DJ Shadow’s landmark debut album turns 30 this week – here’s what makes Endtroducing a unique test for your hi-fi
Even after three decades there’s still nothing else that sounds quite like it
Hi-Fi
Ruark’s super-cute radio gets even cuter thanks to a swanky new finish to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday
The R1S is now available in a special Terracotta finish
This music player sat unused in my brother’s garage for over a decade – and switched on first time
They don't make 'em like this any more. Or do they?
Topping DX1 II
Topping’s budget-friendly DX1 II promises decent versatility and “audiophile quality” sound from a DAC that’s small enough to sit on your desktop. But does it succeed?
Sound+Image Awards 2026 – all the audio & AV winners revealed!
Australia's premier awards for audio & AV equipment have been announced! Meet the best and best-value gear available on the market today
Headphones
These new super cheap wireless earbuds want to dethrone the Award-winning Sony WF-C510
Traditional in-ears weighing your workouts down? Shokz's lightest-ever hooked buds might have the answer
Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4: what's new with Apple's latest noise-cancelling earbuds?
Speakers
IKEA’s latest Bluetooth speaker is boxy, budget, and built for the indoors
The Badkruka literally means “bath-coward”, apparently
Richter Dragon S7 Special Edition
Re-enter the Dragon! Richter rocks the room with the re-imagined return of the Aussie company’s famous Dragon floorstanding hi-fi speakers, resplendent in an all-new Series 7 Special Edition.
Official loudspeaker partner Bowers & Wilkins takes you on a tour of Abbey Road
An exclusive look behind the scenes at the world’s most famous recording studio.
LG announces UK availability and pricing on party-ready Bluetooth speakers tuned by will.i.am
The xboom Series will lets users party all the time, with “a tailored solution for every venue and setting”
TV & Home Cinema
There's been a big problem with some Sony TVs – but a fix might finally be here
New software is finally out, and early user reports suggest it fixes the long-running eARC issues
3 Comments
Following a damning report, LG releases a 2000-word statement to deny its smart TVs spy on users
But the creators of the original report have hit back
“There will always be a place for 4K Blu-ray”: I spoke to the team that brought a blood-sucking classic back from the dead
Physical media reigns supreme with this Hammer Horror release
Acer Vero HL6810ATV
Acer’s HL6810ATV is an enjoyably straightforward coffee-table projector, but does it have the performance to go with the convenience?
Streaming & Entertainment
Avengers: Endgame Encore is coming to the big screen, but is it worth another trip to the cinema?
We dig into the differences
Now you can stop your kid’s taste in music affecting your Spotify recommendations
Including in the annual Wrapped round-up
The iPhone Duo looks great for movie fans, but I'm still waiting for this proper Apple home cinema announcement – and my patience is wearing thin
Good things come to those who wait, but I've been waiting long enough
4 Comments
Sky is updating its mobile streaming app with a new look and a big boost to picture quality
Full HD streaming comes to Sky Go
More from What Hi-Fi?
New iPhones, wireless open-back headphones, a five-star spin on a classic turntable and more
It was quite a week for hi-fi and home cinema fans
The biggest hi-fi and home cinema trends, releases and more still to come in 2026
There are only four more months, but there's still a lot to come
Latest Aussie reviews from Sound+Image and Australian Hi-Fi magazines
Catch up on all the latest reviews from Australian Hi-Fi & Sound+Image magazine.
