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Hi-Fi
Canor's do-it-all DAC vows to bring "exceptional performance to a single, elegant component"
The Crius H5S combines DAC, preamp and headphone amp powers
We spoke to the experts behind Spiritland’s new “format agnostic” listening bar at the Barbican
House rules? No compression
This European brand’s latest pair of floorstanders are designed “to bridge the gap between entry-level and high-end”
Audio Solutions brings the Overture G4 to the UK
New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: super standalone streaming systems, tempting turntable cartridges and more
Everything you need in a compact system, including great hi-fi sound
Headphones
Audio-Technica bills its luxury wired cans as “the pinnacle of closed-back headphone craftsmanship”
Écoute Audio upgrades its trailblazing valve headphones with improved sound, comfort and noise cancelling
Speakers
Best smart speakers 2026: top voice-assistant speakers tested by our experts
Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, so our experts have tested the lot to find out which ones are top of the class
VAF Research Signature i91 MKIII Bookshelf Speakers
Beautifully built Australian standmounts that put musical enjoyment first
Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
KEF LS Luxe
Thanks to its immense talent and impressive versatility, the LS Luxe could be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made
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TV & Home Cinema
Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2026: our reviewers' five recommendations
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
LG is adding new features to this Dolby Atmos soundbar system – but it doesn’t solve our main issue
Increased surround sound support and better flexibility
Best projectors 2026: the best options tested by our home cinema experts
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.
My favourite-ever OLED has been beaten – and not by the model I was expecting
It got close to an almost unprecedented second What Hi-Fi? Award in a row, but the Sony Bravia 8 II has finally been defeated
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Streaming & Entertainment
Deezer will now let users fully exclude AI-generated music from their streaming catalogue
No more or Billie AI-lish or Azealia Clanks
Spotify is clamping down on Family account sharing – but users are already finding workarounds
Sharing is not, apparently, caring
Bluesound owners just got a free Apple Music upgrade
Access to the streaming service comes with the latest BluOS update
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Sky announces a “significant step forward” for its accessible Premier League coverage – and it’s a promising move
Live Descriptive Audio Commentary and Live Subtitles are on board
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Merlin Tarantula RCA
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