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Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar is now available in the UK

By Ainsley Walker published

This is the first soundbar Amazon has made and while it doesn't tick off our entire wishlist, could it have the potential to be a strong budget option?

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This week: celebrating Home Cinema Week on What Hi-Fi?

By Ainsley Walker last updated

Get ready for a whole week dedicated to AV and home cinema fodder at What Hi-Fi?, starting on Monday 1st July.

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The What Hi-Fi? Awards are back for 2024 – put these dates in your diary!

By Alastair Stevenson published

All the details on the fast-approaching 42nd What Hi-Fi? Awards.

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Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones trounce the Sony XM5 in this key area

By Joe Svetlik published

The Cambridge Audio P100 boast an industry-leading battery life, sleek design and same tech as its Award-winning amps.

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The iPhone 16 Pro's super bright OLED screen could be unveiled a month early

By Joe Svetlik published

Samsung Display's M14 screen is rumoured to feature in another phone ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro...

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Prime Day comes early! Save £500 on this 5-star CD player and amp duo

By Joe Svetlik published

It's sale time at Richer Sounds. The retailer has hundreds off a five-star Musical Fidelity CD player and amp as well.

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Philips carMignon

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

By Jez Ford published

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Step inside the world's best home cinema

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

By Sound+Image published

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

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

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

By Jez Ford published

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

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Dolby Atmos music

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

By Jez Ford published

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

Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

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

UWB headphones

Will UWB change the world of headphones? Because Bluetooth can't

By Jez Ford published

Bluetooth cannot transmit lossless high-res audio. Ultra-Wideband can. Will it change the world of headphones?

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Pro-Ject Primary E1 turntable with a hand putting the needle on a vinyl

Best turntables 2024: top record players tested for every budget

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Best Buys
A white Sonos Era 300 speaker on its stand next to a wooden countertop.

The best Sonos deals for 2024

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Deals All the biggest and best discounts on our favourite Sonos speakers and soundbars on one handy page.

Deals
A black Apple HomePod 2 on a white surface with its top panel visible.

Best Sonos alternatives 2024: multi-room music systems rated by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

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UFO 2 Flying Album cover

14 best prog rock tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Our team of product experts detail the top prog rock tracks they use to test hi-fi and audio kit

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The best Amazon Prime Day early deals: save on TVs, headphones, speakers and more

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Amazon Prime Day Amazon's big sale is coming soon, but the deals have already started...

Amazon Prime Day
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 logo

The What Hi-Fi? Awards are back for 2024 – put these dates in your diary!

By Alastair Stevenson published

All the details on the fast-approaching 42nd What Hi-Fi? Awards.

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Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans last updated

The Arc now has a software upgrade, another TV to play with – and some surround speakers added

Home cinema
A white Sonos Era 300 speaker on its stand next to a wooden countertop.

The best Sonos deals for 2024

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Deals All the biggest and best discounts on our favourite Sonos speakers and soundbars on one handy page.

Deals
Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar system

The ideal home cinema sound system may not be what you think it is

By Ketan Bharadia published

Traditional AV amplifiers and speaker packages sound great but there are more domestically acceptable alternatives.

Home cinema
Disney Plus tips and tricks: stream Marvel movies like a pro

The nine best musical movies to test your surround sound system

By Alastair Stevenson published

These are the top musical movies our reviewers use to test surround sound systems.

Home cinema
The Panasonic MZ2000 TV on a TV stand, with a line of elephants seen from above on screen.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?

By Joe Svetlik published

TV speakers can be underwhelming, so which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

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B&W

14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune

By Becky Roberts last updated

Not ready to buy a new TV? Give your screen and sound performances a boost without breaking the bank.

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Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans last updated

The Arc now has a software upgrade, another TV to play with – and some surround speakers added

Home cinema
The Panasonic MZ2000 TV on a TV stand, with a line of elephants seen from above on screen.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?

By Joe Svetlik published

TV speakers can be underwhelming, so which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

TVs
B&W

14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune

By Becky Roberts last updated

Not ready to buy a new TV? Give your screen and sound performances a boost without breaking the bank.

TVs
The Amazon Prime Day logo with the What Hi-Fi? logo above it, surrounded by speakers, headphones and tablets on a light blue background.

The best Amazon Prime Day early deals: save on TVs, headphones, speakers and more

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Amazon Prime Day Amazon's big sale is coming soon, but the deals have already started...

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Hit Man movie

11 of the best Netflix movies in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.

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Samsung QE65S95D QD-OLED TV

Best Samsung S95D deals: get the lowest price on a five-star QD-OLED TV

By Ainsley Walker published

Samsung's new QD-OLED is one of the best new TVs available. Here's where to find all the best deals.

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