Audio & Sound

Forget LG and Samsung! The Sony Bravia 8 II is the OLED you can buy right now

If you're looking for a 55-inch TV and are primarily concerned about price, then the £1499 LG G5 or £1499 Samsung S95F are worth...

EarFun Clip 2 review: Great features, brilliant sound, budget price

EarFun has made a name for itself with some of the best wireless earbuds on the market, and the Clip 2 is its latest...

Adventures in AV: wireless sound bar systems are all the rage, but are they a rehash of home cinema’s past?

Surround sound systems come in all shapes and sizes these days, but there's a modern alternative that we've seen sweep the home theater world.Yes,...

Samsung HW-Q990F vs HW-Q990H: which Dolby Atmos sound bar system reigns supreme?

Communication HDMI out (eARC), 2 x HDMI 2.1 in, optical, wi-fi, Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay 2Format support Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Eclipse AudioStreaming? Tidal Connect,...

I review headphones for a living, and I’d buy them from Sony, Bose, or Apple anytime

I've been reviewing headphones for a few years now, and every year, the same three names always dominate the conversation: Sony, Bose, and Apple....

Rewind: Apple’s hot take on lossless, an inside look at how Dolby Atmos music is made, the latest NAD CD player and more.

It may be Bank Holiday in our country, but that hasn't stopped our passionate team of hi-fi and home cinema experts from bringing you...

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Charge 6: Outdoor party power or mobile devices?

The JBL Xtreme 5 and JBL Charge 6 may look like they're built for similar situations, but they're not really for the same listener....

Adventures in AV: Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system makes it clear what many competitors lack.

So far this year, we've had a number of soundbars pass through our test room. From the cheap and cheerful Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos...

iFi refreshes its original Zen Air range with a new phono stage, DAC and Bluetooth receiver

iFi's Zen Air range was launched in 2022 with the aim of making high-performance audio more accessible - it includes unmodified versions of the...

Apple AirPods Max 2 will soon become obsolete without this feature

Harley Maranan / SoundGuys The Apple AirPods Max 2 are exactly what I feared they would be: a polished but careful update of already great...

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Boombox 4: Battle of the JBL portable party starters

The JBL Xtreme 5 and Boombox 4 are after the same buyer: someone who wants a loud, rugged Bluetooth speaker for beach days, a...

Raycon earbuds are not worth the guesswork

Raycon earbuds are everywhere. From podcast ads to YouTube sponsorships, the brand has built a reputation on accessibility and lifestyle appeal rather than traditional...

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