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Lifestyle image of the Loewe Antares TV in a neutrally decorated living room
Loewe's new OLED TV has 'individually calibrated' panels — and you can pick a custom sound system

By Carrie Marshall Published

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

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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won't

By Carrie Marshall Published

PlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?

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PS5
The Sony Bravia 7 soundbar pictured underneath a TV on a wooden cabinet
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 review: one step forward, two steps back

By Simon Cohen Published

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

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People are building alternative Sonos apps to add features hardcore fans have been begging for

By Carrie Marshall Published

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

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A Dolby Atmos music mixer says spatial audio can rescue lost elements ‘sacrificed’ for stereo mixes

By Carrie Marshall Published

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

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The 5 best soundbars to upgrade your TV for the ultimate GTA 6 immersive experience

By Harry Padoan Published

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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Person pressing button on the Klipsch Flexus Core 100
I’ve tested more than 20 soundbars, but these 4 affordable models are my picks for cinematic sound on a budget — including ultra-cheap all-in-one bars and awesome Dolby Atmos options

By Harry Padoan Published

These 4 soundbars I tested deliver exceptional quality without forcing you to break the bank — with ultra-cheap options and budget-friendly Dolby Atmos alternatives.

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I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and it might actually justify that claim

By Matt Bolton Published

1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it

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Sonos CEO Tom Conrad's headshot on the left, a close-up of the Sonos logo on a Sonos Play speaker on the right
The Sonos app is finally getting its long-awaited upgrades to make it easier to use

By Carrie Marshall Published

After 'hundreds of hours' studying Sonos users, the latest beta of the Sonos app will feature significant improvements to navigation, volume and more.

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Multi-Room
A close up of the Bluesound Pulse Mini soundbar on a wooden surface
Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini review: the best small soundbar for music

By Simon Cohen Published

Some small-footprint soundbars compromise on big, robust sound, but not the Pulse Cinema Mini.

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