Sony NW-WM1ZM2: Portable music player

We just happened to be reading a Steve Jobs biography the other day. Among all the interesting insights and anecdotes, we came across a story about the original Apple iPod. It is said that, throughout the development of this landmark music player, Jobs feared that Sony would get to market first with this type of product.

WHAT HI-FI SHOW REPORT 2023

In our quest to bring the finest sound and video to our fans and industry as a whole, the What Hi-Fi team works tirelessly to stage the annual show. As always, the support and enthusiasm from the fraternity is humbling and makes us push ourselves even beyond the norm. In a bid to be more inclusive to all sorts of music lovers, we invited some of the world's finest headphones, AV receivers and even the most talked about bookshelf speaker of the year! Besides the large demo spaces and substantial displays by AK International showcasing the finest that Focal and Naim have to offer, even the colossal Grande Utopia EM EVO made an appearance as a showstopper. Expectedly, it did leave everyone dumbfounded with its sheer size and sticker price!

DOWN TO THE WIRE

Wireless headphones are basking in the limelight but, when it comes to sound quality, a cable makes all the difference

Bridging the gap between Sim and reality

Italian brand Sim2 celebrates 30 years of projector innovations and will be showing off their entire range at this month’s What Hi-Fi Show in the Sound & Vision demo room. Nishant Padhiar talks to Massimo Zecchin International Sales Director and finds out what makes them different

Nothing Phone (1)

Is this new ‘flagship killer’ Nothing special?

AKG K371

AKG’s wired headphones are powerful, punchy and neatly put together

Nothing Ear (2)

Nothing’s new Ear (2) look to add some substance to a not-inconsiderable amount of style

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Is this Galaxy as Ultra as its name suggests?

Sonos Five

Does Sonos deserve a high five for its latest wireless speaker?

FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS

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

STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS

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

Wireless Headphones

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

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

MULTI-ROOM SYSTEMS

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

DACS

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

TURNTABLES

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

STREAMING SERVICES

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

MUSIC STREAMERS

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

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

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

CD PLAYERS

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

SMARTPHONES

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

TABLETS

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

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS

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

WIRED HEADPHONES

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

TEMPTATIONS

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

TEST WINNER MISSION 770

Four great speakers that all deliver, but only one is a winner

Dynaudio Special Forty

Classic in looks but cutting edge in ability ₹2,89,999

Rega Elex Mk4

Rega's updated stereo amplifier delivers a wonderfully revealing and accomplished performance

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2

Tiny budget speaker with a big impact

Atacama Nexxus 600 Essential

Looking for some decent stands for your speakers? Here's a neat, versatile option