Topping’s new affordable DAC fits a whole lot of tech into its compact design
The E50 II features hi-res support, app control and customisable EQ for £199
Hi-Fi
Astell & Kern’s valve-toting portable player blends classic analogue tech with “cutting-edge digital audio”
The SP4000T portable player and Clarus in-ears debut at High End Vienna
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FiiO teases a trio of new desktop hi-fi products for Vienna High End show
Anticipated products include a retro-style desktop amplifier and new open-back headphones
Headphones
Noble Audio’s eye-catching wireless earbuds could be a rival to the five-star Sony XM6
Watch out, Sony and Bose! Sennheiser could be the sleeping giant of premium wireless headphones
Speakers
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Two small, powerful options with different strengths
Tribit Stormbox Micro 3
The Stormbox Micro 2 was one of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers – can Tribit replicate its success for the third-gen model?
Bigger boxes and bad vibrations – why floorstanding speakers can be tricky to build
Consistency is key
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Best computer speakers 2026: the top desktop options for hi-fi fans tested by our experts
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
TV & Home Cinema
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The big game on the big screen
I’ve been testing this genre-bending system – and it has me questioning if the soundbar label is outdated
A conundrum of a product
Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound
The premium home theatre system is atypical in a variety of ways
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Streaming & Entertainment
How Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 finally converted me to Atmos music on headphones
I have long been preaching that Atmos music is really for loudspeakers only. But Apple's latest overears are persuading me otherwise.
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Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers
We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear
Hi-res streaming hits record stores as Rough Trade and Qobuz announce global partnership
Recently launched online and in stores, the collaboration is bridging the gap between streaming and physical media
Steely Dan’s The Royal Scam turns 50 this month – and it's a brilliant test of your hi-fi’s chops
Aja is considered the band’s sonic pinnacle, but its predecessor gives your system just as much of a challenge
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