Adventures in AV: I had a crash course in home cinema custom-install – and now I want to drill holes in my ceiling
In-wall and in-ceiling speakers are my latest AV obsession
Hi-Fi
Moon expands its high-end Compass range with do-it-all music streamer and 450-watt power amp
Moon announces the 461 power amp and 491 music streamer
“The tiniest difference in a component can significantly change the sound” – hi-fi engineers discuss the subtle art of turntable design
What have the industry’s biggest experts learned over the years?
This fantastic vinyl-friendly hi-fi system combines five-star floorstanders with an Award-winning amplifier and music streamer
Together, these four products are a revelation
Best budget record players 2026: affordable turntables tried and tested
Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player, so here are the best budget turntables we've tested and can fully recommend.
Headphones
Soundcore's new wireless earbuds officially have the world's clearest calls, according to the Guinness World Records
Sony's premium wireless headphones are its most expensive to date – and vow to be its best-sounding, too
"We don't make products because we can. We want to make products because we want to address a certain need from consumers" – JBL on lifestyle trends, target audience and the wish to dominate the headphones market
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Marshall's latest noise-cancelling cans want to keep you rocking for days on end
Speakers
Tannoy teases exclusive limited-edition speakers to mark its 100th anniversary
The iconic speaker brand will be announcing its centenary plans at Vienna High End 2026
Dali's premium all-in-one system promises hi-fi-level performance in any place, and in any position
Is Dali's Vega a more premium alternative to the likes of Naim and Ruark?
Does your soundbar really need a subwoofer?
All you need to know about this optional (but often essential) piece of kit
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Jamo invokes the spirit of "hygge" with lifestyle-friendly wireless speakers
Featuring fabric finishes, Auracast sharing and ambient lighting
TV & Home Cinema
Can’t afford the Sonos Arc Ultra? This five-star alternative just dropped to $369
Premium Dolby Atmos sound
Best AV receivers 2026: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.
Yamaha RX500A vs RX300A: the key differences (and similarities) explained by our experts
Both have Dolby Atmos, but what are the differences between them?
Loewe's new premium LCD TVs save on space – but cost as much as an OLED
Small screen sizes, big price tags
Streaming & Entertainment
Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid
Freely is likely to take on the mantle
I never thought I’d see Netflix embrace physical media – but things are changing
The Stranger Things box set could be making Netflix nostalgic in more ways than one
This new Spotify feature lets you look back at your complete listening history – and it's a data nerd's dream
It's available now, for both Premium and free customers.
10 of the best Mogwai tracks to test your hi-fi system
If nothing else, you’ll be able to find out how well your volume dial works
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Denon and Marantz took me to hi-fi and home cinema heaven with its £200,000 reference system, and it sounded out of this world
I'd better start saving…
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Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories detailed by our experts
On The Radar: Subwoofers on wheels, a premium CD player, hi-fi firm revival and more
The five new launches our hi-fi and home cinema experts are most excited about right now
Google announces two major picture and sound-focused updates coming to Android Auto
In-car entertainment is about to get more immersive for Android users
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