Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, in one handy digest
Hi-Fi
Garmin – yes, Garmin – has launched a premium home sound system with a neat trick up its sleeve
With the help of JL Audio, which it bought in 2023.
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
“What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business
JBL celebrates 80 years in the game – and looks forward to 80 more…
Headphones
These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance
Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds
Speakers
Best Sonos alternatives 2026: multi-room music systems rated by experts
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.
Jamo's Concert series gets an encore with two new ranges from the newly resurrected brand
The two new Scandi ranges are available in August.
I bought Ikea’s £10 Bluetooth speaker – don’t make the same mistake
It’s cheap, waterproof and lasts for days, but that doesn’t make it a good buy
“They fully deserve their legendary status” – listening to Wilson Audio’s The WATT/Puppy speakers, a resurrection with a modern twist
After a hiatus of more than a decade, the impressive WATT/Puppy makes a return
TV & Home Cinema
Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...
Samsung HW-Q990F vs HW-Q990H: which Dolby Atmos soundbar system reigns supreme?
Two five-star performers go head to head
Roku and TCL accused of bricking TVs through faulty software updates and refusing to fix them
In a class action lawsuit in the US.
A load of five-star OLED TVs we recommend are disappearing – and no one will tell us if they’re coming back
If you want a current-generation Panasonic OLED, you may want to buy it sooner rather than later
Streaming & Entertainment
Disney’s Infinity Vision: innovative IMAX-killer or cynical marketing ploy?
Disney has called on the Avengers to help launch its new format, but the timing has raised eyebrows
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May
Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)
“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers
Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site
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Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"
Bose’s new home audio products get the ‘Ultra’ treatment
