<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Hi-fi ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 en <![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[ 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[ One week 'til Record Store Day 2026! 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 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:59:27 +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[ '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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ '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[ I'll never go back to just TV speakers after upgrading to a Sonos home theatre system — and this official sale is a great time to check out the difference for yourself ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/ill-never-go-back-to-just-tv-speakers-after-upgrading-to-a-sonos-home-theatre-system-and-this-official-sale-is-a-great-time-to-check-out-the-difference-for-yourself yT4NJXRionLrsk8ieDwycH Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:25:10 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Burson's Stellar headphone amps promise head-fi heaven in spacecraft-inspired Star Wars style ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/bursons-stellar-headphone-amps-promise-head-fi-heaven-in-spacecraft-inspired-star-wars-style f9TmoB2wV3osZE43gEUXcM Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now get a 'game changer' of an app update for Sonos on Android — and it brings back a key feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/you-can-now-get-a-game-changer-of-an-app-update-for-sonos-on-android-and-it-brings-back-a-key-feature st4orAojzVqCDCz73uACim Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The real story there is we just changed too much too fast': Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains what went wrong with the disastrous app update, what still bugs him about it, and how he's fixing things ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-interview-app-changes 8wWChumG6J4B5sNxFEqzSa Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos launches a new portable Play speaker and a cheaper Era 100 — CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new model is 'the Goldilocks perfect speaker' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/sonos-play-era-100-ceo-tom-conrad-interview zHn6qp3nH7eQfs2fS6BBim Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested LG’s most hardcore Dolby Atmos FlexConnect setup, and it works like a dream — but is it really worth buying all this? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tested-lgs-most-hardcore-dolby-atmos-flexconnect-setup xnABZz9WDZfjEPTThfwQZF Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/kef-coda-w-review 8FhY2Nq4wAxBA5GPDyTtHP Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/cambridge-l-r-s-review EbsfeKGA4Xnqb5Yovz4Vh6 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:34:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ If this cheaper Sonos Era 100 leak is true, I think it’ll be the king of wireless speakers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/if-this-cheaper-sonos-era-100-leak-is-true-i-think-itll-be-the-king-of-wireless-speakers Rs9FYmTCGFmeYW3drLhDES Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:48:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-could-finally-be-making-good-on-its-two-products-per-year-pledge-if-this-sonos-airplay-2-speaker-leak-proves-legit-i-think-itll-be-the-perfect-mid-range-portable-buy xNcUKEXTXczVbAq4DHwNkm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:11:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pitted JBL and UE’s mini Bluetooth speakers against one another, and although they both sound sensational, there was only ever going to be one winner ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-clip-5-vs-ultimate-ears-wonderboom-4 oFSK7ogmUxTiWKi77HGsA6 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've never considered buying a hi-res MP3 player, but this new A&K DAP has a feature so handy, I'm changing my mind ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/ive-never-considered-buying-a-hi-res-mp3-player-but-this-new-a-and-k-dap-has-a-feature-so-handy-im-changing-my-mind pxedHZK3pD2kNFP4X9tSVB Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic combined a portable TV with a CD player, and I can’t help being totally charmed by it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/panasonic-combined-a-portable-tv-with-a-cd-player-and-i-cant-help-being-totally-charmed-by-it 5Hrubo4Ysjhbfoa9qxNhEn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a better-sounding phone, not a new phone? It'll only cost you $60 with this little dongle ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/want-a-better-sounding-phone-not-a-new-phone-itll-only-cost-you-usd60-with-this-little-dongle a9jZeSoS8PYv43ZLWoFHbH Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:25:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed this delightfully retro DAC dongle and at this price, it's a punchy and talented no-brainer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/fiio-ka15-review YWjW3wyycc7rXWXXqhFtLk Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/this-new-google-tv-4k-box-not-only-has-dolby-vision-and-atmos-but-another-nice-trick-you-can-add-more-storage-using-a-microsd-card RhjM2hKabpnoh9C88x8XxG Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a day at an elite hi-fi show to pick out 6 affordable speakers and hi-res players even I'd buy, so maybe you can too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/i-spent-a-day-at-an-elite-hi-fi-show-to-pick-out-6-affordable-speakers-and-hi-res-players-even-id-buy-so-maybe-you-can-too 8VmX34ee3EPDUNVfK7eH2g Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a day listening to 'money no object' audio systems at an elite hi-fi show to find 11 products I'd buy, if I won the lottery ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/i-spent-a-day-listening-to-money-no-object-audio-systems-at-an-elite-hi-fi-show-to-find-11-products-id-buy-if-i-won-the-lottery o6PstrZft2Va9NL9aPbZWU Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hit the road, jack? Not at all, iFi's tiny Go Blu Air DAC brings the headphone port back to your phone — and levels up the audio to boot ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/ifi-go-blu-air-review 4DYg3GzMm5JgEoMwqweJXZ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/philips-fidelio-fa3-review xmVbxummeTerkJuJaQhTv6 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Money no object? This turntable cartridge is made from the same wood as million-dollar violins, as well as diamonds (of course) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/money-no-object-this-turntable-cartridge-is-made-from-the-same-wood-as-million-dollar-violins-as-well-as-diamonds-of-course ahu6Wg2Z24cEG2aYHydLnB Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ iFi’s new trio of high-end DACs includes a powerful amp combo – and I'm going to need to try it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/ifis-new-trio-of-high-end-dacs-includes-a-powerful-amp-combo-and-im-going-to-need-to-try-it Wj7iuky7GqJTnCwfJy2x2W Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:21:28 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:29:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed the Eversolo DAC-Z10, and this DAC/preamp/headphone amp combo reveals details you didn't know were in your music ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/eversolo-dac-z10-review rcMhSPYZrePMLwHrGpmpc8 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Sound so good that it almost defies belief’: after testing JBL and Marshall’s mid-sized speakers head-to-head, this is the model I’d buy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-charge-6-vs-marshall-middleton-ii VhXP6ZWrUkhrA4C2xhcRN6 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I cannot think of a single meaningful downside:' I tested Wharfedale's new Diamond 12.1i stereo speakers, and they're as good as things get for this price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/wharfedale-diamond-12-1i-review xAvw9P4RbdeuqBiEkoPVwg Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone has just invented the dream lossless Dolby Atmos music service for audiophiles — but it needs some changes before it's likely to really take off ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/someone-has-just-invented-the-dream-lossless-dolby-atmos-music-service-for-audiophiles-but-it-needs-some-changes-before-its-likely-to-really-take-off wv5LthWgE5akxX842aqAuG Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:40:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ This legendary hi-fi maker's new ultra-powerful amp has a network port so you can study voltages and bias in realtime — oh, and it costs £123k for a stereo pair ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/this-legendary-hi-fi-makers-new-ultra-powerful-amp-has-a-network-port-so-you-can-study-voltages-and-bias-in-realtime-oh-and-it-costs-gbp123k-for-a-stereo-pair Av5j6pgYUvs4Wo4NgTcudn Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:05:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/fluance-ri91-review eQBJqHMmpXFqq8FCYzXRdh Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:55:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-boombox-4-review LGtnoKzBdv3FhzeKjbtW6F Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ This powerful wireless hi-fi speaker has all the modern connections you could want — and a touchscreen to control things easily ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/this-powerful-wireless-hi-fi-speaker-has-all-the-modern-connections-you-could-want-and-a-touchscreen-to-control-things-easily 4YGCUxoZGW7Er9tShAAyNZ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:10:49 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:11:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Fun, flexible and affordable’ – I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and, as long as you’re not expecting Sonos-toppling sound, it’s a blast ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/fun-flexible-and-affordable-i-tested-ikeas-super-cheap-bluetooth-speaker-and-as-long-as-youre-not-expecting-sonos-toppling-sound-its-a-blast SXgyGUN7FaSQxDhcu2obSC Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000