Best surround sound systems 2024: home cinema speakers and …
Sep 11, 2024 · As one of What Hi-Fi?’s main home cinema testers I know how important decent audio is if you want the best experience possible.Whether you’re watching regular TV, movies, sports or playing games, a proper, well-set-up surround system can truly take immersion and your enjoyment levels up a notch.
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 ...
Best Bluetooth speakers 2024: tried and tested for every budget
Oct 15, 2024 · Bluetooth speakers are one of the simplest ways to get your music playing wherever you are. The wire-free wonders come in so many sizes and shapes that their various use cases are near-endless, from using one in your office to popping a compact model in a backpack and taking it to the park or up a mountainside.
I’ve tried Freely: here are five things I like and three things that ...
Apr 27, 2024 · With prices of streaming services constantly rising and many users turning away, a truly modern free TV service is great news.But what does Freely offer and why is it an improvement over existing services? Following our demo of Freely and trying it out firsthand, here are five things we are excited about, and a couple of things we hope to see improved or remedied following Freely’s launch.
Best in-ear headphones 2024: top earbuds tried and tested by our ...
Oct 14, 2024 · I am the Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. I've tested dozens and dozens of in-ear headphones during this time, from wired to wireless models, and across all budgets.
Best soundbars 2024: options for every need, recommended by …
Sep 17, 2024 · I'm What Hi-Fi?'s TV & AV Editor, and I've been testing soundbars ever since they became a serious category in the mid-2000s. While I personally love AVRs and dedicated speaker systems, I'm well aware that they are not for everyone. A soundbar, on the other hand, is an easy way to massively upgrade your home cinema experience.
Where can you buy hi-res music? Here are the top download sites
Sep 6, 2022 · (Image credit: 7digital) • Hi-res sampling rates available: 24-bit/44.1kHz to 24-bit/192kHz • Hi-res file formats available: FLAC. With a strong catalogue of hi-res music from all genres and a website that makes buying music easy, 7digital is a good all-rounder.
PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference? - What Hi-Fi?
May 2, 2024 · Like the original PS5, it comes in two variants – one with a disc drive, one without. The Digital Edition starts at £390 / $450 / AU$769, while the version with the disc drive costs £480 / $500 / AU$799.
Best music streamers 2024: top network audio players tested by …
Oct 15, 2024 · I'm the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi?and have been reviewing hi-fi and audio products for the best part of a decade. When testing and recommending the best network music streamers, I value excellent sound performance and look out for a seamless experience considering the numerous streaming methods and music …
Best budget wireless earbuds 2024: top affordable pairs tested by …
Sep 19, 2024 · From top to bottom, Sony's wireless earbuds are delivering the goods. The premium WF-1000XM5 are about as good a pair of wireless earbuds as we've heard, but Sony doesn't just have its gaze set on the costlier side of the landscape.