‘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

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

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

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

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 sho…

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I custom-built a super-tidy TV and hi-fi setup — here are 5 mistakes you can avoid based on my experience

Renting doesn’t mean you can’t have an awesome home theater setup, but learn some lessons before you start

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I tested my favorite Bose and B&O audiophile Bluetooth speakers in a head-to-head showdown — here’s the one I’d buy with my own money

I’ve tested over 40 Bluetooth speakers, and after pitting these similarly priced Bang & Olufsen and Bose models against one another, there’s only one I’d actually buy.
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Full interview: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why they built the new Sonos Play, how they’re improving the app after its disaster, and what he thinks of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and the state of music streaming services

AV Insider: Digging into the background of Sonos’ return to releasing speakers, plus the threat to its soundbars from Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
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‘I am extremely angry!’ — Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reportedly lost key features after a firmware update, and users aren’t OK

Users say a Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen firmware update has removed key features — here’s what to do if you feel the same
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‘It’s been 20 years, it’s surprising to me how little has changed’: Sonos CEO and former Pandora exec Tom Conrad reveals what he thinks is ‘holding us back’ from more music streaming innovation

‘No one is motivated by making an innovative music discovery experience’

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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

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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