Hi-Fi

The 9 festival tech essentials our experts recommend – whether you're watching at home or camping in a field

By Daniel Furn published

There's no Glastonbury this year, but you can recreate Glasto in your garden

Hi-Fi

Exposure's top-end 5510 preamplifier promises a "pitch-black sonic background" and can be customised to suit your hi-fi system

By Kashfia Kabir published

You can get optional DAC and MM/MC phono boards

Hi-Fi
Shanling EC Play CD portable player

Forget the vinyl revival, Shanling's latest CD player wants to bring the "Discman" to Gen Z

By Harry McKerrell published

The EC Play is designed "with Gen Z in mind"

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CD Players

Big screen, small price: get a brilliant budget TV ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

By Daniel Furn published

Football – and a huge Mini LED – could be coming home

Hi-Fi

Garmin – yes, Garmin – has launched a premium home sound system with a neat trick up its sleeve

By Joe Svetlik published

With the help of JL Audio, which it bought in 2023.

Hi-Fi

Concerned about space? This just-add-speakers music streamer could be the answer

By Daniel Furn published

The Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier does it all

Stereo Amplifiers
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Headphones

Campfire Audio Chimera wired in-ear headphones on a black surface

Campfire Audio's "most ambitious earphones yet" boast a nine-drive architecture for a "vividly detailed" listening experience

By Harry McKerrell published

Wired Earbuds
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X wired headphones

Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys

A rare Apple discount has appeared! Grab the AirPods 4 with ANC for a seriously low price

By Grace Dean published

Wireless Earbuds
A selection of wireless earbuds with their cases opened places on a red record cover

Best wireless earbuds 2026: 7 sensational pairs reviewed and rated by our experts

By Andy Madden last updated

Best Buys

The JBL Live 4 earbuds have a better case, new high fidelity drivers and enhanced noise cancellation

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds

There's finally a big saving on Bose's flagship headphones – but I'd still recommend Sony's instead

By Daniel Furn published

Wireless Headphones
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Speakers

Jamo HYG Flex wireless speaker

Jamo invokes the spirit of "hygge" with lifestyle-friendly wireless speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

Featuring fabric finishes, Auracast sharing and ambient lighting

Wireless Speakers

Having a garden party? We've just reviewed this five-star outdoor speaker – and it's already on sale

By Daniel Furn published

JBL goes big on size and sound

Wireless Speakers

Wharefdale's Denton 1S is a modern spin on a classic 70s speaker

By Joe Svetlik published

Vintage charm, modern aesthetic

Hi-Fi Speakers
Fyne Audio Cubitt wireless speaker system in white on a computer desk

Fyne Audio steps into the active speaker market with the KEF-rivalling Cubitt 5

By Harry McKerrell published

The Cubitt 5 bookshelf speakers feature HDMI ARC, phono stage and Bluetooth

Wireless Speakers

The Pure Classic Aura not only looks fantastic but is now £50 off at Amazon

By Paul Hatton published

A timeless alternative to JBL and Sonos

Wireless Speakers
JBL Xtreme 5 Bluetooth speaker in black finish

JBL Xtreme 5

By Andy Madden published

JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through

Wireless Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

Making an outdoor home cinema? I have one big tip for better movie nights under the stars

By Alastair Stevenson published

In the great outdoors, isolation is key

TV & Home Cinema

Now Showing: these are the 5 movies and shows that have dazzled our home cinema experts this month

By Tom Parsons published

Feast your eyes and ears on these 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos treats

TV & Home Cinema

I’ve found the perfect cheap 65-inch Samsung TV deal for your World Cup upgrade

By Daniel Furn published

Get a big screen for a low price

Televisions

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra – how do these Dolby Atmos soundbars compare?

By Joe Svetlik published

"You come at the king, you best not miss"

Soundbars

Denon springs a surprise by announcing two new AV receivers promising big things in the sound quality department

By Andy Madden published

Ready to make the step up from your soundbar?

AV Receivers

LG has asked us to re-test the four-star flagship G6 OLED TV – here's why

By Alastair Stevenson published

Apparently, LG has fixed some of our issues…

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Televisions
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Streaming & Entertainment

This new Spotify feature lets you look back at your complete listening history – and it's a data nerd's dream

By Joe Svetlik published

It's available now, for both Premium and free customers.

Music Streaming
A photo taken in the mirror of the four members of the band Mogwai. Three of them are wearing hats.

10 of the best Mogwai tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Tom Wiggins published

If nothing else, you’ll be able to find out how well your volume dial works

Streaming & Entertainment

Disney’s Infinity Vision: innovative IMAX-killer or cynical marketing ploy?

By Daniel Furn published

Disney has called on the Avengers to help launch its new format, but the timing has raised eyebrows

Streaming & Entertainment
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus held in front of a yellow surface. On screen is 'Heat Waves' by Glass Animals on Tidal.

Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Best Buys
The Batman film / soundtrack poster with the WHF Now Playing roundel

Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May

By Harry McKerrell published

Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)

Music Streaming

“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers

By Alastair Stevenson published

Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site

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Music Streaming
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Our experts have found the best deals on Award-winning OLED TVs, five-star Bluetooth speakers and ANC AirPods

By Daniel Furn published

KEF is also joining in the deals bonanza this week

AV

On The Radar: Subwoofers on wheels, a premium CD player, hi-fi firm revival and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

The five new launches our hi-fi and home cinema experts are most excited about right now

AV

Google announces two major picture and sound-focused updates coming to Android Auto

By Lewis Empson published

In-car entertainment is about to get more immersive for Android users

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AV

This new Irish horror is a terrifyingly good example of what Dolby Atmos can do

By Alastair Stevenson published

There’s no Hokum here; Damian McCarthy’s latest frightfest is the real deal

AV

“He told us outside of the mastering studio, this was the best place he’d watched his movie” – listening to the 29-speaker home theatre system that thrilled an Oscar winner

By Andy Madden published

A magical movie experience, courtesy of McIntosh

AV

Pixar's latest flick is coming to 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos – and it's a great way to show off your home cinema system

By Robyn Quick published

It's dam good

AV