Latest articles by Ioan Hazell
The three best portable systems for picture and sound quality on the move, recommended by our experts
Who says you need to stay at home to celebrate Home Cinema Week?
Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US – the reasons for this might surprise you
Could a K-pop group be CD's saviours?
Roberts’ latest radio brings solar power and Bluetooth to a retro classic
Why sacrifice old school looks while you're saving the planet?
Spotify’s new AI assistant feature lets you talk to the app for “a more personal way to listen”
No, you aren’t going mad, you can now talk to Spotify
Rewind to the 1970s with this Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon, cassette player boxset
Tick away the moments that make up your dull day with a cassette edition of the 50th anniversary remaster
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
With a clear, detailed and precise sound, Monitor Audio’s handsome new floorstanders aren’t just a pretty face.
Dali Sonik 5 vs Fyne Audio F501E: which floorstanding speakers are best for you?
Two competitively priced options with different strengths
Final’s new luxury headphones aim to deliver the “impact and energy” of closed back listening, while overcoming issues that “limit the format”
With a diamond driver at their core, the DX10000 CL are Final’s most opulent offering yet
Take advantage of the summer heatwave with Roberts’ new solar-powered radio
DAB/FM+, Bluetooth streaming and… emergency safety features? Roberts says the SolarDAB 99 is “the ultimate outdoor radio for explorers”.
Dali Sonik 5
On the hunt for compact, high quality floorstanding speakers? The compact Dali Sonik 5 might be exactly what you’re after.
Marshall's guitar amp-inspired Bluetooth speakers feature upgraded drivers and connections for a “more powerful, room-filling sound"
The retro-styled Acton IV and Stanmore IV have new inputs, controls and multi-speaker connectivity features
I’ve been wearing Sennheiser’s five-star noise-cancelling headphones for a month, and they changed my listening habits in a way I didn’t expect
Has the Momentum 5’s ANC got me losing my edge?
Vertere Phono-1 LX
Vertere’s new generation Phono-1 LX phono stage takes a big step forward in performance.
Best wired earbuds 2026: top in-ear models tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
PSB’s BluOS-powered all-in-one wireless speaker systems aim to take on five-star KEF rivals
PSB says the iQ series delivers “high-fidelity sound without the complexity of traditional stereo systems”
Fyne Audio Cubitt 5
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?
Triangle's new speakers are aimed at those “looking for their first hi-fi system” and “demanding audiophiles” alike
The three-strong Solstice range features a new horn-loaded tweeter
The best turntable deals 2026: lowest-ever prices on five-star record players
Deals Super savings on high-quality decks from Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and Technics
How much of your playlist is AI-generated? Find out with Deezer’s new AI music detector
As AI-generated content gets ever harder to recognise, you can check your playlists with the streaming platform’s new AI detection tool.
We've picked a local artist from every World Cup 2026 host city to get your system ready in time for kick off
If you can’t be there in person, listen local with our grassroots picks
Gen Z is having more of an impact on physical sales than you might think
The first generation of digital natives have started spinning wax
An iconic 80-year-old hi-fi speaker just got a spectacular limited-edition upgrade
The latest additions to Klipsch's 80th anniversary celebrations include a limited edition speaker and new premium headphones
