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Jabra Elite 10 gen 2 on a blue cushion

This quirky wireless earbuds case gives you spatial audio from any source – but is it a game changer?

By Harry McKerrell published

Jabra’s clever smart case can turn whatever you’re listening to into low-latency spatial audio – the question is, does anyone really need it?

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Breath of the Wild poster

14 best video game soundtracks to test your headphones and speakers

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Video games are fun. Testing your hi-fi is serious business. Make sure you're on the money with the finest the gaming world has to offer.

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Sonos Ace and Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in their carry cases

I switched from the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the Sonos Ace and was surprised

By Andy Madden published

I have been spending some time getting to know Sonos's premium wireless headphones and it's got me thinking...

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Fyne Vintage Five standmount speakers

The Vintage Five prove small, retro-style hi-fi can be a Fyne thing – why isn’t there more of it?

By Alastair Stevenson published

We’ve wanted more good, small hi-fi for a while, and the Fyne Vintage Five are a great example of why.

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The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation) smart speaker on a kitchen counter next to a bowl of fruit.

When smart speakers act dumb: 8 times Alexa et al got it wrong

By Joe Svetlik published

They might have changed how we interact with tech, but smart speakers don't get it right every time...

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Fyne Vintage 5 with Rewind logo

Rewind: our final verdict on the Fyne Vintage Five, an ’80s icon returns and fresh developments in the world of vinyl

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our team details all the latest developments in the world of hi-fi and home cinema in its latest news digest

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The Marantz Cinema 30 photographed on top of a metal and glass rack

Testing the Marantz Cinema 30 has reminded me how much I miss my AV receiver

By Tom Parsons published

Soundbars and wireless speakers are great, but they can’t compete with an AVR and Dolby Atmos speaker system.

Home cinema
Waxahatchee Tigers Blood album in CD held in hand

This 2024 indie folk album is soundtracking my summer, and it should be on your playlist too

By Kashfia Kabir published

Waxahatchee's latest album is a beautiful slice of alternative Americana/indie-folk goodness, perfect for hazy summer days (or dreary rainy days) with no end.

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Spotify PR image featuring Taylor Swift pictured on a building

Spotify prices are going up again – but I think we should be paying more

By Joe Cox last updated

The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.

TCL 85C805K 4K TV

TCL and Samsung are driving giant TV prices down – but is bigger always better?

By Alastair Stevenson published

TV makers are increasingly putting all their eggs in the “bigger is better” basket

Home cinema
Godzilla Minus One movie still showing a monster chasing a fishing boat

This instant cult classic movie is now live on Netflix and has a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes

By Luke Edwards published

Godzilla Minus One has a near-perfect Tomatometer score and is now free to watch for Netflix subscribers...

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The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system

The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Becky Roberts, Harry McKerrell last updated

We've compiled a number of test tracks that are particularly telling of a music system's talents...

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Coherence movie still

This sci-fi cult classic has a surprising sequel – and it's free to watch right now

By Luke Edwards last updated

Loved on Rotten Tomatoes, one of the best sci-fi thrillers of the 21st century is free to stream right now.

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Jabra testing facilities

How your wireless earbuds are made: creepy dummies, AI and sonic torture chambers

By Harry McKerrell last updated

We took a trip to Copenhagen to discover just how much time and dedication goes into making your humble headphones.

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Pro-Ject Colourful Audio System in yellow

Outgrown your wireless speaker? Here are the 3 affordable music systems I recommend to friends

By Becky Roberts published

Real-money music set-ups with asking prices that won’t make you wince.

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KEF Muon speakers next to a projector screen

I spent the evening at KEF’s new Music Gallery and it was hi-fi and home cinema heaven

By Andy Madden published

We spent some time immersed in everything KEF has to offer including it's flagship £180,000 Muon floorstanding speakers.

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Sonos Ace with Rewind logo

Rewind: Our verdict on the Sonos Ace, the future of MQA and what we want from Sony’s next headphones revealed

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our team of experts detail the biggest hi-fi and home cinema announcements to break over the past week

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What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month May 2024

Pick of the Month: Samsung delivers Dolby Atmos bliss while Luxman’s Swiss Army knife amp breaks the mould

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our team of reviewers detail the best products to pass through our test rooms in May

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The 8 best Sonos products of all time

By Verity Burns published

Sonos has had some great products in its line up – here's our pick of the best.

The Sharp HT-SB700 soundbar photographed on a desk in front of a Sharp TV

I listened to a £200 Dolby Atmos soundbar and it could be a real bargain

By Tom Parsons published

Sharp’s bijou ‘bar even features proper up-firing speakers and HDMI eARC.

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