I test headphones for a living – and this obscure classical album is my new secret weapon
This forgotten Russian composer is sure to take you (and your headphones) out of your comfort zone
Hi-Fi
Clearaudio’s new phono stage is designed to “tuck discreetly alongside any turntable”
Sometimes good things come in small packages
iFi has squeezed a DAC and headphone amplifier into its latest USB-C in-ear monitor cable
Though she be but little, she is fierce
Ruark’s super-cute radio gets even cuter thanks to a swanky new finish to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday
The R1S is now available in a special Terracotta finish
10 of the best acoustic tracks to test your hi-fi system
These stripped-back tunes will trip up many a set-up
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Headphones
The Sony WH-CH530 look great – but their excellent five-star predecessors are half the price
These new super cheap wireless earbuds want to dethrone the Award-winning Sony WF-C510
Traditional in-ears weighing your workouts down? Shokz's lightest-ever hooked buds might have the answer
Speakers
Hisense brings the boom with its robust, party-ready line of portable Bluetooth speakers
Yet another boom-based Bluetooth range
IKEA’s latest Bluetooth speaker is boxy, budget, and built for the indoors
The Badkruka literally means “bath-coward”, apparently
Official loudspeaker partner Bowers & Wilkins takes you on a tour of Abbey Road
An exclusive look behind the scenes at the world’s most famous recording studio.
LG announces UK availability and pricing on party-ready Bluetooth speakers tuned by will.i.am
The xboom Series will lets users party all the time, with “a tailored solution for every venue and setting”
TV & Home Cinema
I just ran the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 big UST projector shootout – and I have two words of warning
Progress has been made, but old ghosts haunt the category
There's been a big problem with some Sony TVs – but a fix might finally be here
New software is finally out, and early user reports suggest it fixes the long-running eARC issues
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There’s a new lowest price on LG’s punchy, five-star flagship OLED – and you get a free soundbar to boot
Primary RGB Tandem OLED and a Dolby Atmos soundbar, all in one deal
Following a damning report, LG releases a 2000-word statement to deny its smart TVs spy on users
But the creators of the original report have hit back
Streaming & Entertainment
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on WiiM products
New users of Presto Music can also get a three-month free-trial via the WiiM Home app
Now you can stop your kid’s taste in music affecting your Spotify recommendations
Including in the annual Wrapped round-up
The iPhone Duo looks great for movie fans, but I'm still waiting for this proper Apple home cinema announcement – and my patience is wearing thin
Good things come to those who wait, but I've been waiting long enough
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Sky is updating its mobile streaming app with a new look and a big boost to picture quality
Full HD streaming comes to Sky Go
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