I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with rear speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition
 I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with rear speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition

The Ultimea Poseidon D60 is an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar system, but it doesn’t come without a few trade-offs.

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Dynaudio’s wild soundbar with moving ‘kinetic fins’ is one of the most impressive I’ve ever seen — I spoke to the company’s CCO about building a luxe soundbar for giant TVs and its impressive 24-driver design
 Dynaudio’s wild soundbar with moving ‘kinetic fins’ is one of the most impressive I’ve ever seen — I spoke to the company’s CCO about building a luxe soundbar for giant TVs and its impressive 24-driver design

I tried Dynaudio’s huge soundbar with moving wooden fins, and was wowed by its immense power and scale.

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Loewe’s new OLED TV wants to be the ultimate AV experience: each panel is ‘individually calibrated before leaving the factory’, and you can choose custom speaker setups — including the TV being the center of a wireless surround system
 Loewe’s new OLED TV wants to be the ultimate AV experience: each panel is ‘individually calibrated before leaving the factory’, and you can choose custom speaker setups — including the TV being the center of a wireless surround system

Loewe’s latest luxury TV, the Antares, comes with a dizzying range of setup options and easy customisation too

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Sonos boosts its upgrade program with savings of up to 30% on speakers, soundbars, and more
 Sonos boosts its upgrade program with savings of up to 30% on speakers, soundbars, and more

Sonos has brought back its double discount upgrade program, offering 30% off speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, and more for existing owners.

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The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?
 The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?

Sony’s decision to drop physical media from 2028has caused a customer revolt, and everything the company does is overwhelmed by the backlash. Will it listen to lessons from history on how to turn this around?

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I reviewed Sony’s new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back
 I reviewed Sony’s new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back

Sony’s midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers clarity, power, and simplicity, but I found myself wishing for more.

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Sonos is finally improving its app — but it’s not moving fast enough, so people are building new alternatives to solve big gripes about home theater setups and more customizable sound

Sonos users are making their own alternatives to the official app and sharing them on the Sonos subreddit

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‘Dolby Atmos has a curious ability to reveal not just the details within a recording, but also the memories embedded within it’: Dire Straits’ producer says that mixing spatial audio rescues lost elements that were ‘sacrificed’ for stereo

Dire Straits’ Guy Fletcher says that Atmos can deliver more emotion from the music you love

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In the market for a soundbar? These are the best we’ve tested in 2026, including a model that delivers ‘phenomenal rumbling bass’
 In the market for a soundbar? These are the best we’ve tested in 2026, including a model that delivers ‘phenomenal rumbling bass’

Whether you’re after ‘exceptional power, precision and detail’, or just want to be able to hear the dialogue properly, we’ve tested a soundbar that fits the bill.

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GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops
 GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops

The 5 soundbars I’d recommend for fully immersing yourself in GTA 6 when it launches — including all-in-one options and Dolby Atmos surround systems.

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