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.
“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…
Sharp RP-TT100
Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?
Pet Sounds is getting its definitive audiophile vinyl pressing for its 60th birthday next month
What a present
Speakers
Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design
The R5 Arreté have landed
Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark
On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129
Martin Logan Motion Foundation F1
Impressive-looking towers that deliver a surprisingly sophisticated performance.
Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2
Acoustic Energy’s awesome floorstanders are serious contenders in their class.
TV & Home Cinema
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
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S
Pairing agile bass with enveloping surround sound, Sony’s soundbar package is a winner.
We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news
We need more small OLED TVs, not fewer
Harman Kardon Enchant 900 vs JBL Bar 300MK2: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
Two soundbars with similar ambitions – but very different approaches to delivering cinematic sound
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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Pick of the Month: a shining star OLED TV, twin Sony turntable treats, five-star high-end hi-fi speakers and more, tested
It was a really busy month for our hi-fi and home cinema experts
