We’ve 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 aga

Sony’s new laser projector is a stunner at the price The VPL-XW5000ES is a watershed moment for not just Sony’s projection business but for home cinema in general. Why? Because it’s the cheapest truly native 4K laser projector the home cinema world h

Grado’s relationship with wood is as unequivocal, if not as famous, as Lego’s with plastic. The Brooklyn-based, family-owned brand was only a year into hand-building its first headphones when, as the story goes, John Grado (son of the company’s found

The Amazon Fire 7 tablet is cheap. Really cheap. And, let’s face it, with the cost of living shooting through the roof, who has a wad of cash sitting around for an iPad? Maybe it’s time to embrace the budget options. Of course, ‘cheap’ and ‘good valu

Triangle’s speakers tend to be characterful. They are normally not the ones to go for if you are after tonal neutrality or class-leading refinement. But, if you want to have fun, they rarely disappoint. We could end this review right here, as that ne

As a relatively new brand to the UK, Chinese outfit Xiaomi appears to have figured out that it will help it establish itself as a household name (it’s pronounced shau-mee, lest you were wondering) if it brings to market something unusual, officially

Given the Sennheiser Momentum’s previous trademark classy, sleek stylings and admirable refusal to look ordinary next to the competition, we are surprised to find the Momentum 4 Wireless opt for a plainer – dare we say ‘safe’ – design language more a

With its first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar, premium French audio brand Devialet is striking out, elevating the form with a lavish design and high-minded concept that endeavours to convince customers that just because they want a simple, single TV speak

If you haven’t heard of a “DAC”, don’t worry; most people haven’t. The thing is, it is one of the best ways to improve the quality of the digital music we consume every day, whether that be through a phone, laptop or proper audio system. We have a wh

$800 (around £666) A capable surround system doesn’t have to dominate an entire room – or at least that’s Monolith’s mission statement for the M518HT 5.1 surround speaker package. This THX-Certified system includes five satellite speakers that stand

Here at What Hi-Fi? we like to think that we do everything we can to give you all the information you need about the products that find their way into our testing rooms. As a corollary, we also know that, like a shopper with 50p outside Poundland, th

Denon RCD-M41DAB Dali Spektor 1 System £498 £179 £319 As we are concerning ourselves with the best-bang-for-yourbuck music systems over the next few pages, it makes sense to kick things off with a micro system that has, in various iterations, won th

Chord Mojo 2 Beyerdynamic DT700 Pro X System £668 For this brilliant little system, we need to make an assumption: that you own a smartphone, from which you can stream your music on the move. And although phones vary in their sound quality, the wonde

Apple iPad (2021) Q Acoustics M20 powered speakers System £678 Where the last system was very much a personal affair for use wherever you want to hear top-quality hi-fi, here we have a similar idea, but for the home – and to share your music more eas

Marantz CD6007 Marantz PM 6007 Elac Debut B5.2 System £1077 Long-time readers of What Hi-Fi? will be not in the slightest bit surprised to see this Marantz pairing taking pride of place on the pages of a best-systems round-up. Marantz 6000 series pro

KEF LSX II System £1199 Apiece of hi-fi kit costing £1200 could never really be called cheap, but while the KEF LSX II looks like a ‘simple’ if very stylish pair of speakers, it is actually a whole hi-fi system in one. And to it you can add any other

Rega System One System £1199 From the thoroughly modern all-in-one streaming system disguised as a pair of speakers that is the KEF LSX II, we turn to something that looks completely old-school. And, indeed, is rather old-school – in that this is a t

Bluesound Node Rega io amp Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 System £1218 Our final system to produce a hi-fi sound far greater than one ought to expect from the sum of its parts is a separates streaming system that mixes the newest technology with a touch of

If you want portability for your music, whether that’s for a trip to the beach, a lazy afternoon in the garden or just for blasting out tunes in the kitchen, there are some excellent options out there with ever-better sound quality for relatively lit

View online review whf.cm/Go3 JBL’s most popular and pocketable speaker is so named to invoke a call to action – to ‘Go’ out and seek adventure. One look at the latest version, the JBL Go 3, however, and we want to head for a shower; it really does l

View onlinw review whf.cm/StormboxMicro Big names such as Ultimate Ears and JBL dominate this end of the wireless speaker market; but what if a small, littleknown brand could step in, trounce the competition and wow us – all for a fantastically low p

View online review whf.cm/Wonderboom2 Even in the fast-moving Bluetooth-speaker market, the Ultimate Ears’ second generation of Wonderboom can still hold its head high among the best of its rivals. As well as bringing crisper sound and longer battery

View online review whf.cm/HomePodMini The HomePod Mini really is small, at just 8.4cm tall and 9.8cm wide. Available in simple white or black finishes, it is wrapped in a seamless fabric mesh that was apparently chosen as much for its acoustic proper

JBL’s focus with the Flip has long been on portability and sound quality. To that end, the Flip 6 now supports Bluetooth 5.1, improved IP67 rating (water-and dust-proof) and a reworked driver configuration to boast even better sonics at the level. Th

Anyone looking for a rugged, portable, no-nonsense Bluetooth speaker, with substantial on-the-go sound from something roughly the weight and size of a bottle of wine, should take note of the Charge. JBL’s latest iteration is claimed to be more durabl

Instead of getting overwhelmed with features, Bose just wants you to listen to music, anywhere you can take the Soundlink Flex. Its slim profile and sturdy yet portable 600g weight make it a portable design in every sense, though we find a cylindrica

You know how it is: you do your research and read plenty of reviews, but the pair of speakers you really want are priced just out of reach. There is a way around that problem and that is to buy second hand. It takes a fair bit more legwork to get exa

The E11C actually launched in 2018, but we are happy to report that SoundMagic’s headphones are still pretty magic by in-ear standards at this kind of money. The E11C come with a cylindrical, aluminium case and a choice of small, medium and large sil

These bullet-shaped buds weigh 4.6g each, and boast an IPX5 rating against rain and sweat. They house a 5.8mm grapheneenhanced driver and have Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and AAC codec support. They also have nine hours’ battery life, plus four charges f

Sony is attempting to bring some of its true wireless in-ear magic down to an altogether more aggressive price. So, naturally enough, the WF-C500 aren’t the most lavishly specified of Sony’s extensive range of headphones – but where the essentials ar

Austrian Audio, born of ex-AKG employees, has hit the ground running with its first-ever range of wired headphones. The Hi-X15 is the first model we have heard from the brand that we consider a proper budget offering. These wired over-ears look and f

These Panasonics’ spec sheet is pretty comprehensive. Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling tech through the use of feedback coupled to analogue and digital processing; an Ambient Mode to amplify surrounding noise when needed; twin beamforming mics to increas

Sporty types demand a few fitness-friendly flourishes from their earbuds that aren’t necessarily part and parcel of ‘regular’ models. This chiefly concerns ensuring the earbuds are determinedly durable, and won’t fall out of ears. With the Reflect Fl

The SR80 are what the Brooklynbased company counts as its first-ever pair – built on the Grado family’s kitchen table in 1991, and the foundation upon which it built its open-back headphones empire. The SR80x are billed as budget on-ear headphones, s

Millions of songs in the palm of your hand, no storage woes and you don’t even have to pay – that’s the promise of these free music apps. The only tricky part is deciding which streaming service is most worthy of your time. But don’t fret, we are her

Amplifier £6498 SOUND BUILD FEATURES • Warm, robust and full-bodied presentation• Forgiving nature• Fine headphone output• Sturdy build • Restrained dynamic expression• Rhythmic drive is lacking The Evo 300 Hybrid is well made and carefully considere

BUYER’S GUIDE BEST BUYS The only products worth considering 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 conside

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View offers whf.cm/BBAudioCables BUYER’S GUIDE BEST BUYS The only products worth considering Best analogue interconnect under £50, Awards 2021 Few entry-level interconnects at the price come close to offering the sonic enjoyment that Chord has produc