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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

20 years of TV and multi-room tech later: we don't know how lucky we are

A look back at the March 2004 issue of What Hi-Fi? shows how much simpler – and cheaper – some things are today.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: fantastic new TVs for 2024 revealed

The latest TV tech reveals for the year ahead, plus top OLEDs from Sony and Panasonic compared.

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Sony's new mini-LED 4K TV tech should have Samsung worried, but here’s why I think OLED will still reign supreme

Sony’s new mini-LED tech for its flagship TVs not only offers more brightness but finer control and precision in its picture - and Sony may be backing this tech over OLED.

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Naim Nait 50

The limited edition Naim Nait 50 integrated is an homage to the 1983 original – it looks almost identical and mirrors the original's sonic character, but there is an entirely new amplifier design inside.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best stereo speakers you can buy

Great standmount and floorstanding options for under £2K. Only in January's issue of What Hi-Fi? on sale now.

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We have a winner! This sub-$900 LG C3 OLED TV is the best Black Friday TV deal of the day

The LG C3 OLED TV is the best way to watch Apple TV Plus, and it's under $900 for Black Friday.

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Experts love it — why this LG OLED for under $900 is the Black Friday TV deal to beat

The LG C3 OLED TV is the best way to watch Apple TV Plus, and it's under $900 for Black Friday.

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A 42-inch plasma for £5000? Things ain't what they used to be 20 years ago...

A look back to 2004 shows just how far we have come in the world of home cinema: from CRT TVs to flat-panels, streaming and more

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What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 issue on sale now!

In this month's bumper magazine, we announce the big winners in all categories of hi-fi and AV products at this year's prestigious What Hi-Fi? Awards...

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When MiniDisc took on the mighty cassette: What Hi-Fi? magazine, January 1993

We look back 30 years, to the dawn of a new format – and the death knell of an old favourite.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: it's a high-end hi-fi special!

The best high-end hi-fi lots of money can buy, only in October's issue of What Hi-Fi?

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Don't be tricked, now is a terrible time to buy a new flagship OLED TV

We’re starting to see some discounts on 2023’s flagship TVs, but the best are yet to come

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4K Blu-ray is on the verge of dying out and no one seems to care

With just two mainstream manufacturers still making 4K Blu-ray players, its a concerning time to be a collector.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best budget hi-fi you can buy

Great value products that give most bang for least buck, only in September's What Hi-Fi?

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I want to love the new Sony HT-AX7, but this one thing massively puts me off

Sony’s portable theatre system oozes promise, but I can wish the HT-AX7 had one key thing…

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We look back at home cinema history and the birth of Dolby surround sound

The January 1991 issue of What Hi-Fi? celebrated the best of home cinema, extolled the virtue of headphone upgrades, and went a little bit peculiar…

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: it's a record player special!

Join the vinyl revival without breaking the bank – our pick of great affordable turntables, only in August's What Hi-Fi?

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The What Hi-Fi? Awards are back - and 2023 entries are open now!

The What Hi-Fi? Awards are returning for the 41st time, with the first set of winners set to be revealed on 11th October.

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We look back at our July 2000 issue, when DVD was home cinema heaven

When DVD was home cinema heaven back in the 2000s, how could we have imagined what was to come?

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Great British hi-fi – speakers, amplifiers, turntables and more

Stunning kit designed, built or based in the UK, only in July's issue of What Hi-Fi?

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Naim's purist approach to the Nait 50 is a breath of fresh air for hi-fi

Naim’s limited edition Nait 50 is a wonderfully purist bit of kit that should remind brands and consumers alike that one box doesn’t need to do everything.

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Google didn’t launch 3 big products at I/O 2023 and that’s hugely disappointing

Google I/O is over and while the Pixel Fold has tongues wagging, I am disappointed three big items weren’t even mentioned.

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I've reviewed folding phones since they started - here's why I have doubts about the Pixel's movie-watching chops

The Pixel Fold is here and it looks incredibly impressive, but I still prefer regular tablets for watching movies on the go - here's why

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A 32-inch CRT TV for £2300? We look back at What Hi-Fi? in 1996

Join us as we travel back in time to look at the July 1996 issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine.

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New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Sonos Era, Spatial Audio, hi-fi separates and more

Sonos's new Bluetooth and Spatial Audio speakers and more feature in the June 2023 issue of What Hi-Fi?

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