Ketan Bharadia

Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G

By Ioan Hazell Published 16 July 26

With a clear, detailed and precise sound, Monitor Audio’s handsome new floorstanders aren’t just a pretty face.

Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro

By Robyn Quick Published 15 July 26

Nebula’s all-in-one home cinema on wheels looks out of this world, but can it deliver a stellar performance?

Acoustic Energy AE Active

By Kashfia Kabir Published 14 July 26

Acoustic Energy’s updated active speakers boast 200W of Class A/B amplification in an all-analogue, well-integrated and superb-sounding design.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

By Harry McKerrell Published 13 July 26

Despite some promise on paper, we’re struggling to figure out where Bose’s premium Lifestyle Ultra Speaker fits into the current wireless market.

Sony Bravia 9 II (K65XR95M2)

By Tom Parsons Published 10 July 26

Sony has built the best backlit TV we've ever tested – but is it the best TV you can buy?

Dali Sonik 5

By Ioan Hazell Published 8 July 26

On the hunt for compact, high quality floorstanding speakers? The compact Dali Sonik 5 might be exactly what you’re after.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

By Harry McKerrell Published 7 July 26

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro keep pace with their rivals in terms of comfort and features, but their sound quality lags behind.

Gryphon Audio Ethos

By Ketan Bharadia Published 6 July 26

Gryphon Audio’s high-end Ethos CD player combines a stunning sense of style with build and performance to match.

Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (2026 Porsche Macan Electric)

By Andy Madden Published 3 July 26

A brilliant in-car sound system that sounds the business

Philips Fidelio FA3

By Harry McKerrell Last updated 1 July 26

Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Vertere Phono-1 LX

By Ketan Bharadia Published 1 July 26

Vertere’s new generation Phono-1 LX phono stage takes a big step forward in performance.

Graham Audio LS5/9

By Ketan Bharadia Published 29 June 26

The BBC-licensed Graham Audio LS5/9 still has plenty to offer despite the age of its design.

Fyne Audio Cubitt 5

By Ioan Hazell Published 26 June 26

Fyne Audio’s new active speakers pack Bluetooth, a phono stage, an HDMI input and more into a compact design, but how do they perform?

Grado SR325 Classic

By Harry McKerrell Published 22 June 26

Grado puts a ‘Classic’ twist on its Award-winning SR325x open-backs, but have these new headphones lost a little of that signature magic?

Sony Bravia Theatre Trio

By Tom Parsons Published 18 June 26

Sony’s deconstructed Dolby Atmos soundbar is a tasty triple threat.

Roberts Stream 219

By Kashfia Kabir Published 17 June 26

The Roberts Stream 219 is more than just a radio, with multiple music-playing options and clear, agile sound in an easy-to-navigate design.

JBL Live 780NC

By Kashfia Kabir Published 16 June 26

JBL’s mid-price wireless headphones have a colourful design, lots of features and massive battery life. Can they win us over in the sound department, too?

Focal Mu-so Hekla

By Robyn Quick Published 15 June 26

Focal’s pricey all-in-one system is a fantastic performer with both movies and music.

Onkyo Icon A-50

By Andy Madden Published 9 June 26

Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new stereo streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?

Esoteric N-05XE

By Ketan Bharadia Published 3 June 26

Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i

By Ketan Bharadia Published 1 June 26

Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.