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
This tiny motherboard plugs in a memory slot and barely bigger than a business card — LattePanda's minuscule MU packs an N100 CPU, 8GB RAM and can even run an Nvidia GPU By Wayne Williams published 19 May 24 LattePanda Mu is a business card-sized micro x86 compute module with an N100 CPU, 8GB RAM, and support for an Nvidia GPU.
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
AMX MUSE Automation controllers are a powerful and secure option for dedicated computing By Sponsored published 20 December 23 AMX MUSE’s automated controllers are a powerful, industrial-grade computing solution for developers that supports multiple scripting languages in a no-code/low-code environment.
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
This retro music streamer and speakers combo is a stylish modern version of a classic hi-fi look By Carrie Marshall published 26 September 24 Ruark's new speakers and all-in-one system combine 70s style with today's best audio tech
This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers By Becca Caddy published 29 April 24 The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.
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
You can’t call yourself an audiophile until you’ve seriously considered Luxman’s elite network transport By Becky Scarrott published 26 April 24 So you're a hi-fi buff? You may need to level up, although Luxman's first Network Transport NT-07 won't come cheap.
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
Bluesound takes aim at Cambridge Audio with this all-new flagship hi-res music streamer By Becky Scarrott published 26 September 24 Node Icon joins Node Nano and the classic Node, for Bluesound's 2024 competitively-priced rollout.
Fiio R9 is the compact music system with smartphone-esque screen I need in my life By Becky Scarrott published 9 January 24 Fiio has just unveiled the compact, hi-res streaming DAC/headphone amp/streamer of my dreams at CES 2024.
Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios By Carrie Marshall published 21 May 24 Tivoli's new portable speaker and DAB+/FM Radio are enormously likeable and packed with power.
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
FiiO R9 review: a supremely gifted, just-add-speakers, hi-res music streaming box of joy By Becky Scarrott published 27 February 24 Think of a smartphone on a bijou box filled with a beefy headphone amplification and streaming smarts – but much (much) better.
These amazing stereo speakers look like they belong in Elton John's house – and I'd take a pair too if I had Rocket Man money By Carrie Marshall published 16 April 25 Stratton Acoustics' new Element luxury speakers look absolutely astonishing
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
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.
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.
A great high-end hi-fi brand just released two affordable pairs of Bluetooth stereo speakers, and they look perfect for a modern vinyl setup By Carrie Marshall published 25 August 25 Elipson's making active versions of its bookshelf and floorstanding speakers
Pure's stylish speakers are a more joyful way to start your day By Sponsored published 12 August 25 Sensational sounds for chilling out, working out and hanging out
Audio Pro's huge new WiiM-powered wireless speaker range might be the biggest threat to Sonos I've seen so far - Update: Or maybe forget the WiiM part By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 From little cylinders to massive floorstanders, there's a speaker for everyone
Loewe We Hear Pro vs Kylian Mbappé review: a gifted player… and so is the Bluetooth speaker By Carrie Marshall published 1 October 24 This limited edition Loewe speaker delivers serious sonic power that's perfect for partying – or on-pitch training.
Q Acoustics M40 HD review: a splendid all-in-one speaker system, down to the ground By Simon Lucas published 2 March 24 Q Acoustics takes the proven concept of its excellent little M20 HD streaming system and makes it bigger. Not by much, mind you...
Roon releases its most affordable Nucleus music server for multi-room audio listening By Carrie Marshall published 22 March 24 Thought you couldn't afford a Roon for your tunes? The Nucleus One could be the server you've been dreaming off.
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.
This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25 It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.
This spatial audio wireless speaker is less than half the price of the Sonos Era 300, but it’s missing one crucial feature to really compete By Carrie Marshall published 23 June 25 Tronsmart's Fiitune X30 is like a half-price Sonos Era – but its spatial audio isn't Atmos
Edifier’s new retro-style wireless speaker range looks very cool, and has the features to take on JBL and Sonos By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 25 Edifier reveals a high-spec tabletop, two portables and ANC headphones too
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.