Does company ownership matter when it comes to hi-fi? Or is sound quality your main concern?
Does who owns a company inform your hi-fi buying decisions? Or do you look at the specific product in question first and foremost?
Hi-Fi
Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.
Best CD players 2025: budget to premium options tested by expert reviewers
Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players and CD transports on the market across all budgets.
Best hi-fi and AV racks 2025: budget and premium models tried and tested
Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.
Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.
Speakers
Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.
Apple HomePod with a screen might grace your kitchen counter later this year
The tech giant’s answer to Amazon and Google’s smart screens could arrive sooner than you think
Apple HomePod with a screen: all the rumours for this next-gen iOS smart speaker
The next HomePod smart speaker could have a screen to act as a hub for your smart home.
Fyne Audio F701SP
This step-up version of Fyne’s well-regarded F701 proves a terrific upgrade, delivering an even more persuasive overall performance.
TV & Home Cinema
The Sonos Arc Ultra is on sale for the first time – don't miss this saving on the best Dolby Atmos soundbar
The Sonos Arc Ultra sees its first discount in a wide range of retailers.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is better for movies as well as games?
The PS5 and Xbox Series X do battle on specs, price, features and performance.
Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship
Two five-star surround sound system deals are doing the rounds: here's which you should get
And both give you plenty of room for growth
Streaming & Entertainment
I’m a movie lover and this is the one app I cannot do without
This is one social media platform that actually brings me joy...
Bad news if you’ve got an older Amazon Fire TV device: Netflix will soon stop working on it
Dropped codec support might mean it’s time to retire your faithful Amazon streamer
Apple TV 4K owners should prepare for a major software upgrade, according to this report
Apple's next tvOS update could bring the first design change in over 10 years.
I ditched my Apple TV 4K for Sky Stream – here are 3 things I love and 2 things I don't
Sky Stream is a treat, even if there are a couple hitches.
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Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects
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Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.
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