Do DACs need Bluetooth? Here's why this popular feature is overrated if you care about sound quality
Essential feature, or box-ticking exercise?
Hi-Fi
McIntosh’s new high-performance preamplifier combines classic looks with streaming smarts and a premium price tag
Yours for $12,500
FiiO's retro-modern amp takes inspiration from the "golden era of 1950s tube amplifiers"
FiiO EA13 promises a "classic hi-fi" sound in a modern, feature-heavy design
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Porsche and Burmester have a new secret weapon for their car hi-fi systems, and it sounds like sci-fi
New tech will feature from 2027
iFi iDSD GR 2
The portable and premium iDSD GR 2 DAC promises to give your music listening a boost at home or on the go, boasting plenty of connections.
Headphones
Shokz's bone-conducting headphones tease an ultra-light fit for runners on a budget
All evidence suggests new Beats headphones are on the way – and an official launch could be imminent
What makes great sound? We asked the audio experts at Sennheiser and iconic club Fabric how they get hi-fi results in different environments
Sennheiser's flagship earbuds are back to battle Bose and Sony – and they could have an ace up their sleeve
Speakers
Sonos is having a sale, but there's only one real deal I'd recommend
Sonos in its sale era
Want a speaker that can withstand rain or shine? Our experts recommend this Award-winning Bluetooth speaker, now 49% off
Whether heatwaves or downpours, this JBL can handle all aspects of a UK summer
Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: which standmount speakers are best for you?
Two reasonably priced standmounters with different strengths
Finally! Is this our best evidence yet that Apple is about to launch a long-awaited sequel to the HomePod Mini?
A HomePod 3 could also arrive in September...
TV & Home Cinema
We tested Samsung’s entry-level OLED TV and it's one of our top picks, especially at this new sale price
The S85H is a solid entry-level option
Our TV Product of the Year has a new lowest price – but there's a catch
An Award-winning TV, but hold fire on updating the software
Adventures In AV: for football, Dolby Atmos is a bigger game-changer than 4K and HDR combined – and Sky could make it even better
4K makes football look better, but Dolby Atmos makes it feel like you're there
Streaming & Entertainment
16 of the best movie scores to test your system
Test your home cinema and your hi-fi to the max with these sensational film scores.
Backrooms isn’t my cup of tea, but one of the film’s features has stuck with me
There’s no escaping this soundtrack
The next Apple TV 4K will have an upgraded Siri remote, according to this leak
Should be landing very soon indeed
As a fan of both football and F1, I'm nerdily excited about this new Sky feature
Your Multiview allows you to watch several sports at once
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