Dynaudio's $20k soundbar uses '72 motorized wooden fins' to deliver total Dolby Atmos immersion from a single speaker, and it's coming in 2025 By Carrie Marshall published 20 December 24 This soundbar was already stunning. Now it's even smarter
Love vinyl but don't have space for an amp and speakers? SpinBase 2 could be the solution By Carrie Marshall published 13 November 24 Andover's SpinBase 2 goes where most audiophiles wouldn't dare: directly underneath your precious turntable.
Klipsch's affordable bookshelf speakers are coming to the UK – but US fans are still stuck buying from Costco, weirdly By Carrie Marshall published 21 November 24 UK buyers can get them anywhere, but it's Costco-only in the US
Dali’s custom-install outdoor Phantom speakers are surprisingly affordable if you’re planning for summer By Amelia Schwanke published 30 January 24 Looking to upgrade your patio’s audio system? Dali’s new Phantom E-WR series speakers are built to last in the outdoors.
Sonos Arc 2 Dolby Atmos soundbar photos and details leak, and it's got exciting next-gen speaker tech By Hamish Hector published 11 July 24 Sonos' Arc 2, codenamed Lasso, has been leaked with photos of it and its specs being shared online.
Dali just added smaller stand-mount speakers to join its stunning Epikore 11 towers and I want them By Becky Scarrott published 1 October 24 The smaller Epikore 3 standmount speakers, plus Epikore 7 and Epikore 9 floorstanders just arrived – and after the brilliance of the Epikore 11, you should be intrigued.
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.
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 turntable and speakers package is stylish and very affordable, and looks tempting for vinyl beginners By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 25 Retro looks, a switchable amp and bookshelf speakers for a good price
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
Cambridge Audio Evo One is 'what a high-performance audio system for the real world should look like' and I want one By Carrie Marshall published 12 August 24 This one-box system promises exceptional sonic performance and from Cambridge Audio, that's not a statement to ignore.
I'm no pro sound engineer, but if I was, Focal's Utopia Main would be the studio monitors for me By Becky Scarrott published 20 January 25 Focal Utopia Main: you've seen the Diva towers, now see the dedicated in-studio monitors.
Q Acoustics 3000c: probably the most affordable speakers at High End Munich By Becky Scarrott published 9 May 24 Q Acoustics' new 3000c series just launched at the elite hi-fi trade show – and for not a lot of money, there's an awful lot to like.
Q Acoustics’ new wireless speakers look ideal for small apartments that want big home theater sound By Becca Caddy published 16 February 24 The sleek, tower-like design of these wireless Q Acoustic speakers should suit most spaces.
Wharfedale's new strictly limited-edition stereo speakers are custom-crafted and surprisingly affordable (for this kind of thing) By Henry St Leger published 13 February 25 Audio hardware specialist Wharfedale has unveiled the Aston, a new loudspeaker model with a retro look and a limited run of 500 units.
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
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.
Audio Pro adds WiiM to its wireless speakers to show up Sonos’ woes By Carrie Marshall published 24 October 24 Every one's a WiiM-er baby, that's the truth
The 'Monolith x Aluminum' wireless speaker looks like a minimalist, sustainable masterpiece By Carrie Marshall published 1 July 24 The new Monolith x Aluminium is a high-end portable speaker with a very distinct design
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.
I love the look of Technics' new wireless stereo speakers – but especially the weird microfiber covering By Matt Bolton published 5 September 24 Fancy in-driver tweeter design, Wi-Fi hi-res music, and a… soft… coat?
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.
Yamaha just unveiled a 5-disc CD changer like it’s 2002 – Secret Santa, take a hint By Becky Scarrott published 8 December 23 Yamaha’s CD-C603 5-disc CD changer takes me right back to the early noughties and I must have 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
KEF's leveled-up speaker range now includes MAT – and yes, we are going to tell you what that is By Becky Scarrott published 27 September 24 KEF’s 12th-gen Q Series speaker lineup boasts one of the best hi-fi acronyms I’ve heard.
Audio obsessive with over a quarter of a million dollars to spend? Have I got the hi-fi stack for you By Carrie Marshall published 14 August 24 The dCS Varèse promises to be the best high-end audio system you'll ever experience. Just don't look for it at Best Buy.
Great Scott! Cambridge Audio has released a DeLorean themed version of its Evo 150 streaming amp By James Davidson published 14 March 24 Cambridge Audio is launching a limited edition version of the Evo 150 and thanks to a partnership DeLorean Moto, its design is inspired by the iconic DMC-12 car.
Got a spare $23,000? Devialet just launched a streaming amp covered in 23-carat gold leaf – and it's gorgeous By Becky Scarrott published 24 October 24 Devialet's Astra integrated amp totes 2x300 watts of power and wants to 'redefine the boundaries of hi-res audio fidelity'.
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
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