The headphones World Cup: from Beats to Bose, which audio brands are winning over football's elite?
The earcups of the World Cup
Hi-Fi
Moon's new 491 streaming preamp and 461 stereo power amp is a formidable combination – our first impressions left us wanting more
This high-end pairing promises much on a short listen
The DragonFly Copper hovers into view as AudioQuest's most powerful and efficient DAC yet
The next in the Award-winning range
The sequel to iFi’s five-star portable DAC is smaller with less distortion, and has wireless updates
The iFi Go Link 2 Max could be your portable pal.
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 hands-on
Not yet ratedNew streaming amplifier shows promise
Headphones
Noble’s “most ambitious” high-end wireless headphones have an unusual driver design
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The Shokz OpenDots 2 open earbuds offer new controls, upgraded Dolby Audio and better bass
These futuristic Meze headphones are a feast for your eyes – but one detail might make your eyes water
Speakers
Marshall's guitar amp-inspired Stockwell III is a small, portable speaker with a big battery life
Over 40 hours of playtime
7 of the quirkiest, coolest and most expensive things we saw at High End Vienna 2026
Vienna gets weird and wonderful
Are JBL’s range-topping Summit speakers worth $160,000? I've had an exclusive listen to find out
The Summit of loudspeaker performance?
TV & Home Cinema
I really hope this “small” update on Sony’s OLED TV plans is true
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there’s a big hole in the market that needs filling
This small Sky upgrade could make a big difference for World Cup football fans
No longer will goals be spoiled by the pub down the road
Sony could be gearing up to announce a new OLED TV – but it's not the one you're expecting
No, this isn't another Bravia 8 sequel
Streaming & Entertainment
Apple officially announces tvOS 27 – and it nearly makes up for the missing next-generation Apple TV 4K
Your streaming box is about to get speedier
I found all the ways to watch the World Cup 2026 in 4K – but there's a catch
Can you watch watch in the best possible quality? Yes, but your 4K options all depend on your location...
We've picked a local artist from every World Cup 2026 host city to get your system ready in time for kick off
If you can’t be there in person, listen local with our grassroots picks
The best World Cup songs to test your system
With no Shakira, no Ricky Martin and definitely no Baddiel & Skinner.
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