Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and …
Dec 6, 2024 · Looking for true cinematic sound? You've come to the right place, as we take home cinema surround sound deadly seriously. Whether it's a traditional 5.1 system, a modern wireless surround alternative, or even an Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar complete with wireless surround speakers and subwoofer, we've rooted out the best options on the market that deliver cinematic sound that properly ...
12 of the best Spotify playlists to listen to right now
Jan 21, 2022 · Spotify isn't our reigning champion when it comes to value, variety and audio quality, but its popularity and accessibility is undeniable. And the platform is always trying to offer something new, whether it be artist-led algorithms to better personalise your music recommendations, ‘Only You’ and ‘Blend’ features, or giving Spotify account-holders a chance to 'tip' acts while listening ...
Sony WH-1000XM5 review - What Hi-Fi?
Dec 13, 2024 · The plastics used are nice to touch, even if the older model still feels a bit more premium. They are made predominantly from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), a material formed by taking certain car parts made in the US and Japan, recycling and refining them and blending them with mica to get that final finish.
Bluesound Node (2024) review - What Hi-Fi?
Nov 25, 2024 · While more musically engaging rivals may prevent it from returning to the top of the class, the Bluesound Node (2024) is an admirably controlled, balanced and easygoing performer
Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
Dec 16, 2024 · TCL offers a wide range of TVs in both the UK and US, but even its higher-end models are usually cheaper than equivalent sets from the likes of Sony and LG.Its TVs come with a range of platforms and display technologies, which can make picking a …
Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with …
Dec 8, 2024 · The computer speakers below – tested by What Hi-Fi?'s team of audio experts – all have amplification built-in, making them active or powered and therefore ideal to plug straight into your machine. These will fire out your Tidal or Spotify playlists, YouTube videos or even Zoom calls with far greater skill than your laptop could on its …
Sony WF-1000XM5 review: super-sounding wireless earbuds
Nov 5, 2024 · Sony WF-1000XM5 review What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 winner. Sony’s premium wireless earbuds deliver a stunning sonic performance Tested at £259 / $299 / AU$419
Best stereo amplifiers 2024 - What Hi-Fi?
What 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.
We tested 20+ compact hi-fi systems – and these are the 5 we'd …
Oct 25, 2022 · 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.We saw examples of the former from the likes of Naim, Marantz, Mission, Technics and Audiolab, and those of the latter from KEF, Audio Pro, Triangle, Q Acoustics and JBL.
Hands on: Bluesound Node Icon review - What Hi-Fi?
Sep 26, 2024 · (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?) The Bluesound Node Icon is also the largest option in the company’s current lineup, but the unit is still fairly small, with a footprint similar in size to the dinky, more affordable Cambridge Audio MXN10, but sitting a couple of inches taller.. The unassuming black box features a suitably discreet design, with the main obvious feature being a 5-inch full colour ...