Huawei’s new wireless earbuds promise music fans audio that “feels like a live performance”
The FreeBuds Neo promise “flagship level” ANC, “crystal clear calls” and much improved audio
Hi-Fi
“Uniti Star Lite is not simply the original Uniti Star without a CD drive” – Naim says its new streaming amp sounds better, too
Naim has confirmed that the Star Lite will offer "better audio performance"
Do DACs need Bluetooth? Here's why this popular feature is overrated if you care about sound quality
Essential feature, or box-ticking exercise?
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Yamaha bolsters its streaming arsenal with a feature-laden streaming amplifier and network music player
Promising plenty of streaming features without the large footprint
McIntosh’s new high-performance preamplifier combines classic looks with streaming smarts and a premium price tag
Yours for $12,500
Headphones
If Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are in the works, here are three things they need to get right to rival Sony and Bose
Sony’s exceptionally detailed and refined-sounding anniversary headphones just got their first price drop – and I’m sold
Apple might be about to launch new AirPods 5, but will they feature substantial improvements?
Shokz's bone-conducting headphones tease an ultra-light fit for runners on a budget
Speakers
JBL joins the multi-room race with its three "immersive" wireless speakers
The JBL Cove range prepares to battle Sonos, Denon, and Bose
Dali’s new subwoofer is designed to “get the full scale and bandwidth from a compact and interior friendly package”
The Basik Sub is due for release in October
Castle launches four new speakers that offer "a new level of performance" while retaining the brand's "natural warmth" and handcrafted cabinets
The Tintagel and Walmer series aim to provide “an accessible bedrock” alongside “elevated engineering for superior sonics”
Sonos is having a sale, but there's only one real deal I'd recommend
Sonos in its sale era
TV & Home Cinema
Samsung is supercharging the sound quality of its S99H flagship OLED TV with a serious HiFi add-on
When a TV's built-in speakers simply won't do
I'm excited by the Sonos Beam Ultra’s Dolby Atmos upgrade, but gutted it didn't borrow this feature from the Arc Ultra
I've been waiting for this one...
Could Sonos one day support DTS:X? “The door isn’t closed”
But it isn’t built into the new Beam Ultra “at this time”
Sonos' new Beam soundbar is finally here with a big Dolby Atmos upgrade – but there’s still something missing
Have our home cinema prayers been answered?
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Streaming & Entertainment
Naim's Uniti Star Lite streaming amplifier launches with extensive features – but it is missing one key ingredient
The CD player and ripper from the original Star is now gone, due to supply issues
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Pining for The Odyssey on 4K Blu-ray? We have some very good (and slightly bad) news
A refreshing take on Nolan's epic release
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16 of the best movie scores to test your system
Test your home cinema and your hi-fi to the max with these sensational film scores.
Backrooms isn’t my cup of tea, but one of the film’s features has stuck with me
There’s no escaping this soundtrack
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