Hands on: Rotel Michi Prestige X430/Q430 review
We've been up close and personal with Michi's new family members
Hi-Fi
"Hugely capable and surprisingly unfussy" – this streaming and vinyl hi-fi system is a premium package, but you'll be richly rewarded
Rega, Arcam and Epos combine to offer a wonderfully expressive set-up
Best music streamers 2026: top network audio players tested by our experts
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.
Marquee audio brands Focal and Naim will soon have a new owner
Their parent company is being taken over by Belgian firm Barco
Burson’s new premium head-fi range is built to shine a spotlight on your headphones’ sonic talents
Burson’s Stellar Series comprises the Conductor and Soloist
Headphones
Philips' do-it-all microsystem boasts AirPlay 2 and Tidal Connect alongside a built-in CD player
Activo's affordable wired buds feature a five-driver array for "full-bodied" bass and "articulate highs"
They're here! The AirPods Max 2 have arrived, teasing improved ANC, better sound and a raft of cutting edge features
Cleer Audio's open earbuds are packed with features, including Dolby Atmos and THX spatial audio support
Speakers
Philips' 1980s-inspired portable audio range combines colourful designs with modern technology
Four-strong product range in bold yellow colours
Best wireless speakers 2026: tried and tested by our expert team
Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market
Marshall is bringing big party speaker vibes to a smaller but still powerful form
With massive 40-hour battery life and an integrated light show
Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
TV & Home Cinema
Philips announces 2026 TV lineup with Tandem OLED, RGB Mini LED and Dolby Vision 2 Max
Philips is going all-in with its 2026 TVs
Philips' latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is gunning for an Award-winner
Along with two new budget models
Best OLED TV 2026: 5 incredible sets for serious movie fans reviewed by our experts
The OLEDs our reviewers recommend for every budget
Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Harman Kardon Enchant 900: which entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
Battle of the bars
Streaming & Entertainment
Forget the Oscars, this wildly underrated western has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard
The Wild West's best
Disney+ has brought back Dolby Vision HDR for Premium subscribers
The service dropped it last month in a patent dispute
Spotify claims it saved the music industry – but who will save us from the streaming model?
Many musicians would scoff if you told them Spotify has saved the music industry
HBO Max launches in the UK this month – and I'm actually excited for a new streaming service
HBO Max has its own issues, but AV fans might want to take note
More from What Hi-Fi?
Everyone should have a box of random cables – and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise
It's hard to beat that feeling of having the right cable
What's in a Naim? Why are so many big hi-fi and home cinema brands being bought right now?
There’s a lot of cash changing hands in the world of hi-fi and home cinema
Rewind: 4K Blu-ray fights back, LG’s next-gen Dolby Atmos system tested, a £160,000 “mid-range” speaker and more
Another week, another entry into our regular hi-fi and home cinema news digest
Pick of the Month: KEF’s vinyl-focused speakers, Yamaha's high-end hi-fi and Sony’s five-star headphones
It takes a lot to impress our reviewers, but these products made the cut last month
