The What Hi-Fi? Awards began in 1983 and have recognised the very best audio and visual tech every year since. With the very best editors in the market scrutinising every product detail and using the highest calibre testing rooms, these Awards ensure the most stringent badge of approval. 
 
Existing five-star products are considered automatically for the Awards. Winning a What Hi-Fi? Award is a hugely important accolade, recognised all over the world, and significantly boosts product sales. Winners also benefit from additional commercial and editorial Awards promotion activity, both in print and online.

Our 2025 awards will return to the Royal Lancaster in London on 13th November, 2025. 
 
Entries for this year's awards have now closed.

A glamorous black-tie evening celebrating the best in sound and vision

Unmissable networking with leading brands, experts and fellow enthusiasts

A delicious meal served in a premium setting + access to our exclusive after party!

The What Hi-Fi? Awards after party in partnership with Richer Sounds

The What Hi-Fi? Awards after party — celebrate, connect and keep the night alive!

  • Free bar to fuel the fun*

  • Live entertainment to surprise and delight

  • DJ keeping the dance floor packed until late

  • Networking with industry leaders and fellow enthusiasts

*Includes wine, beer, and house spirits only.

The What Hi-Fi? Awards after party entertainment from Richer Unsigned

About Richer Unsigned:

Richer Unsigned is strictly not-for-profit. We’re not interested in making money from emerging talent, tying artists into any kind of contract or charging music lovers a premium to listen to the UK’s best unsigned artists, we’re simply here to help.

Richer Unsigned was created by Julian Richer, Founder of Richer Sounds. In 1978 Julian set up his first Richer Sounds store, 51 stores later he feels that as he originally built his fortune selling hi-fi – which would be worthless without musicians – that it’s nice to give something back.

Discover fresh sounds from over 2,600 emerging artists

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WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER? 

Entries for the 2025 awards have now closed, if you have any queries, please check out our contact page

Winning a What Hi-Fi? Award has a major influence on what consumers buy and what retailers choose to stock

Sporting our distinctive Award-winner’s logo on your packaging and promotional material is a clear, instant and trusted indicator of excellence

Reward your top-talent for their hard work with an unforgettable Awards ceremony

Entries are completely free!

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