Adventures in AV: Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system makes it obvious what so many rival soundbars are missing
Spend a little more to get a huge upgrade
Hi-Fi
iFi refreshes its entry-level Zen Air range with a new phono stage, DAC and Bluetooth receiver
Each device costs just £129 / $129.
I tried this Bluetooth cassette player so you don't have to
This marriage of old and new tech should end in divorce
Pet Sounds is getting its definitive audiophile vinyl pressing for its 60th birthday next month
What a present
New to hi-fi? We’ve rounded up some of the best entry-level speakers, turntables and systems that won’t break the bank
Brilliant budget bargains await
Speakers
This Los Angeles brand is blurring the line between audio and art – for a price, of course
Oben Hi-Fi’s new speaker ranges are nothing if not eye catching
Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design
The R5 Arreté have landed
Grab this Award-winning outdoor speaker for its lowest-ever price with this cheeky trick
The JBL Xtreme 4 can be yours for just £179
Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark
On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129
TV & Home Cinema
Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2026: superb 'small' TVs
Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.
I’ve seen Samsung’s 2026 lineup early: there’s one TV I can’t stop thinking about – and it’s not an OLED
Samsung's new range is brighter and bolder than before
Want the benefits of both a wired and wireless soundbar system? This oddball Atmos set has both – and it's on sale
The System 6 refuses to pick a side
We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news
We need more small OLED TVs, not fewer
Streaming & Entertainment
Pro-Ject’s two new streaming devices will give your hi-fi wireless skills
The Stream Box E and Wireless Box E make for wi-fi hi-fi
Apple Music Lossless: which devices do (and don't) play lossless and Spatial Audio
Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but most AirPods lack key hi-res audio features.
Apple Music exec: "Most people can't hear the difference with lossless audio"
It's a controversial opinion – do you agree?
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Disney announces its own answer to IMAX, and it comes with a major advantage
And The Avengers are helping to launch it
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