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KEF LSX II LT review: the best small hi-res wireless stereo speakers you can buy for the price

By Simon Lucas published 27 January 25

KEF's mastery of the ‘all in two’ speaker system comes down to its keenest price so far.

I've been a PC gamer for decades, and the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop is the only gaming PC you need

By Ural Garrett published 27 October 25

The Alienware Aurora (ACT1250) features a sleek design, improved airflow, RTX 50-series performance, and some sweet RGB for good measure.

I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard

By Simon Lucas published 25 September 25

The Ruark MR1 Mk3 powered stereo speaker system is a pound-for-pound contender for best on the market.

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.

Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue

By Simon Lucas last updated 19 September 25

Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life

Gadhouse Duke & Roy review: a turntable and powered speakers combo that sounds like warm milk... and not in a good way

By Simon Lucas published 29 January 25

The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.

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.

I tested Samsung’s unique ‘two-way’ Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it sounds great in both setups

By John Archer published 15 June 25

Samsung’s most flexible soundbar ever proves that convenience doesn’t have to trump performance.

Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs

By Carrie Marshall published 11 January 25

Astell & Kern's hi-res player now has matching high quality headphones that won't break the bank – joy!

I tested the Biamp MRB-M-X400-T - read what this meeting room solution is actually like

By Dave Mitchell published 21 March 25

A highly flexible professional meeting room solution that’s easy to install and delivers outstanding audio quality.

Cambridge Audio Evo One review: an exceedingly talented wireless speaker that sounds exquisite

By Josh Russell published 19 February 25

Glorious Hi-Res sound, astounding features and modern design make this wireless speaker really shine.

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.

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've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection

By Simon Lucas published 6 December 25

After chasing the pricier loudspeaker dollar, Dali has returned to its roots with the super-affordable Kupid. Is the company’s entry-level mojo still working?

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

I love these active speakers' stacked feature-set, but they lag a little in one key area

By James Grimshaw published 30 December 25

The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: the best sound from a single wireless speaker at this price

By Simon Lucas published 14 February 25

Big, expansive sound from a one-box speaker with an iconic design

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: three is truly the magic number for this excellent portable speaker

By Simon Lucas published 7 May 25

If three really is a magic number, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is going to be quite a speaker – given how good the first two were…

I tested Cambridge's Evo 150 SE streaming amp and it is as high-performing a just-add-speakers system can possibly be, for this money

By Simon Lucas published 26 August 25

Cambridge has dropped the ‘Audio’ and added the ‘SE’ to its Evo 150 music streaming amplifier – but what else has it done?

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 review: these earbuds are even crazier about music now, in the best way

By Simon Lucas published 26 June 25

In which Cambridge Audio attempts to move the dial on its earbuds lineup from ‘very good’ to ‘truly great’... and succeeds with gusto.

Sonus Faber Concertino G4 review: the bookshelf-speaker dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come

By James Grimshaw published 19 July 25

The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.

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.

Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding

By James Grimshaw published 17 December 24

Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.

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 Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbar and sub combo, and it’s still the best mid-range model on the market

By Harry Padoan published 23 November 25

I tested Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar and sub combo, and the South Korean giant is still king of the home theater world.

Samsung HW-Q990F review: a phenomenal soundbar system that solidifies Samsung's place atop the Dolby Atmos soundbar food chain

By James Davidson published 6 July 25

The Samsung HW-Q990F delivers an unforgettable home cinema experience, and while not wholly different from its predecessor, it's still a Dolby Atmos marvel.

This Bluetooth speaker’s battery life impressed me in testing, but it’s irredeemably bad in one vital respect

By Andy Murray published 10 November 25

The AO mini portable wireless speaker offers relentless battery life but its tinny sound lacks bass and oomph

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…

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)

Creative's new otherworldly desktop speakers belong on an alien spaceship – and they're so good, I'd abduct them

By Tom Bedford published 26 March 25

Creative's Pebble Nova desktop speakers are big dark orbs, and the sound quality is truly out of this world