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January 2026

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January 19
- I saw the future of HDR at CES, and things are looking bright and smooth for 2026
- Forget speakers and amps – this is the best upgrade I’ve made to my hi-fi listening room in years
- Our thoughts on LG’s new OLEDs, Marantz’s latest home cinema amps, retro NAD hi-fi and more
January 17
- It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
January 16
- Stranger Things has sent ’80s classics back into the charts – but has it done the same for turntables and vinyl?
- Speaker stands are far more important than you might think
January 14
- I just had my favourite Dolby Atmos experience in years, and it had nothing to do with home cinema
- Netflix is culling a bunch of its originals – and it only highlights the necessity of physical media
January 13
- Kick off your 2026 in style with our list of the 7 best test tracks getting us through January
January 12
- In For Review: retro-inspired Quad amplifier, brand new 4K projector, and high-end Rega pre/power
- “It has to be dead, so you know what you’re hearing out of the speakers is exactly what is coming out.” Jools Holland on hi-fi, soundproofing and second-hand studio kit
- New Onkyo hi-fi, OLED TVs galore, a fresh KEF rival (and more) appear at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10
- Dolby Vision 2 is finally getting some traction with TV makers – but where’s the content?
January 9
- CES 2026 Best of Show: our favourite OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, projectors and hi-fi speakers from the Consumer Electronics Show
- CES is almost at an end, but where have all the new Dolby Atmos soundbars gone?
- Hi-fi and luxury have always been intertwined, but is style as important as sonic substance?
January 8
- Last year’s OLED TVs were about pure performance; this year, there’s a bigger differentiator
- One of the biggest streaming services is adding vertical video – and I'm not happy
January 7
- Home theatre, hi-res audio and NBN – does the ultimate home AV setup need top-tier broadband?
- Can Fender’s headphones succeed where past hi-fi and guitar heavyweights' offerings have struggled?
- Samsung's new projector could be an improvement on its predecessor, but there's one feature still missing
- I’m itching for the AirPods Max wireless headphones to get a proper sequel – here’s why
January 6
- Three TV brands have confirmed support for Dolby Vision 2 – but there’s a big one missing
- We have already spotted one big issue with the LG C6 OLED TV, but I’m still tempted by it
- Cambridge Audio wants to make a Naim for itself in KEF’s backyard – here’s how
January 5
- LG's Wallpaper OLED TV is finally back and fancier than ever before
January 3
- LG Sound Suite looks like a great mash-up of Sonos and Sony, but I have one slight concern
January 2
- Sennheiser headphones, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar, a “proper” home cinema projector and more earn five stars
January 1
- This cheap home cinema system combines an Award-winning Mini LED TV and Dolby Atmos sound bar with devastatingly good results