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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Yamaha’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar wants to make Samsung’s 3D sound look pitiful – this speaker setup is wild By Carrie Marshall published 5 August 25 Yamaha takes the Gillette approach with its latest Atmos soundbar, and adds more upfiring drivers for more precise sound
The future of minivans? Citroen's six-seater concept EV has inflatable beds and some very clever ideas By Leon Poultney published 14 December 25 Citroen's latest ELO concept is a "tiny house on wheels" according to its makers, but this diminutive six-seater completely changes the approach to minivans.
I love my Dali bookshelf speakers, so I’m really intrigued by this new budget pair that come in funky colors By Matt Bolton published 22 August 25 A gateway to high-end sound for a low price?
Victrola's new turntable with Auracast and aptX might be the most future-proof deck on the planet By Carrie Marshall published 6 January 25 Victrola's Wave is a wireless all-in-wonder
5 of the most exciting hi-fi teasers we've seen for the High End Munich 2025 show By Carrie Marshall published 10 May 25 It's Christmas for affluent audiophiles as the luxury audio show returns one last time
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
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
This battery-powered amp that turns any analog speaker into a portable Bluetooth speaker is bonkers, but I love it By Carrie Marshall published 3 October 25 This very odd amp is surprisingly popular: it turns old passive speakers into wireless ones with 40 hours of battery life
House of Marley's new affordable record players have built-in speakers, Bluetooth, eco-friendly materials, and one even has mood lighting By Carrie Marshall published 16 October 25 These two new wireless vinyl spinners promise "instant enjoyment"