I've been charmed by the experimental projectors of 2025, but I'm not willing to live with their compromises
Some of the quirkiest projectors we've ever seen launched this year, but there's one thing holding them back.
Hi-Fi
FiiO K15 is a versatile, feature-packed headphone amp and streaming DAC
Featuring flagship AKM AK4497S DACs in dual configuration
Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.
Lorde's new transparent CD doesn't work, fans say
Lorde's fourth studio album comes on a cool transparent CD, but fans say their players can't read it.
Iconic British firm Orange Amps has launched its own record player
Featuring the Voice of the World crest, the O Turntable is like something out of Austin Powers' bachelor pad.
Headphones
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.
Best bookshelf speakers 2025: 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.
Marshall's second-gen Middleton speaker aims for a sound that's fit for royalty
The Middleton II challenges the might of JBL, offering over 30 hours of battery life alongside device-charging capabilities and a more powerful performance than the first-gen model.
Best Sonos alternatives 2025: multi-room music systems rated by experts
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.
TV & Home Cinema
We asked top AV engineers for their favourite movie scenes to test your home cinema
If you're looking for new scenes to test your home cinema system, these superb suggestions are a great starting point.
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
This hidden gem is more than just a cinema; it has become my film Mecca
This indie cinema offers a unique collection that cannot be missed
Streaming & Entertainment
I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst
Oasis are perfect for Spatial Audio, but the tech is not without its faults...
Apple TV 4K fourth-gen: what to expect from Apple's next video streamer
A new Apple TV 4K is likely coming soon. Here's what we expect, from a new chip to better wi-fi...
The top-rated movie of 2025 with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes hits home streaming this week
A compelling modern fable, streaming from Friday
Best free music apps 2025: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.
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