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I heard a groundbreaking new subwoofer driver that fits in a tiny box 6x smaller than a regular sub

By Matt Bolton Published

GSS Audio's innovative transducer can put the power of a 10-inch sub in a box the size of a microwave dinner — and it's designed to work in soundbars or wall-mounted speakers too.

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Sony is ending streaming support for key services on tons of speakers, soundbars and AV receivers

By Carrie Marshall Published

Nothing online lasts forever, but Sony's shutdown of services is especially severe, and affects over 70 products

Soundbars
'Music is an art of time. Time flows without form': Technics releases a burgundy turntable, ties itself in knots over a matching 1930s lamp collab, we're all confused (but secretly I love it)

By Tom Bedford Published

Fritz Hansen and Technics have released 'two objects with distinct origins that, together, form a setting that is considered and deeply human'. Quite.

Audio
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Your pre-Prime Day audio roundup: 8 awesome portable hi-fi products

By Becky Scarrott Published

With not long to go 'til Amazon Prime Day, here's my pick of the recent portable audio kit you should look out for when the big day(s) arrive

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Bowers & Wilkins 801 D5 setup with pre-amps, power amp, and music streamer
Bowers & Wilkins just blew me away with its new 801 D5 speakers — here’s what I made of the model after attending a demo at High End Vienna

By Harry Padoan Published

I tried the new flagship speaker in B&W’s Diamond range, and I was truly blown away.

Speakers
Someone made a smart Sonos touchscreen music controller for just $20 / £16 — and it makes me miss the days when Sonos made its own iPod-like dedicated controller

By Tom Bedford Published

Miss the days when Sonos Controllers were a thing? A Redditor has made his own, with just $20 / £16 and some technical know-how.

Audio
Photograph of the Khadas Tea Pro Headphone Amplifier on a grey fabric surface next to a MacBook Pro
Khadas Tea Pro Magnetic Headphone Amplifier review: a slim, stylish and punchy audio upgrade for phones and more

By Carrie Marshall Published

The Khadas Tea Pro attaches magnetically to your iPhone and connects via Bluetooth or USB-C to deliver a punchy, spacious audio upgrade

DACs
Denon Home 400 home speaker on a wooden surface
Denon Home 400 review: serious spatial audio and style, but smart assistance is lacking

By Simon Cocks Published

How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Samsung Music Studio 7 speakers on a shelf
6 beautiful design-focused wireless speakers that look as good as they sound

By Becca Caddy Published

Sponsored by Best Buy

Today’s best wireless speakers are designed to look as good as they sound.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
High End Vienna 2026 Best in Show awards: our favorite 11 speakers, streamers and more

By Matt Bolton Published

From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders

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