5 reasons your car audio system is better than your hi-fi (or could be soon)
It's full speed ahead when it comes to in-car audio, with hi-fi companies delivering spatial audio straight to your car seat.
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26 of the best live albums to test your speakers
If your itch for live music needs to be scratched (and large gatherings are either still off-menu, or still make you anxious) track down these exceptional live albums...
20 of the best piano tracks to test your system
We've chosen some of our favourite piano music for putting your hi-fi system through its paces.
Panasonic's MZ1500 OLED TV looks cool – but the LG C3 has one key advantage
We love nearly everything we’ve seen so far from Panasonic’s step-down MZ1500 OLED TV, but it’s got one big issue for gamers.
24 of the best film scenes to test surround sound
Looking for the best film scenes to show off your surround sound system's potency? We have just what you need...
I wish it wasn’t true, but the small things matter when you're building a hi-fi system
The small things make a big difference when it comes to the performance of your hi-fi system.
19 of the best songs for running and workouts (playlist included)
Seasoned runner or just getting out the starting block? If you're after some inspiring music to soundtrack your runs, we have just the ticket...
17 of the best hi-res Tidal Masters albums
We pick our favourite Tidal Masters hi-res albums currently available to subscribers of Tidal's HiFi Plus streaming tier.
Sony's latest Walkman could replace my iPhone if it wasn't for one major issue
Sony's new NW-A306 Walkman is a great example of an affordable, compact, dedicated hi-res music player. So why does it act just like another Android phone?
5 big things we learned at our behind-the-scenes look at Panasonic’s 2023 TVs
We jetted to Berlin to check out Panasonic's latest 2023 range of TVs – here's what we found out
I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life
Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.
Netflix and Disney Plus might be convenient, but I will never part with my DVD collection
With Netflix shutting down its postal DVD service and Disney Plus getting rid of TV shows entirely, owning physical media that you'll never have to part with has never felt more important.
I review noise-cancelling headphones for a living, and this simple trick can boost sound quality and battery life
Interested in giving your ANC headphones' battery life and sound quality a bump? Let me explain how.
Will there ever be an Apple soundbar? I certainly hope so
There’s every reason to believe that an Apple soundbar would be superb, but will it ever actually happen?
Living with the Sonos Ray has taught me there’s one feature every soundbar needs, regardless of price
I can live without Dolby Atmos and HDMI on a cheap soundbar, but this one missing feature really annoys me.
Why curved OLED TVs were 10 years too early (and now deserve a comeback)
Like a Beatles-obsessed Gen Z, the curved OLED TV was simply born in the wrong era. Its more rightful place? Today.
14 best video game soundtracks to test your headphones and speakers
Video games are fun. Testing your hi-fi is serious business. Make sure you're on the money with the finest the gaming world has to offer.
