Category: Audio Visual
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Rewind: big changes for Q Acoustics’ sound, developments in OLED, new premium turntables and more appear
[ad_1] It may be a Bank Holiday in our native UK, but that hasn’t stopped us from publishing a fresh entry into our weekly Rewind column. Here, we once again give you a short and sweet summary of the biggest hi-fi and home cinema news to break over the past seven days. And what a…
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Beats Solo 4 review: a solid update to an iconic pair of wireless headphones, but the competition is now too hot
[ad_1] Beats Solo 4: Two-minute review The Beats Solo 4 are long-awaited on-ear wireless headphones that aim to improve on the company’s 2016 Solo 3 with an increased battery life and additional features, including a USB-C port for simultaneous charging and lossless hi-res audio playback, and Spatial Audio – as well as some new color…
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Masters of the Air the best visual and audio streaming
[ad_1] I finally cashed in my free Apple TV+ trial specifically to watch Masters Of The Air and I’m very happy to share that it was so worth it. As the follow-up to HBO’s massively successful Spielberg classic Band Of Brothers, there was every chance it was going to be good. Sure, its first companion…
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Samsung Q990D review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar, and now perfect for PS5 and Xbox Series X, too
[ad_1] Samsung HW-Q990D review: Two minute review The Samsung HW-Q990D follows in the footsteps of one of the best soundbars in recent years, the Samsung HW-Q990C, but adds gaming features including 4K 120Hz and VRR pass-through, along with a more refined and controlled sound profile. Filled to the brim with features, the Q990D offers plenty…
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Pick of the month: the LG C4 OLED, Q Acoustics 5050 and more earn perfect marks from our reviewers
[ad_1] April is done and dusted, but what a month it was. Not only did we run a special Vinyl Week event to celebrate Record Store Day, but we also awarded seven products perfect scores. These ranged from impressive affordable turntables to audiophile-level CD players. Here’s what you need to know about all the top…
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NAD reveals flexible, future-proofed C 379 amplifier ahead of High End Munich show
[ad_1] While many hi-fi manufacturers with plans to launch new products at the prestigious High End Munich show are remaining tight-lipped until next week’s event, an excited NAD is seemingly all too happy to share what it has in store for team What Hi-Fi? and other attendees: the latest edition to its Classic Series of…
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The trouble with my listening room: speakers weren’t made for it
[ad_1] Sound+Image mag review (Image credit: Future) This feature originally appeared in Sound+Image magazine, Australian sister publication to What Hi-Fi?. Click here for more information on Sound+Image, including digital editions and details on how you can subscribe. I have a very wide room. In fact, in acoustic terms it might be considered infinitely wide, because…
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Samsung UE24N4300 review: 24-inch TV ticks a lot of boxes
[ad_1] Seeing a Samsung TV on our test benches with a screen as small as 24 inches feels genuinely bizarre at a time when the brand seems more focused than ever on building an empire of big, bold, uncompromisingly high-end TVs. The simple truth, though, is that in the UK and Europe at least, there’s…
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Samsung S95D review: the future of OLED TVs has arrived
[ad_1] Samsung S95D review: two minute review The Samsung S95D is the definition of a premium OLED experience, with smart features and picture quality innovations that make it a standard bearer for OLED in 2024 – and cement its place as one of the best TVs of the year. Priced as you would expect for…
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Sennheiser Ambeo promises immersive in-car hi-fi systems for new Cupra Formentor and Leon (2024)
[ad_1] You might associate Sennheiser more with headphones than in-car audio, but the brand is starting to make its presence felt on four wheels. Its latest venture is with Spanish car brand Cupra (which is owned by VAG, the Volkswagen Group). Cupra has just announced a 2024 refresh for its Formentor and Leon models and…