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We have been helping the world discover the best in hi-fi and home entertainment for more than 45 years, and have more than 100 years of reviewing experience under our collective belts – so you can count on our expert opinion. We test every product a

View offers 65in OLED TV | £3500 | whf.cm/LG_G3 The arrival of a new G-series OLED is always cause for excitement, but the G3 is an even bigger deal than its forebears. That’s because it is the first OLED TV that features Micro Lens Array (MLA). This

View offers In-ear headphones | £349 | whf.cm/Pi7_S2 Does the hi-fi equipment we are testing justify shelling out a couple of hundred (or thousand) pounds? And how can we recommend a premium product when a perfectly capable alternative exists at a mu

View offers 65in Mini LED TV | £3699 | whf.cm/QE65QN95C After achieving only a relatively mild improvement over their predecessors with its 2022 Mini LED TVs, Samsung has moved things on much more convincingly. A near doubling of the number of dimmin

View offers Wireless in-ear headphones | £129 | whf.cm/NothingEar_2 In the words of the company itself, “Nothing is here to make tech fun again”. With its proclivity for funky, skeletal designs and some distinctive visual marketing, Nothing has certa

Get this top-quality interconnect cable free with every print or bundle subscription We gave the Chord Company’s C-Line five stars – and a ‘Best Buy’ Award – for its high-grade components, quality of construction and innate musicality TO SUBSCRIBE GO

Something good is happening in the world of hi-fi. After a handful of years with a limited supply of hi-fi separates, the market has recently seen a sudden influx of new products from numerous audio brands. And we couldn’t be happier. While the past

Q Acoustics has launched its 5000 series home cinema package with a distinctive Continuous Curved Cone design – or C3/C3 for short. The British speaker brand is highlighting the design of its new speaker range, and we have to agree that they do look

If hi-fi smart-speaker manufacturers were racehorses, Sonos would be the one that establishes a healthy lead at the start, stays ahead of the field throughout the race, then – as the others start to close in – effortlessly moves up a gear in a bid to

View offers Smart speaker | £449 | whf.cm/Era300 “The goal with Era 300 was really to create the best standalone spatial audio experience of any single speaker.” As far as intentions go, it’s a bold statement from Sonos. Sonos’s Era 300 is a wireless

Apple spatial audio takes 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos signals and applies directional audio filters, adjusting the frequencies that each ear hears so that sounds can be placed virtually anywhere in 3D space. Sounds will appear to be coming from in front

SONOS ERA 300 APPLE HOMEPOD 2 Sonos is probably the biggest name in multi-room audio, but with Apple, Amazon, Google and more getting in on the act, it has faced some stiff competition in recent years. Now the company is hitting back with the Sonos E

Dolby Atmos Music has literally added a whole new dimension to music-listening. Dolby’s immersive audio technology may have been designed for movie surround sound in multiplex and home cinemas, but in the past couple of years it has found its way int

View offers Smart speaker | £249 | whf.cm/Era100 How do you follow up on one of the best wireless smart speakers on the market? Sonos hit the sweet-spot jackpot with the Sonos One back in 2019, with its enjoyably sophisticated sound, compact size, ex

SONOS ERA 100 SONOS ONE The new Sonos Era 100 replaces the Sonos One in the company’s product range, but the One is still available, and you can still nab a deal while stocks last. So what is the difference between these speakers? And should you opt

AMAZON FIRE TV STICK 4K MAX GOOGLE CHROMECAST WITH GOOGLE TV Want to make your dumb TV smart? Or perhaps your TV’s built-in streaming apps just aren’t cutting it. Either way, you will need a streaming device, and these are the two main players when i

These days, the smartphone is ubiquitous; a handheld device that essentially does everything, from being a device through which you can organise your life, access information, take photos and make video calls – all the way to being able to stream mus

View online review whf.cm/Nothing1 Once upon a time, a rebellious company by the name of OnePlus sought to challenge the likes of Samsung, Apple and Sony to prove that you can get flagship performance without the flagship price tag. However, in the w

View online review whf.cm/Xperia10IV Sony’s current lineup of smartphones is centred around the creation and consumption of media first and foremost. The range includes 4K resolution, OLED displays with a 21:9 aspect ratio and HDR support, while keep

View online review whf.cm/Pixel7 Boasting a solid and eye-catching design, smooth day-to-day operation and a bountiful feature set, the Pixel 7 is a fine choice for those wanting to take their first step into the world of Android phones. By usual sma

View online review whf.cm/OnePlus115G With flagship specification, build quality and features, and a price that undercuts the likes of Samsung and Apple, it is easy to see the appeal of the OnePlus 11. If you are after a 6.7in smartphone with a cutti

View online review whf.cm/iPhone14 Like clockwork, Apple launches a plethora of new iPhones every September and, you guessed it, they are the best iPhones yet. The latest, 2022’s iPhone 14 is of course a solid smartphone, but it is also practically i

■ Pre/power amplifier ■ £29,000/£15,000 Goldmund lives in rarefied territory when it comes to the world of high-end hi-fi. This Mimesis 37S NextGen/Telos 300 combination is ferociously expensive, yet represents only the second rung on the Swiss compa

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■ Floorstanding speaker ■ £5495 Well these Martin Logans are a bit different, aren’t they? But then, Martin Logan’s reputation is built on doing things differently. The ElectroMotion ESL X is just the latest in a long line of the company’s hybrid spe

From 65in 4K TVs to turntables, and from portable Bluetooth speakers to Dolby Atmos surround sound packages, here’s where you will find the perfect hi-fi and AV product, fast. First up is a TV that really sets the cat among the pigeons in the 55-inch

View offers whf.cm/BBStereoAmps Best stereo amplifier under £400, Awards 2021 Those who are happy with a no-fuss, purely analogue amp and who prioritise entertainment should arguably consider the io their number one choice. Power 30W Inputs Line-in x

View offers whf.cm/BBDACs August 2020 (issue 437) If you want to improve your smartphone sound, but don’t want a USB stick hanging off the end of it, this is a bit of a no brainer. Online only for now. Size 11cm long Resolution PCM (up to 384kHz), DS

Read more at… www.whathifi.com/features The basic building blocks are: a turntable, a phono stage, an analogue-to-digital converter with USB output, and a computer with suitable recording software. There are turntables that come with a phono stage, a

Read more at… www.whathifi.com/features Where’s the best place to position a speaker? Some speakers might sound better against a wall, while others prefer to be out in the open. Whatever your specific requirements, your speaker choice should primaril

View offers whf.cm/BBTurntables Best turntable under £200, Awards 2022 Pro-Ject has revised a budget deck to nail the under £150 market – and has succeeded on every front. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Size (hwd) 11 x 42 x 33cm Best turntable under £200, Awards 2

View offers whf.cm/BBHifiSystems Best turntable system, Awards 2019 An impressive all-in-one system with a level of functionality that’s difficult to replicate in individual separates for a similar price. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Inputs Line-in, BT Outputs L

View offers whf.cm/BBSoundbars Best soundbar under £300, Awards 2020 The latest in a series of fine Yamaha soundbars, this is a compelling, class-leading performer in a practical, easy-to-use package. Size (hwd) 6 x 93 x 11cm Inputs Opt, HDMI, 3.5mm,

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerPackages Best speaker package under £500, Awards 2022 Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale with this enjoyable, well integrated package that’s perfect for smaller rooms and budgets. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 12

View offers whf.cm/BBVideoStreamers Best video streamer under £100, Awards 2020 Despite some caveats, this 4K device supports all HDR formats and delivers excellent picture quality for a very affordable price. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8G

View offers whf.cm/BBHeadphones Best wired in-ear headphones under £100, Awards 2022 The latest version of Soundmagic’s budget in-ears continues to impress with a full-bodied, energetic and informative sound. In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m Ap

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Best portable music player under £250, Awards 2020 Sony hasn’t carried out an update for the sake of it; the refresh is justified by squeezing more performance into a budget price than ever before. Hi-res 32-

View offers whf.cm/BBMobilePhones Best smartphone over £500, Awards 2022 A solid upgrade to picture quality and a huge improvement to sound put the iPhone 14 Pro Max at the top of the smartphone AV charts. OS iOS 16 Size (hwd) 161 x 78 x 8mm Storage

Read more at… www.whathifi.com/advice Amazon Prime Video will recommend content based on your viewing history - but what if you’re really into crime thrillers, your other half loves romantic comedies and the kids love cartoons? The answer is by linki

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Best tablet under £150, Awards 2022 The Amazon Fire 7 is an entry-level device with budget specs, but it gets plenty right and is far better than the price may suggest. OS modified Android Size (hwd) 137 x 19

View offers whf.cm/BBAudioCables Best analogue interconnect under £100, Awards 2022 Few entry-level interconnects at the price come close to offering the sonic enjoyment that Chord has produced with this cable. Balanced/Single-ended Single Best analo

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerCables June 2018 The C-Screen possesses the fantastic ability to mirror a system’s punch and drive. What it does, it does better than anything else at the price. Single or Bi-wire Single May 2018 Features the same characte

View offers whf.cm/BBPhonoAmps Awards 2017 A fine entry-level phono stage that will deliver a crisp and exciting sound from any good price-compatible moving magnet cartridge. Type MM Dimensions (hwd) 5 x 16 x 11cm July 2018 A gem of a phono amplifier

View offers whf.cm/BBCartridges Best cartridge under £100, Awards 2022 This is a wonderfully balanced and entertaining moving magnet cartridge that will work well with a wide range of record players. Type MM Tracking weight 2.0g “The sound it deliver

It has already been a busy year for Sonos, with the multi-room giant launching new Era 300 and Era 100 smart speakers – which, based on our testing, are two of its best to date. But, as ever, if the tech rumour mill is to be believed, then the Era 30

Read more at… www.whathifi.com/advice The price we list is for a cable from a reel. However, the chances are you’ll want it terminated - which means having a connection plug fitted - and that will add to the final cost. It does make set-up much easie