Audio & Video
Your TV’s RS-232 Serial Port Can Do A Lot More Than You Probably Realized
The RS-232, or Recommended Standard 232, is a serial communication protocol introduced in 1960 by the →
A Respected Hi-Fi Specialist Just Introduced an Affordable AirPods Rival for Audiophiles
Noble Audio is an American hi-fi company that specializes in high-end, artisanal in-ear monitors aimed at →
These Vintage-Inspired Loudspeakers Are Ideal for Space-Saving Audiophiles
KLH is one of the oldest and most storied American hi-fi companies, with a history dating →
5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026
Welcome to a slightly delayed edition of the Blu-ray Bounty! In this month’s list, May 2026, →
‘Finally, heritage-look speakers without the elite asking fee’: KLH’s Model Four floorstanders come with a decidedly retro 1970s price — and I want them
KLH Model Four is the US brand’s gorgeous new floorstanding speaker Model Four takes the smaller →
House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: a solid set of eco-friendly wired buds
House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review In 1976, Bob Marley & The Wailers released Smile →
Okay Sonos, where is my TV sound system with real left and right front speakers? Sony beat you to to the punch, the tech secretly exists in your products already — it’s time to catch up
Sonos has offered the ability to add wireless rear speakers to its soundbars, creating an effective →
5 Of The Biggest Drawbacks Of OLED TVs
OLED televisions have long enjoyed a prestigious position at the top of the display food chain, →
Spotify could be giving you more freedom on how your profile looks to your friends, and I think it could be the start of the platform’s much-needed social overhaul — but there are other issues I think
Spotify could be rolling out a tool that allows you to change your username It could →
KEF’s Entry-Level Desktop Speakers Just Got Way More Affordable
Right now, KEF is running a big sale on its best-ever Dolby Atmos soundbar, the XIO, →
Klipsch’s Newest Audiophile Loudspeaker Blends Elite Sound with Innovative Design
In late 2024, Klipsch teamed up with Devon Turnball of Ojas, the hyped New York-based audio →
Irked by AirPods Max 2’s 6-year-old design? Apple’s cheaper Beats arm has just the thing, as new over-ears are spotted at the FIFA World Cup training camp
New Beats headphones spotted in the wild, on soccer star Lamine Yamal They seem to show →
‘Almost every mixer, without being told to, instinctively did the same thing’: Dolby exec explains the subtle changes in movie soundtracks brought by the arrival of Dolby Atmos — and it really makes t
Dolby exec says movie mixers independently made the same changes in Dolby Atmos mixes They moved →
I put the LG G6 and LG B6 OLED TVs side-by-side, and exploring the nuances of color depth and HDR brightness across the range makes me more certain than the LG C6 is the real star of 2026 — here’s how
All of LG’s 2026 OLED TVs have finally launched, and I’ve had the chance to test →
8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. →
LG B6 review: a great budget OLED TV, but not the upgrade I hoped for
LG B6 OLED TV: Two minute review The LG B6 is the entry-level OLED TV in →
Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier, but users are worried there might be a major downside
There’s evidence for a new free tier for Apple Music It will no doubt come with →
Spotify wants to ‘help keep listening smooth’ with new playback and queuing tools — and it’s also dropped an overdue upgrade for offline listening
Spotify has rolled out new playlist tools, including bulk editing functions for queues Background downloading is →
AirPods Max 2 review: good grief they’re excellent ANC headphones
Apple AirPods Max 2: Two-minute review I haven’t always been an AirPods fangirl. In fact, in →
A Japanese Audio Brand Just Solved Your iPhone’s Biggest Hi-Fi Flaw
Most of today’s best wireless headphones and earbuds now support LDAC, a proprietary Bluetooth codec that →
The Biggest Name in Portable Hi-Fi Just Dropped a Grail-Worthy Music Player
Last May, Astell&Kern introduced a new flagship portable hi-fi player, A&ultima SP4000, for the first time →
The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Astell&Kern SP4000T The Astell&Kern SP4000T is the next evolution of the company’s flagship portable hi-fi player. →
A new Fire TV pop-up takes over your entire screen at start-up, and it could be the beginning of the end — here’s why users think Amazon could open it up to third party advertisers
A full-screen Fire TV pop-up ad has been spotted during start-up, which you have to dismiss →
‘More drivers than a Formula 1 grid’: A&K makes Christmas come early for audiophiles with its new premium audio player packing built-in quad vacuum tubes, plus new ‘Tribrid’ 9-driver IEMs to pair with
Astell & Kern unveils a new portable Hi-Res Audio player and earbuds SP4000T audio player has →
The best of both worlds for soundbars and loudspeakers? Canvas hi-fi’s new bar is pushing the definition, by packing huge 8-inch drivers into a frame that fits below your TV — and the company boldly s
Canvas announces new Canvas L “audiophile soundbar” Danish design with custom sizes to fit TVs from →
KEF Is Running a Rare Deal on Its Sonos-Rivaling Soundbar
Last summer, KEF introduced its first Dolby Atmos wireless soundbar to compete with the likes of →
Is This Japanese Hi-Fi Player the New Holy Grail for Serious CD Enthusiasts?
Luxman is a legendary Japanese hi-fi company with a history dating back to 1925. Today, the →
The LG C6 OLED TV is my dark horse pick for a World Cup winner — I said it ‘sets the bar for TVs in 2026’ in my review — and it’s already been discounted
With the 2026 World Cup just weeks away, you may be thinking about upgrading your TV. →
The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on ‘more complex home network setups’ — though consider it a last resort
Sonos’ new app update enables you to turn SonosNet mesh networking off The feature may cause →
‘These reports are groundless’: A report claimed LG wanted to exit the TV business and offload it to a Chinese brand, following similar moves from Sony and Panasonic — but LG says the story is ‘entire
A report claimed LG was in talks with Hisense executives to explore a possible sale of →