Edifier’s new retro-style wireless speaker range looks very cool, and has the features to take on JBL and Sonos By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 25 Edifier reveals a high-spec tabletop, two portables and ANC headphones too
The best small wireless stereo speakers just got upgraded with better sound in the same great-looking wood design By Carrie Marshall published 5 June 25 Ruark's brilliant Bluetooth speakers just got even better
Onkyo's affordable new active desktop speakers promise to be as good for your TV or turntable as they are for your laptop By Carrie Marshall published 7 January 25 The new Onkyo Creator Series promises big sound and myriad connectivity options.
McIntosh's gorgeous DS200 streaming DAC is here, thus completing the nonpareil hi-fi system of my dreams By Becky Scarrott published 18 February 25 When McIntosh releases a hi-fi separate, I typically stop what I'm doing and take a look – and this one could grace pretty much any setup you care to imagine.
This new ‘smallest’ subwoofer packs deep bass into a 10-inch cube – 1 driver, 2 radiators, 25Hz, 200W of power By Carrie Marshall published 18 December 25 IK Multimedia's small iLoud Sub promises big booms, but with accuracy
These heavyweight luxury speakers look like Doctor Who villains, but they promise a heavenly audio experience By Carrie Marshall published 20 April 25 Just don't drop them on your foot: when I say heavyweight, I mean heavyweight
KEF's new Bluetooth speaker is shaped like a Sonos Roam, but promises higher-end sound By Carrie Marshall published 23 September 25 KEF's svelte speaker returns with a Bluetooth boost, water protection and even better audio
Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.
Harman Kardon's new Bluetooth speaker has a classic HK design that takes me right back to 2005 – but with a very modern speaker setup By Carrie Marshall, Carrie Marshall published 7 November 25 Harman Kardon's latest Aura Studio speaker features its iconic dome design plus integrated colored lighting
Elipson's new compact streaming amp looks like a brick, but kicks like a horse By Carrie Marshall published 25 April 25 It may be small, but it's got serious power for audio streaming
I saw Philips' new retro record players and headphones to celebrate its 100 years in audio, and I found them immensely charming By Matt Bolton published 29 January 25 The lineup includes the most powerful built-in speakers on a record player to date.
You have to see Dark Matter's stunning wired earbuds, which have up to 8(!) drivers in stunning designs By Carrie Marshall published 20 January 25 These high-end IEMs have more drivers than Fed-Ex
Looks like the best budget soundbar maker is bringing a 9.2.6-channel beast of a compact home theater system to CES 2026 By Carrie Marshall published 2 January 26 Ultimea will launch a 9.2.6 soundbar system and multiple home audio products at CES 2026.
TEAC's new hi-fi amplifier is made to power hardcore audiophile systems, but in a super-compact size By Dave Meikleham published 18 February 25 If you’re a serious audiophile who’s looking for a discrete but ultra-high end amplifier, the TEAC AP-507 could be worth throwing your life savings at.
Watch out, Sonos — Samsung's new wireless speakers look very cool, and directly challenge the Era models By Matt Bolton published 29 December 25 Two new speakers with minimalist designs and driver setups that directly target Sonos' main home speakers.
This flagship new turntable spins Lenco into a different price-groove entirely – and I think I like it By Becky Scarrott published 4 September 25 Meet the LBT-515, a turntable whose three-figure price-tag actually starts with a '5' as if to prove that Lenco's moving up in the world
This Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp with cool VU meter looks like super-luxe audio upgrade, but it's actually stunningly well-priced By Carrie Marshall published 14 July 25 Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price
The world’s first Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm headphones are here from an audio icon – and I need to try them By Becky Scarrott published 6 November 25 Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans
Cambridge Audio's affordable earbuds deliver lossless and LDAC through Class AB amps By Carrie Marshall published 26 June 25 Some of my favorite ANC earbuds are back with a stem design and a serious audio upgrade
I really hope the new PlayStation wireless speakers' special planar magnetic drivers come to music-focused portable speakers – that could be something special By Carrie Marshall published 26 September 25 High-end driver tech makes the leap from premium headphones to your gaming setup
Who needs Sonos? McIntosh’s new Bluetooth pre-amp does multi-room music the old-fashioned way, but with a modern app upgrade By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 25 McIntosh thinks big with a system for up to 30 multi-room zones
B&O’s latest limited edition speaker is also a portrait of David Bowie that looks as good as it sounds By Carrie Marshall published 24 April 25 This Bowie speaker looks so good you won't want to ch-ch-ch-change it
I finally fixed my home audio setup using a roomEQ kit – here's how you can too By Andrew Williams published 28 December 25 Want to really hear what your home audio setup can do in 2026? I tried using a room correction kit, here were the results.
WiiM just unveiled the ultimate Sonos Era 100 rival — meet the hi-res Sound Lite By Carrie Marshall published 11 December 25 The WiiM Sound Lite is a stylish hi-res smart speaker for whole-home audio
Japanese hi-fi great Audio-Technica just launched a pair of hardcore audiophile headphones with a new driver, and ultra-precise audio design By Carrie Marshall published 23 October 25 Audio-Technica unveils its most high-end open-backs ever
McIntosh’s compact new audiophile amp is ready for streaming, Bluetooth, HDMI, turntables and anything else you want to throw at it, really By Carrie Marshall published 5 December 24 McIntosh's compact amp is a powerful performer
Bang & Olufsen’s 1985 turntable re-release is limited to just 100 units and I only wish I could afford one By Becky Scarrott published 27 May 25 B&O has once again meticulously reclaimed, refurbished and re-released one of its best products, but don't expect a discount – or even any left!
You think your home theater’s powerful? Seeing this 100-inch subwoofer will correct you of that foolish notion By Carrie Marshall published 4 August 25 The world's largest subwoofer is 100 inches across
Forget Sonos, WiiM and Bluesound both just launched new small wireless speakers to build your multi-room hi-fi dreams around By Carrie Marshall published 23 October 25 WiiM's first smart speaker and Bluesound's reimagined Pulse Flex are here to ruin Sonos' day
Hi-fi great Elipson has a new subwoofer range to rock your home theater – including a 15-inch beast (and two more reasonable options) By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 Elipson's new Premium SUB range offers three sizes of serious subwoofer