“About as attractive as swimming pool armbands” – five of the strangest-looking speakers we tested at the turn of the second millennium
It seems not even speaker designers were immune to millennium fever
Hi-Fi
Best multi-room wireless systems 2026: all tested by expert reviewers
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.
Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari
Think of a price. Nope, not even close
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Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model
FiiO sub-brand Snowsky introduces the titchy Echo Nano
Our audio and TV experts pick the 12 best student tech essentials right now – from noise-cancelling headphones to budget Bluetooth speakers
Heading to university? Make sure your room is fully kitted out with our AV tech guide
Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): what are the differences?
Bose’s latest ANC wireless headphones arrive with Ultra-inspired upgrades and three limited edition colours
We asked the big headphone brands about a critical wireless audio quality milestone – and they were less than enthused
Speakers
TAD ME1TX
TAD’s ME1TX delivers breathtaking resolution and insight from a compact, beautifully made package.
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I used four wireless speakers to finally hear this album that's almost impossible to listen to – and it made my brain hurt (in a good way)
And it only took me two decades to do it
What are the real differences between studio monitors and hi-fi speakers? We asked the professionals
Could your living room have studio quality sound?
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These full-bodied Focal floorstanders are now cheaper than they were during Prime Day
The Focal Aria Evo X No3 drop from £3499 to £2679
TV & Home Cinema
Want a more spacious soundstage than a regular soundbar? Sony's five-star, dissected Dolby Atmos system might be for you
The Sony Bravia Trio comes with two satellite speakers, but they're not surrounds
We're about to test two of 2026's most important TVs – but what makes them so special?
Top notch panel tech and a big HDR upgrade coming to our test room soon
It might be old, but this previous Award-winning Arcam AVR is now incredible value at nearly 60% off
A phenomenal £3300 off!
Samsung 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know about the new Samsung TVs
Samsung's 2026 range introduces Micro RGB, refreshes its OLED and Neo QLED skills, and expands its features – here's everything you need to know
Streaming & Entertainment
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
And you can even get a three-month free trial… yay Presto!
Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
Acronyms assemble!
Why this distinctive 1999 album I’ve loved for 15 years is a fantastic test for your stereo speakers
Because sometimes you’ve got to get behind the mule
Disney+ has restored 4K in affected countries – but only on some devices and without HDR
It's a partial fix for now
More from What Hi-Fi?
Robots invade vinyl, a key TV upgrade launches, studio monitors vs hi-fi speakers and more
All the hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts
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Our experts have found the best deals on newly reviewed OLED TVs, our favourite Apple AirPods and Dolby Atmos soundbars
There are deals across the hi-fi and home cinema categories this week
A Dali Sonik treat, double wins for KEF, premium CD player and more – the 10 top products we reviewed last month
Our reviewers reveal the best hi-fi and home cinema hardware they tested last month
Technics’ latest turntable, Bose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and Cambridge's most powerful streaming amp are all in for review this month
It’s the start of the 2026 Awards season…
