Acoustic Energy AE Active review
Acoustic Energy’s updated active speakers boast 200W of Class A/B amplification in an all-analogue, well-integrated and superb-sounding design.
Hi-Fi
How Tiny Vinyl made the world’s smallest turntable
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The Majority Mini Shelford portable radio fixes one of our main complaints about its Little sibling
The addition of a rechargeable battery is a big plus
AudioBro officially launches, promising to improve the sound of your existing hi-fi and home cinema system
And early adopters can get a time-limited discount for lifetime access to the Aussie-based platform
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Ruark's celebratory all-in-one hi-fi system houses an extensive streaming suite in an exclusive, luxurious package
Ruark celebrates 40 years with its R410 Anniversary Edition system
Headphones
Final’s new luxury headphones aim to deliver the “impact and energy” of closed back listening, while overcoming issues that “limit the format”
Sony's latest wired earbuds are billed as the perfect partners for artists and performers
These stunning luxury audiophile headphones just hit a new lowest price, and I’m stunned by the £220 discount
I auditioned a bunch of AirPods Max replacements, but none could match Apple's secret AV weapon
Speakers
Make the heatwave more bearable with this premium, outdoor-friendly Bluetooth speaker
Bose takes sound to the max
Danish hi-fi stalwart Dynaudio is exiting the US market just before its 50th anniversary
Wants to focus on Europe and Asia instead
Dali Sonik 5
On the hunt for compact, high quality floorstanding speakers? The compact Dali Sonik 5 might be exactly what you’re after.
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Marshall's guitar amp-inspired Bluetooth speakers feature upgraded drivers and connections for a “more powerful, room-filling sound"
The retro-styled Acton IV and Stanmore IV have new inputs, controls and multi-speaker connectivity features
TV & Home Cinema
We've just reviewed Sony's new RGB Mini LED TV – and there's already a £200 discount
Want to try some brand-new, OLED-rivalling technology?
As a home cinema fan, I hate the summer – and it’s not just the heatwave making me say that
Equipment overheating, background aircon noise ruining the Atmos-phere and sticky-fingered sprogs all kill the magic
Sony Bravia 7 II (K55XR75M2)
Sony’s step-down RGB Mini LED TV challenges a key OLED head-on, but can it take the crown?
At last, some good news for Blu-ray fans as one manufacturer U-turns on exiting the market – but there's a catch
Japanese manufacturer Buffalo will carry on making Blu-ray drives – for now
Streaming & Entertainment
My favourite social movie platform might be getting a new owner – and I'm worried about its future
Sony Pictures and Netflix are both in the mix
I’ve never felt as tense in the cinema as I did watching this comedy – and it wasn’t just because of Seth Rogen’s performance
Proof that the score makes all the difference
Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer
Apple has quietly given nearly 50 TV shows the 4K treatment with this huge free upgrade
Check your Apple TV library ASAP
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