Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.
Hi-Fi
TEAC's premium CD transport aims to deliver “uncompromising reference-grade” CD playback to existing hi-fi systems
The PD-507T promises “ultra-clean” CD playback
Philips' versatile new Bluetooth turntable features a built-in CD player
The ultimate combo?
Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
Fiio's versatile desktop DAC is designed to supercharge your headphones and offer a "natural, organic sound"
Fiio unveils the K13 R2R
Headphones
Nothing hopes third time's a charm with its noise-cancelling Ear (3) wireless earbuds
These eye-catching, reasonably priced ANC wireless earbuds promise to “rival wired gear”
I've spent weeks listening to five-star wired headphones. Now, going back to wireless is nearly impossible
Speakers
Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: 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.
This outrageously ’80s “Moving Sound” portable audio range is making a modern comeback
It's very yellow...
The return of a speaker legend: Acoustic Energy officially unveils the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition
Classic bookshelf speakers are reimagined for their big celebration
Ruark's five-star powered speakers claim a place on our guide to the best desktop speakers
The MR1 Mk3 earn their stripes
TV & Home Cinema
Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.
Save hundreds of pounds on this Award-winning Bowers & Wilkins 5.1 surround sound package
Immersive sound at a huge discount
Samsung's stylish Frame TVs have a new rival – here's hoping it performs better than the Hisense one
Can the TCL NXTVISION succeed where others have failed?
Streaming & Entertainment
I'm a home cinema expert and if you care about 4K HDR or Dolby Atmos one streaming service is a clear winner
All of the features, none of the faff
The AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17 are cool, but I really wanted a key new portable music player from Apple – and it’s not an iPod
I know the tech’s not there yet, but with its arch-rival making big steps forward, why isn’t Apple even trying?
Spotify's free tier finally lets you search for specific songs
Spotify's free tier just got markedly less awful, with the ability to actually listen to what you want to.
How to get streaming services for free, from the most generous trials to bundled extras
There's an abundance of ways to avoid paying for streaming services, from free trials to mobile contract incentives.
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