Best CD players 2024: tried and tested models for every budget
Oct 24, 2024 · CDs are also enjoying a resurgence for the first time in nearly 20 years. According to data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales rose by 11 per cent to $537 million in 2023.Naturally, you'll want a good quality CD player if you want to enjoy your CDs (new and old) to the fullest degree, so we're here to help.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 review - What Hi-Fi?
Sep 21, 2023 · Spot the difference: AirPods Pro 2 with new USB-C case (left) and original Lightning case (right). (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?) The AirPods Pro 2 (with the original Lightning case) first launched at £249 / $249 / AU$399 in September 2022, and it's a price tag that’s unchanged from the launch price of the original AirPods Pro (2019), which is both surprising …
Best iPads 2024: big and small, budget to premium, all reviewed …
Oct 14, 2024 · Apple didn't invent the concept of the tablet, but we're pretty sure it popularised and (arguably) perfected it. Ever since the first model launched in 2010, Apple's consistently nailed the concept of having a portable big-screen device that bridges the gap between a smartphone and a laptop. While many use them for productivity or gaming, we see their true …
Sony WH-1000XM4 review - What Hi-Fi?
Nov 22, 2023 · (Image credit: Sony) The headline feature for the WH-1000XM4 is the introduction of what in 2020 was a brand-new sound processor. Sony switched from DSEE HX to the newer DSEE Extreme engine, which it has stuck with for the XM5.
Best soundbars 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.
Best wired headphones 2024: the 7 top pairs tested by our in …
Nov 11, 2024 · Sure, wireless headphones are convenient – instead of the nuisance of tangled wires, you get untethered listening and smart features such as active noise cancellation and spatial audio.It's little wonder they are on heads everywhere you turn. But wired headphones have trump cards of their own that go beyond better sound quality: they are more sustainable and …
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
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 …
Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2024: our reviewers curated …
Oct 23, 2024 · The Bravia Theatre Bar 9 is the successor to the Sony HT-A7000 which previously sat at the top of this list. Testing the two directly against one another, we found the Bravia Theatre Bar 9 isn’t just a solid step up on its older sibling – it’s …
Headphones vs Earbuds: which is right for you? - What Hi-Fi?
Oct 10, 2024 · (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?) Headphones. You can buy headphones and earbuds that are wired or wireless depending on your preference. If you go the wireless headphone route you will have convenience but will often also get a cable so you can use them wired.