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Fulldome CultVR

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

AV
Philips carMignon

I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?

By Jez Ford published

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Vinyl
Step inside the world's best home cinema

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system

By Sound+Image published

'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

TV & Home Cinema
The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

TV Streaming Services
Dolby Atmos music

Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

AV
Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

Speakers

HI-FI

Cyrus 40 CD CD player

Cyrus 40 CD

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Cyrus 40 CD is a well-made premium CD player that’s low on frills, but its sonic performance is terrific in every way.

CD Players

Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII arrives on vinyl for the first time

By Esat Dedezade published

Legendary concert film receives deluxe reissue with audio newly remixed by Steven Wilson

Vinyl
Vertere Calon phono stage

Vertere Calon

By Ketan Bharadia published

Vertere’s Calon high-end phono stage sets sky-high performance standards and has a price tag to match.

Phono Preamps
Nagaoka MP-700 cartridge

Nagaoka celebrates its 85th anniversary with a high-end cartridge that promises to deliver "vivid and lifelike listening experience"

By Kashfia Kabir published

The flagship MP-700 will make its debut at High End Munich next month

Cartridges
Rega Brio Mk7 stereo amplifier

Rega Brio Mk7

By Ketan Bharadia published

Rega’s much-loved Brio integrated amplifier takes a step up in price, features and sonic ability.

Stereo Amplifiers

The award-winning Technics hi-fi system I use every day is still selling at its Black Friday price

By Alastair Stevenson published

This just add speakers system is a fantastic option for any hi-fi fan, especially at its current price

Stereo Systems

HOME CINEMA

Three of the best TVs with ocean waves on-screen, all on a colourful background

Best TV 2025: flagship OLEDs and budget LED sets tried and tested

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Our expert reviewers detail the best TVs they've tested across every price and size.

Best Buys
LG S70TY soundbar package

Grab LG's Dolby Atmos soundbar package at a bargain price

By Robyn Quick published

You can get LG's four-star Dolby Atmos soundbar for a bargain at Amazon right now.

Soundbars
LG C4 (OLED48C4) 48-inch TV

Half price OLED alert! Save £750 on the Award-winning LG C4

By Lewis Empson published

LG's excellent compact OLED TV drops to half price with this tempting deal.

Televisions

We rarely see five-star surround sound systems as cheap as this Q Acoustics package

By Alastair Stevenson published

It may be long in the tooth, but at this price we’re happy to recommend the Award-winning Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack

Surround Sound Systems
Nebula X1 on a metal table in a screening room

Nebula X1

By Robyn Quick published

Not yet rated

Nebula's latest 4K projector makes a solid first impression

Projectors

LG G5 vs Sony Bravia 8 II: which 2025 OLED TV could be best for you?

By Esat Dedezade published

We compare two of the most tempting 2025 flagship OLED TVs

Televisions

TVS

Three of the best TVs with ocean waves on-screen, all on a colourful background

Best TV 2025: flagship OLEDs and budget LED sets tried and tested

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Our expert reviewers detail the best TVs they've tested across every price and size.

Best Buys
LG C4 (OLED48C4) 48-inch TV

Half price OLED alert! Save £750 on the Award-winning LG C4

By Lewis Empson published

LG's excellent compact OLED TV drops to half price with this tempting deal.

Televisions

LG G5 vs Sony Bravia 8 II: which 2025 OLED TV could be best for you?

By Esat Dedezade published

We compare two of the most tempting 2025 flagship OLED TVs

Televisions
TCL 85C805K 4K TV

Google TV's next upgrade has been confirmed alongside an apparent two-year update cycle

By Lewis Empson published

Google has confirmed that Android 16 will be the next update for Google-powered TVs.

Televisions

Samsung's S95F QD-OLED TV is pricier than the LG G5 in the UK

By Esat Dedezade published

We only have prices for 55-inch and 65-inch models so far, and it's not good news for Samsung fans on a budget

Televisions
LG C4 42-inch OLED TV

This Award-winning 42-inch OLED has dropped to its lowest price ever

By Grace Dean published

The 42-inch LG C4 OLED TV drops to an all-time low price of just £684. A phenomenal price for this Award-winning OLED TV.

Televisions