What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…

WELCOME

OUR PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

Sony HT-A7000 • This hefty Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers exceptional, immersive audio from a single unit

Apple iPhone 13 • Apple hasn’t reinvented its smartphone offering, but has certainly improved it in a few key areas

Chord Anni • Chord’s diminutive amplifier offers a premium twist on desktop sound

Sony XR-65X90J • Going big and can’t stretch to an OLED? The Sony X90J, or its variant the X94J, could be just what you’re looking for

Arcam ST60 • Arcam’s first-ever dedicated music streamer sets a new benchmark

Cyrus CDi-XR • Cyrus’s premium CD player sets the sonic standard at this price

Sonos Beam Gen 2 • The Sonos Beam comes of age with a refined sound and excellent Dolby Atmos interpretation

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WHAT HI FI? AWARDS 2021 IN ASSOCIATION WITH

WIRED HEADPHONES • While wireless earbuds grab the limelight, don’t overlook these expressive wired headphones

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS • These portable music players bring impressive hi-fi quality to your music, wherever you go

TABLETS • If you watch movies on the go as well as listen to music, there’s nothing better than one of these

SMARTPHONES • They’re all but indispensable these days, so be sure to get one that delivers your music and video content to the highest standard

WIRELESS HEADPHONES • Huge technological advances and keen competition add up to a real bonanza for the buyer in this sector

WIRELESS SPEAKERS • Versatile, talented and boasting great sound, these devices are perfect whether you’re out and about or listening at home

RADIOS • More than just a radio receiver, the humble wireless is now a modern music box with streaming too

CD PLAYERS • Compact discs might not be centre stage now but these players will make the music from your CDs sparkle

MUSIC STREAMERS • The best devices for streaming, that will happily take on your other music sources too

STREAMING SERVICES • The best music and video streaming services to feast your eyes and ears on

TURNTABLES • Sales of vinyl records show no sign of abating - and these superb decks will make the most of your collection

DACs • A digital to analogue converter can transform your system’s sound – this is a 2021 essential

STEREO AMPLIFIERS • Some familiar products here after a remarkably difficult 18 months – but don’t let that worry you: each one of these amps is a truly worthy winner

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS • The final stage of an important musical journey, your speakers’ role is make or break

FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS • Better suited to voluminous spaces, these hi-fi speakers certainly stand tall in their category

MUSIC SYSTEMS • All-in-one set-ups offer space-saving convenience, but with this quality kit, there’s no need to compromise on the sound

MULTI-ROOM SYSTEMS • If you want to listen to your music in more than one room, nobody does it better than…

ACCESSORIES • When it comes to your hi-fi system, they’re hardly the most glamorous part – but these key components can make a huge difference to sound quality

SET-TOP BOXES • These ingenious little boxes open the door to a seemingly infinite world of great-looking (and sounding) TV content

TELEVISIONS • With TV tech becoming ever more impressive, you’ll find these 2021...