The long Easter weekend is coming to an end for many of us, which means it’s almost time to get back to work. But, don’t let that discourage you as we have a new entry for our church undo, hi-fi and home cinema news to brighten your day.
Here’s everything you need to know.
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Bang & Olufsen have created new uber-premium speakers
If you like your hi-fi standmounts to act as a work of art as well as speakers and are willing to pay Renoir prices, good news! Bang & Olufsen has you covered with its new Beolab 90 Monarch Edition and Beolab 90 Zenith Edition speakers.
The new speakers are the last two introductions to the company’s century-old Atelier series, following the Titan, Shadow and Mirage Editions. Along with the uber-swish look, both speakers feature unique 360 designs inspired by the classic Beolab 90 speaker.
But they don’t just look funny (one of our writers described them as “a ’70s robot with a boogie), there’s a practical reason for the design: it allows B&O to place each driver in a different position to help spread the sound around the room.
The only bad news is that, as well as costing more than the average house, B&O only makes 10, so you’ll have to act fast if you want a pair.
Read the full story: Bang & Olufsen is adding to its high-quality, highly exclusive series of limited edition speakers
Sony’s new partnership with TCL has an official name
The news that Sony has agreed to sell 51 percent of its Home Entertainment business to TCL, as part of a new partnership, was one of the biggest stories of 2026.
And we still have many questions; what it means for Sony’s award-winning OLEDs, TCL is notoriously tech-savvy, chief among them. But last week, we got a glimpse of some useful information, especially that the two have established a new joint venture, ‘Bravia Inc’. Right grip?
Read the full story: Sony and TCL’s ‘Bravia Inc’ is official – but questions remain over OLED
We reviewed Apple’s new earbuds
The Apple AirPods Max have been a long-time recommendation, especially for iPhone users, in our guide to wireless headphones. That’s why we were excited to see how the new Apple AirPods Max 2 performed when a pair arrived in our test rooms last week.
And after listening to a lot of them, we can confirm that they are a very successful player that can deliver a smooth, balanced sound. But, before you run for your wallet, for everyone who isn’t on an iPhone, you might want to read our full review, as there are viable alternatives available that might be a better fit.
Read our full Apple AirPods Max 2 review
We asked how to make home cinema more accessible
Loss of sight and hearing are common problems, which being a cinephile or audiophile does not provide any protection against.
We know that for two reasons. First, because many of us at What is Hi-Fi? they are no longer spring chickens. Second, because you, our wonderful readers, often ask questions about ways to deal with problems, while continuing to enjoy your movies and music in the best possible way despite them.
And sadly, the truth is, most of the time, we don’t have the answers you’re looking for. That’s why last week, we took the time to speak to Deaf Action’s BSL Film Club and get a clearer picture of what needs to change to make home cinema truly accessible.
Read the full story: “It’s not always loud enough; it’s about whether it’s clear” – how home cinema remains out of reach for some people
We built a home theater system around a large TCL TV
Looking for a big screen, Dolby Atmos enabled home cinema experience? Need to keep costs down? Then we have good news! Last week, our team of home cinema experts built one alongside the award-winning, 98-inch TCL 98C7K Mini LED TV to deliver just that, for under £3000. If that’s not a bargain, we don’t know what is!
Read the full story: TCL’s award-winning 98-inch Mini LED TV is the foundation of this super simple home theater.
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