THE BEST TRACKS TO TEST YOUR BASS

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Technics SA-C600

A compact, well featured just-add-speakers system that shines

LG CineBeam HU715Q

Could this projector replace your TV?

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

A new benchmark for noise-cancelling wireless earbuds?

Apple iPhone 14

…or should that be ‘iPhone 13S’? That’s debatable

Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII

This isn’t portable audio; this is portable hi-fi

Sonos Sub Mini

The Sonos Sub gets a mini-me, but is it a biter?

Hisense 65U8HQ

Ground breakingly cheap for mini LED – but there’s a catch

Mission 700

Can the new 700 standmounters reinforce Mission’s current retro-fuelled success?

WIRED HEADPHONES

For the true audiophile, these expressive wired headphones will enhance your listening experience

THE BEST TRACKS TO TEST YOUR HEADPHONES

Tracks that will highlight the most important aspects of your headphones’ performance

PORTABLE MUSIC PL AYERS

These portable devices bring impressive hi-fi quality to your music, wherever you want to take it

FIVE OF THE BEST PRODUCED ALBUMS SINCE 2000

Great recordings released since the turn of the millennium that make for stellar tracks for testing kit

TABLETS

These are the best portable devices for watching movies and listening to music on the go

SMARTPHONES

These are the best handheld devices for watching movies and playing music on the go, that also happen to be great phones

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

Whether you are out and about or listening at home, these speakers are versatile, talented – and sound great

RADIOS

The humble ‘wireless’ has evolved into a thoroughly modern music box with streaming smarts

Roberts Stream 94L £199

Never has a radio range been more accomplished.

CD PL AYERS

They may not be the most fashionable format, but your CDs will sparkle when played through these

WIRELESS HEADPHONES

With active noise-cancelling and other sonic tech moving at a rapid pace, this is a fascinating category

FIVE OF THE BEST PRODUCED ALBUMS OF ALL TIME

These fantastically recorded albums deserve to be heard through a great pair of headphones

MUSIC STREAMERS

Want to add music streaming to your hi-fi system? These dedicated streamers are simply sensational

FIVE OF THE BEST ALBUMS ON TIDAL MASTERS

Master Quality Authenticated albums you need to hear in all their hi-res glory

STREAMING SERVICES

Our top choices for movies and music set a high standard in a crowded marketplace

TURNTABLES

Whether you’re buying new records or dusting off old ones, these great players will do your vinyl justice

DACs

Digital-to-analogue converters are often overlooked, but the best ones can transform your system’s sound

STEREO AMPLIFIERS

Despite the arrival of some fine new amps, it is these old favourites, backed by decades of amplification know-how, that still lead the way

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS

These standmounters represent the very best ways to conclude your music’s journey to your ears

FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS

If your listening room is better described as ‘spacious’ than ‘compact’, a floorstander is likely to be your best bet. Our winners…

MUSIC SYSTEMS

Not everyone has space for separates, but with these compact hi-fi systems, there’s no need to compromise on the sound

ACCESSORIES

They might not be the most exciting part of hi-fi, but when it comes to your system, these key components can make a huge difference to sound quality

MULTI-ROOM SYSTEMS

When it comes to great, easy to use multi-room audio, nobody does it better…

TELEVISIONS

As TV technology continues to out-do itself every year, 2022’s sets are seriously impressive visual wonders

SOUNDBARS

A neat, one-box solution that will add truly immersive audio to your TV viewing experience

THE BEST MARVEL MOVIES TO TEST YOUR DOLBY ATMOS SYSTEM

Atmos is about more than just shoving some speakers in your ceiling and waiting for Iron Man to swoop in...

SET-TOP BOXES

As gateways to the eye-widening array of today’s TV content, these clever – and varied – little boxes are indispensable

BLU-RAY PL AYERS

The performance of this terrific and affordable 4K player will make your Blu-ray collection truly shine

VIDEO STREAMERS

The affordable way to get quick and easy access to quality 4K content, or bring smart capability to an older TV

HOME CINEMA  AMPLIFIERS

If you’re going for big-screen thrills, you’ll need a big sound, and these AV amps will step up to the mark

SPEAKER PACKAGES

Stunning visuals need stunning sound if your movies are really going to thrill. Prepare to be stunned

INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

Allowing for slimmer speaker designs and smaller cabinets, this inventive solution allows engineers to get more bass from less box

PROJECTORS

If you’re looking for cinematic scale in your home set-up, you really need one of these impressive 4K projectors

READERS’ AWARD

We asked, and you picked from our shortlist to decide which product would gain this prestigious award

HALL OF FAME

Every year we pick one special product to honour for its enduring excellence and exemplary performance

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

This year’s winner is the repository of such valuable hi-fi know-how that his services are in demand from the biggest brands in the industry

TEMPTATION AWARD

You might think these floorstanders look impressive, but that’s nothing compared with the way they sound. Welcome to a world of no compromises – with a price tag to match

HI-FI AMPLIFIERS

THE BEATING HEART OF YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

CD PLAYERS & TRANSPORTS

GET THE RIGHT PLAYER AND CD CAN STILL SHINE

DACs

A DIGITAL-TO-ANALOGUE CONVERTER IS A MODERN HI-FI MUST

MUSIC STREAMERS

THE BEST WAY TO SHARE YOUR TUNES AROUND

RADIOS

THE ORIGINAL WIRELESS IS STILL GOING STRONG

STEREO SPEAKERS

THEY BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS – SO CHOOSE WITH CARE

Positioning your speakers

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/features It’s no good spending hundreds

SYSTEMS

CONVENIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN LOWER QUALITY

TURNTABLES

DECKS TO KEEP THE VINYL REVIVAL THRIVING

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

FREE YOUR MUSIC WITH ONE OF THESE STREAMING WONDERS

BLU-RAY PLAYERS

ENJOY HIGH-DEF MOVIE THRILLS

HOME CINEMA AMPLIFIERS

POWERFUL SOUND THAT TRULY BRINGS MOVIES TO LIFE

PROJECTORS

BECAUSE A MASSIVE PICTURE IS HOME CINEMA

SET-TOP BOXES

THE BEST WAY TO ACCESS THE WORLD OF TELEVISION

SOUNDBARS & SOUNDBASES

A BRILLIANT WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR TV’S SOUND

SPEAKER PACKAGES

GOOD SURROUND-SOUND IS A MOVIE-MAGIC MUST

VIDEO STREAMERS

DON’T RESTRICT STREAMING TO A LAPTOP – GET IT ON THE TELLY

TELEVISIONS

MAKE THE FOCUS OF YOUR ENTERTAINMENT HUB A GOOD ONE

HEADPHONES

BIN THE BUNDLED BUDS AND INVEST IN BETTER SOUND

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

TREAT YOUR TUNES TO A DEDICATED MUSIC PLAYER

SMARTPHONES

SUPERB MUSIC AND VIDEO PLAYERS THAT MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO

Amazon Prime Video tips, tricks and features

Read more at... www.whathifi.com/advice Whether you’re a Prime

STREAMING APPS & SERVICES

THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR STREAMING FIX

TABLETS

VIDEO, GAMES AND MUSIC ON A PORTABLE SCREEN

ANALOGUE INTERCONNECTS

DON’T SKIMP ON CABLES: THEY’RE A TOP-VALUE UPGRADE

AV & HI-FI RACKS

HI-FI KIT CAN ONLY SOUND ITS BEST WITH THE PROPER SUPPORT

CARTRIDGES

YOU CAN’T HEAR YOUR RECORDS WITHOUT ‘EM

HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS

HOW TO GET THE VERY BEST FROM YOUR CANS

MAINS PRODUCTS

A CLEAN POWER SOURCE IS VITAL FOR INTERFERENCE-FREE HI-FI

PHONO STAGES

EVERY RECORD DECK NEEDS A PHONO AMP

SPEAKER CABLES

ONE OF THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES YOU CAN MAKE

SPEAKER STANDS

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS NEED THE BEST SUPPORT YOU CAN GET

Know your stuff: speaker cables

It’s not always easy to navigate your way through

EIGHT OF THE BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES ON AMAZON

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