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That Was Then... Monitor Audio Silver surround package review
As the new Silver 6AV12 package basks in the warm glow of a five-star review, we take a look back at the very first Monitor Audio Silver speaker system
Dynaudio launches Xeo 4 and 6 wireless speakers, plus new accessories
There's a bookshelf and a new standmount speaker in the new Xeo range, which now supports high-res audio, plus a Xeo Hub, Extender and Link
McIntosh Music app streams in style
Delivering a 24/7 stream of classic tunes via a desktop, Android or iOS app, McIntosh Music comes complete with the iconic 'McIntosh Blue' VU meters
Denon S-Series AV receivers announced for 2014
Denon has released details of three new home cinema amplifiers in the US, the AVR-S500BT, AVR-S700W and AVR-S900W, which are due on sale in June
Qobuz app brings direct high-res downloads to Astell & Kern players
High-res streaming and download service Qobuz launches a new app for Astell & Kern's range of music players, allowing users to stream, browse and download HD audio
Apple plans high-res audio for iOS 8 devices
Rumours suggest Apple will enable 24/192 high-res audio playback in iOS 8 and compatible devices, and update the Apple headphones and Lightning connector
Sony denies reports OLED development is on hold
Less than 24 hours after reports in Asia suggested Sony would be ditching OLED TV plans in order to focus on 4K, Sony has said OLED development continues as normal
New Sonos app goes live on iOS and Android
The new Sonos controller app, which has been available in beta on Android since March, is now officially available to download on Android and on Apple iOS devices
Sony ditches OLED to focus on 4K TV
If you're holding out for an affordable OLED TV, you might be out of luck, as Sony has reportedly joined other brands in putting development on hold in favour of 4K screens
#WHFsystems pictures - w/ending May 11th
Another batch of readers' hi-fi and home cinema systems as shared on Facebook and Twitter, this week with plenty of big-screen, projector systems
Apple set to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion
The Financial Times reports that Apple is closing in on a $3.2 billion deal to buy Beats Electronics, incorporating Beats by Dre headphones and the Beats Music streaming service
Bang & Olufsen launches BeoVision Avant 4K TV
B&O aims to "rethink the television" with a feature-packed 55in TV complete with "three-channel stereo" sound and an innovative range of motorised stands
Q Acoustics launches Media 4 soundbar
The Q Acoustics M4 has digital and analogue outputs, features aptX Bluetooth streaming and NFC connectivity, and will go on sale for £400 this June
Sony cuts profit forecast blaming fall in demand for physical media
Sony now expects to announce a profit of 26 billion yen, down from an initial forecast of 230 billion set in May 2013
Sky Go and Now TV coming to PlayStation 4
Sky has confirmed Now TV is coming to the PS4 this summer, with Sky Go set to be available on the PS3 and PS4 for the first time from later this year
That Was Then... B&W DM602 review
In the first of a regular series, we take a look back at the birth of a legend, the B&W DM602 speakers from January 1996, and analyse their influence on the new 685 S2s
Samsung Level series promises "premium audio"
Samsung has announced the Level series of "premium audio products", with the launch of three pairs of headphones and a wireless Bluetooth speaker
#WHFsystems pictures – week ending April 27th
This week's set of readers' systems feature some classic B&W speakers, impressive desktop and portable systems, and a home cinema with an 84in projector screen
McIntosh MHA100 headphone amp goes on sale for £4995
The MHA100 is the company's first dedicated headphone amp, has two analogue and four digital inputs, and will upsample all digital sources to 32-bit/192kHz
Science Museum to exhibit UK's largest horn speaker
The Denman Horn, which measures 27ft in length and was designed in 1929 to deliver "the widest possible sound frequency range", has been rebuilt over a period of eight months
Sony 4K Media Player brings Netflix 4K streaming to 2012/13 4K TVs
Sony has announced a new 4K Media Player, the FMP-X5, which will go on sale for £350 in August and supports the HEVC codec for streaming Ultra HD
Sonos set to remove need for wired connection
Sonos is working on improving the company's SonosNet wireless network in order to remove the need to have one Sonos component wired to your router
Sonos adds Google Play Music support
The new addition brings Google's complete on demand and cloud streaming experience, plus the option to stream directly from the Google Play Music app to a Sonos speaker
