LoginI spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing
26 March 2026 at 14:00
How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot
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- I spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing
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- I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
22 March 2026 at 14:30
Bose’s bijou Bluetooth speaker delivers solid sound, excellent durability, and stylish looks, but I’d still buy a rival instead — here’s why.
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- I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
22 March 2026 at 14:30
Bose’s bijou Bluetooth speaker delivers solid sound, excellent durability, and stylish looks, but I’d still buy a rival instead — here’s why.
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- ‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot
‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot
17 March 2026 at 15:33
Earbuds, wireless over-ears, retro on-ears, boombox-style speakers, a turntable, and a ‘micro hi-fi system’ — is there any audio product Philips isn’t releasing in 2026?
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- Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker
Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker
17 March 2026 at 14:41
I tested Marshall’s second party speaker, and it may be smaller, but my word does it pack a punch — here’s how I rated it.
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- I heard two new 'invisible' speakers that give new meaning to the idea of a 'wall of sound' — and they're good enough that I'd use them for hi-fi or home theater
I heard two new 'invisible' speakers that give new meaning to the idea of a 'wall of sound' — and they're good enough that I'd use them for hi-fi or home theater
16 March 2026 at 23:00
Speakers you plaster over in the wall that actually sound great? I was skeptical, but they work
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- It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week
It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week
16 March 2026 at 17:30
Sony’s PS-LX310BT has been a roaring success — but time waits for no Bluetooth turntable, so more than six years since the 310 launched it’s finally being replaced. Which means this PS-LX5BT has some big and successful shoes to fill…
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- It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week
It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week
16 March 2026 at 17:30
Sony’s PS-LX310BT has been a roaring success — but time waits for no Bluetooth turntable, so more than six years since the 310 launched it’s finally being replaced. Which means this PS-LX5BT has some big and successful shoes to fill…
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- 'Looks far more expensive than it is' — FiiO's an automatic turntable has several bright ideas to light up your vinyl-loving life
'Looks far more expensive than it is' — FiiO's an automatic turntable has several bright ideas to light up your vinyl-loving life
12 March 2026 at 14:15
This fully automatic turntable looks far more expensive than it is thanks to extensive use of aluminium. In addition to a good quality preamp and good Bluetooth codec support, it also features integrated lighting.
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- ‘Bass-heads need not apply’: I tested a polished-sounding wireless speaker with an impeccable sense of space — it’s just a shame that it flubs the sub
‘Bass-heads need not apply’: I tested a polished-sounding wireless speaker with an impeccable sense of space — it’s just a shame that it flubs the sub
10 March 2026 at 02:00
I loved this wireless speaker’s ace connectivity and sense of space and but have to ask: where’s the bass?
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- I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily
I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily
7 March 2026 at 12:00
The KEF Coda W has plenty to recommend it but the active pair of stereo speakers has involved the brand in an arms race with itself…
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- A cheaper version of my favorite open-back audiophile headphones just dropped — cheers, Grado!
A cheaper version of my favorite open-back audiophile headphones just dropped — cheers, Grado!
5 March 2026 at 10:22
Grado's more affordable Signature S550 headphones are in and if you read our Signature S750 review, you'll be eager to know more…
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- Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them
Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them
4 March 2026 at 22:30
Magico's exhaustive pursuit of audio excellence harnesses cutting edge tech — and understandably, that doesn't come cheap
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- I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender
I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender
4 March 2026 at 10:34
The Cambridge L/R S active stereo speaker system has picked the hardest fight against market leaders, but it's a pound-for-pound contender.
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- Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy
Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy
2 March 2026 at 15:30
Best Buy Canada leaked an unannounced Sonos Bluetooth speaker, and it could be the perfect mid-range device we've been waiting for.
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- I reviewed this delightfully retro DAC dongle and at this price, it's a punchy and talented no-brainer
I reviewed this delightfully retro DAC dongle and at this price, it's a punchy and talented no-brainer
24 February 2026 at 23:00
FiiO's ultra-portable wired DAC delivers a significant audio upgrade to your computer, smartphone or tablet
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- This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card
This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card
24 February 2026 at 01:30
A cheaper alternative to Google's own TV streamer
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- Hit the road, jack? Not at all, iFi's tiny Go Blu Air DAC brings the headphone port back to your phone — and levels up the audio to boot
Hit the road, jack? Not at all, iFi's tiny Go Blu Air DAC brings the headphone port back to your phone — and levels up the audio to boot
22 February 2026 at 12:00
This tiny Bluetooth DAC brings the headphone jack back to your smartphone, laptop and more. It delivers long battery life and impressive power output for such a small device. It sounds great too.
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- I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off
I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off
21 February 2026 at 14:00
An active wireless speaker system with specification beyond the asking price, and an actually useful app — what’s the catch?
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- I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why
I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why
17 February 2026 at 17:00
The Groov-e Thunder is affordable and many will appreciate its RGB lighting, but muddy audio and a plasticky build hold it back.
