The Apple TV 4K and quad HomePod home cinema setup looks great on paper, but I think it needs one crucial upgrade to take it to the next level
Apple's neat system should take some inspiration from Sonos
Hi-Fi
Best internet radios 2026: modern radios with streaming smarts
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
Best hi-fi systems 2026: CD, vinyl and streaming music players for the home
Best buys Striking the perfect balance between performance and convenience
Vinyl obsessive? Over 1000 rare and exclusive Beatles records go on sale this week
Sale begins October 30th
This classic album just turned 50 – here's why it's the ultimate test for your system
A diverse range of styles and tempos makes this a great workout for any hi-fi system
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Headphones
I've heard dozens of wireless headphones this year – trust me, we've never had it so good
Audio-Technica bills its luxury wired cans as “the pinnacle of closed-back headphone craftsmanship”
Speakers
Steinway's new entry-level floorstander promises room-filling sound from a slender cabinet
The Model O is designed to be placed close to a wall
I used to think the Apple HomePod was a joke, but living with it has changed things
I'm a reformed HomePod super fan...
Best smart speakers 2026: top voice-assistant speakers tested by our experts
Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, so our experts have tested the lot to find out which ones are top of the class
Looking for five-star floorstanders with a big discount? We recommend these five-star Q Acoustics towers
Available at their lowest price
TV & Home Cinema
This Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar creates an immersive bubble of sound that's rare for this price – and it's on sale
Sony's atypical soundbar system can't be beaten at this low price
Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2026: budget to premium disc players
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.
These Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbars have just trumped two old champions
Find out how they came out on top
We just threw our OLED TV buying advice out the window – and one set in particular is responsible
A big upgrade to small OLEDs was an especially nice surprise
Streaming & Entertainment
Deezer will now let users fully exclude AI-generated music from their streaming catalogue
No more or Billie AI-lish or Azealia Clanks
Spotify is clamping down on Family account sharing – but users are already finding workarounds
Sharing is not, apparently, caring
Bluesound owners just got a free Apple Music upgrade
Access to the streaming service comes with the latest BluOS update
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Sky announces a “significant step forward” for its accessible Premier League coverage – and it’s a promising move
Live Descriptive Audio Commentary and Live Subtitles are on board
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Merlin Tarantula RCA
The Merlin Tarantula RCA is an even-handed interconnect that will work well in a wide range of systems.
“My mission was to get as close to a cinema experience in a non-cinematic environment”: how a film lover made his own affordable movie club
A projector and a dream can go a long way
