<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Hi-fi ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi Fri, 08 May 2026 12:22:52 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The 4.5-star-rated Sonos Roam 2 is now cheaper than it was on Black Friday ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/the-4-5-star-rated-sonos-roam-2-is-now-cheaper-than-it-was-on-black-friday PRMVdqnewcqCRtHp29DjJm Fri, 08 May 2026 12:22:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A Lego brick that plays music': A great Scandi loudspeaker brand returns with 7 new products, including a shallower option designed for narrow bookshelves ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/a-lego-brick-that-plays-music-a-great-scandi-loudspeaker-brand-returns-with-7-new-products-including-a-shallower-option-designed-for-narrow-bookshelves 6ZLpprLNEg4i87PEPrnQBC Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin has just launched super-elite hi-fi gear, through its sub-brand that's best-known for its maritime sound systems — and the stereo speakers are priced (perhaps appropriately) like a pair of Bowers & Wilkins' Nautilus ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/garmin-has-just-launched-super-elite-hi-fi-gear-through-its-jl-audio-sub-brand osaFy5ng25XJ5E3Q8Uhg6i Wed, 06 May 2026 10:24:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose releases new 'Ultra' Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless speaker range, with a serious subwoofer option — and this lineup has Sonos right in its crosshairs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-releases-new-ultra-dolby-atmos-soundbar-and-wireless-speaker-range reAz2cKrvcsrCkSWhYd3bC Tue, 05 May 2026 15:13:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This beautiful hand-made floor-standing speaker ain't cheap, but I can't take my eyes off it and I haven't even heard it yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/this-beautiful-hand-made-floor-standing-speaker-aint-cheap-but-i-cant-take-my-eyes-off-it-and-i-havent-even-heard-it-yet LPuY7fzfxaUnVufL6HdxCg Tue, 05 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An enormous cityscape of stackable guava-colored boxes” — I compared a dozen $10 IKEA speakers to one $120 JBL speaker to see whether sheer numbers are a substitute for better sound engineering ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-compared-a-dozen-ikea-speakers-to-one-jbl-speaker pJ6ZMJQraZJyZA2Fg25sBh Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took a great cheap Bluetooth speaker to the rainiest place possible, and it survived 7 busy days of abuse without a complaint — I'd definitely recommend it as a reliable music companion for your adventures ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-took-a-great-cheap-bluetooth-speaker-to-the-rainiest-place-possible-and-it-survived-7-busy-days-of-abuse-without-a-complaint-id-definitely-recommend-it-as-a-reliable-music-companion-for-your-adventures 6JJ9TW68E9wSJY4EyknDSG Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best cheap Bluetooth speakers for summer — colorful, rugged, party-ready speakers from £24.99 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/collection/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/the-best-cheap-bluetooth-speakers-for-summer-colorful-rugged-party-ready-speakers-from-gbp24-99 UiAWtq9dWRDjGxoqNP3Rob Fri, 01 May 2026 08:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Be careful buying hard-to-get vinyl: UK police just seized thousands of 'counterfeit' records, which were being sold for as much as £1,000 each — and there are more 'secret underground record factories' where that came from ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/be-careful-buying-hard-to-get-vinyl-uk-police-just-seized-thousands-of-counterfeit-records-which-were-being-sold-for-as-much-as-gbp1-000-each-and-there-are-more-secret-underground-record-factories-where-that-came-from n3jjT3DxjYAGSzk9FydyPX Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can’t believe I’ve found another RGB gadget for my home, but this flashy turntable is funky, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really neat touches ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/i-cant-believe-ive-found-another-rgb-gadget-for-my-home-but-this-flashy-turntable-is-funky-affordable-automatic-and-comes-with-some-really-neat-touches RJtytjFBSvd89DXUdTo5sg Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:12:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The best of both worlds': This innovative DAC and headphone amp uses a unique processing system that basically converts your Hi-Res Audio to DSD on the fly, to give you ultra-low-distortion music — and it's packed with wired and wireless connectivity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/the-best-of-both-worlds-this-innovative-dac-and-headphone-amp-uses-a-unique-processing-system-that-basically-converts-your-hi-res-audio-to-dsd-on-the-fly-to-give-you-ultra-low-distortion-music-and-its-packed-with-wired-and-wireless-connectivity fkzUTCSiLea3XgnsvQLSZh Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:17:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pro-Ject just launched a tiny box to turn any passive speakers wireless that attaches to the binding posts, and brings them into the Sonos-rivaling WiiM ecosystem — and there's a streamer box for hi-fi amps too… but Apple users should probably pass ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/audio-streaming/pro-ject-just-launched-a-tiny-box-to-turn-any-passive-speakers-wireless zBLcq3aGdf3DJaacHx9Mh5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:52:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Bose SoundLink Flex is back to its Black Friday price on Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/the-bose-soundlink-flex-is-back-to-its-black-friday-price-on-amazon 65LmpQTwk69fYbh5vnRzDm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Tribit’s new tiny Bluetooth speaker, and it’s easily one of the best value models I’ve ever tested — here’s why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-review wNjtKm6uQhbFheuWEgUkvd Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Turns out I'm deaf': Someone built a browser tool to test the difference between Hi-Res Audio FLAC and lossy MP3 with your own music, so you've no excuse for getting it wrong ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turns-out-im-deaf-someone-built-a-browser-tool-to-test-the-difference-between-hi-res-audio-flac-and-lossy-mp3-with-your-own-music-so-youve-no-excuse-for-getting-it-wrong XKQbBX9JqjcK7rJzzGm3gW Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lyngdorf’s compact streamer-amp is “powerful and extremely versatile” — and it’s now reached Australia ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/lyngdorfs-compact-streamer-amp-is-powerful-and-extremely-versatile-and-its-now-reached-australia oGQfhzn5cEaGVe6MPvTyd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:55:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried my best not to love Dali's entry-level bookshelf speakers straight away, and my outright failure proves just how good they are ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/dali-sonik-1-review vL578NrueHvrxg3tVmzrbg Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'unbeatable' and five-star-rated JBL Charge 6 just got a big discount at Best Buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/the-unbeatable-and-five-star-rated-jbl-charge-6-just-got-a-big-discount-at-best-buy pba28YiQQ2CTJkR7aVvaXD Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:05:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I picked up this cheap MP3 player, and it freed me from my phone so often, I wish I'd got it sooner ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/i-picked-up-this-cheap-mp3-player-and-it-freed-me-from-my-phone-so-often-i-wish-id-got-it-sooner sEWT5xtoLyUz6wJ3cx5FvD Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:41:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Victrola’s latest turntable is a Record Store Day exclusive — and it wouldn’t be anything without the watchful eye of rock icon Jack White ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/victrolas-latest-turntable-is-a-record-store-day-exclusive-and-it-wouldnt-be-anything-without-the-watchful-eye-of-rock-icon-jack-white FgJrWJzMY6ei8SJMZvSWNS Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:31:33 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:20:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've picked out 6 superb turntables at all price points for Record Store Day — here’s how to level up your vinyls ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/ive-picked-out-6-superb-turntables-at-all-price-points-for-record-store-day-heres-how-to-level-up-your-vinyls 3uT2GCkHTLY72dLrL3Rvx5 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:29:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The serious audiophile Record Store Day deck': this elite new turntable unnerves me almost as much as it piques my interest ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/the-serious-audiophile-record-store-day-deck-this-elite-new-turntable-unnerves-me-almost-as-much-as-it-piques-my-interest eDK6REd2zBdzJh6Ek4DSP5 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:23:57 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 13 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases, as picked by TechRadar — Pavement, Public Service Broadcasting and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/13-of-the-best-record-store-day-2026-releases-as-picked-by-techradar-pavement-public-service-broadcasting-and-more g2BWrW4EvvxEdtUcauqWAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:46:27 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:10:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ This viral vinyl player looks like a 1971 Fisher-Price Music Box but with a genuine Audio-Technica cartridge — and my Record Store Day haul needs it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/this-viral-vinyl-player-looks-like-a-1971-fisher-price-music-box-but-with-a-genuine-audio-technica-cartridge-and-my-record-store-day-haul-needs-it bdcT68FPM5SEuS3XvRqSZR Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ KEF's nouveau Muo is a solid little Bluetooth speaker, but the game's changed since 2016 — and it's no longer top of the pile ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/kef-muo-2025-review 5LET855sY7uyR6cvUadyd Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, you don't need a new turntable this Record Store Day, just use this cheap extra to clean your vinyl ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/no-you-dont-need-a-new-turntable-this-record-store-day-just-use-this-cheap-extra-to-clean-your-vinyl jFYDVtpsgbZrwVwYPiiZnB Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Record Store Day 2026 starts soon! The date, the top vinyl drops, and everything else you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/one-week-til-record-store-day-2026-the-date-the-top-vinyl-drops-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know qhXLKu7qbQERs596jHZGxY Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:47:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall is taking on JBL and other party speaker makers in a 'very homogenous' market — and explains why it wants to make models that 'trigger your senses' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-party-speaker-interview 5dr5rDdS5oMjhcvTAzcjP3 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ A 90-year-old audio brand just put out its most affordable speakers yet — and the specs look very tasty indeed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/a-90-year-old-audio-brand-just-put-out-its-most-affordable-speakers-yet-and-the-specs-look-very-tasty-indeed svwm69jEGDqBsPXnQMGc6Q Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I'm surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/i-tested-this-super-cheap-mp3-player-for-a-month-and-im-surprised-to-say-it-quickly-became-my-go-to-music-source 9viTaChfJy7hZTE4ckiuMY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:14:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one's big and powerful, and one's cheap and portable ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-just-upgraded-two-of-our-favorite-bluetooth-speakers-ones-big-and-powerful-and-ones-cheap-and-portable Dr9ZSws44vWDEz28Y6ZJBf Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:35 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need — here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/after-living-with-the-sonos-play-i-think-its-the-only-speaker-you-need-heres-why 4NxrgoVsZSh88V9SJ6j2Yf Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-play-review 5dM8FdBtP6uBHoBkrLgUaJ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:05:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Small enough to be tempting’: I need this award-winning turntable company’s new mini automatic vinyl-cleaning machine more than I’ll admit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/small-enough-to-be-tempting-i-need-this-award-winning-turntable-companys-new-mini-automatic-vinyl-cleaning-machine-more-than-ill-admit Jaz97URvfDftTSwEDWE2SC Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:08:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’ — my afternoon with Denon’s 'Sonos-busting' trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/dolby-atmos-with-headroom-to-spare-my-afternoon-with-denons-sonos-busting-trio-of-wireless-speakers-and-why-wiim-should-also-be-worried poHZfd7tb4hA93y23vZB8e Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Perfect Record Store Day prep': Majority's new turntable-speaker combo is surprisingly affordable (and colorful!) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/perfect-record-store-day-prep-majoritys-new-turntable-speaker-combo-is-surprisingly-affordable-and-colorful gE3RqJUoCTAsmWuSVbZUeg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:51:57 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:23:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-gen-2-review PfpYVfetufkh6cSrmEps2E Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Considering a wireless turntable setup for Record Store Day? See my 4 simple vinyl systems — Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/considering-a-complete-wireless-turntable-setup-ive-created-4-simple-vinyl-systems-featuring-bluetooth-and-sonos-compatible-options xTUDLHenBA2QNFi6RSZNTh Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put the Bluesound Pulse Flex and Sonos Era 100 wireless speakers against each other — and it was hard to choose between ‘in-your-face bass’ or ‘richer mid-range textures’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/i-put-the-bluesound-pulse-flex-and-sonos-era-100-wireless-speakers-against-each-other-and-it-was-hard-to-choose-between-in-your-face-bass-or-richer-mid-range-textures srzKbQcp2WXDhvcqtRzsXA Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These small and stylish wireless stereo speakers pack in Hi-Res connectivity, turntable phono support, HDMI, aptX and more — and all at a seriously tempting price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/these-small-and-stylish-wireless-stereo-speakers-pack-in-hi-res-connectivity-turntable-phono-support-hdmi-aptx-and-more-and-all-at-a-seriously-tempting-price g9GSRyYcag5NtaBRsLL5gd Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/the-real-question-is-are-there-any-audio-products-philips-wont-be-releasing-in-2026-i-just-looked-at-the-firms-hi-fi-listings-for-2026-and-its-a-lot wZ5L5WWx4QJikhtzyvtpTM Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:33:52 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:01:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-bromley-450-review MoeSrEuD7JhMikiE6uhaSH Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:41:06 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:52:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/i-heard-two-new-invisible-speakers-that-give-new-meaning-to-the-idea-of-a-wall-of-sound-and-theyre-good-enough-that-id-use-them-for-hi-fi-or-home-theater BewPJMxF4guMQvpvmt6cXg Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:10:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sony-ps-lx5bt-review zjHWKvpD5JA6aNycpWxvof Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:42:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I custom-built a super-tidy TV and hi-fi setup — here are 5 mistakes you can avoid based on my experience ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/i-custom-built-a-super-tidy-tv-and-hi-fi-setup-here-are-5-mistakes-you-can-avoid-based-on-my-experience sP699D7Gi5rQPVwMNfcbzH Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-vs-bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-gen rEWre9B6c2Do94jKgJXG7L Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:13:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/full-interview-sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-explains-why-they-built-the-new-sonos-play-how-theyre-improving-the-app-after-its-disaster-and-what-he-thinks-of-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-and-the-state-of-music-streaming-services STf2uJw88gswtyRviX9teC Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I am extremely angry!' — Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reportedly lost key features after a firmware update, and users aren't OK ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-am-extremely-angry-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-reportedly-lost-key-features-after-a-firmware-update-and-users-arent-ok UsFjmadocmV5avaMQBndjd Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:10:01 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ '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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/its-been-20-years-its-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 4b3izuXpyEkL4WcwZNA4YM Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:30:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Looks far more expensive than it is' — FiiO's an automatic turntable has several bright ideas to light up your vinyl-loving life ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/fiio-tt13-review GbNKDaKRinKT3Ks6mWunMZ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000