The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music By Simon Cohen published 30 December 25 KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar impresses
Rotel's bijou integrated amp is small but mighty — and it became my system's pint-sized powerhouse By Simon Lucas published 31 December 25 Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero
I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance By Steve May published 4 March 25 Compact, with a premium finish, the A2+ are easy on the eye – but they have limitations.
Bose SoundLink Plus review: a difficult middle child in Bose's Bluetooth speaker lineup? Not. At. All. By Simon Lucas published 26 June 25 As Bose fills the gaps in its SoundLink range, is the Plus just a difficult middle child?
I tested them, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are the absolute best active noise cancelling cans for the money By Simon Lucas published 22 October 25 Evolution, not revolution: the second generation flagship Bose noise-cancellers are the same as the first, except where they're not (because they're better)
WiiM's first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes By Simon Cohen published 25 December 25 Buy the Sound on WiiM, would you? I support you – although I'd always recommend reading this review first…
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: a very capable, jack of all trades Bluetooth speaker By Hamish Hector published 14 July 24 The Ultimate Ears Everboom is a solid Bluetooth speaker that's loud, very capable sonically, and surprisingly portable.
Meridian Ellipse review: a super-luxe wireless speaker that doesn’t quite reach the sonic heights its price might suggest By Josh Russell published 14 March 25 This clear and detailed hi-res wireless speaker can't quite pull off the impeccable audio reproduction its price requires.
I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it By Max Langridge published 11 December 25 The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.
JBL Bar 1000MK2 review: Big, bold sound in a supremely versatile package By Simon Cohen published 25 October 25 The Bar 1000MK2 perfectly adapts to any TV room with powerful, immersive sound. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate its strengths, there’s no other soundbar like it.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 25 Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.
Sony Bravia 8 II review: a better, brighter Sony OLED TV that sounds as good as it looks By Al Griffin published 28 June 25 Sony’s new flagship OLED has a significantly brighter picture than its Bravia 8 predecessor, and its built-in sound puts most other TVs to shame.
I tested LG’s new earbuds fine-tuned by will.i.am and a lack of style was the last thing I expected By Harry Padoan published 1 April 25 LG’s latest earbuds aren’t the most suave, but their broad feature-set and solid sound still makes them worth a look.
JBL Flip 7 review: meet the new portable Bluetooth speaker boss, even better than the class-leading old boss By Simon Lucas published 28 April 25 The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker bests its class-leading former self to make the most of music on-the-go
Marshall Heston 120 review: a stunning Dolby Atmos soundbar with amazing bass for an all-in-one By Harry Padoan published 3 June 25 Marshall’s first ever soundbar supplies quaking bass and awesome Atmos for movies, making it a top-tier all-in-one option.
Fluance's chic powered bookshelf speakers offer impressively detailed, almost neutral sound – with very few drawbacks By James Holland published 15 November 25 The Fluance Ri71 are great for mid-range powered bookshelf speakers, offering detailed sound with an almost neutral, polite quality.
Bose Solo Soundbar 2 review: a budget soundbar with solid power, but disappointing connectivity options By Harry Padoan published 4 March 25 The Bose Solo Soundbar supplies powerful audio and clear dialogue at the expense of outdated connectivity.
Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking By Josh Russell published 22 December 24 Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.
Happy Plugs Joy Speaker review: a small Bluetooth speaker from Sweden that tries to break the mould, but ultimately falls short By Harry Padoan published 1 March 25 The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker may look sleek, but its thin feature-set really lets it down.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: gorgeous over-ear ANC headphones with near-perfect sound By Simon Lucas published 24 April 25 Considerably more than a simple refresh, the third version of Bowers & Wilkins’ Px7 wireless over-ear noise-cancellers is the best (and the priciest) so far
I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience By James Holland published 20 July 25 The LG S95AR is a pricey, but feature-filled soundbar that delivers impressively immersive sound.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: Bose just did it again with the best noise cancellation in earbuds to date By Becky Scarrott published 25 July 25 Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.
Sony LinkBuds Speaker review: a small Bluetooth speakers that finds a different way to fit into your life By Tom Bedford published 6 February 25 A speaker is for life, not just for parties
Focal Bathys MG review: beautiful wireless headphones that are so very nearly the finest in the game By Simon Lucas published 2 July 25 You’d never know by looking at them, but Focal’s Bathys MG represent a pretty big step on from the inaugural 2022 Bathys
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review: great sounding earbuds with a classy build, but too few features to trounce rivals at the level By Tom Bedford published 12 January 25 There's no question that B&W's 'entry level' earbuds have great audio, but occasional connectivity dropouts and a few missing features mean they aren't yet rivalling class-leaders at this level.
Sonus Faber Lumina II review: Italian-made stereo speakers that deliver an engaging sound and an indulgent finish (if that's your bag) By Simon Lucas published 18 February 25 Sonus Faber has added an entry-level alternative to its wide-ranging catalog of balanced, rewarding stereo speakers that deliver a detailed and engaging sound.
Bose Smart Soundbar review: a compact and feature-packed Dolby Atmos soundbar By James Holland published 19 February 25 The Bose Smart Soundbar is packed to the brim with features. It sounds pretty good too, though it’s not cheap.
LG XBoom Go XG8T review: a Bluetooth speaker that offers meaty bass but not-so-meaty battery life By Harry Padoan published 3 January 25 The LG XBoom Go XG8T is ultra-durable and offers decent sound, but it lets itself down in some crucial areas.
Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class By Simon Lucas published 8 November 25 Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…
I tested Edifier's great-value new desktop monitor speakers and they exceeded all of my expectations By James Grimshaw published 27 October 25 The Edifier MR5 nearfield monitors are multifaceted boxes of joy, although they're a little too busy for their own good.