Best bookshelf speakers 2026: top standmounts for every budget tested
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.
Hi-Fi
Audio-Technica's new AT-LP7X turntable offers ample versatility in a sleek, modern design
A belt-drive model with a built-in phono stage
Onkyo celebrates its 80th anniversary with all-new Muse streaming amplifiers
A retro-inspired limited edition model is also on the cards
Onkyo and Klipsch tease upcoming hi-fi products for big 80th anniversary year
Two hi-fi juggernauts unveil exciting concepts on the horizon
FiiO's hi-res portable music player aims to reward listeners with "uncompromising sound quality"
The M33 R2R joins FiiO's extensive line of hi-res portable music players
Headphones
Can Fender’s headphones succeed where past hi-fi and guitar heavyweights' offerings have struggled?
Nuts! The world's smallest noise cancelling earbuds aren't much bigger than a peanut
I’m itching for the AirPods Max wireless headphones to get a proper sequel – here’s why
Speakers
Best outdoor speakers 2025: portable, wireless, waterproof models tried and tested
Best Buys Up your leisure game and head into the great outdoors with our pick of the best outdoor speakers.
Bose extends the life of its SoundTouch speakers following backlash – here's which features will still work
The speakers will retain some smart functionality, though not all
Cambridge Audio wants to make a Naim for itself in KEF’s backyard – here’s how
We caught up with Cambridge Audio’s sound head honcho to talk about its new active speaker
Best AirPlay speakers 2026: wireless streaming for Apple devices tried and tested
Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? Our in-house experts have tested the best AirPlay speakers for easy music streaming.
TV & Home Cinema
Last year’s OLED TVs were about pure performance; this year, there’s a bigger differentiator
OLED TVs are evolving, but in an unexpected direction – at least if CES is anything to go by…
AWOL’s new ultra-short-throw 4K projectors promise something unheard of: a true, sharp, 200-inch image
Ultra-short throw projectors aren’t supposed to go this big, but AWOL Vision has other plans
TCL RM9L
Not yet ratedTCL's first RGB Mini LED TV might not be its flagship for 2026, but it still has seriously spectacular potential
Finally, Onkyo has teased a new AV receiver – but its rivals shouldn't be worried yet
Watch your back, Denon
Streaming & Entertainment
One of the biggest streaming services is adding vertical video – and I'm not happy
A new doom-scrolling platform is incoming
Home theatre, hi-res audio and NBN – does the ultimate home AV setup need top-tier broadband?
Sponsored by Superloop
How important is internet speed when it comes to audio and video, and how can you ensure you’re getting the best performance?
Move over Apple and Netflix, another streaming service is getting a key Dolby technology first
But will there be TVs to do it justice?
Of all the test tracks I used in 2025, this is the one I played the most – and you should hear it too
My trusty companion throughout a turbulent year
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Sennheiser headphones, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar, a “proper” home cinema projector and more earn five stars
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