What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? is a magazine released 13 times a year by Haymarket Consumer Media. It serves as a guide for consumers looking to purchase electronics, providing reviews and articles related to hi-fi, home cinema, television, and home entertainment. What Hi-Fi? prides itself on being "the world's top independent resource for buying and enjoying hi-fi and home cinema," and is known for offering "the most reliable tech reviews globally."

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7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month

3 days ago | whathifi.com | Harry Mckerrell |Tom Wiggins |Alastair Stevenson |Kashfia Kabir

In last month's edition of Now Playing, we urged you to resist the temptations of the encroaching better weather and stay inside. There's nothing out there for you, we implored, advising instead that you stay in and tinker with your hi-fi system instead. For UK readers at least, you might not need so much encouragement this time around. The weather's taken a bit of a dip, temperatures have dropped, and there's really no reason at all (apart from your mental wellbeing) to go outside.
How to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru: live stream the IPL final online from anywhere

3 days ago | whathifi.com | Adrian Back

Watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streamsA new Indian Premier League champion will be crowned for the first time since 2016 when Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, June 3. Follow our guide below for where to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streams for free (and from anywhere with a VPN).
In For Review: Samsung's flagship OLED TV, promising PMC and Q Acoustics speakers and more will be star-rated by our experts in June

4 days ago | whathifi.com | Becky Roberts

As we approach the mid-way point of the year, our expert in-house test team has already reviewed more than 100 hi-fi, AV and headphones products in 2025 – and we're not stopping!In our dedicated facilities throughout June will be 15+ new products, including the six we have highlighted below that we are most excited to unbox and get hands-on with.
Five-star hi-fi speakers, a deep dive on OLED’s new rival, good news for movie fans and more

4 days ago | whathifi.com | Alastair Stevenson

Happy Monday, and welcome to the latest entry into our Rewind hi-fi and home cinema news digest. For those of us short on time, our team of experts has created a handy summary of all the important hi-fi and home cinema news to break over the past seven days. It was another hectic time for the What Hi-Fi? team with a new pair of hi-fi speakers impressing our reviewers enough to earn a five-star rating, as well as a surprising bit of good news for home cinema fans from Sony.
How to watch Punjab Kings v Mumbai Indians: live stream IPL playoff FREE online from anywhere

5 days ago | whathifi.com | Adrian Back

Watch Punjab Kings v Mumbai Indians live streamsIt’s the penultimate match of the Indian Premier League on Sunday, June 1, as Punjab Kings take on a rampant Mumbai Indians side for a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday. Follow our guide below for where to watch Punjab Kings v Mumbai Indians live streams for free (and from anywhere with a VPN).
Do you care who owns a hi-fi brand, or is it all about the product? We want to know your thoughts!

5 days ago | whathifi.com | Alastair Stevenson

Last month news broke that Harman International has inked a definitive agreement to buy Sound United’s audio brands from med-tech giant Masimo. The huge deal means Harman, which is a subsidiary of Samsung, will own a number of big name brands including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Marantz, as well as Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Classé, HEOS and Boston Acoustics when it completes.
Marshall’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar sounds cool – but I'm more excited about a different product

6 days ago | whathifi.com | Alastair Stevenson

If you have checked out our home cinema section recently, you’ll know some of the biggest news this month was the launch of Marshall’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Heston 120. And, with our ever-curious staff writer, Robyn Quick, having snuck into the launch event and had an early look and listen, we can confirm that the Marshall Heston 120 is very interesting.
Stream 4 of the best-sounding movies ever made on Amazon Prime, Now TV and BFI Player

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Becky Roberts

Whether it is creepily quiet or explosively loud – or even totally silent – great sound design isn't just an add-on to a movie's visuals. Sound can be a character in its own right, forming an essential part of the story, setting and atmosphere. We've picked out a quartet of thrilling movies that showcase the power of sound to build heart-stopping tension. A combination of sound effects, innovative techniques and intriguing music draws the audience into the cinematic experience.
PSG vs Inter Milan live stream — how to watch Champions League final online and for FREE

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Adrian Back

PSG vs Inter Milan live streamTaking place at the striking Allianz Arena in Munich, the Champions League final is set to be a thriller as French champions PSG look to win the title for the first time when they face three-time winners Inter Milan. Both sides have an array of talent, meaning this is an absolute must-watch. Follow our guide below for where to watch PSG vs Inter Milan live streams online, potentially for FREE, and from anywhere with a VPN.
Get the five-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) as it returns to its record-low price

1 week ago | whathifi.com | Paul Hatton

If you're looking for one of the best Sonos soundbars, then from a specification and performance perspective, we recommend the Sonos Arc. Unfortunately, that will set you back $599. Enter the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), which might be smaller and older, but we still gave it an impressive five stars when we reviewed it in 2021. Even better, right now you can pick it up for only $369 at Amazon. This is the lowest price we have seen it and a brilliant discount on an award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar.