WiiM's new Hi-Res wireless speaker with cool circular touchscreen looks like a serious competitor to Sonos – with two big catches By Matt Bolton published 14 May 25 No Apple support is notable – and there's a big price question.
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
I listened to spatial audio on a 7.4.4-channel Focal speaker system, and now I need to up my Dolby Atmos music game By Al Griffin published 2 August 25 Focal's 7.4.4-channel Utopia Cinema speaker system is being showcased at Audio Advice Live 2025, and it delivers exceptional sound with both movies and Dolby Atmos music.
Q Acoustics wants to bring the bass to your post-Oscars movie catch-up By Carrie Marshall published 10 March 25 Q Acoustics is putting more sub into The Substance with its trio of new home cinema subwoofers.
Fluance's new active stereo speakers look like a dream soundbar alternative, as well as being perfect for turntables or Bluetooth music By Henry St Leger published 11 March 25 Audio brand Fluance has announced new bookshelf and tower speakers that could offer a good alternative to your soundbar.
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.
Quad's new Gen X ESL electro-static speakers look nothing like the 1957 originals, and I really, really want them By Becky Scarrott published 28 July 25 Stunning slimline electro-static speakers with a halo of light at the base. Yes, you can switch it off (but I actually love it).
Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it? By Carrie Marshall published 6 November 25 The new Mu-so Hekla is a 660W, 15-driver soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res streaming
I tried a portable Bluetooth speaker that splits into two, and it might be genius By Ural Garrett published 10 January 25 StormBerg's Pill-like wireless speaker can be used as one unit, or two mini stereo speakers
Bose's new Bluetooth speaker looks stylish and portable By Carrie Marshall published 2 October 24 This paperback book-sized speaker promises to punch way above its weight
Take a look-y at the kooky Kanto UKI: Kanto's new small speaker brings distinctive looks to your desktop or bookshelf By Carrie Marshall published 8 January 25 We can't wait to hear Kanto's cute new 'distinctive clamshell' design bookshelf speakers.
I thought I knew home theater bass until I experienced an 11.13.8-channel demo with an ‘infrasonic’ 32-inch subwoofer By Al Griffin published 8 August 25 The Ascendo/Trinnov demo at Audio Advice Live 25 reached a new high in Dolby Atmos immersion, and a new low in bass reproduction.
The world’s first ‘concentric’ turntable and CD player combo is the turducken of hi-fi By Carrie Marshall published 19 December 25 The Mixx Analog+ is a turntable with a top-loading CD player in the center of it
Hi-fi legend Quad's new super-powerful, super-connected stereo amp could be all the amp you need for the rest of your life By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 25 Money No Object: Quad launches its "finest-ever" integrated amp, and it's future-proofed in a ton of ways
I review wireless speakers for a living and most succumb to this one major flaw – here's the one that doesn't By Josh Russell published 25 June 25 With so many wireless speakers chasing the same specific sound profile, far too few are able to produce sound that cater to every genre and setting.
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
Devialet launches new upgraded Phantom Ultimate speaker with 'Heart Bass Implosion' tech, which sounds as exciting as it does terrifying By Carrie Marshall published 17 September 25 Devialet's new luxury Wi-Fi speakers promise heart-stopping hi-fi as well as eye-popping design
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
This wireless speaker crushes anything by Sonos with its astonishing bass, and it’s getting a rare Cyber Monday deal By Al Griffin published 3 December 24 Bass-heads take note: the Brane X portable speaker is getting a limited-time 10% discount on Amazon for Cyber Monday.
Wharfedale's new Evo 5 speakers look perfect for music or home theater, at a price I can get behind By Carrie Marshall published 15 May 25 Wharfedale's best-selling speaker range gets a refreshed design and tons of audio upgrades
Polk Audio wants to power up your patio or pool with its updated Atrium speakers By Carrie Marshall published 11 August 25 The speakers to provide bangers while you BBQ – or a soundtrack for every post-work swim
I listened to Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers, and they are a literal portal into the legendary recording studio By Al Griffin published 15 August 25 Bowers & Wilkins demonstrated its new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers at Audio Advice Live 25, and there are more reasons than great sound to buy these beautiful towers.
These slimline tower speakers would fit just Fyne in my tiny apartment – and for this money, I'm tempted By Becky Scarrott published 5 November 25 When I think of Fyne speakers, the last thing I think of is space-saving – but this Scottish firm understands the current state of living, and I like that.
One of the best compact speaker makers just launched stylish desktop speakers with USB-C 24-bit Hi-Res Audio and Bluetooth By Carrie Marshall published 7 August 25 Audioengine's HD3 stereo speakers get better sound and better connectivity 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
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.
I listened to the most mind-blowing stereo music system in the world – and the price is terrifying By Matt Bolton last updated 18 June 25 7-foot speakers and 7,200 watts of amp power combine in this mind-blowing sound system.
Panic! At the disc-o: Quad's retro CD transport makes me want to spend all my money on CDs By Carrie Marshall published 10 December 25 The Quad 3CDT is "dedicated to discs" and looks stunning
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.
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