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Fulldome CultVR

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

AV
Philips carMignon

I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?

By Jez Ford published

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Vinyl
Step inside the world's best home cinema

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system

By Sound+Image published

'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

TV & Home Cinema
The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

TV Streaming Services
Dolby Atmos music

Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

AV
Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

Speakers

HI-FI

Dan D'Agostino's Pendulum high-end amplifier is a (relative) bargain

By Esat Dedezade published

The company's most affordable integrated amp to date still packs a mighty monetary punch

Stereo Amplifiers
Porsche interior showing new 2025 PCM system

Porsche is bringing Dolby Atmos audio to its in-car hi-fis, but there’s a catch

By Andy Madden published

Porsche’s PCM infotainment hub is getting a major overhaul

Hi-Fi

How big is your vinyl collection? And how often do you add to it?

By Tom Parsons published

We want to know all about your record-collecting habits for this Vinyl Week edition of Ask the Reader

Vinyl
Streaming and vinyl hi-fi system

Arcam’s latest software updates bring a big audio upgrade to some music streamers and AV receivers – here’s what you need to know

By Andy Madden published

24-bit/192kHz Tidal streams, anyone?

Hi-Fi
Cambridge Audio CXN100 streamer with smartphone app on a wooden shelf

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Best Buys

Nagra's Compact Phono is an 'entry-level' model with outstanding high-end expertise behind it

By Kashfia Kabir published

Stunning Swiss precision and performance for a more wallet-friendly price?

Hi-Fi

HOME CINEMA

Sony Bravia 8 II

By Tom Parsons last updated

Not yet rated

The A95L’s replacement is here – and it’s not what I was expecting

Televisions
The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 II photographed on a white TV unit. On the screen is a still from Apple TV+ show Fly Me to the Moon.

The Bravia 8 II’s price has been announced and it’s more affordable than we expected

By Robyn Quick published

It’s cheaper than its five-star predecessor

Televisions

New Sony 2025 TVs: upgraded QD-OLED Bravia 8 II leads the charge

By Esat Dedezade last updated

The Bravia 5 and Bravia 3 also join the range as more affordable Mini LED and LED options (updated with UK pricing)

Televisions

Sony 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Sony is filling the gaps in its existing range, with three new TVs coming soon.

Televisions

Sony's 2025 Bravia Theatre home audio range unveiled: soundbar, surround system, and speakers

By Esat Dedezade published

Four new models aim to deliver cinematic sound at home – including a 3.1.2 soundbar and a 5.1-channel all-in-one system

Surround Sound Systems

Sony Bravia 5

By Tom Parsons published

Not yet rated

Mini LED makes this X90L replacement a potential mid-range marvel

Televisions

TVS

Sony Bravia 8 II

By Tom Parsons last updated

Not yet rated

The A95L’s replacement is here – and it’s not what I was expecting

Televisions
The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 II photographed on a white TV unit. On the screen is a still from Apple TV+ show Fly Me to the Moon.

The Bravia 8 II’s price has been announced and it’s more affordable than we expected

By Robyn Quick published

It’s cheaper than its five-star predecessor

Televisions

New Sony 2025 TVs: upgraded QD-OLED Bravia 8 II leads the charge

By Esat Dedezade last updated

The Bravia 5 and Bravia 3 also join the range as more affordable Mini LED and LED options (updated with UK pricing)

Televisions

Sony 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Sony is filling the gaps in its existing range, with three new TVs coming soon.

Televisions

Sony Bravia 5

By Tom Parsons published

Not yet rated

Mini LED makes this X90L replacement a potential mid-range marvel

Televisions

When will Sony put the A90K out of its misery and produce a new small OLED TV?

By Tom Parsons published

Sony has announced its 2025 TV range and there's no new small OLED. Again.

Televisions