Sonos Arc Ultra review: the best one-box Dolby Atmos soundbar for the price, with one grating flaw By Matt Bolton published 9 November 24 The Sonos Arc Ultra is more cinematic in every way.
Focal Diva Utopia review: the ultimate stereo speaker system for anyone who can afford it By Simon Lucas published 2 October 24 Meet Focal’s class-leading, bank-manager-bothering wireless streaming system – think more Utopia than Diva.
I tested Cambridge's Evo 150 SE streaming amp and it is as high-performing a just-add-speakers system can possibly be, for this money By Simon Lucas published 26 August 25 Cambridge has dropped the ‘Audio’ and added the ‘SE’ to its Evo 150 music streaming amplifier – but what else has it done?
Rotel's bijou integrated amp is small but mighty — and it became my system's pint-sized powerhouse By Simon Lucas published 31 December 25 Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero
Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class By Simon Lucas published 8 November 25 Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…
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.
Sonus faber Duetto Review: incredible sound, spotty performance By Ryan Waniata published 20 January 24 Sonus faber's Duetto wireless speakers look and sound great, but the price is high and operational quirks can spoil the fun of using them.
Monitor Audio Studio 89 review: poised, informative stereo speakers with detail and dynamism in equal measure By Simon Lucas published 1 July 24 Monitor Audio has deployed as much of its hard-earned elite knowledge as possible in a more affordable standmount speaker pair with a resonant model name.
iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around By Simon Lucas published 21 April 24 As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: the best sound from a single wireless speaker at this price By Simon Lucas published 14 February 25 Big, expansive sound from a one-box speaker with an iconic design
Hidizs S8 Pro Robin review: the tiny DAC/headphone amp that almost could By Simon Lucas published 8 September 24 A tiny product with a tiny price-tag that wants to make a big difference to your listening experience – and to a degree, it succeeds.
iFi iDSD Valkyrie DAC review: a headphone amp capable of staggeringly complete, informative sound By Simon Lucas published 30 April 25 Never knowingly understated, iFi has upped the ‘transportable DAC/headphone amp’ once again with another portentously named product. Is the iDSD Valkyrie ready to slay the opposition?
Cambridge Audio Evo One review: an exceedingly talented wireless speaker that sounds exquisite By Josh Russell published 19 February 25 Glorious Hi-Res sound, astounding features and modern design make this wireless speaker really shine.
Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy By Simon Lucas published 16 August 25 The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T portable music player review: another huge step forward in energetic, open sound By Simon Lucas published 21 June 24 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T is another seismic step forward to create the perfect portable music player
Klipsch The Three Plus review: more than the sum of its parts By Simon Lucas published 27 May 24 The Three Plus is more than the sum of its parts
KEF LSX II LT review: the best small hi-res wireless stereo speakers you can buy for the price By Simon Lucas published 27 January 25 KEF's mastery of the ‘all in two’ speaker system comes down to its keenest price so far.
Sonus Faber Concertino G4 review: the bookshelf-speaker dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come By James Grimshaw published 19 July 25 The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.
The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music By Simon Cohen published 30 December 25 KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar impresses
I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance By Steve May published 4 March 25 Compact, with a premium finish, the A2+ are easy on the eye – but they have limitations.
Dali IO-8 review: great-sounding noise-cancelling headphones, but 'entry-level' this is not By Simon Lucas published 8 October 24 Everyone’s idea of ‘mainstream’ is slightly different, of course, but in the case of the Dali IO-8 wireless noise-cancelling headphones it would seem to mean ‘really quite expensive’...
Gadhouse Duke & Roy review: a turntable and powered speakers combo that sounds like warm milk... and not in a good way By Simon Lucas published 29 January 25 The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
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.
Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue By Simon Lucas last updated 19 September 25 Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
I tested Samsung’s unique ‘two-way’ Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it sounds great in both setups By John Archer published 15 June 25 Samsung’s most flexible soundbar ever proves that convenience doesn’t have to trump performance.
Q Acoustics 3020c review: stereo speakers that make lightning strike for the umpteenth time By Simon Lucas published 16 November 24 Q Acoustics' new entry-level 3020c passive loudspeakers deliver an assertive, detailed and properly organized performance.
Audio Pro C20 review: a wireless speaker that offers even more, and sounds even better By Becky Scarrott published 9 March 24 Audio Pro's newest Scandi-style wireless speaker plays so (so) nice with your TV, turntable, external subwoofer, multi-room system or phone.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 25 Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.
Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding By James Grimshaw published 17 December 24 Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 review: an excellent record player with great built-in amp that's ideal for beginner audiophiles By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 24 The Pro-Ject E1 delivers everything you need bar speakers – and there's a bundle that includes those too