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February 2026

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February 16
- Rewind: New five-star Sony earbuds, Rega’s ‘ultimate’ amp, uber-affordable Dolby Atmos and more
February 14
- Adventures In AV: how buying second-hand allowed me to build my dream home cinema
February 13
- We've found the best expert-approved deals on Award-winning wireless speakers, highly discounted OLEDs and a five-star CD player
- Why I'll never give up my DVD collection
- We have a next-gen wireless Dolby Atmos system in for review – and there’s one big thing I’m going to check first
- With Sony and JBL hot on its tail, Sonos needs to up its small soundbar game sooner rather than later
- I just tested Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system: here are 8 things I love and 6 I would change
- Qobuz's recent CarPlay update is a major improvement – but it's not quite perfect
- 3 hi-fi products I can't wait to see in person at the upcoming Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026
February 12
- I’ll be listening to two iconic Thin Lizzy albums to celebrate their 50th birthday – you should too
- I love the Sony WF-1000XM5 but there’s one thing I would change (and it isn’t the noise-cancelling)
- Sky’s upgraded Ultimate TV package has made it the unlikely hero in an era of streaming fatigue
- We dial up the nostalgia with our favourite songs from 1986 that are turning 40 this year
February 11
- 9 hi-fi deals to fall in love with this Valentine's Day
- Dear Dolby Atmos soundbars, you’re embarrassing yourselves with shoddy apps
- Onkyo’s talented, versatile GX-30ARC are the new budget pick on our list of the best desktop speakers
- Blu-ray might have a saviour in the streaming age, and it’s nothing to do with picture quality
February 10
- Roksan wants to make its hi-fi separates more user-friendly with its "transparent design philosophy" – and I got an early preview
- Forget OLED, this under-appreciated projector is rapidly becoming my go-to option for movie nights
- Pick of the Month: A surprisingly great value OLED TV, five-star return for Onkyo, a big win for Apple and more
- The gorgeous kids’ classic that’s a gateway to the wonderful world of animation
February 9
- This budget trio delivers a profoundly musical performance and is a great first step into hi-fi
- Rewind: New Arcam hardware, KEF speakers reviewed, Dolby Atmos developments and more
February 7
- Adventures in AV: Brace yourselves – we're entering a new era of TV tech confusion
February 6
- Tired of paying to stream? Here are 6 great movies you can watch for free tonight
- Our experts have hunted down the best deals on talented hi-fi speakers, vibrant projectors and surround sound systems
- I love the convenience, but is Tidal making me antisocial?
- I used an affordable portable music player for two weeks: here are 3 things I liked and 3 that I didn't
- Sorry, but I will keep playing music through my phone's speakers for this very simple reason
February 5
- I was about to buy these Award-winning, compact powered speakers, but this other pair stopped me
- This cheap, plucky projector is one of the biggest surprises of the year
February 4
- Get an Oscar-worthy setup with these sizzling projector deals
February 3
- Sonos will ramp up its launches in 2026; these are the products we want to see next
- 2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement
- Now Playing: check out the 6 stunning tracks we've been using to test hi-fi this month
February 2
- "You can buy the box and never pay a penny for content again" – here's how Manhattan's plucky new streaming box is addressing a major issue
- In For Review: KEF's new active speakers, LG's modular Dolby Atmos surround sound system, and Audio-Technica's flagship turntable
- Rewind: Onkyo’s five-star return, an uber-expensive Dolby Atmos system, two hi-fi birthday celebrations and more
February 1
- Ask the Reader: is bigger always better, or are you more interested in smaller, but still great-sounding, hi-fi?