Magazines & Publications
The press we respect
From the measurement labs to the listening rooms — the publications that shaped how the world thinks about HiFi.
The UK's most-read consumer HiFi magazine — 6M monthly readers, Best Buy awards that move product off shelves.
The original high-end audio magazine since 1962. Its Recommended Components list is the industry's most cited buying guide.
Founded 1973 on one idea: judge audio by the sound of live instruments in a real space. No price ceiling. No compromise.
Measurement-first, no-nonsense analysis that changed how a generation buys DACs and amplifiers.
John Darko's music-first take on modern HiFi — beautifully written, cinematically filmed, genuinely independent.
The world's oldest HiFi publication, in print since 1956. The British establishment standard for turntables and vinyl.
Michael Fremer's vinyl-only world — cartridges, turntables, phono stages, and pressing reviews from the most experienced analog journalist alive.
The definitive recording and studio-gear magazine — essential reading where audiophile and musician worlds overlap.
Australia's HiFi home, gone global — one of the fastest-growing audio communities in the world.
25 years of debunking audio myths and delivering technically accurate home theater and HiFi coverage.
The internet's definitive turntable and cartridge database — manuals, specs, and history for thousands of decks.
The most international review site in audio — covers boutique and non-Western brands the mainstream press ignores.
The go-to source for HiFi show coverage and enthusiast reviews with a genuine community voice.
Known for its blind listening group tests — the most methodologically honest approach in UK consumer audio publishing.
The most-read headphone review destination on the web — clear, accessible, and deeply researched.
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YouTube
Channels worth watching
The best HiFi content creators — from vinyl deep-dives to measurement benchmarks to music-first listening sessions.
Veteran audio journalist, warm and music-first — the most trusted voice in accessible HiFi on YouTube.
Cinematically produced, music-first reviews from one of the most respected independent voices in modern HiFi.
Michael Fremer's authoritative vinyl channel — the definitive YouTube resource for cartridges, turntables, and phono stages.
Accessible, enthusiast-driven turntable and vinyl system coverage — a go-to for anyone building or upgrading an analog rig.
Fremer's current main channel — 50+ years of vinyl expertise covering high-end turntables, cartridges, and show reports.
Honest, approachable UK reviews with a music-first heart — strong on turntables, amplifiers, and speakers.
One of the largest HiFi audiences on YouTube — proof that great sound doesn't require a second mortgage.
40 years of retail expertise distilled into professional setup guides and turntable buying advice.
UK-based long-form coverage of mid-to-high-end HiFi — thorough, respected, and beautifully produced.
PS Audio founder's daily audiophile education — one of the most experienced industry voices on any platform.
The official channel of the most influential HiFi publication — unmatched institutional authority since 1962.
Vinyl-forward, no-judgment coverage of turntable setup, cartridge selection, and analog system building.
Straight-talking, hype-free integrated amplifier and speaker reviews — one of the most trusted voices in budget-to-mid-fi.
The YouTube arm of the UK's most-read consumer HiFi magazine — accessible buying guides across all categories.
The clearest entry point for new vinyl enthusiasts — turntable selection, record care, and hobby fundamentals done right.
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Forums
Where the community talks
Long-form discussions, owner experience, and decades of collective knowledge — the communities that never stop debating.
The world's largest home theater community — 1M+ members, 50M+ posts, the definitive destination for AV system builds.
The UK's dominant AV community — 500K members covering everything from turntables to 4K projectors.
Where music obsessives live — uniquely focused on mastering quality, vinyl pressings, and the sound of recordings.
The most data-driven audio forum online — where measurements settle arguments and objectivity rules.
The forum arm of the world's largest high-end audio marketplace — experienced voices, serious gear.
Cost-no-object high-end audio discussion — where six-figure systems are the norm and civility is the rule.
One of the oldest audio communities online — essential for tube amp and vintage vinyl enthusiasts.
The official home of Room EQ Wizard — essential for anyone serious about room acoustics and measurement.
Brand-specific deep dives for serious collectors — dedicated forums for Accuphase, McIntosh, Wilson, and more.
Budget-first, welcoming community for entry-level and headphone enthusiasts.
Community home of The Headphone Show — headphones, IEMs, and desktop audio in a friendly format.
Small but curated — a collegial corner of the internet for boutique DAC and source gear enthusiasts.
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