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Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'

We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...

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The rise of 4K HDR, super-sized screens and plummeting prices – 7 years is a long time in the world of TVs

We look back seven and a half years, when a 55-inch TV was both massive, and really expensive.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: amazing OLED TVs, the sweet spot of in-ear headphones and more

December's issue features our pick of the best new OLED TVs, in-ears and streaming services too.

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Rewind: New AirPods 4, more Marantz hi-fi, incredible LG C4 OLED TV deals and more

Apple may have dominated the headlines but there was plenty of other hi-fi and home cinema news last week. Here’s what you need to know.

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27 years ago, What Hi-Fi? was asking manufacturers to suggest their perfect hi-fi systems

In the previous century, What Hi-Fi? systems specials were a very different proposition...

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: a Systems Special featuring 16 awesome AV and hi-fi set-ups

November's issue features 10 hi-fi systems and 6 home cinema set-ups that could give you years of great entertainment

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3 key bits of home cinema and audio hardware Apple didn’t unveil alongside the iPhone 16 and AirPods 4

The iPhone 16 and AirPods 4 look cool, but there are a few key products we’d have also like to see.

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Bandcamp Fridays is a terrific way to support musicians directly (and buy great new music)

Join in on the Bandcamp Fridays bangwagon, where you can buy new music and support artists directly – and it's a far more rewarding alternative to streaming services.

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Sony is bringing its OLED TV smarts to projectors with the new Bravia 8 and 9

Sony's new Bravia 8 and 9 projectors replace a 5-star, What Hi-Fi? Award winner.

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12 of the best folk and indie songs to test your system

The folk and indie genres are wide-ranging, with beautifully intricate and subtle compositions, heartfelt vocals and emotive atmospheres that deserve a great quality system to truly shine.

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Tidal is definitely lossless, and my mate can prove it

I decided to see what the real measurable differences were between the (hopefully) lossless service and the admitted lossy Spotify...

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Forget AirPods, this is the hi-fi accessory every student should be taking to university

Wireless is great, but if you’re a student eager to explore the world of hi-fi, a portable DAC is a cost and space efficient starting point.

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Don't get ripped off this Prime Day: 3 simple rules to follow when hi-fi and home cinema shopping

Prime Day is a dangerous game for hi-fi and home cinema deal hunters, luckily we have a few tips to help

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We built a Samsung Q-Symphony system for streamlined Dolby Atmos movie and gaming action

If you crave surround sound but don’t have room for a full home cinema system, this combo could suit you

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The What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winners have been revealed!

We will reveal more than 100 winning products across 25 categories on Wednesday 9th October.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: tiny TVs, fantastic floorstanding speakers and more!

Our pick of the best floorstanders from £1000-£2000, and a trio of petite 24-inch TVs all feature in the August issue.

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Rewind: Marantz's new 'music in a box', a retrospective on Plasma TVs and more

We detail the biggest headlines from Marantz, Samsung, Triangle and more in our latest weekly news digest

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Love vinyl but want streaming too? This fantastic, affordable system ticks both boxes

A great-value turntable set-up brought right up to date with streaming smarts.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: great new turntables and everything you need for the best vinyl replay

July's issue is our vinyl special, featuring new record players, phono stages and more record-related goodness.

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I spent 48 hours staring at Panasonic's new OLED and Mini LED TVs – these are 3 key things I learned

After checking out all the Japanese giant’s latest OLEDs and Mini LEDs over the past two days I learned a lot about Panasonic’s home cinema plans

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9 of the best stereo speakers at High End Munich 2024

Our pick of the top floorstanders and standmounters on display at this year’s show…

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I listened to Magico's new loudspeakers and only one thing was more mind-blowing than their price: their bass clarity

Magico's floorstanders boast F1 levels of internal engineering, delivering a sound that certainly doesn't lack for detail. Here are our impressions.

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When every week was vinyl week: a look back to What Hi-Fi? 1976 issue #1

A half a century is a long time in hi-fi; and only a few venerable turntable brands have made it through the long journey.

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Tales from the Record Store: Lost punk classics, Elton John encounters, CD-fusion and more

As part of our Vinyl Week special event and to celebrate Record Store Day, we spoke to three big-name store owners to find out their weirdest customer stories.

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Vinyl Week 2024 day five: best Kate Bush songs, we speak to vinyl pressing plants, and the first turntable we reviewed in 1976

A week dedicated to new turntable reviews, vinyl-related features, advice and interviews building up to Record Store Day 2024 on Saturday 20th April.

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