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Samsung Music Studio 7

Samsung Music Studio 7

By Jez Ford Published

Samsung’s sonic abilities underwent a revolution in 2014 with the building of its California Audio Lab. For its first decade this Lab focused on soundbars and subwoofers. Now it has made a streaming speaker. Is this Year Dot for Samsung hi-fi?

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Wireless Speakers
Sound+Image Awards 2026

Special Awards Issue of Sound+Image with 40+ audio & AV winners plus full Buying Guide

By Sound+Image, Jez Ford Published

Sound+Image #362

AV
Sound+Image Awards categories

Sound+Image Awards 2026 – all the audio & AV winners revealed!

By Sound+Image Last updated

Australia's premier awards for audio & AV equipment have been announced! Meet the best and best-value gear available on the market today

Hi-Fi
Apple AirPod Max 2

How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones

By Jez Ford Last updated

I have long been preaching that Atmos music is really for loudspeakers only. But Apple's latest overears are persuading me otherwise.

4 Comments
Music Streaming
Australian Hi-Fi Show Sydney 2026

SHOW REPORT Australian Hi-Fi Show 2026 Sydney

By Jez Ford Published

The boutique Sydney Central Hotel opened up four floors of suites and rooms to the Show’s sensational systems and sounds over three days...

Tech Events
Richter Series 7

Richter shakes market with radical Series 7 Special Editions

By Jez Ford Published

Three new floorstanders include new Dragons and Wizards plus a premium standmount design, all notable for a new dome midrange and increasingly home-friendly design

Speakers

HI-FI

Technics SL-1200 55th Anniversary limited edition in gold on grey background

Technics is celebrating 55 years of its legendary SL-1200 turntable with a limited-edition design

By Ioan Hazell Published

The SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition looks as good as gold

Turntables
Pro-Ject E1.2 BT Bluetooth turntable on a white background

Pro-Ject adds aptX Bluetooth powers to its entry-level, plug-and-play turntable

By Harry McKerrell Published

The E1.2 BT arrives alongside a ‘Phono’ edition

Turntables

Beware: these vinyl albums are actually worse than their streaming versions

By Joe Svetlik Published

Some are lacking entire tracks – and fans are understandably miffed

9 Comments
Vinyl
Topping Audio D900 DAC

Topping Audio D900

By Ketan Bharadia Published

Topping Audio’s D900 brings cutting-edge conversion technology and an unusually fluid sonic presentation to the premium DAC market.

4 Comments
DACs

Quiz! How fast can you solve our turntable challenge? Test your wordsearch skills now

By Andy Madden Published

Bonus points for the fastest word finder

Turntables
Obi3G2 lifestyle shot

Could this affordable, feature-packed Bluetooth turntable rival the five-star Sony PS-LX3BT?

By Ioan Hazell Published

The second generation Obi3 features built-in speed sensors and a heavier base

Turntables

HOME CINEMA

How to connect your phone to your TV: a simple guide to casting and mirroring

By Tom Parsons Published

From Google Cast to Apple AirPlay, send content from your phone to your television as easily as possible

Televisions
A white Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar photographed on a white desk in front of an OLED TV

Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones

By Harry McKerrell Published

Could the Ultra be joined by a new soundbar?

Soundbars

Adventures In AV: don’t make my mistake – turn automatic software updates off on your TV

By Tom Parsons Published

My system is essentially broken, and it’s all down to a firmware update

4 Comments
Televisions

Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing 4K Blu-ray players – but there's a catch

By Joe Svetlik Published

Not all manufacturers are playing ball

2 Comments
Blu-ray Players
Valerion Thunderbeat 4.1.2 surround sound system

Valerion Thunderbeat 4.1.2

By Robyn Quick Published

Can Valerion’s sound system live up to its ferocious name?

Surround Sound Systems
A Sony Bravia 9 II TV and Sony Bravia 8 II TV on a red and grey background with a white versus sign between them.

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: should you buy the RGB Mini LED model or the OLED?

By Joe Svetlik Published

Sony's new flagship True RGB TV takes on its awesome QD-OLED model

2 Comments
Televisions

TVS

How to connect your phone to your TV: a simple guide to casting and mirroring

By Tom Parsons Published

From Google Cast to Apple AirPlay, send content from your phone to your television as easily as possible

Televisions

Adventures In AV: don’t make my mistake – turn automatic software updates off on your TV

By Tom Parsons Published

My system is essentially broken, and it’s all down to a firmware update

4 Comments
Televisions
A Sony Bravia 9 II TV and Sony Bravia 8 II TV on a red and grey background with a white versus sign between them.

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: should you buy the RGB Mini LED model or the OLED?

By Joe Svetlik Published

Sony's new flagship True RGB TV takes on its awesome QD-OLED model

2 Comments
Televisions

We're about to test two of 2026's most important TVs – but what makes them so special?

By Lewis Empson Published

Top notch panel tech and a big HDR upgrade coming to our test room soon

Televisions

Samsung 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know about the new Samsung TVs

By Esat Dedezade Published

Samsung's 2026 range introduces Micro RGB, refreshes its OLED and Neo QLED skills, and expands its features – here's everything you need to know

Televisions

HDR10+ Advanced lands this month – here's how to watch the next-gen HDR standard

By Joe Svetlik Published

Spoiler: you'll need a Samsung TV and this streaming service

Televisions