbuds-boast-aptx-adaptive-and-ambient-modes.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/astell-kern-s-first-ever-wireless-earbuds-boast-aptx-adaptive-and-ambient-modes.htmlSouth Korean audio specialist Astell & Kern may be best-known for its extensive lineup of premium portable music players, but it also produces a wide variety of consumer hi-fi products that, as of today, now includes true wireless earbuds. Astell & Kern has just unveiled its inaugural pair of wireless earbuds, the AK UW100.  As you might expect from a company that has built its reputation on consistently excellent hi-res portable players, the AK UW100’s sonic credentials include an AK4332 32-bit DAC, Bluetooth 5./news/b-o-beosound-8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-beosound-8-review-what-hi-fi.htmlProbably the biggest surprise about Bang & Olufsen’s typically design-led entry into the world of iPod docks is that it’s taken so long. For all the success of B&W’s all-conquering Zeppelin and its self consciously decorative ilk, there’s been an obvious gap in the market for a properly premium, properly effective iPod dock. Well, that gap has now been filled. Striking design and build Most B&O products tend to be obviously and immediately desirable on an aesthetic level./news/b-w-683-s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-683-s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’ve always been fans of Bowers & Wilkins’s 600 series. Our first experience of the new range was the B&W 685 S2 standmounters, which proved a big improvement on the originals. Next up are the 683 S2 floorstanders – are they as impressive? MORE: Awards 2014 - Best stereo speakers DesignThe answer is an emphatic yes. Our expectations have been exceeded. The new 683s are seriously capable, and some of the best floorstanders we’ve heard at this price./news/beats-powerbeats-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-powerbeats-pro-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe three things any music-listening athlete will look for in a pair of headphones are comfort, a secure fit and a long lasting battery life. With the boom in wireless technology in the past few years, you can add securely fitting ear hooks and not so much as a tendril of cable to that list. The Beats Powerbeats Pros have all the ingredients, Beats having redesigned its existing, sports-focused Powerbeats into a set of truly wireless headphones for runners and gym-goers./news/best-music-streamers-2024-top-network-audio-players-tested-by-our-experts.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-music-streamers-2024-top-network-audio-players-tested-by-our-experts.htmlDespite the enduring love for physical formats such as vinyl and CDs, there's no escaping the fact that online streaming is how the majority of us listen to music these days.  Being able to play music on your home audio system wirelessly is a hugely convenient and versatile way of listening, whether that's from a popular music streaming service like Tidal or Apple Music, or from your locally stored high-resolution digital downloads or CD rips./news/birdman-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/birdman-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat is it? That’s a tough one. Nobody can answer that one in a confident, succinct manner. It’s best to come out and say it. We have no idea what Birdman is. It makes a mockery of the pigeonholes we bring to the movies. It defies classification. The yarn itself is uncomplicated. An ageing movie star (Michael Keaton; ingenious casting choice) wants to escape his superhero typecast. He tries to prove himself a true artist by writing, directing and acting in a Broadway play./news/blue-aura-x30-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/blue-aura-x30-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Blue Aura X30s are a petite pair of £300ish Bluetooth stereo speakers – and they’re from a brand we haven’t reviewed before. Founded in 2010, this Cambridgeshire-based audio company specialises in wireless and Bluetooth speaker systems, with ease of use given as much prominence as sound quality. PerformanceThe X30s look promising: compact, well built, and with a good spread of wireless and wired features. But can they match the class-leaders?/news/cabasse-launches-stylish-alcyone-2-cinema-system.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cabasse-launches-stylish-alcyone-2-cinema-system.htmlCabasse has launched the second generation of its stylish Alcyone home cinema system, unsurprisingly named, the Alcyone 2. Compact and easy on the eye, the Alcyone 2 satellite speakers use a magnetic fixing system to make it easy to use the speakers on a wall, bookshelf or the proprietary stands (optional extras). Inside the 99mm-diameter spherical speaker is a new "cellulose fibre membrane" driver, which aims to extend the high and low frequency response./news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-review-the-music-streamer-to-beat-at-this-price-for-its-precise-spacious-so.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-cxn100-review-the-music-streamer-to-beat-at-this-price-for-its-precise-spacious-so.htmlFollowing a much-loved, illustrious product is no easy task in the world of hi-fi. At best, it can improve upon every element to deliver an even more engaging performance without sacrificing its essence. At worst, it can completely detract from what made it so special in the first place. Naturally, Cambridge Audio aims (and hopes) for its new CXN100 music streamer to be in the first camp. It has the ambitious task of following in the footsteps of the excellent CXN (V2), which has won a What Hi-Fi?/news/denon-updates-heos-multi-room-system-with-hi-res-and-bluetooth.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-updates-heos-multi-room-system-with-hi-res-and-bluetooth.htmlThe revised Denon HEOS 1 (£199), 3 (£249), 5 (£349) and 7 (£499) wireless speakers will support uncompressed WAV, ALAC (Apple Lossless) and FLAC music files up to 24-bit/192kHz over a wireless network or via USB. The HEOS Link preamp and stereo Amp also get the Bluetooth and hi-res audio upgrade. "We are pleased to introduce this new upgrade to our HEOS platform that brings high-resolution audio playback, built-in Bluetooth and a significant increase in processing power that will intensify performance and support new features that we can't wait to bring to the HEOS family,"/news/devin-haney-vs-george-kambosos-jr-2-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-undisputed-lightweight-title-fight.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/devin-haney-vs-george-kambosos-jr-2-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-undisputed-lightweight-title-fight.htmlJust months ago Devin Haney became the first undisputed lightweight champion since 1990. And now, the American has to take on George Kambosos Jr a second time on home turf. Main event ring walks are expected to take place at 1.30pm, AEDT, 10.30 pm ET and 3.30 am BST (Sunday morning). The fight is PPV in Australia, but is part of a regular subscription on ESPN/ESPN+ and Sky Sports in the US and UK respectively – and there's even a way to stream for absolutely free./news/dirac-live-what-is-it-how-do-you-use-it.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dirac-live-what-is-it-how-do-you-use-it.htmlDirac is named after the famous British physicist Paul Dirac, whose name is linked to the mathematical function that lies at the heart of the company's Dirac Live room correction software. The seeds of the company were sown around 15 years ago when some of the founders were PhD students at Uppsala University in Sweden. As part of the Signals and System Group, they weren't happy with the way their speakers sounded./news/dynaudio-contour-20-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dynaudio-contour-20-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’ve reviewed some pretty clever speakers over the past few years. Highlights have been the £11k Kii Audio Threes we tested recently, with their innovative DSP-driven active operation and controlled low frequency dispersion, and also Goldmund’s £62,000 ProLogos wireless active standmounters. Moving down in price to the likes of Bowers & Wilkins' tech-laden 805Ds (£4500) and KEF’s excellent Reference 1s (£5000) brings us a diamond dome tweeter in a decoupled metal housing in the case of the former, and the latest generation of KEF’s trademark Uni-Q driver array where the tweeter sits in the throat of the midrange unit improving dispersion and integration in the process./news/end-of-the-road-for-sky-hd-as-sky-q-box-becomes-standard.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/end-of-the-road-for-sky-hd-as-sky-q-box-becomes-standard.htmlSky has removed the Sky+HD service from its online store, replacing it with a cheaper Sky Q bundle. There are now three tiers of Sky Q service: the cheapest costs £20 per month for 270 channels; the middle option is £32 per month for 300 channels and 4500 episodes of children’s shows; the most expensive costs £38 per month for 350 channels, a similar number of Sky Box Sets and the children's content./news/exspect-reviews-and-products.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/exspect-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8Sxqqmdk6k%3D/news/franco-serblin-accordo-essence-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/franco-serblin-accordo-essence-review.htmlFranco Serblin’s Accordo Essence could be a victim of their own success. So lovely are those striking solid wood cabinets that it's too easy to park these floorstanders in the ‘all show, no go’ category. But to do so would be a big mistake, for these are highly capable and charismatic performers. Franco Serblin (the man, not the company) founded the renowned Italian speaker brand Sonus Faber back in 1983. There, he was responsible for designing some of the most beautifully made and musically rewarding speakers we’ve heard./news/fyne-audio-f502sp-review-big-floorstanders-that-like-to-have-fun.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/fyne-audio-f502sp-review-big-floorstanders-that-like-to-have-fun.htmlIt is surprising just how much difference a couple of letters make. In this case, we are referring to the SP tacked onto the F502 floorstander’s name. They stand for Special Production, which is Fyne Audio’s way of saying that these speakers are upgraded from the basic product. We’re not talking minor tweaks either, as the price difference between the standard F502 floorstanders (£2499 / $3750 / AU$549) and our review pair of the Fyne Audio F502SP shows./news/google-s-newest-chromecast-video-streamer-is-getting-the-apple-tv-app.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-s-newest-chromecast-video-streamer-is-getting-the-apple-tv-app.htmlGoogle’s newest (and really rather good) Chromecast with Google TV video streamer is adding one of its notable missing apps, namely Apple TV. But that's all about to change, following news that the streaming dongle will receive the Apple TV app in early 2021. This follows an October announcement that the Apple TV app is arriving on some Sony TVs, and marks the second major addition of Apple services to Google products, following the recently added support for Apple Music on Google Assistant smart speakers not two weeks ago./news/hands-on-yamaha-musiccast-200-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-yamaha-musiccast-200-review.htmlYamaha revealed a pair of new devices at the much-anticipated IFA 2023 tech showcase: the R-N600A network receiver and the MusicCast 200 all-in-one system, the latter of which we've had first-hand experience with at the Japanese brand's showroom stand.   The MusicCast 200 is designed as a one-box desktop audio system that allows playback from a broad spectrum of wireless sources via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. With newly designed two-way coaxial speakers and a built-in CD player, not to mention DAB/FM radio, aux and USB inputs and even a headphone jack, this is a product designed to be a one-stop shop kind of streamer./news/has-samsung-finally-begun-production-of-its-89-inch-microled-tv.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/has-samsung-finally-begun-production-of-its-89-inch-microled-tv.htmlAfter delays said to be caused by technical issues, Samsung has at last begun production of its 89-inch MicroLED TV, according to a report in TheElec. Samsung was originally on track to begin manufacturing its new smaller MicroLED 4K screens in May for release later this year. The plan was then put on hold in the spring, however, with rumours suggesting that the production timeline for the 89-inch model would be pushed back to the third quarter of this year and possibly even later into 2024./news/hbo-max-is-coming-to-15-more-european-countries-next-month.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hbo-max-is-coming-to-15-more-european-countries-next-month.htmlHBO Max is expanding to 15 more European countries next month. On 8th March, the streaming service will come to countries including Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland, but not the UK. The full list of countries is as follows: Bosnia and HerzegovinaBulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Hungary Moldova Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Poland Portugal Romania Serbia SlovakiaSloveniaIn October, the service came to Spain, Andorra, and four Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. And later this year, it will arrive in six more European countries, including Turkey and Greece./news/i-heard-a-burmester-hi-fi-system-bring-elvis-back-to-life-and-it-blew-me-away.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-heard-a-burmester-hi-fi-system-bring-elvis-back-to-life-and-it-blew-me-away.htmlWhen Burmester said it had something special lined up at the start of its demo at High End Munich 2024, it wasn’t kidding. Little did I know, but a legend was about to be brought back from the dead before my eyes. But first, a bit of scene-setting. For those who haven’t been to Munich High End, it’s an audiophile’s dream. One of the best parts of the show is walking around and every so often taking a few minutes to listen to one of the systems being demoed at the show./news/ifi-nano-ione-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-nano-ione-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat was it your mother taught you about dropping your ‘H’s? We ’adn’t ’eard of iFi before the iOne found its way onto our review schedule, but we’d be more than ’appy to ’ear more. In its simplest terms, the iOne is a Bluetooth compatible DAC with inputs for USB and S/PDIF hardware. That means you can use it either as an upgrade to your existing digital source, or to add wireless capability to a system without a DAC./news/iphone-9-to-be-announced-this-week-retailers-suggest.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-9-to-be-announced-this-week-retailers-suggest.htmlThe highly rumoured iPhone 9 could be announced any day now. Stores in the US – including Best Buy – are taking deliveries of third-party cases for the device, suggesting an announcement is imminent. The case pictured below (spotted by 9to5Mac) is an Urban Armor Gear case that's listed as suitable for the "new iPhone 4.7-inch 2020". Retailers are under strict instructions not to start selling these cases until 5th April (this Sunday), which suggests that either we'll see an announcement then or that is the on-sale date for the device./news/italy-vs-north-macedonia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/italy-vs-north-macedonia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-playoff-online-and-on-tv.htmlItaly host North Macedonia as European qualifying for the 2022 World Cup finals reaches a gripping climax over the next week. Just three spots remain for UEFA nations to reach the Qatar finals in November, with one-legged semi-finals followed by finals next week in Paths A, B and C. In path C, Euro 2020 winners Italy are favourites against North Macedonia but that counts for nothing in the pressure cooker playoffs./news/jbl-s-tune-120tws-are-true-wireless-earbuds-for-just-90-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-s-tune-120tws-are-true-wireless-earbuds-for-just-90-what-hi-fi.htmlWant to go properly wireless without spending a small fortune? JBL’s cheap and cheerful Tune 120TWS headphones might be just the ticket. Priced at £90/$100 the Tune 120TWS in-ears come in comfortably cheaper than rivals such as the 2019 Apple AirPods (£159/$159). They boast a combined battery life of 16 hours (four from the earbuds, plus 12 from the charging case), while a 15 minute speed-charge will fill them with an hour of juice./news/jlab-sets-its-sights-on-the-sony-wf-1000xm5-with-its-most-premium-buds-ever.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jlab-sets-its-sights-on-the-sony-wf-1000xm5-with-its-most-premium-buds-ever.htmlIt seems like everyone is releasing a new pair of headphones in early 2024, and that trend continues with JLab's latest premium newbies. Designed to rival the likes of the Award-winning Sony WF-1000XM5, the new JLab Epic Lab Edition wireless earbuds are positively packed with features, all bolstered by some rather impressive sonic claims. Whether they can topple the best in the business, however, is another matter... The JLab Epic Lab Edition are teased as the brand's most premium wireless buds ever, and there's clearly been some serious effort put into making them into JLab's most sophisticated yet./news/klipsch-reference-x20i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/klipsch-reference-x20i-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou have to hand it to Klipsch and its promotion of these Reference X20i in-ear headphones: in places, there’s more front than a seaside town. The US company is certainly not being coy when it presents these comparatively premium-priced earphones, referring to their high-horsepower woofers and super tweeters. “The X20i sets a new standard in headphone acoustics by breaking all barriers,” it says. However, Klipsch’s confidence should be high, buoyed by the performance of its second-generation R6i in-ears, What Hi-Fi?/news/last-chance-to-have-your-say-in-the-what-hi-fi-readers-award-2023.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/last-chance-to-have-your-say-in-the-what-hi-fi-readers-award-2023.htmlVoting is now closed. The winner will be announced on 15th November.  The What Hi-Fi? Awards are just around the corner and that means it's time for this year's Readers' Award. The first set of winners in the 2023 What Hi-Fi? Awards will be revealed on the What Hi-Fi? website on Wednesday 11th October. This will be followed by the announcement of our Product of the Year winners in each category, which takes place at the What Hi-Fi?/news/lord-of-the-rings-15-disc-boxset-due-for-release-in-june.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lord-of-the-rings-15-disc-boxset-due-for-release-in-june.htmlYes, you read that headline correctly – Entertainment in Video has confirmed it will release an extended (!) 15-disc boxset of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy in the UK on June 28th. There's no price yet for this mammoth collection, which will contain six Blu-ray discs, with each extended cut split across two of the discs to ensure the very best picture and sound quality. All three films will have DTS-HD Master Audio 6./news/mcintosh-mc451-mono-power-amplifier-combines-valve-and-solid-state-tech-in-one-box.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-mc451-mono-power-amplifier-combines-valve-and-solid-state-tech-in-one-box.htmlLike having your cake and eating it? McIntosh has the amplifier for you. The new MC451 Dual Mono Power amp combines both valve and solid-state amplification in one (beefy) unit. The 150 Watt vacuum tube amplifier drives midrange drivers and tweeters, while the 300W solid state section drives the woofers. This nifty "McIntosh Hybrid Drive" technology is adjustable, too... Users can tweak the crossover point on the back of the MC451 so that frequencies below the crossover point are sent to the solid-state amplifier and frequencies above it will be sent to the vacuum tube amplifier./news/monster-ceo-talks-high-res-audio-cables-and-the-infamous-beats-sound.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-ceo-talks-high-res-audio-cables-and-the-infamous-beats-sound.htmlMonster is probably better known, certainly in AV circles, for two things: launching Beats by Dre headphones and the infamous, bass-heavy Beats sound. But Noel Lee (pictured above, in a studio in the '70s) is a self-confessed audiophile and audio obsessive. Albeit one who clearly realises the equal importance of knowing your audience. Asked about the 'Beats sound' ("the Beats sound is the Monster sound, it's our sound not their sound"/news/motogp-italy-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-rossi-s-send-off-race-for-free.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/motogp-italy-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-rossi-s-send-off-race-for-free.htmlThe 2022 Italian MotoGP at Mugello is shaping up to be one of the most exciting motorsport events races of 2022. With Valentino Rossi switching from two wheels to four, fellow Italians Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia could steal the show. Indonesians can watch Sunday's race live, free and with English language commentary on Trans7. Away from home? Make sure you know how to watch a free MotoGP Italy free live stream from abroad too./news/my-top-tip-to-test-drive-your-home-cinema-system-put-away-the-movies.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/my-top-tip-to-test-drive-your-home-cinema-system-put-away-the-movies.htmlTesting your surround sound home cinema with anything other than a movie may sound as preposterous as learning the guitar without holding one, but hear me out. When, in my early days at What Hi-Fi?, I walked in on a colleague one morning, sitting on a sofa, staring at a playing subwoofer out in our test room, with no screen or speakers in action to accompany the sub’s booming sound, I thought I’d better slip out quietly and put that odd behaviour down to a dodgy breakfast./news/nad-d-3045-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-d-3045-review-what-hi-fi.htmlShould the NAD D 3045 ever have doubts about its parentage, it won’t need to book a DNA test, nor put in an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show. One glance at the near-identical features should be sufficient proof that it is indeed related to the company’s line of D-series hybrid digital amplifiers. But that can be a dangerous game for the consumer. A similar aesthetic does not necessarily denote comparable sonic performance, and spending an extra couple hundred quid for more power or connections - as is the case with the D 3045 here - doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be a compromise elsewhere./news/nakamichi-s-21-channel-dragon-soundbar-is-the-first-to-support-dts-x-pro.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nakamichi-s-21-channel-dragon-soundbar-is-the-first-to-support-dts-x-pro.htmlIf you thought JBL's new 15-channel soundbar was a bit much, get a load of this – Nakamichi has launched a soundbar with a whopping 21 audio channels! And it's the first to offer DTS:X Pro, which supports up to 32 speakers (as opposed to standard DTS:X's 11). DTS:X Pro has previously only been seen in high-end AV receivers. The Nakamichi Dragon is a 11.4.6-channel soundbar system that measures a gargantuan 58 inches across, which is roughly the same width as a typical 65-inch TV and bigger even than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max./news/neat-motive-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/neat-motive-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlLots of speaker manufacturers now make compact floorstanders, but Neat is the only one we know that makes ones that lean back. Of course, when you think about it, it makes perfect sense: if you're going to make a short speaker, you might as well aim the drivers up at the listener's ears. Even if there was no sonic reasoning behind the innovative design, we'd still be very keen on the aesthetics of the Motive 1s./news/netflix-confirms-basic-with-ads-price-and-availability-and-it-s-not-great-news.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-confirms-basic-with-ads-price-and-availability-and-it-s-not-great-news.htmlNetflix has confirmed pricing and availability for its ad-supported subscription tier, which it announced in April in partnership with Microsoft. The Netflix Basic Ad Tier will launch on the 3rd November in the UK and US and cost £4.99 and $6.99 per month respectively. It will launch in Australia on the 4th November for a monthly cost of AU$6.99. This is broadly in line with rumours that have circled in the past months./news/pixel-7-price-and-release-date-leaked-by-amazon-and-it-s-good-news.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pixel-7-price-and-release-date-leaked-by-amazon-and-it-s-good-news.htmlGoogle's Pixel launch event is just around the corner. On Thursday 6th October, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones are expected to be announced. And now we have an idea of when the new Google phones will become available to buy, too. Amazon has reportedly leaked the Pixel 7's launch date ahead of time, briefly putting the Pixel 7 product listing up as being available for $599 on 13th October, one week after the launch event./news/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-review.htmlThere are a few benefits to being small. You’re more adept at playing hide and seek, are naturally better at potholing, and usually have a slight edge at limbo. However, none of these really apply to soundbars – a product that usually has to hit the sweet-spot between impressive audio and a compact body. But Polk is attempting to get around this with the MagniFi Mini, which the company says will provide “huge sound from a mini soundbar”./news/power-rangers-will-be-lionsgate-s-first-dolby-vision-4k-blu-ray.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/power-rangers-will-be-lionsgate-s-first-dolby-vision-4k-blu-ray.htmlLionsgate has announced its first 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Vision tech will be the forthcoming Power Rangers movie (via flatpanelshd). The film will arrive in June, which is the same month that Universal will release its first two films using Dolby Vision. These are Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. Dolby Vision is a version of HDR (high dynamic range) that results in a greater difference between the light and dark sections of an image./news/pro-ject-x8-is-a-minimalist-turntable-with-maximum-potential.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pro-ject-x8-is-a-minimalist-turntable-with-maximum-potential.htmlPro-Ject has launched a new turntable just in time for Vinyl Week. The Pro-Ject X8 combines minimalist looks with some features usually only seen with turntables costing more than its £2099 asking price. Chief among them is its XLR connections. By cancelling out opposing signals, XLR make for a cleaner sound with less noise than models using RCA connections.  Then there's the design. Its over-sized, heavyweight wooden plinth, precision-lathed, TPE-damped aluminium platter, and 9-inch Evolution tonearm finished with a Quintet Blue all combine to make it look much pricier than it is./news/ps4-vs-xbox-one-which-is-best.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps4-vs-xbox-one-which-is-best.htmlIt's been three years since Sony's PlayStation 4 (£279) and Microsoft's Xbox One (£215) were released. In that time Sony has soared ahead of its closest rival. With over 40 million consoles shipped, Sony leads Microsoft, a reverse of the situation where the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3. However, despite the disparity in sales, there's not much difference between the two in terms of performance. So, how do they compare with each other?/news/psb-alpha-affordable-speaker-range-returns-for-2019.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/psb-alpha-affordable-speaker-range-returns-for-2019.htmlIt's not all huge TVs and feature-packed high-end hi-fi at CES, there's room for simple but hopefully effective products, too. That's where the PSB Alpha speakers fit in - an update to PSB's classic speaker range, which aims to bring superior sound at an affordable price.  The original Alpha range was launched by Canadian company PSB in 1991 and soon became a well-received budget speaker range around the world. Now, close to 30 years later, the range returns, promising a natural sound, minimalist design, and knock-down price./news/q-acoustics-expands-its-range-of-concept-loudspeakers.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/q-acoustics-expands-its-range-of-concept-loudspeakers.htmlQ Acoustics has announced the newest models of its Concept stereo and home cinema loudspeaker range — the Concept 30 standmount, Concept 50 floorstander, and Concept 90 centre channel.  According to the release, the new range has adopted acoustic technology and design cues from the Q Acoustics Concept 300 and 500 flagships, along with a few new innovations that aim to deliver a “truly high-end audio performance without the high-end price tag./news/record-doctor-vi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/record-doctor-vi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including details on how you can subscribe. Vinyl is a source with a difference – the software requires care. Cleaning is essential even with new discs, and if you’re out gathering bargains at secondhand record fairs, then a good cleaning system can transform a $2 purchase from a crackly listen into something more soothing./news/rega-brio-r-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-brio-r-review-what-hi-fi.htmlRega’s long-running Brio has always been a fine budget amplifier, but this latest version is arguably the best one yet. It’s built into a half-width casing, similar to the one used for the company’s excellent DAC, and feels immensely solid. The feature list covers the basics: four line-level inputs, a moving-magnet phono stage and a remote control. Most rivals add at least a headphone output and switchable speaker to that list, but Rega has chosen to keep things simple in the pursuit of better sound./news/rega-planar-8-apheta-2-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rega-planar-8-apheta-2-review.htmlThe Rega Planar 8 is something of a departure. Normally, Rega believes in evolution rather than revolution. Anyone who’s followed the company’s history will recognise the pattern of a product being launched and then carefully honed over the following years. It’s a path that’s been followed successfully by the likes of the Planar 1, 2, 3 and 6, as well as the industry standard RB300 tonearm and its derivatives. Many of these products have been around for decades and still remain on top of their respective classes./news/roku-android-remote-app-controls-all-streaming-devices.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roku-android-remote-app-controls-all-streaming-devices.htmlRoku has launched the Roku Android remote to control its streaming network players. Following the launch of an iOS app, the free Android remote will control Roku's range of streaming media devices. Switch channels, browse content and play, pause and rewind content, the Roku Android remote will work with any Android 2.1 device or later and with any Roku product. Roku recently launched two new streaming network players, the Roku 2 XS and Roku LT, complete with BBC iPlayer and Netflix, which can both now be controlled using your Android smartphone./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review-a-brilliant-all-rounder-but-lacks-picture-subtlety.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review-a-brilliant-all-rounder-but-lacks-picture-subtlety.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a phone of two halves. In some ways, it follows the current trend of samey-looking spec bumps that we’ve seen from Sony, Google and Apple. In other areas it's a revolutionary phone that’s bursting at the seams with new features and subtle tweaks that make it a seriously interesting portable device. That being said, competition is particularly fierce right now, with Apple and Sony both at the top of their respective iOS and Android games; especially when it comes to picture and sound performance./news/samsung-q9-qled-tv-hands-on-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-q9-qled-tv-hands-on-review.htmlIt looks like another TV tech rivalry is brewing: OLED versus QLED – and from what we’ve so far at CES 2017, we expect this one to be a gruelling contest. For the coming year, Samsung has announced three QLED ranges: the flatscreen Q7 and Q9, and the curved Q8. Naturally, it’s the flashy flagship Q9 that has caught our eye… MORE: What is QLED TV? How the next TV tech compares to OLED/news/sennheiser-pxc-550-wireless-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-pxc-550-wireless-review.htmlPepsi and Coca Cola, Gibson and Fender, Xbox and PlayStation: brand wars at their finest. Bose and Sennheiser could make that list too, for when it comes to producing noise-cancelling headphones, the rivalry is rife. The battle began in 2007, when the multi-Award-winning Sennheiser PXC 450s lost their What Hi-Fi? Awards crown to Bose's QuietComfort 15s – sparking a contest of one-upmanship that has lasted ever since. Sennheiser married noise cancelling and Bluetooth for the first time in its Momentum 2./news/sony-dmp-z1-portable-music-player-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-dmp-z1-portable-music-player-review.htmlIf there was one product that stood out at IFA 2018, it was the Sony DMP-Z1. It's a portable digital music player unlike anything else. For one, it’s certainly not “portable” by any conventional means. It’s huge. It does have a 10-hour battery capacity when not plugged into the mains, but the DMP-Z1 looks more like a desktop-sized DAC or small amplifier than a Walkman-sized player you can put in your pocket./news/sony-wf-xb700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-xb700-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSony is prolific in the headphones market, keen to embrace as many categories and budgets as possible. Needless to say, it is dominant across many of them, too, as a peek at our What Hi-Fi? Award-winners shows. Sony is behind the best-value premium true wireless earbuds around, the multi-Award-winning Sony WF-1000XM3. So, given its reputation and ubiquity in the world of headphones, anyone looking for a pair of more affordable, and sport-friendly, true wireless buds may well be tempted by the Sony WF-XB700./news/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-headphones-review-outstanding-sonics-and-anc.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-headphones-review-outstanding-sonics-and-anc.htmlIn recent years, Sony has struck upon a winning formula that has seen it build some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Each iteration has looked pretty similar to the last but it has been the gradual improvements in sound quality, noise-cancelling and call quality that have kept the WH-1000 line of headphones one step ahead of the competition. So, when we saw the official pictures of the Sony WH-1000XM5, we were more than a bit surprised./news/tangent-evo-4-review-what-hi-fi.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tangent-evo-4-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou'll need to glance at the technical specifications of these Tangent loudspeakers to properly appreciate just how small they are. In the meantime, be assured that even against their leading competitors, these standmounters are definitely the smallest around. Add a lustrous, curvy finish (available in five glossy colours), an infinite baffle design that promises easy positioning and a bundled flush-mount wall-bracket, and you've got a recipe for success. Haven't you?/news/that-was-then-samsung-sgh-i900-omnia-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/that-was-then-samsung-sgh-i900-omnia-review.htmlWe weren't the least bit surprised the Samsung Galaxy S6 won our recent smartphone group test. The Korean tech giant has been at the top of the smartphone tree for years, with recent models such the Galaxy Note 4 and S6 Edge showcasing their mighty talents and gaining five-star reviews in the process. MORE: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ hands on review Plenty of features, but lacking qualityThat hasn’t always been the case, as is made clear by our January 2009 review of one of Samsung’s earliest efforts./news/ultimate-ears-epicboom-review-a-well-made-and-eminently-likeable-plus-sized-portable.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ultimate-ears-epicboom-review-a-well-made-and-eminently-likeable-plus-sized-portable.htmlOf all the portable speaker manufacturers around (and there are many), Ultimate Ears is surely one of the brashest when it comes to its branding. With garish colourways, funky advertising campaigns and a proclivity for speakers that prioritise big, bold sonic brushstrokes, the company’s products are not hard to spot. Only Ultimate Ears could produce something called an “Epicboom” without blushing. The point of Ultimate Ears, though, is to be fun, the company aiming its products predominantly at the young, on-the-go end of the audio market who want their music to be portable, punchy and party-ready./news/us-news-amazon-launches-cloud-drive-storage-and-streaming-service.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/us-news-amazon-launches-cloud-drive-storage-and-streaming-service.htmlAmazon has launched its Cloud Drive storage and streaming service in the US. The service gives you access to a 'hard disk in the cloud' where you can remotely store music, videos, photos and documents. You can then access and play content via the Cloud Player for Web on any internet-connected computer or Cloud Player for Android on an Android mobile. The Cloud Drive gives you 5GB of free storage, with more available - up to 1000GB - if you pay an annual subscription./news/virgin-media-offers-sky-sports-and-sky-movies-in-hd-for-the-first-time.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/virgin-media-offers-sky-sports-and-sky-movies-in-hd-for-the-first-time.htmlThey'll have to pay a £7/month premium on top of their existing Sky package from Virgin, but that's less than the £10 Sky charges for its HD pack. Virgin claims its subscribers can save up to £144 a year compared to the cost of the same services on Sky HD. Sky Sports HD1 and HD2 include Premier League football, cricket and rugby union in high definition. Any Virgin customer who currently subscribes to the single or dual Sky Sports Pack in standard definition will be able to add the HD sports channels for an extra £7/month./news/wwdc-2023-our-5-big-tv-and-audio-predictions.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wwdc-2023-our-5-big-tv-and-audio-predictions.htmlThe opening keynote for Apple’s 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is mere hours away and rumours about what the tech giant has in store for us are coming in at a frenzied pace. Key industry rumblings suggest it could be one of the longest WWDC keynotes in Apple’s history with the firm being expected to unveil everything from an entertainment focussed VR headset to updates on its latest tvOS software and Apple Music platform./news/yes-you-can-watch-planet-earth-ii-in-4k-ultra-hd-briefly.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yes-you-can-watch-planet-earth-ii-in-4k-ultra-hd-briefly.htmlRemember when we told you that you couldn't watch Planet Earth II in 4K? Well, a month is a long time in technology, and now you can watch Planet Earth II in 4K - for a full four minutes. The show is the BBC's first to be shot in Ultra HD and Hybrid Log-Gamma (abbreviated to HLG and a form of HDR). The experimental footage of the show will be available via BBC iPlayer from today until early next year./news/17-best-christmas-gift-cards-for-music-tech-and-film-fans.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/17-best-christmas-gift-cards-for-music-tech-and-film-fans.htmlGift cards are a win-win: they  save you the struggle of shopping whilst allowing your loved ones to choose the gift they really want. And with most options available as electronic cards that can be sent via email, these little lifesavers are a great way to shop from home (and at the last minute, too).  To give you some inspiration, we've scoured the internet for the 18 best gift cards for music, tech and film fans./news/2024-could-be-the-year-of-insanely-bright-mini-led-tvs-and-i-have-a-concern.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/2024-could-be-the-year-of-insanely-bright-mini-led-tvs-and-i-have-a-concern.htmlThe year is coming to an end, and as a result, you may justifiably be wondering when we’re going to hear about the TV tech treats that 2024 will bring to the table. Thankfully, you won’t have to wait long as we’re expecting oodles of TV news to come from the CES 2024 trade show in Las Vegas at the start of January, where our intrepid team will be reporting live on all the latest announcements./news/9-essential-but-simple-tips-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-lg-oled-tv.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/9-essential-but-simple-tips-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-lg-oled-tv.htmlSo, you've bought a new LG C3 or G3 OLED TV, have you? Congratulations – you're now the proud owner of one of the best TVs that money can buy. The only problem is that, as with all TVs, LG's OLEDs don't come out of the box performing at their best, primarily (but not purely) because strict regulations mean they are pre-set to their most eco-friendly, lower-quality picture settings. Thankfully, these TVs are also among the easiest in the world to get looking their best, though it's not always clear which settings need changing and which should be left alone./news/a-foldable-apple-iphone-may-not-arrive-until-2025.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/a-foldable-apple-iphone-may-not-arrive-until-2025.htmlFoldable Apple iPhone rumours date back as far as 2018, when the bendy iPhone was slated for a 2020 release. Then 2020 came (along with a pandemic) and we never saw the device, but we did see a patent to suggest the Cupertino giant was at least exploring the idea of a folding iPhone. Early last year, prototypes of the foldable Apple smartphone were reported, and a few months later, a respected tipster told us an 8-inch iPhone that folds is coming in 2023./news/an-apple-tv-bug-is-muting-some-purchased-and-rented-movies.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/an-apple-tv-bug-is-muting-some-purchased-and-rented-movies.htmlSome viewers who buy or rent films on the Apple TV app are finding that the content plays back without any sound, according to a report from 9to5 Mac. The bug, first reported at the beginning of July, appears across different platforms supporting the Apple TV app, including on tvOS, smart TVs and external streaming devices like Chromecast with Google TV and Roku sticks. Some users claim to have been affected when using other streaming apps on Apple TV, including Netflix and Amazon Prime./news/another-dolby-cinema-combining-atmos-and-vision-is-opening-in-london.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/another-dolby-cinema-combining-atmos-and-vision-is-opening-in-london.htmlODEON has announced it is opening a new Dolby Cinema in London's Leicester Square, one of the first that the cinema chain has opened since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Following the opening of the UK's first Dolby Cinema in the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in 2019, the all-new ODEON Luxe West End theatre will have a Dolby Cinema screen offering visuals powered by a dual Dolby Vision laser projector lighting up a 13./news/apple-ipad-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipad-2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIs it possible to say something about the iPad 2 that hasn’t been said before? Well, we could say it takes a while to get used to (it doesn’t), the interface is a little sluggish (it isn’t) or that content is a little thin on the ground (there’s tonnes of it). So... that’s a no then. In design it remains ahead of the pack. Light, slim and smart. But as has happened in the phone world, the iPad’s interface no longer drops jaws, with Android rivals more customisable and dynamic./news/apple-tv-2015-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-tv-2015-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt is no secret that Apple knows its way around a pitch. So accomplished is its rhetoric that every launch may as well promise the moon on a stick. That’s fair enough, because the folks at Cupertino are often close to the mark – as their recent What Hi-Fi? Award-winning iPhone 6S and iPads would attest. That makes the Apple TV of 2015, officially in its fourth generation, something of an incongruity./news/apple-watch-has-2gb-storage-for-playing-music-without-an-iphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-watch-has-2gb-storage-for-playing-music-without-an-iphone.htmlThe Apple Watch reveal on Monday gave us a lot more information on Apple's next big product (and news on CarPlay and Apple TV), but there were a few details omitted. Internal storage was one such omission but this has now since been confirmed: 8GB of internal storage, but crucially only 2GB available for music. This does however mean that unlike many of the Apple Watch features, music playback will be able to function without an iPhone./news/b-o-beosound-8-the-design-tech-and-strategy-behind-a-895-ipad-dock-and-beyond.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-beosound-8-the-design-tech-and-strategy-behind-a-895-ipad-dock-and-beyond.htmlAs we reported from this morning's launch, Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its first docking system - the BeoSound 8, which will dock any recent Apple portable (including iPhones and even the iPad) plus take a USB or line-in feed from just about any other laptop, phone or player. After the launch, we had a chance for both a hands-on play with the BeoSound 8 - and, more exclusively, an interview with B&O's CEO, Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, on the Danish company's future product plans, including media-streaming support./news/beats-fit-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-pack-anc-and-spatial-audio-with-head-tracking.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-fit-pro-true-wireless-earbuds-pack-anc-and-spatial-audio-with-head-tracking.htmlThe rumours were right. Just a couple of weeks ago, we heard Beats would announce the Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds on 1st November. And lo it came to pass. They're just as the rumours said. Looking like the Beats Studio Buds but with added wingtips to keep them in place, they're positioned somewhere between the Studio Buds and Powerbeats Pro. Described by Beats as its "most advanced earphones to date"/news/best-cheap-tvs-2024-smart-and-4k-tvs-for-under-500-picked-by-our-experts.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-cheap-tvs-2024-smart-and-4k-tvs-for-under-500-picked-by-our-experts.htmlWe might all wish we had thousands of dollars to spend on a flagship TV, but the reality is that many of us are working with much smaller budgets. If your limit is $500, it can be very tempting to simply pick up whichever Big Brand model you can afford, but this isn’t the way to find the best cheap TV – on the contrary, our years of independent TV testing tell us that the brands that make the best premium TVs are also often the brands that make the worst entry-level models./news/best-prime-day-streaming-deals-for-amazon-music-max-paramount-and-more.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-prime-day-streaming-deals-for-amazon-music-max-paramount-and-more.htmlPrime Day isn't just about finding deals on products, even if there are tons of those, as you can also find some great discounts on streaming services, too. Below, you'll find some sweet savings on Max, Paramount+, Sling TV, Starz, and Amazon Music all thanks to Prime Day. If you need a new subscription you can rely on to check out some new content, make sure to have a look./news/beyerdynamic-byron-bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-byron-bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Beyerdynamic Byron earphones have been the best budget in-ears around for a little while now. The Beyerdynamic Byron BT are the wireless version and, thanks to a controlled, well-defined sound and a new, lower price tag (down from £90 to £60), they comfortably merit an equally solid, five-star recommendation. Build and designThe Beyerdynamic Byron BT are normal, wireless headphones. They’re not truly wireless earbuds like the Apple AirPods, and don’t use a chunky neckband like the Sennheiser Momentum In-ear Wireless./news/bose-quietcomfort-se-wireless-headphones-spotted-could-they-replace-the-qc45.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-quietcomfort-se-wireless-headphones-spotted-could-they-replace-the-qc45.htmlBose looks set to launch a new pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones very soon. The Bose QuietComfort SE have suddenly appeared in the product listing of the company's US website for $299 (see below) and can be spotted at a handful of retailer sites, while an 'Unboxing and Setup' video tutorial is also live on the Bose YouTube channel, as spotted by WinFuture.  That Bose is seemingly prepping the launch of a new QuietComfort over-ear model is not overly strange in itself considering the QuietComfort 45 launched around this time last year (though new Bose over-ears aren't typically annual affairs), but what is odd is that the SE seem identical to the QC45./news/cambridge-audio-air-200-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-air-200-review.htmlWe see nothing wrong with being a minx. Nonetheless, Cambridge Audio has shaved it from the moniker for the second generation of the previously named Minx Air wireless speakers. The numeral in the new Air 200’s name represents a claimed 200W delivered by its Class D digital amplifier. That clout is emitted via a pair of Cambridge Audio’s 57mm BMR drivers, the same as found in their £1000 Aeromax 6 floorstanding speakers, a 16./news/cambridge-audio-reveals-affordable-new-look-sx-series-speakers.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-reveals-affordable-new-look-sx-series-speakers.htmlWhen Cambridge Audio releases a fresh, new-look family of budget-friendly speakers, we naturally take a step back from the excitement surrounding Prime Day to tell you about it.  The British audio outfit (and makers of the Award-winning Melomania 1 wireless headphones) has unveiled no fewer than five new speaker models, marking a thorough update to its affordable SX series.  The new range comprises SX-50 and SX-60 standmount speakers, SX-70 centre speaker, SX-80 floorstanding speakers, and SX-120 subwoofer./news/campfire-audio-s-striking-in-ear-headphones-tease-a-spellbinding-musical-experience.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/campfire-audio-s-striking-in-ear-headphones-tease-a-spellbinding-musical-experience.htmlAnyone familiar with Campfire Audio will likely associate two things with the high-end headphones brand. The first is those angular, sculptural designs with striking colour finishes that you will either be completely enamoured by or find genuinely offensive. The second is that few members of the Campfire Audio stable come cheap; last year's reimagined Solaris Stellar Horizon in-ear monitors retailed at £2669 / $2670 when they first filled the shelves of Harrods and Selfridges./news/canadian-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-from-anywhere.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/canadian-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-from-anywhere.htmlCanadian Grand Prix live stream 2024You can watch the Canadian Grand Prix for FREE on Servus in Austria, RTL Zwee in Luxembourg, RTBF in Belgium, and CTV in Canada. If you're away from home, use a VPN to tune into F1 from abroad. We have full details on how to watch a Canadian Grand Prix live stream from anywhere just below. Swipe to scroll horizontallyCanadian Grand Prix schedule 2024Qualifying – George Russell on pole ahead of Max VerstappenGrand Prix – Sunday, 9th June | 7pm BST / 2pm ETCanadian Grand Prix: previewToday’s Canadian GP is set for thundery showers, which should make for an interesting afternoon for pole sitter George Russell, who starts ahead of Red Bull ace Max Verstappen./news/cleer-audio-aiming-to-make-a-splash-with-its-cheapest-bluetooth-speaker-yet.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cleer-audio-aiming-to-make-a-splash-with-its-cheapest-bluetooth-speaker-yet.htmlCleer Audio – the San Diego audio outfit known for its affordable headphones – has taken the wraps off its most wallet-friendly Bluetooth speaker yet. At £99 (around $120 / AU$180), the Scene appears to have plenty going for it, including dual 48mm neodymium drivers and two passive bass radiators. Cleer reckons the device a new standard for "hi-fi quality audio on the move". If the design looks familiar, it's probably because the Scene follows the blueprint set by the Stage, the company's first smart speaker with built-in Alexa./news/denon-x-series-launches-with-five-new-av-receivers.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-x-series-launches-with-five-new-av-receivers.htmlDenon has launched the X Series, the company's new 2013 range of AV receivers, with five new models starting at £249 for the entry-level AVR-X500. The AVR-X500 is joined by the AVR-X1000, £349, the XVR-X2000, £499, the XVR-3000, £799, and the AVR-X4000, £1199. The new AV receivers feature Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth and DLNA streaming, and support for music services such as Spotify. There are digital USB inputs with support for iPod/iPhone connection, and support for playback of HD audio formats./news/diapason-astera-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/diapason-astera-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSlouching is bad for you, and we're not talking about effect it has on your back. Languish in your chair while listening to these striking Diapasons and you won't hear even half of the magic they can deliver. Why? The Astera come with a dedicated pair of stands, and in many ways they're a great match. The supports' metal-and-wood mix works well with the standmounters' chiselled looks. On a technical note, the wood is pretty good at damping the resonances inherent in an rigid metal structure, too./news/electrocompaniet-eci-80d-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/electrocompaniet-eci-80d-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s been over a decade since we last reviewed anything from Norwegian company Electrocompaniet, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect from the ECI 80D integrated amplifier. As things turn out, it’s an impressively polished performer that’s brimming with useful features. FeaturesWe can’t imagine too many occasions where this integrated amp will be caught short in a price appropriate two-channel set-up. It has a good range of digital and analogue inputs, including a moving magnet phono stage, multiple coaxials and opticals, as well as two-way Bluetooth in high-quality aptX HD form./news/forrest-gump-score-to-get-first-lp-release-on-chocolate-coloured-vinyl.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/forrest-gump-score-to-get-first-lp-release-on-chocolate-coloured-vinyl.htmlWe all know the line about life and chocolate, but in the case of this particular chocolate (or chocolate-coloured vinyl, to be precise) you know exactly what it is you're going to get. Alan Silvestri's work for Forrest Gump was pipped to the 1994 Oscar for original score only by Hans Zimmer's The Lion King, and in September it's getting its first vinyl release. Pressed to 180-gram audiophile vinyl, only the first run of 1,500 copies are to be chocolate-coloured./news/hands-on-with-the-sennheiser-ambeo-mobility-sound-system.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-with-the-sennheiser-ambeo-mobility-sound-system.htmlA few weeks ago we got a call from Sennheiser, asking if we wanted to hear its Ambeo Mobility sound system and to chat with CEO Dr. Andreas Sennheiser about the company’s plans for the world of automotive. For those of you not familiar with the tech, Ambeo is Sennheiser’s take on 3D Audio and, according to the company’s website “covers immersive audio products and technologies for the entire audio signal chain, from capture to mixing and processing to reproduction”./news/how-to-store-records-9-tips-for-keeping-your-vinyl-tip-top.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-store-records-9-tips-for-keeping-your-vinyl-tip-top.htmlEven more so than it was decades ago (when it was a common enough commodity), vinyl is a precious and much-loved format that requires care and love. Records, even second-hand ones, are pretty pricey these days (even non-rare LPs), and you'll want to keep them in tip-top condition. Vinyl is quite a fragile and easily damaged material, and dirt, fingerprints and dust can cause your records to skip, scratch and impact the quality of the playback./news/how-to-watch-succession-season-3-from-anywhere-release-date-cast-trailer-and-episode-9-finale-tod.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-succession-season-3-from-anywhere-release-date-cast-trailer-and-episode-9-finale-tod.htmlThe Succession season 3 finale is is streaming now on HBO Max and will be screened this evening in the UK on Sky. Don't miss the thrilling final episode of the savagely-brilliant dynastic drama starring Brian Cox as media mogul Logan Roy – it's the best show on TV right now! Episode 9, All The Bells Say, is available on HBO Max now. Read on for how to watch Succession season 3 from anywhere in the world using a VPN./news/how-to-watch-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-2024-live-stream-usher-tv-channels-free-4k.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-2024-live-stream-usher-tv-channels-free-4k.htmlSuper Bowl live stream 2024Usher will perform the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday 11th February. You can watch the performance for free on ITVX in the UK and on 7Plus on Australia. CBS is the official Super Bowl 58 broadcaster in the USA, with live streams available on its Paramount Plus streaming service. Use a VPN to watch your local Super Bowl Halftime Show live stream online from anywhere./news/i-review-headphones-for-a-living-and-these-surprise-black-friday-deals-rocked-my-world.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-review-headphones-for-a-living-and-these-surprise-black-friday-deals-rocked-my-world.htmlFor my sins, I’ve been covering Black Friday deals since day one. In that time, I’ve seen so many savings come and go that you’d think I’d seen it all. But that‘s not true. Every year there one or two (or sometimes, three) that really catch the eye. You know, the ones that raise an eyebrow and have you reaching for your wallet just for fear of missing out on a huge saving./news/if-you-re-buying-a-gaming-tv-you-might-want-to-wait-until-2023.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/if-you-re-buying-a-gaming-tv-you-might-want-to-wait-until-2023.htmlSince the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, gamers looking for the best TV to make the most of their next-gen console and/or gaming PC have had, in my opinion, an easy decision: just buy an LG OLED. Since the start of 2019, when the new consoles were but twinkles in the eyes of their respective manufacturers, OLEDs from the C series upwards have boasted four HDMI 2.1 sockets that support the most demanding 4K/120Hz signals./news/i-m-blown-away-by-how-much-better-the-lg-c4-is-than-the-c3.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-m-blown-away-by-how-much-better-the-lg-c4-is-than-the-c3.htmlI was really disappointed by the LG C3. It’s not that it’s a bad TV, because it isn’t. It’s that it represented almost no upgrade at all on the C2 – and was more expensive to boot. Today, the C3 is available for vastly less than its launch price, making it a very solid buy, but I still remember the pang of disappointment I felt when we started running the C3 through its paces and realised how overly familiar it was./news/jbl-charge-5-vs-jbl-charge-5-wi-fi-which-five-star-jbl-speaker-should-you-buy.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-charge-5-vs-jbl-charge-5-wi-fi-which-five-star-jbl-speaker-should-you-buy.htmlJBL Charge 5 Battery life: 20hrs Bluetooth: 5.1 Dimensions: 22 x 9.6 x 9.4cm  Weight: 0.96kg What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. With study reliability, a heavy feature set and some supreme sound, JBL’s fifth-generation Charge remains one of the finest portable Bluetooth speakers you could hope to find.  ForClear, detailed soundWide soundstageUpdated dustproofingAgainstMore affordable JBL models available The Wi-Fi upgrade offers a viable alternative JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi Battery life: 20hrs/news/jbl-k2-s9900-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-k2-s9900-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor many people, owning a pair of JBL’s K2 S9900s will be a non-starter. Even putting the massive price tag to one side, many won’t get on with their determinedly retro appearance, their unfashionable proportions (which make them wider than they are deep) or even like the fact they use horn technology for everything above bass frequencies. But we think these people will be missing out. The K2s are superstars, delivering performance as informative as it is fun./news/joshua-vs-ruiz-live-stream-how-to-watch-it.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/joshua-vs-ruiz-live-stream-how-to-watch-it.htmlThe clock is ticking as boxing fans around the world prepare for Joshua vs Ruiz 2 on Saturday night – but will the rematch live up to the hype?  We're expecting a thriller, as the British boxer, 30, looks to reclaim his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles having suffered a shock defeat to the Mexican in New York last June. Joshua was unbeaten until the unfancied Ruiz Jr. stepped in as last minute replacement for Jarrell Miller, who failed three drug tests./news/koss-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/koss-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8qoqqxnoJa0pnuS/news/leica-cine-1-100-sound-image-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/leica-cine-1-100-sound-image-review.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. When we think of design icons in hi-fi and AV, we might turn first to Denmark, or perhaps the US, UK and Japan.  But if you ask a photographer the same question, it’s more likely to be Germany, and specifically Wetzlar, home to Leica Camera AG, makers of legendary cameras since Oskar Barnack at Leitz (as Leica was officially called until 1986) came up with the first commercially successful 35mm still camera./news/lg-cx-deal-the-awesome-oled65cx-is-down-to-its-best-price-since-boxing-day.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-cx-deal-the-awesome-oled65cx-is-down-to-its-best-price-since-boxing-day.htmlLooking for the best OLED TV deals? Here's a corker. One of the very best TVs of the last year – the LG OLED65CX – has just dropped in price by £300. That's on top of the other discounts its had since it launched last year, taking the overall saving to £900! It's worth bearing in mind that this new £1899 price isn't the very cheapest the 65-inch CX has been – you could pick it up for £1799 during Black Friday and the Boxing Day sales – but it is still a very low price for what is a truly exceptional TV./news/lg-g2-is-first-smartphone-to-support-24bit-192khz-hi-res-music.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g2-is-first-smartphone-to-support-24bit-192khz-hi-res-music.htmlLG has officially launched its new flagship smartphone, the LG G2. The G2 is the first of the company's new G Series of premium mobile devices and claims to be "the first smartphone on the market to feature 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Fi playback". The G2 release date or price for the UK hasn't been confirmed but LG has said the phone will be rolled out to various countries "in the next eight weeks"/news/marantz-reviews-and-products.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqaZopa7tcaOqZignV9q/news/mcintosh-s-new-amplifier-is-its-smallest-yet.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-s-new-amplifier-is-its-smallest-yet.htmlMcIntosh has a big announcement for a little amplifier: the MA5300 integrated amplifier is the company's smallest yet, measuring 44cm x 15cm x 56cm (or about the size of a throw pillow for the interior decorators among you). That doesn't mean it's compact when it comes to connections. There are six analogue inputs (four unbalanced, one balanced and one moving magnet) and six digital inputs - including two each for coaxial and optical./news/pioneer-vsx-531-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-vsx-531-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf capitalism has shown us anything, it’s that money is power. Skew that into a home cinema context and that correlation isn’t necessarily as straightforward – you don’t need to spend much to get a fair bit of muscle, as the entry-level 5.1-channel Pioneer VSX-531 proves. Delivering a claimed 130W per channel (into 6 ohms) for a rather thrifty (in AV amplifier terms) £250, it’s a decent bedrock from which to begin your inevitable life-spanning march towards surround sound./news/quad-s-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quad-s-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen we think of Quad speakers, our thoughts immediately turn to the ESL-2812 – massive electrostatic speakers costing upwards of £6000. From now on, we’ll have something else to salivate over, because the company has come up with a fabulous pair of mid-range standmounters: the Quad S-1. It is the smallest of Quad’s new five-strong S-series, which comprises two bookshelf models, two floorstanders and one centre channel. MORE: Quad confirms S series speaker range details/news/quick-floorstander-favourites-fall-by-25-for-black-friday-but-stock-seems-limited.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-floorstander-favourites-fall-by-25-for-black-friday-but-stock-seems-limited.htmlThere hasn't exactly been a flurry of Black Friday deals on floorstanding speakers so far, but there is one to get excited about if you're after a pair under £1000. The five-star Dali Oberon 5 are now just £599 at Peter Tyson and Amazon courtesy of a brand-new £200 (or 25 per cent) discount. These speakers are former and current What Hi-Fi? Award winners – they won our 'Best floorstanding speaker £500-£1000' Best Buy in 2020 and, just recently, a 2023 Best Buy as vital members of the Dali Oberon 5 5./news/roma-vs-leicester-city-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-conference-league-semi-final-second-leg.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roma-vs-leicester-city-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-conference-league-semi-final-second-leg.htmlLeicester City head to Rome on Thursday for a finely poised second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final. A second-half own goal from Roma defender Gianluca Mancini cancelled out Lorenzo Pellegrini's opener at the King Power last week, meaning it's winner takes all in the Italian capital. Which team will book their place in the final? Make sure you know how to watch a Roma vs Leicester City live stream from anywhere in the world./news/roon-s-nucleus-titan-is-the-ambitious-server-of-audiophiles-dreams-and-has-the-price-to-match.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roon-s-nucleus-titan-is-the-ambitious-server-of-audiophiles-dreams-and-has-the-price-to-match.htmlRoon has launched a new flagship server at CES 2024. The impressively titled Nucleus Titan is designed to work with Roon's digital music management platform and brings several equally impressive features to the table, not to mention your choice of three snazzy new outer shells – metal, stone composite and wood. The Nucleus Titan features a precision-machined billet aluminium enclosure made from a solid block of metal, with Roon citing advancements in "/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-launch-date-confirmed-for-14th-january-2021.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-launch-date-confirmed-for-14th-january-2021.htmlSamsung has set a date for the launch of its next big flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S21. The tech titan will reveal its latest range of Android devices – said to include the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra, plus the Galaxy Buds Pro earphones – on 14th January. Samsung confirmed the date by blasting out invitations to Galaxy Unpacked 2021. The virtual event, which has the tagline, “Welcome to the Everyday Epic”, will start at 10am ET (3pm UK time)./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-features-4k-hdr-support-and-audio-by-akg.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-features-4k-hdr-support-and-audio-by-akg.htmlSamsung's focus for MWC2017 hasn't been smartphones, but the launch of a couple of new premium tablets: its third generation Galaxy Tab S3 and the brand new Galaxy Book. Available with a 9.7in Super AMOLED screen, the Tab S3 is the first Samsung tablet to feature quad-stereo speakers tuned by AKG. Samsung acquired AKG's parent company, Harman, back in 2016 and this would appear to be the first fruits of that venture./news/samsung-set-to-launch-ultra-thin-zero-bezel-tvs-in-2012-13.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-set-to-launch-ultra-thin-zero-bezel-tvs-in-2012-13.htmlSamsung is planning to release zero-bezel TVs in late 2012 or 2013 to keep hold of its TV throne, according to our colleagues on Stuff.tv. The current D8000 series TVs sport a mere 8mm bezel, but apparently that's still too much for Samsung. Not only will Samsung's whole TV line get on board with the zero-bezel look, Samsung is also gunning to make the thinnest LCD/LED TV ever, according to Stuff's anonymous tipster./news/samsung-terrace-is-a-weatherproof-4k-qled-tv-with-matching-soundbar.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-terrace-is-a-weatherproof-4k-qled-tv-with-matching-soundbar.htmlSamsung has just taken things outside with the Samsung Terrace – a lifestyle TV for your garden. The water-resistant QLED set comes in 55in, 65in and 75in screen sizes. Prices range from $3,499 for the 55in to $8,999 for the 75in in the US (pricing in other regions is yet to be confirmed). As you'd guess, the Terrace TV is built to withstand the elements. It's rated iP55 – meaning it's not fully sealed but able to withstand dust and water./news/save-50-on-a-2021-ipad-with-this-early-prime-day-deal.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/save-50-on-a-2021-ipad-with-this-early-prime-day-deal.htmlApple iPads have been some of the best tablets around for a long time, and Apple's 2021 iPad is no different. What is different is that thanks to this early Prime Day deal you can save yourself $50 on an iPad at Amazon. In our five-star review of the 2021 iPad, we complimented its excellent picture, refined sound for headphone listening, and fantastic front camera. If you need a new tablet, you can't go wrong with an iPad./news/sennheiser-hd-620s-review-a-spacious-smooth-and-detailed-sound-that-s-very-easy-to-listen-to.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-hd-620s-review-a-spacious-smooth-and-detailed-sound-that-s-very-easy-to-listen-to.htmlWe’ve long been fond of Sennheiser’s HD 600 range of open-back headphones, which have been impressing us since the late ’90s all the way through to current incarnations, for their wonderfully comfortable design and smooth, very listenable performance. It’s quite a departure then, for the HD 600 range to introduce a closed-back design, but that’s exactly what the Sennheiser HD 620S headphones are. Sennheiser aims for the new HD 620S headphones to have the airy spaciousness of an open-back design with the privacy and non-leaky advantages of closed-back cans./news/sky-hd-1tb-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-hd-1tb-review.htmlSky has been the TV provider with the most HD content for years now, and that shows no sign of stopping. Every time a rival adds a couple of new HD channels, Sky adds a load more. And now it's launched 3D, too – if you subscribe to the top package you'll get it for free. However, as the quantity of HD content rises, it's easy to fill the standard box's 160GB hard disk./news/sonos-is-working-on-smaller-speakers-with-bigger-sound-mayht-acquisition-suggests.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-is-working-on-smaller-speakers-with-bigger-sound-mayht-acquisition-suggests.htmlSonos has acquired Dutch audio brand Mayht, whose Heartmotion transducer technology has been developed to enable the creation of speakers "ten times more compact, flatter and lightweight without any compromise to sound quality". The audio-tech start-up showcased its Heartmotion tech at CES 2022 in January, and now only four months later, Sonos has snapped it up. Mayht's "world’s first" fully balanced dual membrane driver technology was designed to allow manufacturers to shrink the size of their speaker-based products without negatively impacting sound quality or output./news/sony-h-ear-in-nc-mdr-ex750na-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-h-ear-in-nc-mdr-ex750na-review.html‘People who plug their keyboards into their hi-fi aren't idiots, that would be stereotyping.’ ‘The latest iPhone is a huge 6s.’ Everyone loves a good pun – or even a couple of mediocre ones – including Sony, by sound of its latest buds. Pronounced ‘hear’ (their less puntastic model name is MDR-EX750NA), the h.ear in NCs have been released alongside the h.ear ons (on-ears) and two Walkman music players. MORE: Awards 2015: best in-ear headphones/news/sony-marks-the-walkman-phone-s-third-birthday-with-three-new-models.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-marks-the-walkman-phone-s-third-birthday-with-three-new-models.htmlThe line-up comprises: the top-of-the-range W902 with five megapixel camera, 8GB Memory Stick Micro for storing up to 8000 songs, AD2P Bluetooth connectivity and FM radio; the W595 which can store and play around 1900 songs through its built-in stereo speakers and is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, A2DP Bluetooth and FM radio; and the W302 with two megapixel camera, FM radio, Track ID and 512MB Memory Stick Micro./news/sony-vpl-xw5000es-4k-laser-projector-review-affordable-excellence.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-vpl-xw5000es-4k-laser-projector-review-affordable-excellence.htmlThe VPL-XW5000ES is a watershed moment for not just Sony’s projection business but the home cinema world in general. Why? Because it’s the cheapest truly native 4K laser projector the home cinema world has ever seen. The word ‘native’ is doing some heavy lifting there, to be clear. There are a number of DLP laser projectors priced lower than the Sony that would claim, with the support of the Consumer Technology Association in the US, to be 4K projectors despite having to use ‘double flashing’ technology to achieve a 4K image rather than carrying native 3840x2160 arrays of DLP’s digital mirror devices./news/sony-wh-1000xm3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wh-1000xm3-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones have now been replaced by the XM4. The XM3 are still available, still excellent and have been heavily discounted, so keep reading if they appeal. Alternatively, here's our Sony WH-1000XM4 review. Given the Sony WH-1000XM3 over-ears are among the best wireless headphones we've ever heard, it’s hard to imagine that pre-summer 2016, Sony didn’t have a premium pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones in its arsenal. Then out of nowhere, the WH-1000X pair appeared, challenged noise-cancelling supremo Bose, and ran off with one of our coveted Awards./news/spotify-introduces-new-look-interface-with-improved-features.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-introduces-new-look-interface-with-improved-features.htmlSpotify has launched a new-look interface with a darker theme, improved typography and iconography across all platforms. Spotify has also announced a new feature called 'Your Music', which helps users "save, organise and browse your favourite music the way you want to". Albums and artists can be saved "for every mood and moment" in one collection. MORE: Spotify review Users will also be able to access more "relevant and localised content"/news/spotify-trials-driving-mode-for-hands-free-listening.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-trials-driving-mode-for-hands-free-listening.htmlSpotify is testing a driving mode for use in cars. Users who have been given access to the test feature have posted details on Reddit (via The Verge). The feature is for the Android app, and enables some handy in-car features. It enlarges the forward and back buttons, so they're easier to see at a glance. It also announces songs, so you can know what's playing without having to take your eyes off the road, and will ultimately enable voice controls (these aren't active yet)./news/tannoy-revolution-1001-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tannoy-revolution-1001-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThis subwoofer is the last piece of Tannoy's Revolution series jigsaw, and it's a wee bit later than its siblings. We've had a chance to listen to nearly all the Revolution Signature range and, sorry to say, the 1001 subwoofer is the least impressive element of it. Problem is, it sounds nearly as discreet as it looks – even though it's only £300, we'd still like a bit more drive and attack./news/the-airpods-max-2-were-a-no-show-at-the-iphone-15-launch-and-that-s-a-massive-shame.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-airpods-max-2-were-a-no-show-at-the-iphone-15-launch-and-that-s-a-massive-shame.htmlSometimes, the more you wish for something, the harder it is to attain. That's how it feels with regard to the arrival (or lack of) of the second generation of Apple's AirPods Max over-ear headphones, the still-hypothetical AirPods Max 2.  Apple's September showcase saw the unveiling of some exciting new products straight from the Californian tech oven, including the Phone 15, a host of new Apple smartwatches and, most excitingly of all, the prospect of playing Resident Evil 4 on your phone./news/the-amazing-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-are-on-sale-for-328.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-amazing-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-are-on-sale-for-328.htmlIn the world of wireless headphones, Sony's WH-1000XM5s are some of the best, and that's doubly true when they're on sale for $328. In our Sony WH-1000XM5 review, we gave these cans five-stars for impressive audio quality, robust overall bass, and top-notch clarity. Altogether, these are some great headphones made even better by a sale. Best Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones deal Sony has been making superb headphones for quite some time, and it's no surprise that the WH-1000XM5 are another example of this./news/the-amazon-echo-pop-is-60-off-but-the-echo-dot-is-the-better-buy.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-amazon-echo-pop-is-60-off-but-the-echo-dot-is-the-better-buy.htmlWell that didn’t take long. The Amazon Echo Pop launched barely four months ago, but it’s already had its price slashed by 60 per cent. That brings it down to just £17.99 – a ridiculously low price for a smart speaker. But hold your horses, there’s a better deal to be had… Best Amazon Echo Pop dealThe Echo Pop launched as a cheaper, more colourful alternative to the Echo Dot. Its front-firing speaker is said to be "/news/the-most-important-component-in-your-hi-fi-system-isn-t-what-you-think-it-is.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-most-important-component-in-your-hi-fi-system-isn-t-what-you-think-it-is.htmlWhich component do you think makes the most difference in your system? The conventional wisdom on that question has varied over time. In the early days of hi-fi, it was thought to be the speakers. And that’s totally understandable. After all, they are the things that actually turn the electronic music signal into the sound waves we hear, and so must be the most important part of a system, right? Well, not if you asked the exact same question in the 1980s and 1990s./news/trackitdown-net-launches-subscription-service-for-downloads.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/trackitdown-net-launches-subscription-service-for-downloads.htmlOnline dance music store Trackitdown.net has launched a new subscription service offering discounted downloads for members who pay a monthly fee. TID Pro will cost £10 a month and give members access to all their music downloads at 'cost price'. This means that WAV files will cost 99p rather than £1.75, while 320kbps MP3 files will be down from £1.49 to 79p. Trackitdown.net founder Ed Real says: "TID Pro means [customers'] money now goes much further./news/vinyl-pressing-plants-on-surging-demand-keeping-it-local-and-whether-coloured-vinyl-really-does-so.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/vinyl-pressing-plants-on-surging-demand-keeping-it-local-and-whether-coloured-vinyl-really-does-so.htmlA quickfire question for you: how many vinyl pressing plants does Australia have?  If you’ve just answered “zero”, having soundly assumed that the Land Down Under might exclusively import records from elsewhere, as it does cars, then I’m afraid to say you are incorrect. But don’t worry, you aren’t alone: that was my hesitant guess too when asked by a vinyl-loving family member during a recent visit to see me (and probably more so some record stores) in Melbourne./news/12-of-the-best-david-bowie-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/12-of-the-best-david-bowie-songs-to-test-your-hi-fi-system.htmlThe man called ‘David Bowie’ was a recording artist between 1966 and 2016; Brixton’s David Jones tried and failed to have a hit single for a few years before he changed his name, and it would be the early 70s before he achieved anything approaching success. After that, though, the dam broke, and Bowie became a) the world’s premier gender-bending art-rocker, b) an inspiration to any number of subsequent musicians, c) a composer and performer of several genre-defying singles and albums, and d) shorthand for the sort of combination of ‘commercial appeal’ and ‘artistic integrity’ that most recording artists would conceivably kill for./news/amazon-omni-qled-tv-review-big-budget-tv-delivers-the-goods.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-omni-qled-tv-review-big-budget-tv-delivers-the-goods.htmlAmazon Fire TV devices are really popular. Like, seriously popular – to the tune of more than 200 million of them having been sold worldwide. Amazon must anticipate that sales will eventually slow down, though, as more people become owners of TVs that are already smart and therefore don’t need a Fire Stick jammed into their HDMI sockets. That is presumably why the company has finally decided to cut out the middleman and produce its own range of TVs with the Fire OS platform built in./news/apple-announces-studio-display-monitor-with-5k-resolution-and-dolby-atmos-speakers.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-announces-studio-display-monitor-with-5k-resolution-and-dolby-atmos-speakers.htmlApple has announced a new 5K Retina display with Dolby Atmos support called the Studio Display. This new display was announced alongside an all-new Apple desktop computer, the Mac Studio, but can be used with a variety of Apple computers, including MacBooks. The display has a 27-inch 5K Retina display, a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage support, plus a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. /news/apple-music-appears-all-set-for-google-chromecast-support.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-appears-all-set-for-google-chromecast-support.htmlApple Music could soon work with Google's Chromecast family of streaming dongles, according to the Android app's code. 9to5Google has done some digging into the app, and found numerous mentions of Chromecast compatibility. This suggests Apple is readying the feature, or at least entertaining the prospect of it. If Apple did flick the switch, it would let you wirelessly 'cast' content from Apple Music on your smartphone or tablet to a Chromecast device./news/asia-holds-up-sale-of-nokia-s-mobile-phone-arm-to-microsoft.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/asia-holds-up-sale-of-nokia-s-mobile-phone-arm-to-microsoft.htmlNokia has confirmed that a €5.4bn (£4.6bn) deal that will see its mobile phone division acquired by US-computing giant Microsoft has been pushed back until next month (April). It had been thought the sale of the Swedish company's Devices and Services business would be completed during the first quarter, but it still requires regulatory backing in Asia. MORE: Microsoft to buy Nokia's mobile phone division in £4.6bn deal In a statement, Nokia confirmed the deal had received "/news/audiovector-qr-7-review-a-refined-and-articulate-high-end-floorstander.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audiovector-qr-7-review-a-refined-and-articulate-high-end-floorstander.htmlMany people associate great value with a low price. We at What Hi-Fi? don’t do that. Want to know why? Exhibit 1: the Audiovector QR 7 speakers. These 114cm high floorstanders are by all reckonings an expensive product, yet after spending a great deal of time in their company we still can’t believe that they offer so much for the money.  They are the range-toppers in Audiovector’s starter QR series and offer a great solution for those with larger rooms./news/austrian-audio-hi-x65-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/austrian-audio-hi-x65-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAustrian Audio has had something of a dream start to life when it comes to What Hi-Fi? reviews. We’ve covered three of the company’s headphones so far, and each one has been excellent, garnering full five-star reviews and, in the case of the entry-level Hi-X15, a What Hi-Fi? Award this year. Take a look at the open-back Hi-X65’s rating and you’ll see that this current range-topper continues to keep standards high./news/b-w-685-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-685-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Bowers & Wilkins 685s burst onto the scene almost six years ago. They won awards in 2007 and 2008, and have managed to hold on to their five-star rating ever since. We last tested these veterans in a loudspeaker mega roundup in July last year, and liked them enough to highlight them as long-standing favourites. That they have lasted this long at the top is nothing short of impressive, and we’ve developed a lot of admiration for them./news/b-w-px-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-px-review-what-hi-fi.htmlBowers & Wilkins' performance in the headphone market is the sporting equivalent of a Gaelic footballer arriving in the Premier League and picking up the Golden Boot in their first season. Sure, there are similarities, but essentially it’s a different game with different opposition, different rules and different demands. But ever since B&W’s first pair arrived on the scene in 2009, the company hasn’t looked back. Some of its headphones have had as much impact as B&W’s traditional loudspeakers./news/best-sony-earbuds-2024-top-in-ear-options-for-every-budget-reviewed.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-sony-earbuds-2024-top-in-ear-options-for-every-budget-reviewed.htmlBest Sony earbuds: Quick Menu Looking for a new pair of earbuds and heard good things about Sony’s latest batch? There is a good reason for that. Jump over to our main best headphones guide and latest list of What Hi-Fi? Award winners and you’ll see the company's buds are a staple in both. This is great, but be warned that having Sony branding doesn't on its own guarantee that a pair of earbuds are good./news/beyerdynamic-byron-bta-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-byron-bta-review-what-hi-fi.html“Mad, bad, and dangerous to know” was how Lady Caroline Lamb described the great Romantic poet, Lord Byron. However the wireless headphones that share his name, Beyerdynamic’s Byron BTA (the premium version of the Byron BTs) are almost the exact opposite. They’re a safe choice for a solid sound. Build and comfortAnother difference is that while the poet was a classicist, these headphones are distinctly modern. Much like its wired equivalent, the Byron BTAs’ black-and-metal housings look sleek and cutting edge./news/black-friday-deal-alert-we-ve-never-seen-a-98-inch-tv-this-cheap.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/black-friday-deal-alert-we-ve-never-seen-a-98-inch-tv-this-cheap.htmlThe price of this 98-inch TCL TV has plummeted to its lowest ever thanks to this amazing Black Friday deal. Specifically, the TCL 98P745 4K is available for an incredibly low £1999 at Peter Tyson, a huge £1000 saving on its regular price. We haven’t reviewed this TV yet, but we’d recommend any buyer on the hunt for the biggest TV possible this Black Friday consider the deal for a couple of reasons./news/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-vs-sony-ht-a7000-what-are-the-differences.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-vs-sony-ht-a7000-what-are-the-differences.htmlLooking to boost your TV’s audio without the hassle of a whole surround system? A soundbar can go a long way in bringing new energy to the audio of your favourite shows, movies, sports, or whatever you are watching.  Sony's bar is a repeat Award winner which has dominated thanks to its sound and features. A new flagship Bose bar is quite big news. Let's see how they stack up on paper./news/bose-s-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-first-price-drop-is-still-active-for-cyber-monday.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-s-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-first-price-drop-is-still-active-for-cyber-monday.htmlThe price of Bose’s new QuietComfort Ultra headphones has dropped for the first time, thanks to a brilliant deal that's still going this Cyber Monday. The headphones are currently down to £399 from £449 on Amazon, despite hitting stores less than two months ago. Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-ear headphones are positioned as the company’s latest flagship model of cans, arriving roughly four years after the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700./news/canadian-company-brunoco-to-launch-sub-500-amp-complete-with-digital-inputs.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/canadian-company-brunoco-to-launch-sub-500-amp-complete-with-digital-inputs.htmlNew Canadian company Brunoco is set to arrive in the UK in September, with the launch of its first product – a sub-£500 digital integrated amplifier. The £499 Brunoco DIVA (DIgital Versatile Amplifier) combines an upsampling 24-bit/192kHz DAC and 24-preset digital equaliser, along with one analogue input and three digital ins: optical, electrical and USB Type B. The equaliser, the Vancouver-based company says, 'doesn't contaminate the original signal because its full digital – and different from basic bass, treble functionalities of conventional equaliser – precision setting makes it possible to find the ideal setting for your speaker, room, and your purpose'./news/ces-2009-pioneer-launches-three-new-blu-ray-disc-players-and-four-receivers-plus-cd-ripping-dvd-pl.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2009-pioneer-launches-three-new-blu-ray-disc-players-and-four-receivers-plus-cd-ripping-dvd-pl.htmlBD-Live capability All three are BD-Live-capable, the plan being to launch the entry-level BDP-120 with a 1GB flash drive; the two more upmarket models have 1GB of memory built-in. The three use the company's 1080P True24FPS processing, have USB and Ethernet ports, and offer Kuro Link for simple operation with Pioneer TVs and receivers. The two more expensive models have 7.1-channel analogue output and full decoding for all HD audio formats, while the Elite model, which is designed for custom installation, has an RS-232C port for system integration./news/dali-s-new-rubikore-speaker-range-packs-flagship-tech-in-five-new-models.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-s-new-rubikore-speaker-range-packs-flagship-tech-in-five-new-models.htmlDali’s £70,000 Kore loudspeakers, which launched back in 2022, have a lot to answer for. Firstly, the trickle-down tech from those helped create the company’s Epikore 11 floorstanders (which launched in 2023) and now we have Rubikore, an all-new range from the Danish company, which also gets a helping hand from those flagship beasts. The line-up consists of two floorstanding speakers (Rubikore 6 and Rubikore 8), one bookshelf model (Rubikore 2), one on-wall model (Rubikore On-Wall) and an LCR speaker (Rubikore Cinema) which is aimed at, you guessed it, people wanting to build a surround sound set-up./news/denon-avr-x2400h-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-avr-x2400h-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe affordable AV receiver Award is one of our most hotly contested categories, yet Denon has managed to run off with the Product of the Year gong in that sector for the last two years in a row. Can the new Denon AVR-X2400H – the successor to last year’s Award-winning AVR-X2300W – repeat this winning performance? MORE: Denon AVR-X2300W review SoundWith the Blu-ray of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them playing, our first impression is that the Denon AVR-X2400H’s character is very similar to that of its predecessor./news/dolby-and-dts-want-to-make-2024-the-year-of-wireless-atmos-surround-sound-we-wish-them-luck.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dolby-and-dts-want-to-make-2024-the-year-of-wireless-atmos-surround-sound-we-wish-them-luck.htmlIt's been a great year for home cinema technology. This was headlined by the grudge match between LG’s Micro Lens Array (MLA) and Samsung’s second-generation QD-OLED screen tech which has dominated the headlines over the past 12 months. And to be clear, we loved watching the fight – observing the differences between great TVs like the MLA-powered LG G3, Panasonic MZ2000, and Philips 908 and QD-OLED packed Sony A95L and Samsung S95C was a personal highlight this year./news/dr-dre-set-to-star-in-apple-s-first-tv-series.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dr-dre-set-to-star-in-apple-s-first-tv-series.htmlThe Hollywood Reporter has learned that Apple will be funding a new scripted TV series starring Dr Dre, who has been an Apple executive ever since he and Jimmy Iovine sold their Beats Electronics brand for $3 billion, back in 2014. Sources say the show will be semi-autobiographical, with each episode focusing on a different emotion and how Dre’s character deals with it. Dre came up with the idea for the show and pitched it to Jimmy Iovine./news/groov-e-soundbuds-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/groov-e-soundbuds-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSince Apple’s AirPods arrived in 2016, the race has been on to produce something with equal battery life and sound quality, but cheaper – making true wireless in-ear headphones one of the fastest growing markets in audio. The idea is that competition breeds innovation, with diminutive models boasting ever-increasing battery life, smaller cases and newer tech inside their tiny housings. Groov-e, producers of budget headphones since 2009, could hardly resist the pull of progress and, following its PlayBuds in 2018, the Groov-e SoundBuds are the company’s second true wireless in-ear offering./news/harman-kardon-brings-3d-spatial-audio-and-live-music-concerts-to-your-car.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-brings-3d-spatial-audio-and-live-music-concerts-to-your-car.htmlLove listening to Kraftwerk on the motorway? How about classic rock on country lanes? Either way, Harman Kardon wants to up your in-car audio experience with a new streaming service that beams live concerts to your vehicle's in-car display, complete with new 'winged' headrests that deliver 3D spatial audio. With music events cancelled due to Covid-19, Harman's new Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) platform aims to plug the gap by "/news/hmdx-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hmdx-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqGllK0%3D/news/honor-6-plus-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/honor-6-plus-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you want a lot of tech for not a huge amount of money, this is it. Honor – basically Huawei operating under a more Eurocentric label – seems to have designed a smartphone based entirely on a checklist. With a big screen, capacious battery, fancy camera and powerful processor, the Honor 6+ should be right at the top of the pile. But chasing specs is a dangerous game, and this is a good example of how even plenty of ticked boxes don’t always amount to a great product./news/how-to-watch-westworld-season-4-on-online-eight-new-episodes-of-the-epic-sci-fi-saga.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-westworld-season-4-on-online-eight-new-episodes-of-the-epic-sci-fi-saga.htmlWestworld season 4 – the latest instalment of the dark sci-fi saga – premieres this Sunday and Monday, 26th and 27th June in the US/CA and UK/AUS, respectively. Based on the 1973 Michael Crichton movie, the show started out in an adult Wild West theme park where robot "hosts" satisfied the desires of human guests. But then the robots become sentient, and everything changed. Now well into its plot beyond the original, Westworld season 4 takes us further into the future of robot/human existence./news/i-listened-to-the-dolby-atmos-in-car-system-that-makes-people-cry-and-it-s-the-future.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-listened-to-the-dolby-atmos-in-car-system-that-makes-people-cry-and-it-s-the-future.html“The last person shed a tear when they heard it”, says the man sat in the front seat of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, as we sink into the back seats. Sure, he works for Mercedes, but it’s a particularly bold claim, regardless. “Wow”, I reply, doing my best to hide my scepticism. We’re about to hear Mercedes’ brand new, top-of-the-range Apple Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos sound system, and, well, I don’t expect to be brought to tears (unless it’s over the price tag)./news/ifi-zen-blue-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-zen-blue-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWant an easy way to add Bluetooth connectivity to your traditional stereo system? Just buy iFi’s new Zen Blue. While there are a number of cheaper Bluetooth receivers already on the market, this is one of a handful that puts a priority on good sound. BuildIt’s a really nicely built unit that takes up less shelf space than a typical paperback. We were expecting a moulded plastic box, but what we get is a quality aluminium casing that’s finished to a far higher standard than the price suggests./news/ipl-live-stream-2022-how-to-watch-the-indian-premier-league-cricket-online-playoffs.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ipl-live-stream-2022-how-to-watch-the-indian-premier-league-cricket-online-playoffs.htmlThe Indian Premier League 2022 – the world's biggest T20 cricket competition – has reached the 'top four' stage. The playoffs are underway at Eden Gardens, but which two sides will make it to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final on Sunday 29th May? US fans can get an 2022 IPL live stream for just $6.99 a month on ESPN+. You beauty! Ten teams started the IPL 2022 group stages, each in search of a place in Sunday's TATA IPL final in Ahmedabad./news/jbl-s-live-series-headphones-offer-wireless-and-noise-cancelling-for-less.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-s-live-series-headphones-offer-wireless-and-noise-cancelling-for-less.htmlJBL has expanded its Live Series of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, which currently includes, among others, the "fun" JBL Live 650BTNC over-ears and feature-filled JBL Live 300TWS true wireless buds. The US firm has announced three new models: JBL Live Pro+, JBL Live 660NC and JBL Live 460NC.  The new line-up keeps the range's diversity by including a mix of true wireless, over-ear and on-ear headphones. Each comes with Bluetooth, noise-cancelling with 'Smart Ambient' (letting you hear surrounding noise when you need to), auto play/pause wearer detection, plus hands-free control for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants./news/jbl-s-quantum-910-wireless-headset-delivers-immersive-in-game-audio.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-s-quantum-910-wireless-headset-delivers-immersive-in-game-audio.htmlAt Gamescom 2022, JBL has announced the new JBL Quantum 910 Wireless gaming headset. The Quantum 910 will on sale this September, and it will retail for £229.99 / €249.99 / approximately AU$379.99. If you're lucky enough to be at Gamescom right now, you can check out the new headset at the JBL Quantum booth. The Quantum 910 comes packed with a 2.4Ghz wireless connection alongside Bluetooth 5.2, and you can use the headset over USB if you'd like./news/lg-a2-oled-tv-price-slashed-at-best-buy-to-just-570.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-a2-oled-tv-price-slashed-at-best-buy-to-just-570.htmlHere at What Hi-Fi?, we're big fans of LG OLEDs, but it's easy not to be as big a supporter of an OLED pricetag. Luckily, LG's A2 is now on a massive discount, bringing the price down $730 to $570 for the 48-inch model at Best Buy. We've reviewed (and loved) tons of other LG OLEDs, so while we haven't reviewed the A2 just yet, you can rest assured that this is a reputable brand, and we'd expect good things from this TV./news/lg-announces-thinq-brand-for-artificially-intelligent-televisions.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-announces-thinq-brand-for-artificially-intelligent-televisions.htmlLG has announced a new brand, ThinQ, which is an umbrella for all its 2018 home appliances, consumer electronics, and services that use artifical intelligence. Yes, this means your TV is going to start learning from your actions. LG says ThinQ products will "have the ability to employ deep learning and communicate with one another, utilising a variety of AI technologies from other partners as well as LG’s own AI technology, DeepThinQ"/news/lg-s-2024-qned-tv-range-features-big-screen-sizes-and-an-8k-mini-led-option.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-2024-qned-tv-range-features-big-screen-sizes-and-an-8k-mini-led-option.htmlLG has revealed its first slate of 2024 TV models and no, it's not OLEDs quite yet. Instead, we've had our first look at four TV models that fall into LG's QNED range. Using panel tech otherwise known as Quantum Nano-Emitting Diode, this range of LG TVs seems to encompass everything from flagship 8K Mini-LED powered models to entry-level 4K LED TVs. We'll start from the top and work our way down to see what this new range has to offer./news/logitech-ue-9000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/logitech-ue-9000-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWell, you can’t say the designers were having an off-day when they came up with these. The Logitech UE 9000s’ solid build and smart blue accents are a quality proposition, and they feel nice and comfortable on the ears. They’re a little on the heavy side, however. Logitech UE 9000 review: Features Aside from the noise-cancelling tech on-board, the Logitech UE 9000s have another trick up their sleeve – wireless Bluetooth connectivity./news/luxman-c-700u-m-700u-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/luxman-c-700u-m-700u-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFounded back in 1925 when radio broadcasting first started in Japan, Luxman is one of the oldest hi-fi brands around. Since then it has become best known for producing classy, but understated, source and amplification components. The brand has never made a massive splash in the UK, but now under the watchful eye of the IAG Group (alongside Quad, Audiolab, Wharfedale and Mission among others) it is trying again. The C-700u/M-700u pre/power combination is a fine example of the company’s wares./news/magico-s-floorstanders-boast-f1-levels-of-engineering-but-the-price-will-make-your-eyes-water.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/magico-s-floorstanders-boast-f1-levels-of-engineering-but-the-price-will-make-your-eyes-water.htmlUltra-high-end Californian audio brand Magico has announced its new floorstanding loudspeaker model, and you might have to sit down after you've heard how much it costs. Retailing at £450,000 in the UK, the M7 expands Magico's reputation for super-expensive products made from super-premium materials. Let's not forget that 2020's flagship M9 launched at close to £1,000,000 per pair. Imagine having those in your front room... On the subject of the uber-expensive M9, the M7 take much of their heritage and DNA from Magico's flagship performance speaker./news/marantz-joins-the-trade-in-bandwagon-as-part-of-its-70th-anniversary-celebrations.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-joins-the-trade-in-bandwagon-as-part-of-its-70th-anniversary-celebrations.htmlMarantz has announced a "70 Days for 70 Years" Trade-In program that runs until the 24th of November as part of the brand's 70th Anniversary celebrations.  Much like the preceding initiatives, the "70 Years" program encourages customers to bring in used audio equipment to participating dealers to receive credit towards the purchase of a new Marantz product. If you're keen on taking advantage of the offer, all you have to do is locate a participating dealer near you through the official Marantz website./news/microsoft-pours-cold-water-on-xbox-vr-rumours.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/microsoft-pours-cold-water-on-xbox-vr-rumours.htmlReady for virtual reality on the Xbox Series X? Don't get your hopes up. Microsoft has just shut down rumours that it's working on a VR headset for the latest Xbox console. Yesterday we told you how some gamers had reported error messages popping up on their Xbox that mentioned a VR headset. The message, which appeared when the new Xbox Wireless Headset was connected to the console, read "An update for the VR headset is available./news/mission-700-review-appealing-retro-inspired-speakers.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mission-700-review-appealing-retro-inspired-speakers.htmlThe formula seems simple; take a well loved product from the past, re-engineer it to modern standards and then wait for nostalgia to take its course. It’s a formula that has worked brilliantly for the likes of JBL with its Classic range, and now Mission. We reviewed the Mission’s first retro-themed speakers, the 770 (£3499 / $5000 / around AU$6225 ) a few months ago, and they are terrific. We suspect that the order book has been healthy, seeing as the company has quickly followed up with the more compact and affordable Mission 700 speaker we have on test here./news/motorola-razr-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/motorola-razr-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe original Motorola Razr is one of the best-selling phones of all time, and its clamshell handset was one of the first to make a style a priority. It’s perhaps no wonder, then, that the Razr name is back for the smartphone era. Forget the clam, this is a 7mm-slim slice of state-of-the-art design. Older Android OS, but it’s still speedy Customised by Motorola, the Android 2.3 operating system (an older version) still feels fresh, fast and intuitive./news/onkyo-dp-x1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-dp-x1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOf all Shakespeare’s risqué puns, none has become more of a truism in a wider context than having ‘too much of a good thing’. Take vitamins, power, pizza, and sugar canes at Christmas, for instance. But in an era of compulsive hoarding, we can never have too much storage. So if your worst nightmare is a ‘memory full’ notification, you might want to check out the Onkyo DP-X1 hi-res portable music player./news/oppo-sonica-dac-brings-music-streaming-skills-to-the-party.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oppo-sonica-dac-brings-music-streaming-skills-to-the-party.htmlIf you're listening to digital music, you really need a good DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) to get the most from your files. Any Oppo product is awaited with keen anticipation (take its UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray player as an example), and its latest DAC not only promises fine sound, it also lets you stream music to it, making it a proper 21st century piece of kit. It's called the Oppo Sonica, and its USB input can handle PCM signals up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD up to 25MHz./news/panasonic-mz2000-vs-lz2000-how-do-these-4k-oled-tvs-compare.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-mz2000-vs-lz2000-how-do-these-4k-oled-tvs-compare.htmlIt feels like only last week that we reviewed Panasonic's LZ2000 flagship 2022 OLED TV, and that's probably because it was. However, CES 2023 saw Panasonic unveil its 2023 flagship OLED - the MZ2000, which will serve as the company's 2023 top-of-the-line OLED and replace the LZ2000. While the MZ2000 is yet to be unleashed on the mainstream market, we did manage to spend some quality time with the new OLED TV at its CES unveiling, meaning we can begin to compare it to its predecessor./news/qobuz-family-offers-hi-res-streaming-for-up-to-six-household-members.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/qobuz-family-offers-hi-res-streaming-for-up-to-six-household-members.htmlQobuz isn't the world's first streaming service, but it has been around since 2007. It isn't the world's biggest-grossing music streaming service either, but the French company can lay claim to being the world’s first such service to offer hi-res streams – and the first CD-quality streaming service to hit the UK. And Qobuz has just launched a new Qobuz Family plan, allowing up to six members per account, starting at £24./news/quick-the-sonos-era-300-and-era-100-speakers-have-had-a-rare-price-cut.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/quick-the-sonos-era-300-and-era-100-speakers-have-had-a-rare-price-cut.htmlSonos doesn't often do discounts, but it's slashed the price of two of its best wireless speakers. Both the Era 300 and Era 100 are on sale now, and if you buy both you could save over £70. The Era 300 has £54 off, dropping to £395 at Amazon – though there are only a few left in stock, so if they sell out, head to Sonos where the price is only a little dearer at £399./news/real-madrid-vs-osasuna-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-copa-del-rey-final.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/real-madrid-vs-osasuna-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-copa-del-rey-final.htmlReal Madrid vs Osasuna live streamReal Madrid vs Osasuna is free to watch on L'Equipe TV for those in France. In the U.S., the Copa del Rey Final live stream is on ESPN+. In the UK, the rights to the match belong to BT Sport. There are no live broadcasters in Australia. Full details on how to watch a Real Madrid vs Osasuna live stream from wherever you are just below./news/revealed-meet-all-the-winners-of-the-sound-image-awards-2023.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/revealed-meet-all-the-winners-of-the-sound-image-awards-2023.htmlSound+Image mag review The Sound+Image Special Awards issue is on sale now in print and digital issues. Sound+Image magazine is one of What Hi-Fi?’s Australian sister publications: click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. Since 1989, the Sound+Image Awards have celebrated each year the very best in audio and AV, recognising the products which have wowed us over the previous 12 months of our magazines Sound+Image, Australian Hi-Fi, Best Buys Audio & AV, and Audio Esoterica, and which represent our recommendations of the very best products available in Australia today in every audio and AV category./news/samsung-tvs-get-access-to-more-hdr10-content.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-tvs-get-access-to-more-hdr10-content.htmlSamsung smart TV owners now have another way to access HDR10+ content. Samsung has expanded its video app offering to include Google Play Movies' HDR10+ service, which launched in July. The HDR10+ material on Google's subscription-free film and TV rental store – also in 4K – is now available on Samsung smart TVs in 117 countries, including across Europe, North America and Korea. Blockbuster titles include Joker, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Shazam!/news/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-which-are-better.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-which-are-better.htmlSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Bluetooth version: 5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless) Noise-cancelling: Yes Battery life: 7hrs (BT + ANC), 30hrs (including charging case) Finishes: x3 Sennheiser has thrown down the gauntlet to the market leaders. The MTW4 offer great sound quality, a fine level of comfort and a range of useful features. They can't match the Bose for noise cancelling though, but they are cheaper. ForEasy to listen toRich, detailed and refined soundComfortable fitResponsive controlsAgainstInferior noise cancellingNot the most neutral soundCall quality not best-in-class Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds/news/sicario-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sicario-blu-ray-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf there's a moment where you think you've got Sicario figured out, then that feeling probably won't last very long. Denis Villeneuve's latest film carries over a few traits from his previous film Prisoners – a sense of mystery and atmosphere – but avoids falling foul of the same cliches. In Sicario, Villeneuve has crafted a thriller that pulls few punches, making for an absorbing, engaging experience. MORE: Watch trailers for the biggest new films coming in 2016/news/skullcandy-mix-master-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/skullcandy-mix-master-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTaking the fight straight to Beats, Skullcandy joins the headphone party with its own pair of high-end ‘DJ’ headphones. Beastie Boy DJ Mix Master Mike lends his name to these new cans – a collaboration that spanned 18 months. Perhaps they should’ve taken longer. One glance at the plastic finish suggests the Skullcandys could struggle at this price. Build qualityThey feel as plastic as they look. The build is flimsy and we’re sceptical about the longevity of the headband./news/some-of-netflix-s-best-tv-shows-and-movies-aren-t-available-via-the-basic-with-ads-subscription.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/some-of-netflix-s-best-tv-shows-and-movies-aren-t-available-via-the-basic-with-ads-subscription.htmlYesterday we revealed that Netflix Basic with Ads – the streaming giant's cheapest subscription tier –  doesn't work on all devices. Today, it has emerged that Basic with Ads is missing some major titles. There's no official list yet, but in the US, Arrested Development, Peaky Blinders, New Girl, House of Cards, The Last Kingdom, Good Girls, Friday Night Lights and Queen of the South are just some of the titles that display a padlock icon (via Variety)./news/sonos-delays-google-assistant-integration-until-2019.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-delays-google-assistant-integration-until-2019.htmlSonos has confirmed Google Assistant, the company's smart voice assistant, will now go live in 2019 - a little later than planned. A blog post confirmed that one of the most requested updates is taking longer than hoped to get right.  After initially aiming for a late 2018 launch, the company now plans to share the next update on the project in "early 2019". For now, beta testing continues.  "The reality is that we need a bit more time to get the experience right and will now look to lock down a date in 2019,"/news/sonos-trueplay-audio-calibration-tech-explained-with-new-features-and-product-support.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-trueplay-audio-calibration-tech-explained-with-new-features-and-product-support.htmlFor many modern households, the perfect room for audio simply doesn’t exist. Unless you’re in the lucky position to be able to have a dedicated listening room that you can treat accordingly, the likelihood is that your audio products are going to have to fit in to your home’s space and not the other way around. The problem is, the impact of your room’s layout and where you place your speaker can have a huge impact on the sound you hear./news/sony-cmt-mx750-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-cmt-mx750-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou can generally rely on Sony products to offer decent perceived value, and this CMT-MX750 micro system is no exception. It looks good (even if it feels a bit plasticky) and its iPod/iPhone dock is integrated neatly into the fascia, where its rivals’ top-mounted docks make them look like they’ve had a loft extension when a player’s in situ. The remote handset is thorough and logical, and the speakers (while built from the same chipboard and vinyl-wrap as their competitors) look tidy./news/sony-wi-1000x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wi-1000x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAs more phone manufacturers ditch the headphone jack and dongles continue to provide an inelegant solution, wireless listening appears to be the way forward. If this trend continues as we expect, then many smartphone users will shortly need to consider owning a pair of Bluetooth headphones. Those known as ‘neckbuds’ (headphones joined by a collar to keep them together) might be, on paper, best placed to take advantage of this trend./news/sony-s-brightest-ever-4k-projector-heads-up-its-new-2020-line-up.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-brightest-ever-4k-projector-heads-up-its-new-2020-line-up.htmlSony has today introduced three new models to its home cinema projector line-up, spearheaded by the all-new flagship VPL-GTZ380 4K laser projector. Based on Sony's pro projector design, but in a smaller footprint, the VPL-GTZ380 (pictured top) debuts the company's X1 Ultimate picture processor, an optimised-for-projector version of the X1 processor found in Sony Bravia TVs. The processor powers an object-based HDR remastering tool that, as its name suggests, aims to enhance details and colours specifically based on the type of object in the frame – flowers, faces, hands etc./news/soundmagic-e10bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/soundmagic-e10bt-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFor more than half a decade, the various versions of the SoundMagic E10 (including the current E10C) have been a go-to recommendation for people with little cash to spend on a headphone upgrade. This Bluetooth set is the most ambitious member of the family to date. These are some of the cheaper good-quality wireless headphones around. However, the higher price should make you think a little more carefully about the sound quality limitations of what is essentially an entry-level earphone./news/spotify-s-updated-wear-os-app-brings-downloads-and-offline-listening-to-your-smartwatch.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-s-updated-wear-os-app-brings-downloads-and-offline-listening-to-your-smartwatch.htmlSpotify has updated its Wear OS app for Android wearables, finally giving it some previously lacking features. You can now download and stream tracks straight to your Android smartwatch, and listen to them without needing a phone or – in the case of downloads – even a wi-fi connection. The music streaming company announced the update off the back of the launch of Samsung's new Wear OS smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic./news/the-dyson-zone-are-crazy-looking-air-purifying-wireless-headphones.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-dyson-zone-are-crazy-looking-air-purifying-wireless-headphones.htmlTwo years ago, Dyson registered patents for a pair of headphones with a built-in air purifier. At the time, we wondered if Dyson was serious about the idea. Well, it turns out they were because the Dyson Zone air-purifying wireless headphones are now official.  "The Dyson Zone is a set of noise-canceling, high fidelity over-ear headphones which simultaneously deliver immersive sound to the ears, and purified airflow to the nose and mouth,"/news/the-vinyl-revival-continues-as-sales-hit-their-highest-levels-in-decades.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-vinyl-revival-continues-as-sales-hit-their-highest-levels-in-decades.htmlAs we enter 2024, it’s nice to know that physical media isn’t dead in the water. Quite the opposite in fact – the resurgence of vinyl continues as sales of records increased for the 16th consecutive year over 2023. Sales grew at their fastest rate this decade with 6.1 million units sold, an 11.8% increase compared to 2022. This marks the highest level since 1990.  Purchases of vinyl declined steeply during the 1980s as the CD became the new and preferred physical format for music./news/tips-for-buying-used-and-second-hand-vinyl.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tips-for-buying-used-and-second-hand-vinyl.htmlCrate digging is an official sport for the What Hi-Fi? team, with every single member having at least one story about striking music gold at their favourite record store to share. But, while we love the thrill of the hunt, looking for rare albums or special edition variants to fill the gaps in our respective collections, we also know it can be pretty daunting getting into second-hand vinyl shopping. Even if you’re buying blind because you want to listen to the record, not to pad your bank balance with a rare find, there are several pitfalls that can make the experience frustrating./news/urban-revolt-reviews-and-products.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/urban-revolt-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZq6qkpa7br7Er6alrA%3D%3D/news/wiim-pro-plus-review-potent-streaming-performance-on-a-budget.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wiim-pro-plus-review-potent-streaming-performance-on-a-budget.html‘WiiM’ is the rather awkward brand name adopted by Linkplay for a (quickly expanding) range of home audio streaming products. ‘Pro Plus’ is the only-slightly-less-awkward name of this incredibly budget music streamer, and is smack in the middle of WiiM's streamer products offering (in between the 'Pro' and upcoming 'Ultra'). Like quite a few similar products, it’s designed to either bring high-quality audio streaming smarts to music set-ups that pre-date the technology, or to improve those systems that aren’t much good at it./news/xbox-one-gets-welcome-bitstream-audio-update.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/xbox-one-gets-welcome-bitstream-audio-update.htmlThe Xbox One's Blu-ray player just received a rather nice update, improving its audio output no end. It now supports bitstream passthrough, which lets your receiver decode audio natively. It supports all bitstream formats, including more recent ones like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Which should improve your audio experience considerably. Dolby Atmos is a surround-sound technology that makes the listening experience more immersive. It was first used by Hollywood and in selected cinemas, but is now trickling down to consumer products like LG's latest OLED TVs and BT Sport as well as multi-channel receivers./news/5-1-vs-7-2-surround-sound-which-is-better.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/5-1-vs-7-2-surround-sound-which-is-better.htmlSoundbars are a fantastic way to improve your TV's sound, but if you want the ultimate home cinema experience, you really need a surround sound system. But which setup should you go for: 5.1 or 7.2? We'll explain what both of these systems entail, as well as the pros and cons of each, so you can decide which is right for you. What do 5.1 and 7.2 mean?These numbers refer to how many of what type of speakers the setup contains./news/american-sniper-film-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/american-sniper-film-review.htmlAmerican Sniper's success is not to be sniffed at. A drama based on events from the invasion of Iraq, Sniper made almost $550 million at the box office worldwide. It is by far the most successful film to come out of the conflict. So where did American Sniper go right where so many others, at the box office at least, went wrong? Part of that may be down to Warner Bros./news/apple-ipad-mini-2019-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-ipad-mini-2019-review.htmlThe market for tablets has been stagnant for a while, with manufacturers who once focused on tablets now having barely a passing interest. But no one seems to have told Apple – there are now no fewer than five models to choose from in its iPad line-up. The newest model in that five-strong line-up is the fifth-generation iPad Mini, the first new iPad Mini since 2015. Unlike previous Minis, which have had cut-down specs compared to their full-size siblings, the new Mini features plenty of cutting-edge tech./news/apple-music-could-launch-on-the-ps5-as-soon-as-next-week.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-could-launch-on-the-ps5-as-soon-as-next-week.htmlCould Apple Music‌ be about to land on the PlayStation 5? A handful of eagle-eyed PS5 owners have reported seeing the app on their consoles. And that's strange, given that Spotify is the only music streaming service officially on the PS5 right now. A Reddit user posted a photo on the Apple Music subreddit that appears to show an invitation to download the Apple Music app on the PlayStation 5. However, when the user selected the option, they received an error message./news/apple-pulls-rival-products-ahead-of-new-homepod-airpods-launch.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-pulls-rival-products-ahead-of-new-homepod-airpods-launch.htmlWe've been waiting quite some time for Apple's hotly-anticipated HomePod Mini smart speaker and AirPods Studio headphones, and while there's still no big announcement regarding the official release, Apple has done something that suggests an announcement is imminent – the Cupertino giant has removed competing products made by Bose and Sonos from its shelves.  As noted by Apple Insider (and first reported by Bloomberg) Apple has ceased online sales of third-party headphones, earphones and speakers, probably to clear the way for its own new audio products./news/beats-studio-buds-vs-airpods-pro-2-which-wireless-earbuds-are-best.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beats-studio-buds-vs-airpods-pro-2-which-wireless-earbuds-are-best.htmlBeats Studio Buds + Bluetooth: 5.3 (AAC, SBC) Active noise-cancelling: Yes Battery life (ANC on): 24hrs (6hrs from buds) Weight: 5g (per earbud) The Studio Buds + take some of what makes the AirPods Pro 2 so great and makes it more accessible, with a lower price and Android-ported features. But the compromises are many, with lesser sound quality, fewer features and so-so ANC. Consider them a victim of the competitive market./news/bluesound-powernode-edge-is-a-just-add-speakers-streamer-with-hi-res-mqa.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bluesound-powernode-edge-is-a-just-add-speakers-streamer-with-hi-res-mqa.htmlHow do you follow an Award-winner? That's the conundrum facing Bluesound, whose last Node device picked up a 2021 What Hi-Fi? Award. Its approach? Release a model with amplification built in, to succeed last year's Powernode and to rival the Cambridge Audio Evo 150, Naim Uniti Atom or Technics SA-C600 – but much, much cheaper. The Powernode Edge combines streaming services, controls and amplification in one device – all you have to do is add speakers./news/bose-tipped-to-launch-first-qc35-ii-gaming-headset.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-tipped-to-launch-first-qc35-ii-gaming-headset.htmlBose looks set to launch a gaming headset based on its ever-popular, noise-cancelling Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones. Expected to be called the Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset, it looks very similar to the current Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones but comes with a detachable boom microphone for wired gaming use. A video showing the Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset was dug up in the most recent Bose Connect app update for the Google Play Store./news/bose-s-flagship-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-get-first-ever-price-cut-for-black-friday.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bose-s-flagship-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-get-first-ever-price-cut-for-black-friday.htmlIf you’ve been waiting for Bose’s five-star QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to drop in price, now is the time to pounce, because they’re discounted for the first time for Black Friday. Amazon is currently selling them for £259.95 – a 13% saving on the usual £299.95 asking price.  Even with the best part of £40 knocked off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still more expensive than the majority of the competition, but the performance certainly justifies this discounted price tag./news/canelo-vs-ryder-live-stream-how-to-watch-for-free.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/canelo-vs-ryder-live-stream-how-to-watch-for-free.htmlCanelo vs Ryder begins shortly. The main card is currently underway. Viewers in the U.S. and Canada can watch the live stream on DAZN with a PPV, but in the UK it's part of the regular DAZN subscription. Luckiest of all, though, are those in Mexico who can watch a Canelo vs Ryder free live stream on Azteca 7. If you're a Mexican away from home, make sure you know how to use a VPN to watch your usual stream while abroad./news/ces-2015-akg-unveils-quincy-jones-designed-n90q-headphones.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ces-2015-akg-unveils-quincy-jones-designed-n90q-headphones.htmlQuincy Jones already has his own signature line of AKG headphones and the N90Q adds to that family. These over-ears feature AKG's new TruNote technology, which uses proprietary software (and two tiny microphones in each ear cup) to measure their frequency response and auto-calibrate while the headphones are in place. They're designed to optimise the sound for the inner ears of each individual. The N90Qs also use noise-cancelling and sound customisation technology - AKG claims the latter continually adjusts the bass and treble levels to reduce any distortion./news/chelsea-vs-liverpool-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-final-for-free-online-and-on-tv-team-new.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chelsea-vs-liverpool-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-final-for-free-online-and-on-tv-team-new.htmlAll eyes are on Wembley today as Chelsea take on Liverpool in the 2022 FA Cup Final. It's a typically glorious May cup final afternoon. Kick-off is here and we have the team news just below. These two last met at this stage a decade ago, with the Blues lifting the trophy after goals from Ramires and Didier Drogba either side of an Andy Carroll equaliser. Who will emerge victorious this time?/news/denon-dnp-800ne-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-dnp-800ne-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAus Hi-Fi mag review This review and test originally appeared in Australian Hi-Fi magazine, one of What Hi-Fi?’s sister titles from Down Under. Click here for more information about Australian Hi-Fi, including links to buy individual digital editions and details on how to subscribe. I reviewed Denon’s DNP-730AE network streamer a quite few years back, but I remember it well because I ended up purchasing the review unit for my own system./news/flare-audio-flares-pro-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/flare-audio-flares-pro-review.htmlFlares are a phenomenon best left in the past, much like scarlet fever or the guillotine. But with these Flare Audio in-ear headphones having been endorsed by record producers such as Tony Visconti, Gary Langan and Chris Kimsey, this could be an infinitely more palatable trend than their bell-bottomed namesakes. Using a host of the pro audio company’s sonic technologies, the Flares Pro can switch between wired and wireless connection thanks to the included Bluetooth bolt-on module – the size of a 9V battery, only lighter – with built-in DAC and playback controls interchangeable with its 3./news/game-of-thrones-two-swords-tv-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/game-of-thrones-two-swords-tv-review.htmlWelcome back Game of Thrones. You've been missed. If you've been following Game of Thrones from the start, watching a new episode is like slipping on a pair of comfortable slippers. By now you're familiar with the flow; its tendency to flit from character to character and location to location at a moment's notice. Stories that seemingly have no connective tissue are part of a larger canvas, even if it's not apparent in the way they are linked./news/harman-kardon-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8eaqaaZnmS9orPEaGo%3D/news/harman-kardon-s-citation-wireless-speaker-range-goes-portable.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/harman-kardon-s-citation-wireless-speaker-range-goes-portable.htmlHarman Kardon's Citation range of wireless speakers and soundbars are impressive from what we've seen of it. Everything from its dinky Citation One MkII to its more daring Citation Tower has been well-received by us, with each model that has left our test rooms doing so with an admirable four (out of five) stars. The range is well featured across a range of price points, but what it's been missing is a portable speaker for outdoor use./news/heaven-11-announces-new-billie-amplifier.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/heaven-11-announces-new-billie-amplifier.htmlHeaven 11 believes a traditional stereo system is the best way to experience music, and says “it’s not about multi-room, it’s all about in the room”. So while you won’t be able to use the amp for multi-room purposes, you are given a generous selection of connectivity options. Billie comes with a moving magnet phono input, two RCA inputs, two digital optical inputs and aptX Bluetooth for wireless streaming. You’ll also find a built-in headphone amplifier and subwoofer output./news/hisense-65h9f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hisense-65h9f-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOn paper, the Hisense H9F delivers practically everything a TV buyer could desire: a sub-$1000 price tag, up-to-date HDR support in the form of Dolby Vision, and advanced features such as full-array backlighting. It also packs a strong smart TV system via Google’s Android TV, and voice control via both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. We don't review based on spec lists, though, and that's for the better because rigorous testing proves that the Hisense isn't quite the dream TV it at first appears./news/hisense-u8k-review-a-strong-performance-per-pound-proposition.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hisense-u8k-review-a-strong-performance-per-pound-proposition.htmlWhile perhaps not yet a household name (in the UK, at least), Hisense has carved a name out for itself in the TV world for producing high-spec models at aggressive prices. The company clearly has ambitions to usurp the likes of Samsung, Sony and LG at the top of the premium TV tree, though, and the U8K, its top mainstream Mini LED model for 2023, is perhaps the best evidence yet that those established brands should be looking over their shoulders./news/how-to-combine-stereo-and-surround-sound-in-one-av-system.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-combine-stereo-and-surround-sound-in-one-av-system.htmlSo you’re lucky enough to have the space, money and marital understanding to set up a surround sound system at home. Fantastic news! But what about that hi-fi system you already own and love? Or what if hi-fi sound is just as important to you as those surround sound movies? The truth is that, when it comes to two-channel music, even the best AV amplifiers can’t hold a candle to the vast majority of stereo amps./news/how-to-watch-better-call-saul-season-6-series-returns-with-part-2-and-the-finale.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-better-call-saul-season-6-series-returns-with-part-2-and-the-finale.htmlBetter Call Saul season 6 – Bob Odenkirk's final outing as rogue lawyer Jimmy McGill – is back for Part 2 after its mid-season break. There are just six episodes to enjoy before the curtain comes down on our favourite New Mexico wheeler dealer. Part 2 is now available to watch with the Episode 13 finale – Saul Gone – out this week. Better Call Saul is on Netflix in the UK and elsewhere, and AMC in the US./news/i-heard-the-21-channel-nakamichi-dragon-soundbar-unleashed-and-it-really-is-quite-something.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-heard-the-21-channel-nakamichi-dragon-soundbar-unleashed-and-it-really-is-quite-something.html“Has any piece of hi-fi ever sounded as mythical or mystical as the Nakamichi Dragon?”, we penned some years ago as we mused the most legendary hi-fi products of all time. The Dragon cassette deck was indeed one of our chosen 14, owing to the lasting prestige surrounding the exquisite high-end deck, which was born in 1982 following a decade of innovative and premium cassette deck design by the company./news/imdb-tv-amazon-s-free-streaming-service-is-now-live-in-the-uk.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/imdb-tv-amazon-s-free-streaming-service-is-now-live-in-the-uk.htmlIMDb TV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, has gone live in the UK. The ad-supported platform, which lets users watch a mix of TV shows and Amazon originals at no cost, launched in the US three years ago. The UK launch is IMDb TV's first international foray. From today, UK-based Amazon Prime and non-Prime customers can access IMDb TV through the “IMDb TV – Popular Movies and TV - free with ads” carousel within the Prime Video app./news/is-samsung-s-new-serif-tv-the-most-beautiful-tv-ever.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/is-samsung-s-new-serif-tv-the-most-beautiful-tv-ever.htmlThe result of a creative partnership between Samsung and design team Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, the Samsung Serif TV is an effort to "redesign TV". It's being showcased at this week's London Design Festival - alongside the new KEF Muo - and has been heralded by some design experts as "the most beautiful TV ever". We'll let you make your own minds up. But it's not just a pretty piece of design./news/jam-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jam-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqOZnWS9orPEaGk%3D/news/jbl-4305p-studio-monitor-is-a-compact-bookshelf-speaker-with-hi-res-streaming-skills.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-4305p-studio-monitor-is-a-compact-bookshelf-speaker-with-hi-res-streaming-skills.htmlIt wouldn't be CES without a launch of a pair of impressive retro-looking speakers from JBL and CES 2022 is no different. Say hello to the JBL 4305P, the first active speakers in the company's Studio Monitor range and the most compact. They're also the most forward-thinking, with wired and wireless connectivity and a 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution DAC all built-in. Six inputs handle digital and analogue sources. There's Ethernet, Google Chromecast Built-in, Apple AirPlay 2 and good old Bluetooth./news/jbl-live-pro-2-tws-review-entertaining-wireless-earbuds-that-hit-the-spot.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-live-pro-2-tws-review-entertaining-wireless-earbuds-that-hit-the-spot.htmlDespite not dominating headlines like Apple and Sony, JBL is no stranger to the world of wireless headphones and has a number of options on its website spanning a wide range of prices. Its over-ear Bluetooth designs have been somewhat hit and miss when we’ve tested them over the years, but the brand has tasted five-star success with a couple of pairs of wireless earbuds of late, a trend it’s going to hope continues with the JBL Live Pro 2 TWS./news/just-tested-dynaudio-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-vw-passat-cc-gt.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/just-tested-dynaudio-s-in-car-audio-system-for-the-vw-passat-cc-gt.htmlWe've already reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins system in the new Jaguar XF, and now it's the turn of Danish hi-fi firm Dynaudio to kit out the Volkswagen Passat CC GT. Our colleagues on the Ultimate Guide to High-End Entertainment (on sale now) have just been putting the VW system through its paces, so you can read the full review below. VW Passat CC GT £23,205 5 stars For Terrific speed and energy to the sound; great value in its basic form; optional touchscreen is world-class/news/karan-acoustics-ka-i180-mk2-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/karan-acoustics-ka-i180-mk2-review.htmlFew amplifiers have impressed us as much as the Karan Acoustics KA I180 Mk2. Even up against some very talented pre/power combinations, this single-box amp stands out as something unusual. All hi-fi products have some character. You can hear their sonic imprint when they’re part of a system. If you like that sound, or it suits the rest of your set-up, that’s just fine. Yet, if hi-fi is meant to be all about hearing the source material in its purest form, even the best kit still has some way to go./news/kef-muo-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-muo-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIn 2008, KEF launched the high-end Muon speakers. They were limited edition aluminium towers, sculpted by industrial designer Ross Lovegrove, and they cost £140,000 per pair. Yikes! Thankfully, their pint-sized descendant, our Award winner at this price point in 2015, is a lot more accessible. So it’s from high-end to bookend for the KEF Muo, a £300 portable wireless speaker. MORE: KEF launches Muo wireless Bluetooth speaker BuildThe Muo may be cheaper than its relative, but the premium pedigree is immediately apparent./news/kef-r300-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-r300-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere are many pros to choosing standmounters over floorstanders. The most obvious is their practical size. But if you’re looking for compact speakers to tuck discreetly into your room, these KEFs might not immediately be for you. BuildRelatively tall (39cm) and deep (35cm), the three-way R300s are on the large side. Unsurprisingly, they are the biggest standmounts in KEF’s R range. If size is immaterial, however, these smart, sleek boxes are nothing if not desirable ­– not least for their striking white or black gloss finishes, though walnut and rosewood veneers are also available for a more traditional look./news/krix-neuphonix-mk2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/krix-neuphonix-mk2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlSound+Image mag review This review originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. It’s very lucky that Krix is a privately-owned Australian company. If Krix had been a normal company, the original Neuphonix design might never have seen the light of day, and this MkII would then never have existed./news/lg-%C3%A9clair-is-a-pastry-sized-soundbar-that-supports-dolby-atmos-and-dts-x.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-%C3%A9clair-is-a-pastry-sized-soundbar-that-supports-dolby-atmos-and-dts-x.htmlMeet the new LG QP5 Éclair, a super-small 3.1.2 channel soundbar complete with upfiring drivers that's set to arrive on our shelves in late June. It measures a mere 11.7-in (30cm) long, is two inches high, and comes in a fetching Sonos-esque white jacket with rounded edges. Although ultra compact soundbars have been gaining in popularity and prevalence for a little while (think Roku Streambar, JBL Bar Studio and Sky Soundbox) none of these has managed to support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X by way of a set of upfiring speakers – until CES 2021 and until now./news/lg-g3-oled-vs-samsung-s95c-qd-oled-which-is-the-best-2023-tv.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-g3-oled-vs-samsung-s95c-qd-oled-which-is-the-best-2023-tv.htmlType MLA OLED Resolution 4K HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision Operating system webOS 23 HDMI inputs x4 (4 x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) Gaming features 4K/120, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode, HGiG The world's first MLA OLED is a shining delight, with highlights not only brighter than before but more vibrant, too. This is combined with subtlety and cinematic accuracy to make for a hugely satisfying picture performance. Slightly pale shadows aside, the only real flaw is the dull sound, which won't be a problem if you combine the TV with a soundbar or AVR./news/marantz-reveals-m-cr611-and-m-cr511-network-media-systems.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-reveals-m-cr611-and-m-cr511-network-media-systems.htmlThe M-CR611 network CD-receiver system bears a similar design to its M-CR610 predecessor, but now comes with a small illuminated strip on the front that can be changed from white to blue, green or orange. As for features, you’ll find a CD player, FM, DAB and DAB+ radio tuners, built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth with NFC compatibility, as well as Spotify Connect and AirPlay. The M-CR611 also features high-res audio streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz, and DSD 2./news/mercedes-mbux-hyperscreen-is-a-giant-56-inch-oled-in-car-cinema.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mercedes-mbux-hyperscreen-is-a-giant-56-inch-oled-in-car-cinema.htmlWhat’s better than an OLED TV in your living room? How about a huge OLED display in your car. Mercedes-Benz has made quite the splash at CES in recent years (remember the Avatar-inspired AVTR concept from last year?) and 2021 is no different. The massive MBUX Hyperscreen is an optional feature for the EQS, the upcoming all-electric luxury car from Mercedes-Benz. It measures 141cm wide and in keeping with an early 4K TV trend, it’s also curved./news/metroplan-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/metroplan-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqadpKe8sbjApw%3D%3D/news/netflix-basic-with-ads-is-available-now-but-not-for-everyone.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/netflix-basic-with-ads-is-available-now-but-not-for-everyone.htmlNetflix has launched its controversial new subscription subsidised tier in the UK, US, Australia and select areas of Asia and Europe. The plan, dubbed Netflix Basic with Ads, gives you access to 720p streaming with roughly five minutes of advertising per hour. These ads will run during movies and TV series, however, they will not run on children's programming when using a Netflix Kids account - Disney+ has taken a similar approach./news/panasonic-unveils-sc-htb600-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-wireless-sub.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-unveils-sc-htb600-dolby-atmos-soundbar-with-wireless-sub.htmlPanasonic has unveiled the SC-HTB600 Dolby Atmos soundbar (pictured, top), in addition to the lower-spec’d, non-Atmos SC-HTB400 model (pictured, below). When fed a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X soundtrack, the Panasonic SC-HTB600 aims to create a convincing virtual surround sound through its two front-facing (sadly not upward-facing), full-range speakers. The bar comes toting a wireless subwoofer for deeper bass response and power output (360 watts in total), and its HDMI connectivity supports 4K HDR pass-through and eARC, the latter of which allows the transmission of high-quality audio (such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Atmos and DTS:X) between the soundbar and a compatible TV./news/peltor-reviews-and-products.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/peltor-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8%2Beo62nog%3D%3D/news/philips-fidelio-l4-review-good-noise-cancelling-headphones-with-lots-to-like.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-fidelio-l4-review-good-noise-cancelling-headphones-with-lots-to-like.htmlStanding out in the busy noise-cancelling headphones market is no mean feat, particularly when it is dominated by a couple of big brands and a number of go-to recommendations.  That hasn’t phased Philips. The brand’s Fidelio range has been releasing good headphones for years, quietly confident that people are looking for alternatives away from the path most travelled – and the Philips Fidelio L4 are its latest over-ear offering. Following on from 2021’s Fidelio L3, do they offer a convincing option away from the obvious rivals?/news/pioneer-bdp-lx52-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-bdp-lx52-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThis much we know: Pioneer has put its name to some stunning plasma TVs and Blu-ray players. As the company is no longer in the business of doing the former, it makes new examples of the latter all the more exciting. The BDP-LX52 is the second product we've seen from Pioneer's latest trilogy of BD players, and it follows the BDP-320, which won a Supertest with ease. Costing £150 more, the 'LX52's specification is similar./news/pioneer-sc-lx81-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-sc-lx81-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen Pioneer announced in February 09 that it was pulling out of TV manufacturing, many wondered what the company would do with itself. Those people had clearly forgotten the breadth of Pioneer's business, which, along with car audio, includes excellent home cinema products like the SC-LX81. This is a luxurious-looking unit, with its glossy, none-more-black fascia, clean lines and seductive blue light. It's a big amp,, but that somehow adds to its impressiveness, which is only slightly hampered by a rather loose-feeling input selector./news/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x-which-is-better.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x-which-is-better.htmlThe next generation of consoles – the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 – arrived in 2020 and have proven hugely popular with gamers. There's also the cheaper (and less powerful) Xbox Series S as well as refreshed slim PS5s to consider. Previous console wars tended to usher in a resolution revolution, but as the leap to 4K and HDR was already taken care of by the mid-generation Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, that's not the case this time around./news/q-acoustics-q-av-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/q-acoustics-q-av-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf there's one aspect of multichannel speaker systems that puts people off, it's the ‘multi' bit. Not everyone wants a speaker in every corner, especially not if they've gone to the trouble of buying a flatscreen TV to cut down on bulk and clutter. That's where Q Acoustics' innovative QAV system comes in. The ‘soundbar' concept is not a new one – quite a few manufacturers have single-piece enclosures that purport to offer surround sound./news/rha-ma390-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rha-ma390-wireless-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIf you're on the hunt for a pair of budget wireless earphones, maybe after discovering that your new phone doesn’t have a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, you could be tempted by these RHA MA390 Wirelesses. They have a handful of neat features you might not expect at this price, but while the MA390s sound fine, they are based on a wired earphone that costs just £20 – and it shows./news/saudi-arabia-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-for-free-online-and-on-tv.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/saudi-arabia-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-for-free-online-and-on-tv.htmlSaudi Arabia Grand Prix live stream 2023Watch the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix for free on ORF in Austria, or subscribe to ESPN, Sky, or F1 TV Pro to live stream the whole event live. Use a VPN to pick up your usual stream from anywhere, if you happen to be outside your home country. Full details on how to watch a Saudi Arabia Grand Prix live stream from anywhere just below./news/sennheiser-hd-450bt-lead-four-strong-wireless-headphone-range-at-ces-2020.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-hd-450bt-lead-four-strong-wireless-headphone-range-at-ces-2020.htmlSennheiser has had plenty to shout about at CES this year, including four new pairs of affordable wireless headphones. There are two pairs of over-ear cans, the HD 450BT and HD 350BT, and two pairs of wireless in-ears, the CX 350BT and CX 150BT.  The over-ear headphones follow the HD 4.40BT and HD 4.50BTNC, offering Bluetooth 5.0 wireless audio with support for AAC, aptX and aptX Low Latency, plus a 30-hour battery life, charging via USB-C and instant voice assistant access./news/shure-srh1540-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/shure-srh1540-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWe’ve long been acquainted with Shure’s great-sounding, comfortable headphones – and it is business as usual with its new closed-back over-ears. MORE: Awards 2014 - Best on-ear headphones Build and designOnce their super-soft pads (they’re actually covered in Alcantara – suede-like material more commonly used on car seats) bear-hug your ears, it’s hard to part with them. Comfortably enveloping and roomy inside, they’re the sort you could fall asleep wearing and they make perfect company to carry you through album after album./news/sky-hd-2tb-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-hd-2tb-review.htmlSky has never been a company to rest on its laurels, and 2013 once again saw the broadcasting giant improve its service. From apps, to content, to the box itself, the Sky service is better than ever– and still pips great rival Virgin in our affections thanks to a wealth of content (including HD) and a best-in-class user experience. The new box now comes with built-in wi-fi too, making it even easier to access Sky’s on-demand TV content and catch-up TV services such as BBC iPlayer./news/sonoro-stereo-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonoro-stereo-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNever heard of Sonoro? Neither had we, until a cursory browse on its website enlightened us. Turns out it’s a German audio company that produces a snazzy ‘lifestyle’ range: four products, all radios but varying in features and, curiously, each designed for a specific room in the house. In Sonoro’s own words, the ‘room-sensitive’ products have ‘functionality customized for specific living environments’. Its water-resistant GoLondon tuner is aimed at the bathroom and kitchen, while the compact SonoroRADIO is for the bedroom./news/sony-ht-xt1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-ht-xt1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere’s no doubt that Sony’s HT-XT1 cuts a fine shape on our test rack. Sure, it’s a rectangular black box like most soundbases tend to be, but with its scratch-resistant glass top, touch-sensitive controls, LCD display and slender metallic frame it pulls off that look with a bit more elegance than many others. It’s not just its looks that have been well considered though – flexibility as to how you’re going to want to use this soundbase has been given plenty of thought too, with more connections than we’re used to at this price./news/sony-mdr-1000x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-mdr-1000x-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Sony MDR-1000X wireless headphones were Sony’s first pair of premium Bluetooth, noise-cancelling over-ear headphones - and they came with some pretty bold claims, not least the promise of “industry leading levels of noise-cancelling”. That was a bold claim. After all, they were up against some stiff competition in the shape of the Bose QuietComfort 35 and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless. As it turned out, Sony had every reason to be confident, delivering a pair of five-star headphones that set the standard and paved the way for future, class-leading products, such as the latest Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones./news/sony-s-new-bass-boosted-ult-range-includes-affordable-wh-1000xm5-alternative-and-portable-bluetooth.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-new-bass-boosted-ult-range-includes-affordable-wh-1000xm5-alternative-and-portable-bluetooth.htmlSony never sleeps, and it's back again with a brand new line of products that all have one thing in common: going big on bass. The new ULT range currently consists of four debuts: the ULT Wear over-ear wireless headphones, the ULT Field 7 and Field 1 portable Bluetooth speakers, and the Tower 10 party speaker module. Aimed towards today's hip-hop-loving, bass-craving youth, the Sony ULT line's products are united by bold, punchy sound and a heavy focus on that all-important sonic lower-end./news/sony-s-4k-ultra-short-throw-projector-is-coming-to-the-uk.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-4k-ultra-short-throw-projector-is-coming-to-the-uk.htmlThe projector, model name LSPX-W1S, is part of Sony’s new Life Space UX entertainment concept, which aims to “transform living spaces into enriched experiential environments". It’s capable of projecting a 147-inch 4K image on to a wall from a distance of just 28 inches. For those with a slightly smaller wall space, the smallest image the projector can produce is 66 inches. The projector uses Laser Light Source to deliver a picture with "/news/spotify-adds-new-filters-to-your-liked-songs-playlist.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-adds-new-filters-to-your-liked-songs-playlist.htmlIt’s been a busy week for Spotify. In addition to news of a forthcoming HiFi tier, and an appearance at aparliamentary inquiry, the streaming giant has also found time to release new features to help listeners curate their sprawling libraries of ‘Liked Songs’. From today, Spotify is offering free and premium users, with at least 30 tracks in their ‘Liked Songs’ playlist, the option to filter their favourite tracks using up to 15 personalised mood and genre categories./news/spotify-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/spotify-review-what-hi-fi.htmlNo one could suggest Spotify has reached its position of pre-eminence by accident. Not content with being the longest-running, most subscribed-to streaming service out there, it isn’t resting on its laurels even as rival services keep popping up and up and challenging its streaming supremacy. The service is historically renowned for its invention, providing a steady stream of new software developments – and promises of those, like the higher-quality Spotify Hi-Fi tier, which are yet to materialise./news/surface-duo-is-microsoft-s-first-android-phone-foldable-dual-screen-super-thin.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/surface-duo-is-microsoft-s-first-android-phone-foldable-dual-screen-super-thin.htmlOn the market for a new Android phone but not sure the whether the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the right fit? Microsoft is getting back into the smartphone business: pre-orders for Microsoft's first ever Android smartphone are now open if you live in the US, and it's an interesting proposition.  The headline-grabber is a fully foldable design, which opens out into the thinnest mobile device on the market. The two PixelSense Fusion AMOLED Displays unfold to create one, expansive 8./news/teufel-claims-to-have-developed-the-world-s-smallest-thx-ultra-2-speaker-system.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/teufel-claims-to-have-developed-the-world-s-smallest-thx-ultra-2-speaker-system.htmlTeufel is making a big claim for its new System 8 speaker set-up – that it's the world's smallest THX Ultra 2-approved 5.1 system. The firm's objective was "to achieve the previously impossible – to engineer a THX Ultra 2 system that takes up significantly less space than the original Theatre 8 system, without sacrificing the latter's acoustic performance". For example, the new S 8000 SW subwoofer is a third of the size of its predecessor, and is said to be the only sub in the world to meet the THX Ultra 2 requirements with a single bass driver in a compact 80 litre enclosure./news/the-best-24-cd-players-of-what-hi-fi-s-lifetime.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-24-cd-players-of-what-hi-fi-s-lifetime.htmlThough not the first digital optical disc format (that would be Laserdisc), Compact Disc blazed a digital trail into the mainstream long before streaming and high-resolution audio become industry buzzwords. Launched 40 years ago (it celebrated its 40th anniversary in October), the CD was originally promoted with the slogan "Perfect Sound Forever". It never quite lived up to that lofty claim, but it has had a significant impact on the world of hi-fi – and continues to do so, offering the tactility that streaming doesn't and the affordability over vinyl./news/the-best-pro-ject-primary-e-deals.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-pro-ject-primary-e-deals.htmlLooking to delve into the exciting world of vinyl but don't have much experience or cash to burn? Our current What Hi-Fi? Award winner, the Pro-Ject Primary E, is our pick for the best entry-level turntable you can get. We originally tested the Pro-Ject Primary E at £150 a few years back, but its price has increased over time – it's currently around £199 without any discounts. In record player terms, that's not a huge price to begin with – particularly for a purist design from an established turntable brand – but of course, any money shaved off that is very welcome indeed./news/the-lg-g4-oled-tv-is-now-up-for-pre-order-with-a-stand-known-as-the-g4s.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-lg-g4-oled-tv-is-now-up-for-pre-order-with-a-stand-known-as-the-g4s.htmlThe LG G4 is now available to pre-order with a stand – but you'll have to take care to order the correct model. The G4 is available with a stand at 55- and 65-inch sizes (the G3 didn't come with a stand, though it could work with one). But those size models don't automatically come with a stand. You'll have to order the G4S variant, which includes a stand in the box./news/the-tcl-c745-qled-is-the-affordable-gaming-tv-i-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-tcl-c745-qled-is-the-affordable-gaming-tv-i-ve-been-waiting-for.htmlAs an avid console gamer who has been exposed to the biggest and best TVs as part of my job, I have quickly realised that the monitor I use for everything from work, to watching TV and playing games, just isn't cutting it any more. I'm missing out on key features such as VRR and ALLM, and my screen isn't even 4K – it's just not doing my PS5 justice, not to mention the fact it isn't the most cinematic affair for watching movies and TV shows./news/watch-pretty-little-liars-original-sin-on-hbo-max-online-from-wherever-you-are.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-pretty-little-liars-original-sin-on-hbo-max-online-from-wherever-you-are.htmlPretty Little Liars: Original Sin – the slasher spin-off from the creators of Pretty Little Liars – premieres on HBO Max on Thursday 28th July. Officially, HBO Max is only available in the US – but it's possible to watch Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on HBO Max from the UK and elsewhere using a VPN as a US subscriber travelling abroad. Read the instructions below and we'll explain how to watch Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on HBO Max wherever you are./news/why-i-turned-off-my-tech-and-returned-to-vinyl-just-like-steve-jobs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/why-i-turned-off-my-tech-and-returned-to-vinyl-just-like-steve-jobs.html“It just works.” This was the mantra that Steve Jobs used to repeat with alarming regularity, from his NXT days to when he was CEO of Apple. Whether he was launching iMacs or the first iPods, explaining iTunes or digital downloads, the promise was that this potentially confusing, maybe even scary, new technology could be easily and seamlessly enjoyed by everyone. It just works.  And this made a lot of sense./news/yamaha-rx-v3900-review-what-hi-fi.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-rx-v3900-review-what-hi-fi.htmlYou could be forgiven for feeling absolutely nothing upon first encounter with Yamaha's RX-V3900. After all, like the other receivers in its range, it's a deeply plain and unexciting-looking unit, even by the standards of AV amplifiers. Still, the Yamaha lets its specs do the talking. On paper, the 140W per channel rating might not blow you away, but it's competitive, and it does have two extra channels on the Rotel RSX-1500, making this a 7./news/act-fast-the-awesome-lg-g2-oled-tv-is-at-its-lowest-ever-price-for-amazon-prime-day.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/act-fast-the-awesome-lg-g2-oled-tv-is-at-its-lowest-ever-price-for-amazon-prime-day.htmlAmazon Prime Day is nearly over but there are currently massive discounts on LG's superb G2 OLED TV, with the 55-inch, 77-inch and 83-inch models now available for the lowest prices we've ever seen them. In fact, the 55-inch version is now better than half-price! The 55-inch G2 is now just £1179 at PRC Direct, which equates to a £1220 / 50% saving on the original price of £2399. The 65-inch model is £1799 at Amazon, making it £1500 / 45% cheaper than it was at launch./news/apple-event-rumoured-for-november-but-airpods-studio-probably-a-no-show.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-event-rumoured-for-november-but-airpods-studio-probably-a-no-show.htmlApple is expected to hold another special event next month, but according to rumours its highly anticipated AirPods Studio over-ear headphones won't be unveiled then. In fact, they could be delayed until spring next year, with a launch pencilled in for 16th March 2021, according to noted Apple leaker Jon Prosser. Okay, how about “One More Thing” ? After this November ARM Mac event, the next Apple Event (currently a digital event) will happen on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 🗓Event headliner will be AirPods Studio (B515) https://t./news/armenia-vs-scotland-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-uefa-nations-league-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/armenia-vs-scotland-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-2022-uefa-nations-league-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlScotland travel to Yerevan on Tuesday to face Armenia for the second time in a week. The Tartan Army brushed their opponents aside at Hampden Park last Wednesday – can they repeat the feat away from home? The game kicks off at 5pm BST (12pm ET)  tonight, Tuesday 14th June. Make sure you know how to watch an Armenia vs Scotland live stream online wherever you are. Armenia vs Scotland live stream/news/b-w-685-s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-685-s2-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s tough being king. It’s only a matter of time before somebody makes a move for the crown, and then you have to defend your honour. So it was for the original Bowers & Wilkins 685s, which blew our socks off nearly 10 years ago, firmly establishing themselves as venerable favourites before eventually being bested. Then came the 685 S2s, and B&W once again found itself at the top of its price range./news/best-gaming-tvs-2024-the-top-sets-for-your-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-tested.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-gaming-tvs-2024-the-top-sets-for-your-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-tested.htmlGaming TVs are an increasingly difficult purchase, even for tech-savvy buyers. This is largely because when the PS5 and Xbox Series X arrived, they brought with them a number of new game-changing features that not all TVs support – not even now we're four years on from launch. And even if a TV has all of the connectivity and features you need, having tested more sets than we care to count, we can confirm there are still massive performance differences between different models, even in the top end of the market./news/beyerdynamic-cuts-the-cord-with-its-first-ever-pair-of-wireless-gaming-headphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/beyerdynamic-cuts-the-cord-with-its-first-ever-pair-of-wireless-gaming-headphones.htmlBeyerdynamic, a company that's prestigious for its headphones and microphones, has combined its two strengths to create what could be the ultimate gaming headset. It's the company's first attempt at a wireless gaming-orientated set of headphones – however, it's leaning heavily on its nearly 100 years' worth of experience to ensure that it's a strong start.  The MMX 200 Wireless resemble the other headsets in the MMX lineup closely, although they're now untethered thanks to support for Bluetooth 5./news/cambridge-audio-launches-two-affordable-hi-res-music-streamers-with-major-streaming-features.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cambridge-audio-launches-two-affordable-hi-res-music-streamers-with-major-streaming-features.htmlCambridge Audio has revealed two new music streamers. The AXN10 and MXN10 network audio players sit below the UK hi-fi brand's Award-winning CXN V2 music streamer, offering cheaper prices and, in the MXN10's case, more flexible placement. Both streamers feature a more minimalist design but unusually, they feature the exact same streaming features, file compatibility and functionality. Read our hands-on review and first impressions of the new streamers. The AXN10 is a typical 'full size' music streamer designed to match the existing AX range of affordable hi-fi separates./news/dan-d-agostino-upgrades-momentum-amps-with-its-relentless-technology.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dan-d-agostino-upgrades-momentum-amps-with-its-relentless-technology.htmlTo the dedicated hi-fi enthusiast, the Dan D'Agostino Momentum series needs no further fanfare. Revered for their sonic power and poise, the Momentum S250 stereo amplifier and original Momentum mono amplifier M400 (above) are acknowledged worldwide to be among the finest (and most, ahem, aspirational) amps available.  Now, the latest Dan D’Agostino ‘MxV’ updates aim to ensure these models scale even greater sonic heights, coupling the same chassis with new circuitry that draws heavily on the 2018-issue Relentless mono power amplifier (£275,000 per pair), recently joined by the flagship three-chassis Relentless Preamplifier – a preamp which can be yours for a cool £165,000./news/denon-avr-4311-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/denon-avr-4311-review-what-hi-fi.htmlGoodness knows it’s tricky to deliver a home cinema product with a Unique Selling Point. The Denon AVR-4311 does at least have a Fairly Unusual Selling Point: it’s one of the very first items to come through our testing rooms to be compatible with Apple AirPlay. If you’re the owner of a) an iPhone, iPad or Touch, b) a home network and c) a spare £40, you can stream audio to the Denon in the most painless and elegant fashion./news/devialet-phantom-i-108db-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/devialet-phantom-i-108db-review.htmlDespite having welcomed many Devialet Phantom wireless speakers into our test rooms over the past few years, we still find ourselves struck by the beauty and bass reproduction of the latest iteration. This new flagship Phantom I brings with it a simplification and expansion of the iconic, brand-defining line: the compact Phantom Reactor is now ‘Phantom II’ (in 95dB, 98dB and special-edition Opéra de Paris models), above which sits the ‘Phantom I’ (in 103dB, 108dB and Opéra de Paris variants)./news/digibit-aria-wamp-streamer-and-media-centre-to-make-uk-debuts-this-summer.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/digibit-aria-wamp-streamer-and-media-centre-to-make-uk-debuts-this-summer.htmlThe Aria Wamp will be available in two versions: a 2 x 50w all-in-one stereo model for £1790, and a 2 x 100W monobloc version for £2500/pair. The latter consists of a pair of Class D monobloc amplifiers, each designed as a slim plinth that can act as a support for a pair of floorstanding speakers. In effect, this converts any passive speaker into an active wireless hi-fi system. Users can stream music via AirPlay to the amps in up to 24-bit/48kHz quality, or via wi-fi in up to 24-bit/192kHz./news/focal-utopia-by-tournaire-are-world-s-most-expensive-headphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-utopia-by-tournaire-are-world-s-most-expensive-headphones.htmlJust when we thought we'd seen the most expensive headphones at CES 2017, in the form of Onkyo's €80,000 diamond-encrusted H900Ms, along comes French hi-fi specialist Focal with something considerably pricier - its $120,000 Utopia by Tournaire. Maison Tournaire is a master jeweller run by father and son Philippe and Mathieu Tournaire. They have created a bespoke design for Focal based on the mark of the Trilogy, the symbol of the Tournaire jewellers, which represents the three stages of life: the past, present and future./news/germany-vs-england-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-nations-league-for-free-online-and-on-tv-t.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/germany-vs-england-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-uefa-nations-league-for-free-online-and-on-tv-t.htmlAfter a lacklustre 1-0 defeat in Hungary, England travel to Munich looking to kickstart their 2022 UEFA Nations League campaign at the second time of asking. Germany, meanwhile, will relish the chance to get one over on the last team to beat them. A traditionally one-sided rivalry this may be, but that won't stop the away fans in particular from making their voices heard in the same city they memorably won 5-1 in qualifying for the 2002 World Cup./news/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-review-the-complete-video-streamer.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-review-the-complete-video-streamer.htmlThe world of dongle video streamers is fiercely competitive. Prices are low and app offerings high, but there’s more than just money and streaming services to separate them. The new Chromecast with Google TV doesn’t add any major services that its predecessors didn’t already have. It isn’t any cheaper either, but for this latest version, Google has prioritised usability and performance instead. A remote control was the most requested addition to the previous incarnation, so Google has introduced a voice-enabled one for those who would also like to search for content with the help of Google Assistant./news/google-could-launch-a-foldable-version-of-its-pixel-6-smartphone.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-could-launch-a-foldable-version-of-its-pixel-6-smartphone.htmlIs Google prepping a folding version of its upcoming Pixel 6 flagship phone? A report from Korea suggests that Samsung will supply its foldable OLED displays to three Android vendors – and that Google's name could be in the hat. The report, spotted by BGR, claims the (rumoured) foldable Pixel 6 phone would sport a 7.6-inch display, though it doesn't reveal whether Google will opt for a clamshell-style 'flip' design, or a true 'folding' design, which would open and close like a book./news/google-didn-t-launch-3-big-products-at-i-o-2023-and-that-s-hugely-disappointing-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-didn-t-launch-3-big-products-at-i-o-2023-and-that-s-hugely-disappointing-what-hi-fi.htmlGoogle I/O has come and gone and at it, the firm lifted the lid on plenty of phone and tablet-related hardware, including its first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, an affordable Pixel 7a and its latest iPad rival, the Pixel Tablet.   However, despite the rolling stream of Google big-wigs on stage chatting for over three hours, we didn’t get updates on a few key things, including its plans for music streaming and its next smart speakers./news/google-home-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/google-home-mini-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Google Home Mini is, basically, Google's spin on an Amazon Echo Dot. It's a dinky device that comes with Google Assistant and can be used purely as a wireless speaker or as a smart hub, through which you can control other Google Home or Chromecast-enabled speakers around your house. What's more, the Google Home Mini has now been out for a while, so you should be able to pick it up at a substantial discount./news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-review.htmlSamsung's wireless earbuds haven't always blown us away sonically. We're keen on the build and fit of the South Korean company's previous Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and there's no question that there's potential to craft something truly great, but at the moment we find ourselves eager to see greater strides made in the one area we value more than any other: sound.  That could all be about to change./news/heed-audio-obelisk-si-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/heed-audio-obelisk-si-review.htmlFirst published 08.05.12 Review updated 04.09.13 Heed Audio made its UK comeback at the Bristol Show in February 2012 (see video above), and here we have the first fruits of its labour in the form of the Heed Obelisk si amplifier. The Hungary-based hi-fi company is bringing the entire range of products carrying the Obelisk name back to the country from which they first emerged. The British electronics engineer responsible for the design of the original Obelisk amps was Richard Hay./news/holiday-deals-continue-with-80-off-bose-qc45-headphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/holiday-deals-continue-with-80-off-bose-qc45-headphones.htmlIf you're in the market for a new pair of noise-cancelling headphones, well, you're in luck, because Bose's popular QuietComfort 45 ANC headphones are now on sale at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $249 from $329. In our review of the QuietComfort 45 headphones, we gave them four-stars and complemented their effective ANC, excellent battery life, and comfortable build. Put simply, if you need some ANC headphones, the Bose QC45 are a strong choice./news/how-to-watch-invasion-season-2-online-and-stream-the-apple-tv-plus-sci-fi-series-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-invasion-season-2-online-and-stream-the-apple-tv-plus-sci-fi-series-now.htmlHow to watch Invasion season 2Prepare for all-out war: Invasion season 2 debuts on Wednesday, 23rd August on Apple TV Plus. There will be 10 episodes in total, with a new one added every Wednesday up until the 25th October. Apple TV Plus is available in over 100 countries around the world. But, if you’re in a region that doesn’t offer the service, then our No.1-rated VPN will let you connect back home to your subscription./news/how-to-watch-six-nations-2023-live-stream-from-anywhere.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/how-to-watch-six-nations-2023-live-stream-from-anywhere.htmlWatch Six Nations 2023 live streamThe Six Nations 2023 is over but you can watch the Six Nations 2024 from Friday, 2nd February. Once again, it's free to watch on BBC and ITV in the UK. Rugby fans can also watch for free via RTÉ in Ireland. Peacock TV and CNBC are the live broadcasters in the USA, DAZN is the network for Canadian rugby fans, and Stan Sport offers a Six Nations 2023 live stream in Australia./news/i-tried-apple-music-classical-for-a-week-it-s-great-but-needs-two-big-improvements-what-hi-f.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-tried-apple-music-classical-for-a-week-it-s-great-but-needs-two-big-improvements-what-hi-f.htmlThe world of classical music is a mystifying one. Leaving aside the intricacies, complexities and nuances involved in actually trying to appreciate it, not to mention the slippery nature of what one actually terms 'classical music', attempting to navigate your way around the multitudes of impenetrable names, hundreds of interpretations and swathes of Italianate jargon is a labyrinth of confusion. I’ve been listening to and playing classical music most of my life (rarely by choice; thanks middle-class British upbringing) and I’m no closer to explaining the difference between a cantata and an oratorio or why Rubenstein’s rendition of Chopin’s Waltz in C Sharp Minor is superior to Lugansky’s./news/i-ve-built-a-five-star-vinyl-system-for-less-than-800-using-cyber-monday-deals.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-ve-built-a-five-star-vinyl-system-for-less-than-800-using-cyber-monday-deals.htmlLooking for great deals this Cyber Monday, but stuck on the best way to combine all the best hi-fi deals currently live into a fully-fledged system that will work together and sound great – and for a budget-saving price? I've been reviewing hi-fi products for over a decade now, and I'm here to help. Putting together the best system with all the right components that work – and sound – great together is one of our specialities at What Hi-Fi?/news/india-vs-australia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-4th-test-for-free-online-from-anywhere-what-tv-cha.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/india-vs-australia-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-4th-test-for-free-online-from-anywhere-what-tv-cha.htmlWatch India vs Australia live streamLooking for an India vs Australia live stream? The 4th Test (9-13 March) is free to watch in Australia with Kayo via their 7-day trial. US fans can watch on ESPN Plus and Willow TV (via Sling) while Test cricket fans in the UK can see all the action on BT Sport. Outside your home country right now? Simply use a VPN to watch your local India vs Australia live stream from anywhere./news/iphone-14-pro-tipped-to-get-more-starting-storage.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/iphone-14-pro-tipped-to-get-more-starting-storage.htmlWe're just five days away from the iPhone 14 launch, and still the rumours are coming thick and fast. This latest one concerns the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max storage – both variants could come with 256GB as their entry-level sizes, according to market analysts TrendForce (via MacRumors). The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max in comparison start at 128GB of storage. This extra storage might explain previous rumours that the Pro models would cost more than their predecessors./news/jamo-graphic-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jamo-graphic-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese are ideal. We thought we'd get that in early, in case the star rating of these clever Jamos sent you skipping away. This is the scenario: you're buying a new home cinema system, with your receiver and front speakers costing you at least a grand. What are you going to do for rear speakers, especially if you're unable to position a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BR2-sized standmounters next to the sofa?/news/kef-takes-on-sony-with-new-mu7-wireless-anc-headphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/kef-takes-on-sony-with-new-mu7-wireless-anc-headphones.htmlThe Sony WH-1000XM5 have some new challengers. KEF's Mu7 are a similarly high-end pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones with a typically stylish design and bags of features. So should Sony be worried? On paper, yes. The Mu7 are designed by KEF's longtime collaborator Ross Lovegrove, the man behind other KEF products like last year's Mu3 wireless earbuds, the £140,000 Muon speakers and the Award-winning Muo Bluetooth speaker. That means the Mu7 get KEF's staple flowing, sculptural look./news/lg-s-2022-oled-tvs-support-a-new-supercharged-version-of-dolby-vision.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-s-2022-oled-tvs-support-a-new-supercharged-version-of-dolby-vision.htmlThe LG 2022 TV lineup is apparently going to take Dolby Vision to the next level. New models that run on the new Alpha 9 Gen 5 chip will be the first TVs in the world to boast a new feature called Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail which, it's claimed,   can accurately adjust the light levels of every area of the screen in order to increase contrast, sharpness and detail of Dolby Vision content./news/marantz-reveals-new-pm8006-stereo-amplifier.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/marantz-reveals-new-pm8006-stereo-amplifier.htmlWith a list of technical highlights that makes it sound like a bank-vault, Marantz's PM8006 is due to go on sale in the UK in December of this year. There's no word yet on the power or connectivity of this new stereo amp, but what we do know makes it sound like it will be, at the very least, quite heavy. Its toroidal power transformer is double-shielded. It features solid aluminium heat-sinks, triple bottom-plate and vibration-supressing feet./news/monster-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/monster-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqannqjBpr6OqZignV9o/news/news-sky-celebrates-sir-michael-caine-s-75th-birthday-with-classic-films-in-high-definition.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/news-sky-celebrates-sir-michael-caine-s-75th-birthday-with-classic-films-in-high-definition.htmlTwo of the most iconic British films, Zulu and The Italian Job, are to be re-mastered in high definition as part of a celebration of Sir Michael Caine's 75th birthday later this month. Sky has teamed up with Paramount Home Entertainment to re-master both films in HD, and they will premiere on Sky Movies on March 9th and 16th respectively. Sir Michael Caine says: "It's fantastic that Zulu and The Italian Job are being re-mastered – I love HD, it's so difficult to watch anything else once you've watched HD./news/onkyo-tx-sr606-review-preview-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-sr606-review-preview-what-hi-fi.htmlOK, so by now anyone who pays close attention to the Forums will know that we’ve been out and bought a receiver, just to bring you an Onkyo TX-SR606 review as soon as possible, writes Andrew Everard. It’s been running overnight, and while that means we’re not ready to deliver a complete and comprehensive TX-SR606 test just yet – for our full review you’ll have to wait a day or two – I thought it might be handy to give a few first impressions of this very significant product, the successor to the What Hi-Fi?/news/optimum-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/optimum-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e86pq6KlpaI%3D/news/optoma-l1-projector-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/optoma-l1-projector-review-what-hi-fi.htmlTraditionally, projectors and TVs have stood apart due to inherent differences. Projectors necessitate cumbersome installation, either on the ceiling or within the room, accompanied by the arduous task of wiring HDMI cables. An AV receiver has been needed both as an input hub, and for audio delivery as projectors lacked built-in sound. Projector bulbs required regular replacement, unlike the continuous service of TVs. Furthermore, while TVs became ever smarter with apps and internet connectivity, projectors long remained technologically disadvantaged./news/parasound-introduces-new-halo-jc5-stereo-amplifier.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/parasound-introduces-new-halo-jc5-stereo-amplifier.htmlParasound has announced a new £7000 stereo power amplifier, the Halo JC5. Designed using the "essence" of the JC 1 monoblock, but with two channels squeezed into a single chassis, the JC5 has high bias Class A/AB topography capable of delivering 400 watts per channel. According to the company, those 400 watts per channel are at an eight ohm rating. 600 watts per channel can be delivered into four ohms, while 1200 watts can be bridged to mono at eight ohms./news/peerless-av-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/peerless-av-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZqmdlae5pr%2FSZpiv/news/polk-launches-new-heritage-collection-of-audio-products.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/polk-launches-new-heritage-collection-of-audio-products.htmlStarting with Bluetooth speakers, the first product is the Camden Square (pictured above) that will retail for £259 and sports a retro-inspired design, with an etched metal top and chestnut leather sides. It features four full-range drivers and two bass radiators, along with Polk's proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology and a custom designed acoustic system to provide a "full, balanced sound at any volume without distortion". Other features of the Camden Square include a 24-hour battery life and compatibility with Polk's DJ Stream app, which lets up to four users connect via their mobile devices to create and sync multiple playlists into one jukebox./news/r-e-m-monster-25th-anniversary-remix-hear-the-difference.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/r-e-m-monster-25th-anniversary-remix-hear-the-difference.htmlWhatever frequency was back in 1994, times have changed. R.E.M. quite rightly wants you to hear the difference, too. Ahead of the upcoming 25th anniversary reissue of the band's iconic album Monster, R.E.M. has launched an interactive web experience which allows fans to toggle between the 2019 remixed album and the remastered 1994 original.  Through the web application, fans can stream the advance singles Let Me In and What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?/news/roberts-revival-istream-3-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roberts-revival-istream-3-review.htmlIt’s been more than 60 years since Harry Roberts took a look at his wife’s handbag and decided to design a radio in its image. That the Roberts Revival has not only stayed in vogue, living up to its name over the past couple of decades, but also retained its position sonically as a class leader is little short of remarkable.  That the Revival iStream 3’s continuation of a heady tradition came to us as no surprise is even greater testament to this company leading the way in household radio production./news/roku-s-redesigned-ultra-rivals-apple-tv-4k-with-dolby-vision-hdr.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roku-s-redesigned-ultra-rivals-apple-tv-4k-with-dolby-vision-hdr.htmlRoku has redesigned its flagship streamer, bringing Dolby Vision HDR support and improved wi-fi to the Ultra device while keeping the price the same. The all-new Roku Ultra ($100), which sits above the Express, Premiere and Streaming Stick+ in the company's line-up, now supports Dolby Vision – a feature Roku has until now left on the shelf, despite it being part and parcel of the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K competition./news/samsung-bd-p3600-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-bd-p3600-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe USP for the Samsung BDP-3600 is its ability to access BD-Live content and software updates wirelesly through the supplied USB adaptor. But that isn't the only feature that makes the BD-P3600 an attracttive proposition. This is also a fine-looking machine, that boasts onboard decoding of high-definition audio formats to Linear PCM over its HDMI and multichannel analogue outputs, and a fast disc loading time. It's only when you spin a Blu-ray or DVD that the Samsung starts to show any real signs of weakness./news/samsung-galaxy-note-9-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-note-9-review.htmlSamsung has gone big with the new Galaxy Note 9: bigger screen, bigger storage and bigger battery. Though the Note borrows heavily from the excellent Galaxy S9+ smartphone, it improves the experience by adding perks of its own beyond just size. The Note 9 is also Samsung’s priciest Note yet, but is it worth it?   Design & buildThe most obvious change is the screen size, now a mammoth 6.4 inches. But Samsung has managed to cleverly pack in the bigger edge-to-edge screen without oversizing the physical handset – it is actually half a millimetre shorter than the previous Note 8, and only about 3mm bigger than the Galaxy S9+ in every dimension./news/samsung-qe65q9fn-4k-qled-2018-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-qe65q9fn-4k-qled-2018-review.htmlWhile Samsung’s 2017 QLEDs turned out to be far more than the cynical marketing ploy some suspected, they weren’t the ultimate realisation of quantum dot tech. In fact, it will probably be a good few years before we get to the point where quantum dots emit their own light in the same way as OLEDs, albeit with better colours and greater brightness. In the meantime, Samsung is relying on backlights to pass light through the quantum dots of its QLED TVs./news/samsung-s-98-inch-qn100b-tv-promises-a-crazy-peak-brightness-figure.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-s-98-inch-qn100b-tv-promises-a-crazy-peak-brightness-figure.htmlSamsung has launched what it claims is the world's brightest consumer TV. The QN100B Neo QLED TV stands a monster 98 inches diagonally across, and promises a peak brightness of 5000 nits – more than twice that offered by most rivals, PC Mag reports. That figure puts it among commercial displays designed to be used outdoors for advertising. The TV was unveiled at CEDIA 2022, a trade show for the smart home technology industry./news/should-you-buy-an-amazon-omni-qled-tv-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/should-you-buy-an-amazon-omni-qled-tv-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlWhile Amazon has been making streaming sticks for nearly a decade, it's a relative newcomer to actually making TVs. But in the few short years that its Fire TVs have been on sale, they've come on in leaps and bounds. It now produces three ranges: the Fire TV 2-Series, Fire TV 4-Series and Fire TV Omni QLED. The latter is what we're interested in here, as it's the flagship range in Amazon's Fire TV family./news/sonos-arc-vs-b-w-panorama-3-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-better.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sonos-arc-vs-b-w-panorama-3-which-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-better.htmlAre you looking to give your home cinema sound a lift with a premium Dolby Atmos soundbar but can't decide whether to spend your hard-earned cash on theB&W Panorama 3 or the Sonos Arc? Well, you're in luck. Not only have we tested both of these premium soundbars, but we've also done a side by side comparison, so we're well-placed to reveal their pros and cons. Read on for the ultimate Sonos Arc vs Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 comparison./news/sony-srs-ns7-is-the-first-neckband-speaker-with-dolby-atmos.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-srs-ns7-is-the-first-neckband-speaker-with-dolby-atmos.htmlSony has launched the first neckband speaker with Dolby Atmos sound tech. The Sony SRS-NS7 looks a lot like the company's NB10, which launched back in July. The difference is Atmos. However, you won't be able to enjoy Atmos on the NS7 from your Sony Bravia XR TV straight away. Sony says you'll need a firmware update which won't be available until January 2022. Once downloaded, you can enjoy Sony's 360 Spatial Sound through the neckband speaker courtesy of Dolby Atmos, using the 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app./news/sony-xperia-t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-xperia-t-review-what-hi-fi.htmlIt’s fair to say it has been a good while since Sony has been a force in the world of phones, but the Sony Xperia T hopes to change that. Having had just 1 per cent of the mobile phone market at the turn of the century, the company joined forces with Ericsson in 2001 and, after a tricky start, saw booming sales of Sony Ericsson phones, some of the first handsets to have colour screens and cameras./news/star-wars-rogue-one-blu-ray-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/star-wars-rogue-one-blu-ray-review.htmlFollowing on from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the much anticipated Rogue One, directed by Gareth Edwards and the first of a number of anthology films that focus on events and characters from the Star Wars canon. Based on an idea by John Knoll (a visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic), it's an expansion of a line in the opening crawl of A New Hope that mentions a daring raid by the Rebel Alliance to steal the Death Star plans./news/tcl-s-115-inch-mini-led-could-be-the-perfect-projector-alternative.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-s-115-inch-mini-led-could-be-the-perfect-projector-alternative.htmlWe've seen a fair few big TVs get announced recently including a 98-inch set from TCL and an even bigger 100-inch model from Hisense; however, this one takes the cake. TCL is pushing super-sized screens once again with this massive 115-inch model as part of its IFA 2023 showcase, and with a screen size that large, it might be the best projector alternative we've seen yet.  Currently available in China, the 115-inch model is set to shake up the large TV market, as the company claims that this is the largest TV of its kind yet./news/technics-slashes-price-of-three-wireless-earbuds-in-early-summer-deals-spree.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/technics-slashes-price-of-three-wireless-earbuds-in-early-summer-deals-spree.htmlWhen a brand or retailer knocks the price of one of its product down it's sheer bliss, but knocking prices down across an entire range is very heaven. Esteemed audio brand Technics has done just that, slashing prices from top to bottom across its range of wireless earbuds: the EAH-AZ40M2, the EAH-AZ60M2 and the flagship EAH-AZ80.  Technics' current range of wireless earbuds provides perhaps the best example of why you should always look beyond a mere star rating and at what the specific attributes and qualities a given product is actually offering to its listeners./news/teenage-engineering-s-po-80-record-factory-is-a-fun-affordable-way-to-make-and-play-your-own-vinyl.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/teenage-engineering-s-po-80-record-factory-is-a-fun-affordable-way-to-make-and-play-your-own-vinyl.htmlSwedish company Teenage Engineering has launched a new record player, the PO-80 Record Factory, complete with a cute look, quirky colors, and something else: the ability to cut your own vinyl records at home on top of being able to play them. Oh, and it all costs just $149 / £149. If that sounds complicated, it's not, as all you'll need is a USB power source as well as a 3./news/the-5-best-cyber-monday-projector-deals-for-your-home-cinema.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-5-best-cyber-monday-projector-deals-for-your-home-cinema.htmlThe projector is the crown jewel of any home theatre setup, providing the big picture that invokes the sense of being seated at your local cinema; just without someone kicking your seat and talking the entire way through the movie of course.  They also happen to be quite a pricey element of said setup, making Cyber Monday the perfect time to snap one up as you can usually find hundreds of pounds trimmed from their recommended retail prices./news/the-best-tv-shows-and-films-on-sky-and-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-best-tv-shows-and-films-on-sky-and-now.htmlSky and its streaming service Now offer a seemingly endless amount of content to enjoy, from the company's own TV series, to Sky Cinema movies, both live and on-demand.  And of course if you're watching on Sky Q with the necessary Sky TV deal, you can enjoy 4K Ultra HD video and Dolby Atmos surround sound. But what to watch? We've picked out what we think are some of the best TV shows and movies on Sky and Now right, er, now./news/the-lg-c3-oled-tv-finally-drops-to-the-price-we-ve-been-waiting-for-thanks-to-this-tempting-deal.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-lg-c3-oled-tv-finally-drops-to-the-price-we-ve-been-waiting-for-thanks-to-this-tempting-deal.htmlWhen LG launched the C3 OLED TV in 2023, we had reservations based on the inflated price compared to its predecessor, which initially held it back from a five-star review. However, subsequently testing the 42- and 48-inch models softened our opinion somewhat, especially as the prices had dropped fairly significantly since they launched.  That being said, we've still been waiting for a deal on the C3 that truly rivals the depths that we saw the C2 prices sink to; and we might finally be in luck./news/the-neil-young-controversy-proves-no-artist-is-bigger-than-spotify-and-that-s-not-a-good-thing.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-neil-young-controversy-proves-no-artist-is-bigger-than-spotify-and-that-s-not-a-good-thing.htmlThis week Neil Young announced he will be returning to Spotify, ending his ongoing feud with the platform. Given our focus on audio equipment, I don’t want to spend too much time discussing the politics behind the protest. The short version is that Young left Spotify roughly two years ago to protest the Joe Rogan Podcast, which was widely accused of spreading misinformation about COVID-19. Young has claimed his return to the platform is due to Rogan’s podcast no longer being exclusive to Spotify, with Amazon, YouTube and Apple now also hosting it, in a statement on his blog./news/the-ps5-finally-has-dolby-atmos-for-gaming-here-s-how-to-enable-it.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-ps5-finally-has-dolby-atmos-for-gaming-here-s-how-to-enable-it.htmlEver since its launch in 2020, Sony's next-generation PlayStation has been lacking an important audio feature; that is until now. As part of a new update rolling out to members of the PS5 beta testing programme, you can now enable Dolby Atmos specifically, whereas before you were only able to select Linear PCM and either Dolby or DTS Bitstream. It's worth noting here that the PS5 has always been capable of Dolby Atmos playback for 4K Blu-ray discs, however, this new update will allow for Dolby Atmos gaming./news/the-ultimate-centre-speaker-mcintosh-s-xcs1-5k-weighs-80kg-boasts-43-drivers.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-ultimate-centre-speaker-mcintosh-s-xcs1-5k-weighs-80kg-boasts-43-drivers.htmlMcIntosh has launched what it is calling its "highest-performing centre speaker to date".  The XCS1.5K Center Channel Loudspeaker, which has been designed to pair with the firm's iconic XRT2.1K and XRT1.1K floorstanders, weighs in at a hefty 80.74kg and boasts 43 individual speaker drivers rated to 1500 watts. As you can see from the image, it's a hybrid three- and four-way design. The 43 drivers break down like this: 25 19mm tweeters, 14 63./news/there-s-a-new-nintendo-switch-coming-with-4k-support-and-oled-display.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/there-s-a-new-nintendo-switch-coming-with-4k-support-and-oled-display.htmlNintendo has a new Switch console in the pipeline. According to Bloomberg, the device will boast a 7-inch screen that uses OLED display tech for the first time. The display will be made by Samsung, which also supplies screens for smartphones like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21. It's hoped the new console will launch in time for Christmas in order to compete with the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Both Sony and Microsoft's consoles have been in short supply since launching at the end of 2020, though hopefully the supply issues should be sorted by this winter (here's where to buy a PS5, and where to buy an Xbox Series X, just in case you're still looking)./news/virgin-media-launches-itv-player.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/virgin-media-launches-itv-player.htmlAll Virgin Media's 3.5 million customers should have the service by the end of today. Popular ITV shows such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be available for up to seven days after being broadcast as part of Virgin's free Catch-Up TV service. Virgin TV customers will have access to around 40 hours of current programming from ITV1, 2, 3 and 4 each week. A selection of ITV's high-definition progamming will also be available on demand, as we previously reported, plus 500 hours of previously broadcast ITV comedies, documentaries and dramas./news/we-ve-built-a-discreet-vinyl-and-streaming-system-that-includes-a-4k-oled-tv.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/we-ve-built-a-discreet-vinyl-and-streaming-system-that-includes-a-4k-oled-tv.htmlSometimes discreet is better. In the early years of What Hi-Fi?, and certainly before then, home entertainment kit was hidden away, or disguised as other pieces of furniture. There were stereograms the size of sideboards and televisions hidden away in cabinets. Often the only equipment not lurking out of view was a pair of loudspeakers.  In the past few decades, however, changing technology has brought changing lifestyle habits with it. Now, people don’t blink at 55in or larger television screens dominating a relatively small living room./news/which-2019-samsung-qled-tv-should-you-buy-in-the-uk.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/which-2019-samsung-qled-tv-should-you-buy-in-the-uk.htmlWhile every other manufacturer continues its obsession with OLED, Samsung is resolutely sticking to its QLED (Quantum dot Light Emitting Diode) guns. And who can blame it? QLEDs are brighter, more vibrant and longer lasting than their OLED rivals. But even if you’ve decided that QLED is the TV technology for you, there’s still the question of which QLED to buy. A couple of TV manufacturers (Philips and HiSense) have announced Quantum Dot ranges, but nobody's pushing the technology and TVs more than Samsung, and its 2019 range includes no fewer than seven different QLED models, each available in a variety of sizes./news/yamaha-reviews-and-products.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future's experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Advertise with us About us Contact us Brands Accessibility Statement Careers © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jq6qaKiipLG2r9OsZrKZnZa1onvPmp6eZ2M%3D/news/yamaha-rx-a3070-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-rx-a3070-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhen we first tested the Yamaha RX-A3070, the company’s flagship AV receiver, back in October 2017, we were disappointed by its uncharacteristically lacklustre performance. We’re not used to seeing anything less than five-star AV amps from Yamaha at this end of the market, so three stars was a shock for everyone involved. Citing a possible faulty unit, Yamaha has recently supplied us with a fresh sample of the RX-A3070, which has also seen the price drop from its original £2200 to £1600./news/yamaha-trickles-down-2000-series-engineering-to-two-affordable-streaming-amps-and-there-s-more.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/yamaha-trickles-down-2000-series-engineering-to-two-affordable-streaming-amps-and-there-s-more.htmlYamaha is using the prestigious High End Munich show stage to reveal four affordable new products – the R-N1000A and R-N800A streaming amplifiers, and the NS-800A and NS-600A bookshelf speakers that have been designed to be their perfect partners to complete a neat and compact hi-fi set-up. Despite being several ranks down from Yamaha’s reference components, the network receivers adhere to the company’s strict engineering template, defined by meticulously symmetrical left/right circuit layouts, the shortest viable signal paths, and low-vibration chassis./news/youtube-tv-picture-in-picture-support-is-now-rolling-out-to-ios-15-devices.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/youtube-tv-picture-in-picture-support-is-now-rolling-out-to-ios-15-devices.htmlYouTube TV has begun rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) to its iPhone and iPad app. "We are happy to share that picture-in-picture is now rolling out to your iOS 15+ devices. Simply select a video to watch and swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the device's homepage," the firm announced in a tweet.  The addition of picture-in-picture means you'll be able to continue watching TV when you leave the YouTube TV app – the video player simply scales down and moves across your screen./news/33-debut-products-that-defined-hi-fi-history.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/33-debut-products-that-defined-hi-fi-history.htmlOn 9th April 1988, 17-year-old Alan Shearer became the youngest footballer ever to score a hat-trick in the English top flight, knocking three past Arsenal during his first full start for Southampton. It was the beginning of a record goalscoring career and, first and foremost, a dream debut. Not every debut can be heralded as such an enormous success in the moment, but the beauty of hindsight certainly can cement them into the history books – as it has done with the products you’ll see below./news/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-review-small-sweet-and-punches-above-its-weight.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-review-small-sweet-and-punches-above-its-weight.htmlSmart speakers are becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives. No, we haven’t quite arrived at the point at which all aspects of our domestic existence can be governed by a series of brusque commands to Alexa or Siri like something from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but voice-controlled speakers hooked up to the wi-fi aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) tech specs Bluetooth Yes/news/amazon-prime-instant-video-launches-in-uk.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/amazon-prime-instant-video-launches-in-uk.htmlAmazon Prime Instant Video has launched today in the UK, combining Amazon Prime one-day delivery with LoveFilm unlimited TV and movie streaming. The new Amazon Prime Instant Video service costs £79 a year. Amazon Prime was previously £49, so it's a jump of £30 for Prime customers, though you now get unlimited access to the 15,000-strong library of TV shows and films. As it stands, there's no way to separate the two services, so it's a £79 all-in cost for the fast delivery and streaming service (you also get access to the Kindle Books borrowing library), whether you want both or not./news/apple-music-classical-will-launch-on-28th-march-with-hi-res-and-spatial-audio.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/apple-music-classical-will-launch-on-28th-march-with-hi-res-and-spatial-audio.htmlHere's a surprise announcement: after nearly two years of waiting, Apple Music Classical is finally here and it has a launch date: Monday 28th March 2023.  Ever since the company acquired the classical-only streaming service Primephonic in 2021, we've been patiently waiting for Apple's version of the classical music service to appear. According to the App Store, the new Apple Music Classical is designed "specifically for classical music" and more crucially, it will be available to current Apple Music subscribers "/news/arsenal-vs-afc-wimbledon-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-matches-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/arsenal-vs-afc-wimbledon-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-carabao-cup-matches-online-and-on-tv-team.htmlMikel Arteta has chosen a young looking XI for tonight's Carabao Cup game with starts for Nketiah, Martinelli, Maitland-Niles, Sambi and Tavares but their League One AFC Wimbledon opponents will fancy their chances of bagging a top flight scalp. Will the Gunners' recent run of form be enough to hold off Mark Robinson's team? Make sure you know how to watch an Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon live stream wherever you are in the world./news/audio-research-ls28se-preamp-is-brand-s-latest-50th-anniversary-update.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audio-research-ls28se-preamp-is-brand-s-latest-50th-anniversary-update.htmlAudio Research is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations with the launch of the LS28SE preamplifier, which brings performance improvements over the 2016-launched LS28 it replaces. The new, special edition LS28SE ($10,000 / €11,500 / about AU$14,200) is, like its predecessor, a line stage (i.e. phono stage-less) preamp, and benefits from the engineering cues learned during the recent creation of Audio Research’s Reference 160 Series amplifiers. The brand has swapped out several wires and components for superior-quality replacements that it says “elevate[s] the LS28SE’s performance to an entirely new level”./news/audioquest-rocket-22-speaker-cable-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/audioquest-rocket-22-speaker-cable-review.htmlWe are careful never to pre-judge the result of a review, but in the case of AudioQuest’s Rocket 22, we had solid grounds for high hopes. This speaker cable is the step-up option to the excellent Rocket 11 – the one that broke Chord Company’s formidable stranglehold to win our Accessories Award in 2018. BuildThe 22’s design mirrors that of the cheaper model, but uses higher quality copper conductors with a polished outer surface that’s claimed to give a ‘sweeter’ high frequency performance./news/award-winning-monitor-audio-bronze-2-speakers-just-dropped-to-lowest-price-ever.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/award-winning-monitor-audio-bronze-2-speakers-just-dropped-to-lowest-price-ever.htmlAre you looking at a five-star set of standmount speakers, as reviewed by this publication? You are – in fact the Bronze 2s are a permanent fixture in our best budget hi-fi speakers 2020 roundup. Have said speakers actually won a What Hi-Fi? Award? Indeed, in 2018, although the '2' cornerstone of Monitor Audio's standmounter output has taken home a slew of them over the years. Upon reviewing the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers, we praised their balanced sound, impressive insight and well-developed dynamics as well as their pleasing bass weight and scale./news/b-o-play-s-beoplay-p2-ditches-buttons-for-touch-sensitive-controls.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-o-play-s-beoplay-p2-ditches-buttons-for-touch-sensitive-controls.htmlB&O Play has unveiled its latest wireless speaker, the Beoplay P2. The smallest model in the B&O Play range, it looks like a flattened version of the BeoPlay A1, with just a hint of the Dali Katch for good measure. The P2's grille is made of pearl-blasted aluminium with a leather strap. It features the same tweeter as the A1, but B&O says it has redesigned the mid-woofer with an anodized aluminium cone structure./news/b-w-diamond-surround-sound-system-bmw-7-series-2016-hands-on-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/b-w-diamond-surround-sound-system-bmw-7-series-2016-hands-on-review.htmlThere's plenty of technology to get excited about in the new BMW 7 series, not least the 16-speaker, B&W Diamond Surround Sound System (£4675). Initially launched at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is the first time a Bowers & Wilkins in-car sound system has appeared in a BMW - and this system is exclusive to the new 7 Series. And, although the British speaker manufacturer already has systems in certain Volvo, Maserati and McLaren models, this is the first of the company's in-car audio systems to feature diamond dome tweeters./news/bang-olufsen-sound-system-audi-r8-spyder-hands-on-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bang-olufsen-sound-system-audi-r8-spyder-hands-on-review.htmlOne of the obstacles for any in-car audio system is the amount of room there is to accommodate its speakers. The chassis, the internal wiring and other bits and pieces will dictate their number and location. In many cases, this can leave little room for manoeuvre. For the R8 Spyder, Audi's flagship convertible supercar, there's also a folding roof and an angry 5.2L V10 engine to accommodate, so space is even tighter than usual./news/best-tv-2024-flagship-oleds-and-affordable-flatscreens-tried-and-tested.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/best-tv-2024-flagship-oleds-and-affordable-flatscreens-tried-and-tested.htmlTime for a new TV? Exciting stuff, although it's also a bit daunting with all the brands, models, technologies, specifications, and features to get your head around. Fret not, because we are here to help. Our team of expert reviewers has decades of combined TV-testing experience, and we use our state-of-the-art testing facilities and a comprehensive stash of benchmark TVs to comparatively test every new model. You can read more about our TV testing process at the bottom of the page./news/bowers-wilkins-expands-formation-family-with-flex-wireless-speaker.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bowers-wilkins-expands-formation-family-with-flex-wireless-speaker.htmlBowers & Wilkins' Formation range of wireless, multi-room hi-fi has done rather well since its spring arrival. Both the Formation Wedge wireless speaker and Formation Duo wireless stereo speakers have walked out of our test room clutching five-star reviews. Today, the Formation range – the Wedge, Duo and the Formation Bar soundbar, Formation Bass subwoofer and Formation Audio wireless hub – is welcoming a sixth member to the family: the Formation Flex./news/bsa-44cf-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/bsa-44cf-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThese BSAs look suspiciously like dedicated centre speakers from a home cinema set-up. Take a close look and that's exactly what they are, as the horizontal orientation of the single-wired terminal panel proves. But that doesn't stop the 44CFs being used as a stereo pair, and that's how BSA supplied them. Back in our Awards 2008 issue we reviewed the £330 4CF, which is essentially this speaker with just a single mid/bass driver./news/can-technics-sl-g700m2-build-on-five-star-success-as-a-does-it-all-digital-source.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/can-technics-sl-g700m2-build-on-five-star-success-as-a-does-it-all-digital-source.htmlTechnics has announced what looks to be a formidable follow-up to its five-star SL-G700 network/SACD player. The fittingly named SL-G700M2 possesses all the features that made the original such a Swiss-army knife of a digital source, including an SACD player that supports CD, SACD and MQA discs and is complete with a dedicated "Pure Disc Playback" mode for enhanced performance. It also retains support for AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast streaming platforms, keeps the convenience of Bluetooth, and again compliments full MQA decoding with playback of WAV/AIFF files up to 32-bit/384 kHz, FLAC/ALAC files up to 24-bit/384 kHz, and DSD files up to 11./news/chinese-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-from-anywhere-lights-o.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/chinese-grand-prix-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-f1-free-online-and-on-tv-from-anywhere-lights-o.htmlChinese Grand Prix live stream 2024You can watch the Chinese Grand Prix for FREE on Servus in Austria, RTL Zwee in Luxembourg and RTBF in Belgium. If you're away from home, use a VPN to tune in from abroad. We have full details on how to watch a Chinese Grand Prix live stream from anywhere just below. Swipe to scroll horizontallyChinese Grand Prix schedule 2024Grand Prix – Sunday, 21st April | 8am BST / 3am ETChinese Grand Prix: previewAfter finishing second in yesterday’s Sprint, Lewis Hamilton starts today’s Chinese Grand Prix from the 18th slot on the grid./news/cowon-systems-reviews-and-products.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/cowon-systems-reviews-and-products.htmlWhat Hi-Fi? is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uLTArZ%2BinpljsLC5jqmpqJylmMG0e8KorqimXajGtMDEpqo%3D/news/crystal-palace-vs-everton-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-premier-league-online-and-on-tv-from-anyw.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/crystal-palace-vs-everton-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-premier-league-online-and-on-tv-from-anyw.htmlCrystal Palace vs Everton live streamCrystal Palace vs Everton is available to watch in the US on Peacock TV, which starts at just $4.99 a month. The non-UK-televised Premier League clash is also streaming on FuboTV in Canada, and Optus Sport in Australia. Use a VPN to watch from anywhere, if you happen to be travelling away from home today. Full details on how to watch Crystal Palace vs Everton today just below./news/dali-zensor-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/dali-zensor-1-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe superb Zensor 1s are never far from our thoughts when recommending budget speakers – even now when, after wallowing in five stars for the past four years, they lose one due to the arrival of more talented newcomers. The Dalis remained a front-runner even after the Q Acoustic 2020is took their crown in 2012. But now the bar has been raised courtesy of the Wharfedale Diamond 220s, they no longer have the level of subtlety, refinement or dynamics to remain in the top tier./news/definitive-technology-unveils-mythos-st-supertower-speakers.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/definitive-technology-unveils-mythos-st-supertower-speakers.htmlInside each SuperTower is a built-in SuperCube subwoofer, as well as a D'Appolito array consisting of two high-definition Definitive Balanced Dual Surround System (BDSS) 13.3cm drivers flanking a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter. The built-in sub incorporates Definitive's new race-track shaped, fibre-coned driver which is pressure coupled to two planar passive bass radiators. The subwoofer is driven by a 300w digital amplifier. The SuperTower speakers can be used in stereo or as part of a multichannel music or home cinema system./news/disney-review-a-whole-new-world-of-high-quality-content.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/disney-review-a-whole-new-world-of-high-quality-content.htmlToday's best Disney+ deals Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (from team What Hi-Fi? based in the UK), a man called Walt Disney founded Walt Disney Studios with his brother and became one of the most renowned motion-picture animators in the world. Fast forward nearly 100 years, over 400 movies and more than 60 Academy Award wins and, thanks to the Disney Plus video streaming service, nearly every Disney title ever committed to celluloid is now available to stream in one place./news/focal-s-new-flagship-utopia-headphones-deliver-high-end-luxury-and-a-price-to-match.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/focal-s-new-flagship-utopia-headphones-deliver-high-end-luxury-and-a-price-to-match.htmlFrench high-end audio brand Focal has updated its flagship Utopia headphones, simply called – Utopia.  The new Utopia (2022) headphones have undergone design updates both for aesthetic and acoustic reasons, while still featuring the technologies and premium materials befitting a flagship pair of open-back headphones. We called the original Utopias, launched in 2016, "unarguably one of the finest headphones on the planet with a price tag to match" in our five-star review./news/heavy-metal-kuzma-stabi-m-turntable-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/heavy-metal-kuzma-stabi-m-turntable-arrives-in-the-uk.htmlNew from Slovenian turntable specialist Kuzma is the Stabi M, launched at CES 2013 and described as 'a modern turntable, designed in a classic style with the emphasis on providing the best possible record playback'. Selling for £12,495 without arm through UK distributor Audiofreaks, the new model is assembled from solid pieces of aluminium for rigidity and vibration-damping. The outer sides of the main structure are aluminium plates to add mass, with the top-plate also made from aluminium, and suspended on elastic dampers allowing for levelling of the platter and tonearm./news/hgig-explained-what-is-hgig-how-do-you-get-it-and-should-you-use-it.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/hgig-explained-what-is-hgig-how-do-you-get-it-and-should-you-use-it.htmlWhile gaming formats such as 4K@120Hz, VRR and ALLM are now getting plenty of attention, one that you may not have heard of is HGiG. That might partly be because HGiG isn't really a format (at least not yet), but rather a set of fairly loose guidelines designed to make HDR gaming better and more consistent. Nevertheless, a number of consoles, TVs and games now boast HGiG integration, and it works really well./news/i-watched-the-same-scene-on-a-sony-a95k-for-24-hours-now-i-m-desperate-to-see-mla.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/i-watched-the-same-scene-on-a-sony-a95k-for-24-hours-now-i-m-desperate-to-see-mla.htmlLast weekend I had the pleasure of running What Hi-Fi?’s demo on the final day of the Bristol Hi-Fi 2023 show. And for those who missed it, what a demo it was. We pitted a Sony A95K QD-OLED against a Sony A80K OLED in a head-to-head shoot-out that really showcased the differences between the two TV panel technologies. This saw me sit in our demo room with a constant stream of attendees, repeatedly running through three different demos from The Batman, Pan and Top Gun: Maverick, each designed to showcase how the panel technologies differ./news/ifi-s-isilencer-and-idefender-want-to-unleash-your-laptop-s-sonic-potential.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-s-isilencer-and-idefender-want-to-unleash-your-laptop-s-sonic-potential.htmlCalling all music lovers who use their laptop or desktop computer as their primary music source: is your computer connected to audio gear via a USB port – the universal interface that enables digital data to pass from one piece of hardware to another?  Well, that's both good and bad news. First, the bad: when used for audio, USB interfaces can be a little ‘noisy’. Electrical noise on USB signals can result in audio distortion, artefacts (such as clicks and pops) and latency – all things that can affect the performance of computer-based audio systems./news/ifi-s-new-ican-phantom-has-a-clever-feature-for-electrostatic-headphones-fans-and-i-love-it.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/ifi-s-new-ican-phantom-has-a-clever-feature-for-electrostatic-headphones-fans-and-i-love-it.htmlYou might know iFi Audio better as a digital audio specialist that offers a multitude of DACs in various form factors and very affordable prices (Zen DAC V2, Go Link, Uno and hip-DAC 2 are just some examples). But it now has a brand new high-end offering which we spotted at the High End Munich show this week. Head over to the company’s stand and you’ll find a quirky but distinctive box called the iFi iCan Phantom./news/jbl-synchros-e30-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/jbl-synchros-e30-review-what-hi-fi.htmlPerformance and comfort should go hand in hand with headphones. The JBL Synchros E30s have every intention of being the perfect portable pair of cans, but the uncomfortably hard fit doesn’t do them any favours. Design and buildThere’s ample cushioning on the earcups and headband, but the vice-like grip is our main gripe. The headphones clamp down on our ears far too hard and the initial intense pressure doesn’t let up, even after a couple of days./news/lg-se6s-review-a-feature-packed-dolby-atmos-soundbar.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/lg-se6s-review-a-feature-packed-dolby-atmos-soundbar.htmlMeet the LG SE6S, a plucky Atmos-equipped soundbar that’s positioned in the mid-range sector, offering spatial sound at a wallet-friendly price. However, don’t be fooled by its chipper first impressions, as it's harbouring a dark secret identity. In some regions, this soundbar is known as the LG Eclair SE6, and if that choux pastry moniker sounds familiar, then you’ll join us in our predisposed scepticism. The last Eclair-branded Dolby Atmos soundbar from LG was a uniquely miniature bar paired with an equally oddly shaped subwoofer; and while it won some points for its compact design, its sound and connectivity didn’t win us over – and unfortunately, this isn’t a beauty contest./news/manchester-city-vs-burnley-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-quarter-final-online-and-on-tv-fo.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/manchester-city-vs-burnley-live-stream-and-how-to-watch-the-fa-cup-quarter-final-online-and-on-tv-fo.htmlManchester City vs Burnley live streamManchester City vs Burnley is available to watch for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK today, 18th March (5.45pm GMT / 12.45 ET). You can also watch the FA Cup quarter-final on ESPN Plus in the USA, and on Paramount Plus in Australia. Use a VPN to watch your local stream from anywhere if you happen to be away from home.  Full details on how to watch Manchester City vs Burnley on TV just below./news/mcintosh-group-s-sumiko-wins-rotel-electronics-distribution.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-group-s-sumiko-wins-rotel-electronics-distribution.htmlMcIntosh Group's Sumiko has been appointed as the new US and LATAM distributor for Rotel Electronics.  Effective on 1st June, the North American importer and distributor of high-end products from the likes of Pro-ject Audio and Sonus faber will add Rotel to its portfolio.  All Rotel products - including the RA-1592 flagship integrated amplifier, Stereo 101 music system, T14 streamer, and the brand's high-end Michi roster - will be available through authorised dealers./news/mcintosh-mxa80-claims-audiophile-sound-quality-from-a-small-package.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mcintosh-mxa80-claims-audiophile-sound-quality-from-a-small-package.htmlWe're all for hi-fi systems with gigantic floor-standing speakers, but sometimes you want something a little less dominating. Thankfully, McIntosh's latest system is a very small package - but that's intended to be no impediment to full-size performance. The MXA80 packs everything the modern hi-fi listener could want, including a hi-res-compatible digital-to-analogue converter (DAC). That means you can fire music to it from your smartphone, tablet or computer and, in theory at least, enjoy high-quality sound./news/mozilla-working-on-chromecast-rivalling-tv-dongle.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/mozilla-working-on-chromecast-rivalling-tv-dongle.htmlMozilla – the organisation best known for the Firefox internet browser – is reportedly working with "emerging hardware manufacturer" aBitCool on a dongle to rival Google's Chromecast. Initial reports had suggested that the streaming TV stick would be developed by Mozilla, but those claims have since been dismissed by the organisation as being "not a Mozilla project". MORE: Google Chromecast launches in the UK However, it does seem the web-based Firefox OS software – devised as an alternative to standard mobile operating systems – will feature as part of the proposed new streaming dongle./news/musical-fidelity-m8xi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/musical-fidelity-m8xi-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThere’s no two ways about it, Musical Fidelity’s M8xi is something of a monster. The integrated amplifier dwarfs most rivals when it comes to size and weighs in at a vertebrae-crushing 46kg. Perhaps the most impressive number is that it has a huge claimed power output of 550 watts per channel in 8 ohms, which then rises to a dizzying 870 watts as the speaker impedance halves. The M8xi is a poke in the eye for anyone that considers an integrated amp a compromised alternative to a pre/power combination./news/nad-c375bee-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-c375bee-review-what-hi-fi.htmlOn paper, this weighty machine has plenty to shout about. It's another example of NAD's modular design series, with space on the rear of the chassis to slide in a phono module, for example. You'll also find seven line inputs, two tape loops, a couple of preamp outputs and two sets of speaker outputs. There's a headphone output and connection on the front, too. The C375BEE packs in plenty of power thanks to a terrifyingly large transformer, with NAD claiming 500 Watts per channel into 2 ohms or a more realistic 150 Watts of continuous power per channel into 4 or 8 ohms./news/nad-introduces-modular-construction-t-757-surround-sound-receiver.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/nad-introduces-modular-construction-t-757-surround-sound-receiver.htmlNAD Electronics has unveiled a new high-end sound receiver, designed so that owners can easily upgrade it. The T 757 AV surround sound receiver (£1495) has been built with replaceable plug-in audio and video modules so, as NAD director Greg Stidsen explains: “The T 757 gives customers the comfort of knowing their investment will not become prematurely obsolete. "The T 757's MDC modules can be upgraded in the future at a fraction of the usual cost of replacing the entire AV receiver./news/napoli-vs-barcelona-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-league-online-and-on-tv-team-news.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/napoli-vs-barcelona-live-stream-how-to-watch-the-europa-league-online-and-on-tv-team-news.htmlThe Diego Maradona derby comes to the Italian stadium that bears el Pibe de Oro's name on Thursday night. Napoli host Barcelona in the second leg of a Europa League clash synonymous with the legendary Argentine, who memorably played for both clubs and lifted this trophy with the Italians in 1989. The tie is fascinatingly poised at 1-1 after a second-half Ferran Torres penalty cancelled out Piotr Zielinski's 29th-minute opener at the Camp Nou a week ago./news/now-you-can-add-usb-c-to-your-airpods-case-with-this-unofficial-mod.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/now-you-can-add-usb-c-to-your-airpods-case-with-this-unofficial-mod.htmlNot content with making the world's first USB-C iPhone and AirPods, one engineer has now created an unofficial repair kit for the AirPods charging case. Follow this guide, and you can kit your AirPods with a new battery and USB-C charging. But be warned: it will invalidate your warranty. You'll also need to be pretty handy with a screwdriver, not to mention a 3D printer. That's because the first- and second-gen AirPods' case is so unrepairable that you have to break it open in order to access the insides./news/onkyo-announces-budget-atmos-av-receivers-airplay-2-support-for-select-products.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-announces-budget-atmos-av-receivers-airplay-2-support-for-select-products.htmlOnkyo's AV receivers always generate plenty of interest, and after the company introduced new entry-level 2019 models during CES in January, we now have full details of them, including UK pricing and availability. Three new surround amps have been unveiled: the TX-SR393 (£350/$350), TX-SR494 (£450/$480) and TX-NR595 ($580). The 155-watts-per-channel TX-SR393 can cater for a 3.2.2-channel speaker set-up for native Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback, while the 160-watts-per-channel TX-SR494 supports up to a 5./news/onkyo-tx-nr709-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/onkyo-tx-nr709-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe TX-NR709 is a high-spec, high-performance machine a clear gap above its £500 sibling, the awesome Onkyo TX-NR609. Power is up from 100 to 110W per channel, which translates into a more muscular, authoritative sound. During the final scenes of Ninja Assassin, the Onkyo explodes into life, delivering round after round of punchy automatic gunfire. Effects soar and flit accurately and precisely between channels. But this added venom and power doesn’t mean the amp has to sacrifice any of the refinement and detail that Onkyo has started to instil in its AV amps./news/oppenheimer-in-imax-is-so-good-that-it-might-have-ruined-the-film-forever.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/oppenheimer-in-imax-is-so-good-that-it-might-have-ruined-the-film-forever.htmlLast weekend, I completed the ultimate cinematic pilgrimage that has been blocked off on my calendar for months. The unassuming double act of Barbie, a glitzy family-friendly movie centred around the iconic children's toy that isn't afraid to confront issues of gender dynamics and patriarchy, and Oppenheimer, a mature and engrossing look into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer during the development of the first nuclear bomb, was thoroughly enjoyable for the full six hours I spent sitting in a cinema./news/panasonic-unveils-flagship-dp-ub9000-4k-blu-ray-player-plus-two-soundbars.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/panasonic-unveils-flagship-dp-ub9000-4k-blu-ray-player-plus-two-soundbars.htmlAt CES 2018, Panasonic unveiled four new 4K Blu-ray players (and two new OLED TV ranges), spearheaded by the DP-UB820 model. However, that won’t be the brand’s flagship player this year. At Panacon, Panasonic's annual product launch event, the company announced that its 2018 flagship player will be the DP-UB9000 (not to be confused with the DMP-UB900 – the brand's first 4K player, launched in 2016). Like the DP-UB820, the DP-UB9000 supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR, Alexa and Google Assistant voice control (via a future software update), and 7./news/philips-is-ditching-google-tv-but-not-on-its-oleds.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-is-ditching-google-tv-but-not-on-its-oleds.html2024 has already seen one company shake up its choice of TV operating system, with Panasonic announcing that it will be doing away its My Home Screen software, in favour of Fire TV. Philips, on the other hand, is doing the complete opposite; ditching an established operating system in favour of a nicher solution, but not on all of its TVs.  TP Vision (the company that licenses Philips TVs in Europe and other select markets such as Latin America) has revealed that it will partner with Titan OS S./news/philips-original-radio-mini-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/philips-original-radio-mini-review.htmlSome products appeal as soon as you get them out of the box. The Philips ORT2300 Original Radio Mini is a retro-styled radio alarm clock that had us smiling at its looks from the off. Its build isn’t quite in that same league – it’s undeniably plasticky – but cost savings have to be made somewhere. DesignThis is a well-specified radio/alarm for the money, too. As well as the usual DAB and FM tuners to go along with the auxiliary input and alarm functions, this good-looking desktop/worktop unit also has Bluetooth connectivity as an added bonus./news/pioneer-introduces-a-pair-of-9-2-channel-receivers.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-introduces-a-pair-of-9-2-channel-receivers.htmlPioneer has announced a pair of heftily specified home cinema receivers - the £999 VSX-LX503 and its £800 sibling, VSX-LX303. The VSX-LX303 is capable of handling Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks in 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 configurations. Each channel is driven by 170 watts of power (into 6 ohms). Connectivity is, as you'd imagine at this sort of money, comprehensive. Each of the six HDMI inputs at the 303's rear are 4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision-compatible - the HDMI on the front fascia is not, but all seven are HDCP2./news/pioneer-previews-udp-lx500-4k-blu-ray-player.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/pioneer-previews-udp-lx500-4k-blu-ray-player.htmlUPDATE: After teasing a new machine back in April, Pioneer has finally previewed its new Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It was spotted at a Japanese AV show over the weekend, and while specs, pricing and availability are still to be confirmed, we now know it's called the UDP-LX500. It also appears to be a smart-looking machine, going by an image (shown above) which was posted on Pioneer's Facebook page. The post is accompanied by a link to a page that features the UDP-LX500./news/redesigned-sky-go-app-is-the-only-app-sky-q-customers-need.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/redesigned-sky-go-app-is-the-only-app-sky-q-customers-need.htmlSky has announced a redesigned Sky Go app that promises an improved user experience and combines the existing features in the Sky Q app. Rather than having two apps – Sky Go for watching live and on-demand content on laptops, tablets and smartphones, and Sky Q for more or less mirroring the Q box experience – as is the case now, Sky is introducing the new do-it-all Sky Go app to be a one-stop shop for Sky customers./news/roon-how-the-music-platform-works-and-how-to-try-it-for-free.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/roon-how-the-music-platform-works-and-how-to-try-it-for-free.htmlWhat is Roon? It's not the easiest music service to explain. The fact that Roon Labs has its own, dedicated Roon Knowledge website is a testament to that. The shortest way to describe Roon is that it's a membership-based, multi-device, multi-room music software platform. Roon organises your digital music library across various sources, cleans up your files and their metadata, and directs the music to your motley crew of Roon-compatible hi-fi kit./news/rumours-suggest-that-a-ps5-pro-really-is-on-the-way-and-it-features-some-very-tasty-picture-upgrades.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/rumours-suggest-that-a-ps5-pro-really-is-on-the-way-and-it-features-some-very-tasty-picture-upgrades.htmlThe PS5 Pro rumour mill has been churning ever since Sony launched its next-generation console, and its latest batch of speculations and suspicions is quite the tasty treat. New information courtesy of reliable leaker Tom Henderson, responsible for revealing accurate insider information about the DualSense PS5 controller and 'Project Q' handheld streaming device, has given us possibly our best look at the upgraded gaming console yet. Coming via FlatpanelsHD we learn that the upcoming console could be under development using the codename 'Trinity'; which aligns with the other Matrix-themed codenames of the PS4 Pro (Neo) and PS VR (Morpheus)./news/samsung-galaxy-note-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-note-review-what-hi-fi.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Note is the biggest smartphone around bar none. With a 5.3in screen and measuring nearly 15cm in length the Galaxy Note sees Samsung trying to bridge the gap between phone and tablet. Truth be told, you can now get a portable powerhouse in almost any size you so choose. Apple’s iPhone family is starting to look a little small with the iPhone 4S sporting a 3.5in screen, while Android handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, 4./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-on-sale-dates-could-be-pushed-back.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-on-sale-dates-could-be-pushed-back.htmlThere's no surer sign of the Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone lineup's readiness for launch than the slew of leaks and rumours that have sprung up across the internet. We now know that we're almost certainly looking at two Galaxy S22 Ultra models, for example, (and we've even seen the potential colours) but with just eight days to go until Samsung’s confirmed 9th February Unpacked event, noted tipster Jon Prosser has "bad news" concerning the actual availability of the handsets./news/sennheiser-s-new-sport-wireless-earbuds-help-you-tune-out-distracting-bodily-noises.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sennheiser-s-new-sport-wireless-earbuds-help-you-tune-out-distracting-bodily-noises.htmlSennheiser has unveiled its latest true wireless earbuds aimed at fitness enthusiasts with customisable settings and ear adapters to help keep you in the zone regardless of the activity. The new Sennheiser SPORT headphones boast Adaptable Acoustic features offering a choice of open and closed ear adapters for a secure fit that also regulates the level of environmental sound users can hear without employing active noise-cancelling technology. When used in conjunction the SPORT's 'Aware EQ' settings, Sennheiser claims the open ear adapters will help reduce distracting bodily noises such as footsteps or your heartbeat while still allowing you to hear the ambient sound of your surroundings./news/shure-se215-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/shure-se215-review-what-hi-fi.htmlAlthough they're the cheapest model in the Shure range, the SE215s borrow surprisingly heavily from the ultra high-end SE535s. They have the same style of moulded closure, for example, which sits in your ear while the cable comes out the top and fits around it. It makes for a secure fit that pro musicians rely on when performing live. The cable is also reinforced with Kevlar, and the vast array of bundled buds ensures that you’ll be able to find a perfect fit./news/sky-go-app-set-to-appear-today-on-itunes-store.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sky-go-app-set-to-appear-today-on-itunes-store.htmlUpdate: The free Sky Go app for watching Sky TV on your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad is now ready to download from the iTunes Store. Delayed by a couple of weeks, Sky Go merges Sky Player and Sky Mobile and allows Sky TV customers to watch up to 11 channels on their portable device. Customers are given access to channels according to their TV subscription, while non-Sky TV customers can pay a monthly subscription for the service./news/smart-speaker-wars-judge-rules-that-google-infringed-on-five-sonos-patents.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/smart-speaker-wars-judge-rules-that-google-infringed-on-five-sonos-patents.htmlGoogle is guilty of infringing Sonos’s patents, according to an initial ruling from a US International Trade Commission judge.  Sonos has been embroiled in a back and forth legal tussle with Google since January 2020, when it sued the search giant claiming that, under the guise of looking over Sonos's blueprints in order to make its own music service compatible with the products, Google stole five of its patents relating to smart speakers – including one that lets wireless speakers sync with and communicate with each other./news/sony-launches-str-dn840-and-str-dn1040-av-receivers.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-launches-str-dn840-and-str-dn1040-av-receivers.htmlSony has announced two brand new AV receivers for 2013. Both the Sony STR-DN840 and Sony STR-DN1040 feature a new design, uprgaded internal components and a raft of connectivity features. READ: Sony STR-DN1040 review The STR-DN840, yours for $449 (or around £400 in the UK), is a seven-channel amp, with power weighing in at 95W per channel. Decoding for high-def audio movie formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio is included, as is built-in Wi-Fi and AirPlay for wireless music streaming./news/sony-launches-x-series-midrange-phones-with-hi-res-audio-support.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-launches-x-series-midrange-phones-with-hi-res-audio-support.htmlIt wasn't the new flagship phone some might have expected - the LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge stealing a march in that respect - but instead a range of phones to sit just below the company's top-tier Xperia Z5 and Z5 Premium. All three of the phones can play hi-res audio but there's nothing like the focus of the LG G5's Hi-Fi Plus DAC when it comes to audio quality./news/sony-wf-1000xm6-release-date-prediction-price-speculation-and-5-things-on-our-wishlist.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-wf-1000xm6-release-date-prediction-price-speculation-and-5-things-on-our-wishlist.htmlThe Sony WF-1000XM5 have been out for less than a year, but we're already thinking about their successors. Too soon? We don't think so. Sony usually launches a new pair of flagship true wireless earbuds every two years, so chances are the XM6 are a little over 12 months away. That's not that long, given the significance of the WF-1000XM range. The big question is: what will Sony do next? Its true wireless earbuds have continually pushed the boundaries of what's possible, and that sense of innovation and sheer quality has now filtered down to its more affordable earbuds./news/sony-s-wf-1000xm4-wireless-earbuds-just-received-a-major-upgrade.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/sony-s-wf-1000xm4-wireless-earbuds-just-received-a-major-upgrade.htmlIt goes without saying we're huge fans of the Sony WF-1000XM4. Not only are they fantastic five-star wireless earbuds, they're also two-time What Hi-Fi? Award-winners. But they aren't perfect (very few products are). One of the minor issues that we've had since launch has been the lack of Multipoint Bluetooth. This convenient feature allows you to be connected to two sources simultaneously, say a laptop and smartphone, and means you can switch from watching a video on one to taking a call on another./news/tcl-55c845-mini-led-tv-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/tcl-55c845-mini-led-tv-review.htmlThis impressive 55-inch TV with a shiny Google TV interface brings the newest and latest tech from TCL, and in particular the 2023 iteration of its Mini LED backlight technology.  In this, the titular diodes are grouped into zones behind an LCD panel enhanced by quantum dots (QD), a combination which does a very good job of challenging OLED performance in many areas, and beating it in several key areas, notably brightness, notwithstanding the increasing fightback in that lumen department both from standard WRGB OLED and from QD-OLED (the latter currently delivering effectively one-third RGB OLED light and two-thirds QD light)./news/the-matrix-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-matrix-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review.htmlFor people of a certain age, The Matrix is the film that woke you up to the possibilities of what cinema can do. It was fresh, new and exciting, making everything else that came before just that little bit stodgy. Such was its impact, it even inspired books on religion and philosophy. The premise sees hacker Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) learn the true nature of his reality from a band of rebels led by Laurence Fishbourne's Morpheus./news/the-speakers-that-cost-200-000-a-pair.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/the-speakers-that-cost-200-000-a-pair.htmlIt's not often that we get invited to the launch of a £200,000 pair of hi-fi speakers. But that's exactly where we were this morning. Wilson Audio, and its UK distributor Absolute Sounds, selected the so-recently-refurbished-it-still-smells-vaguely-of-paint KJ West One store in the humid heart of central London for today’s European launch of its extraordinary Alexandria XLF floorstanding loudspeakers. They're the people to visit if you'd like to buy a pair of these, the Wilson Audio Alexandria XLF speakers to give them their full name./news/these-are-the-best-disney-plus-tv-shows-and-movies-to-stream-right-now.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/these-are-the-best-disney-plus-tv-shows-and-movies-to-stream-right-now.htmlIn a short space of time Disney Plus has compiled a seriously impressive roster of TV shows, movies, documentaries and more.  Already able to lean on its library of Disney Classics, not to mention Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar films, the streaming service has added Oscar-winning movies, original TV shows and one-off documentaries, to make it a real rival to Netflix, Prime Video and the rest.  Even better news is most of it is available in 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, ensuring an audiovisual experience that's befitting the House of Mouse./news/this-killer-hi-fi-deal-saves-you-45-on-five-star-marantz-streaming-amplifier.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/this-killer-hi-fi-deal-saves-you-45-on-five-star-marantz-streaming-amplifier.htmlOne of the biggest growing hi-fi categories in recent years has been the streaming amplifier, otherwise referred to as a just-add-speakers system. So if you are one of many wishing to build a convenient hi-fi system whereby stereo amplification and a music streamer source are combined into one space-efficient box, to which you need only connect up speakers, then this excellent deal may well appeal. It sees the five-star, 2021 and 2021 What Hi-Fi?/news/watch-lollapalooza-berlin-live-stream-the-2022-music-festival-from-anywhere-in-the-world.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/watch-lollapalooza-berlin-live-stream-the-2022-music-festival-from-anywhere-in-the-world.htmlLollapalooza Berlin 2022 is shaping up nicely, with Tiësto, Machine Gun Kelly, Robin Schulz and Paulo Nutini set to be joined by German favourites AnnenMayKantereit. US fans can watch a Lollapalooza Berlin 2022 live stream free on Hulu with the 30-day free trial. Make sure you know how watch Lollapalooza Berlin 2022 from outside the US too. Watch Lollapalooza Berlin 2022 Dates: 24th – 25th September 2022  FREE US stream: Hulu (30-day trial)/news/wharfedale-s-new-home-cinema-speaker-package-promises-big-sound-from-small-boxes.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wharfedale-s-new-home-cinema-speaker-package-promises-big-sound-from-small-boxes.htmlWharfedale has officially unveiled the DX-3 HCP. Its latest miniature surround sound package borrows from the company's bigger Diamond loudspeaker range and shrinks it down for smaller living rooms and those who don't want 3ft floor standers taking up tons of room. The DX-3 HCP (which stands for home cinema package) consists of four satellite units (two fronts, two surrounds), a centre channel and a subwoofer - making this a 5./news/wilson-benesch-curve-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000youremail@domain.com (Some Person)/news/wilson-benesch-curve-review-what-hi-fi.htmlWhat do you expect from a pair of speakers costing over five grand? That they should sound good is a given. We suspect most will also want something that's compact, good-looking, and built to a fabulously high standard. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Wilson Benesch's new babies, the Curves. Now it must be said, they aren't flawless. They are a touch bright at high frequencies, and lack the kind of rock-solid presentation some rivals deliver with ease.