We have high-end Italian floorstanders, affordable wired earbuds and a Sonos-rivalling wireless speaker in for testing this month
The 6 most exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we're reviewing this October
Hi-Fi
Looking to build a vinyl collection? Amazon has discounted plenty for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has seen a number of classic albums knocked down in price on vinyl. Here are some of my favourites.
The Beatles' Rubber Soul gets a deluxe makeover with new Dolby Atmos mixes and unheard songs
This bumper collection should sate even the most fanatic Beatlemaniac
"People with sinister motives will try to exploit demand and the love people have for the format" – an industry expert tells us how the vinyl revival is under threat from counterfeit records
Following a record bust
iFi’s special-edition DAC packs upgraded circuitry and filters tuned by a Brit Award-winning producer
The iDSD GR 2 MT is a special spin on the established iDSD GR 2
Headphones
Cambridge Audio adds Dolby Audio and a new colourway to its affordable wireless earbuds
"This is the headphone we set out to create from the very beginning" – a closer look at the development of the new driver technology inside the premium Technics EAH-A1000 wireless headphones
Bose's flagship wireless headphones are getting an audio upgrade – but there's a catch
Speakers
PMC MB2 SE
PMC’s big, brutal but surprisingly charming MB2 SE speakers bring high-end studio sound into the home.
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Loewe's snazzy-looking Bluetooth speaker promises "exceptional acoustic power", but comes at a premium price
Is the Loewe Neo the Chosen One?
Marshall’s premium Bluetooth speaker is built to get the party started – and keep it going long into the night
The Bromley 150 rounds out Marshall’s party-ready lineup
No, for real this time! A HomePod Mini 2 is on its way, and you're spoiled for choice when it comes to finishes
A new HomePod before GTA VI? We are so back
Tribit’s new Bluetooth speaker is “designed to make music sound bigger without sacrificing portability”
The StormBox Max features Bluetooth Multipoint, adjustable EQ and 20 hours of battery life
Two different monitors, decades old in design – I compared two legendary BBC speakers to find out if their performance still holds up today
We’ve had current samples of two legendary BBC speakers – the LS3/5A and the LS5/9 – in our test rooms, and have been comparing how they sound.
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TV & Home Cinema
Samsung HW-QS90H
Immersive and engaging – there’s plenty to like with this all-in-one bar.
Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered, live
Letters from the postbag, plus a live Q&A
I tested Samsung’s two flagship OLED TVs, and despite what you might have heard, they’re very different
Are the S99H and S95H the same? Not according to our testing
This ultra-premium cabinet is an all-in-one storage solution “engineered to keep your projector at its best”
But it will set you back a pretty penny
Streaming & Entertainment
Sky’s OS is getting a big facelift – and I got a sneak peek at what’s to come
Redesigned navigation and a smarter voice assistant
Amazon’s new Fire Stick promises to be faster and slimmer – but its pricing has us scratching our heads
A redesigned remote and a speedier experience… but at what cost?
Qobuz has started tagging AI music – but is anybody listening to it anyway?
Just 0.38 per cent of the platform's streams come from AI-generated tracks
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Apple Music now has its own concert venue at its London Battersea HQ
Events from Apple Music Hall will be recorded in Spatial Audio and streamed on Apple Music
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The five-star return of a portable hi-fi classic, Sonos strikes Dolby Atmos gold, fresh turntable treats from Technics and Pro-Ject, and more
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A Swiss Army knife CD player, Sonos Beam and Ace Ultra reviews, next-gen upgrade for wireless headphones and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts
A five-star integrated amplifier tested, confirmed fix for Sony OLED TVs and dinky treat for vinyl fans – all the latest news explained by our experts
It was quite a busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema…
The four star-studded movies (and one TV show) we have been using to test our home cinema kit this month
From web-slingers to Transformers
