Category: Audio & Video
A Portable Hi-Fi Great Just Dropped an Elite Set of Audiophile Earbuds
Astell&Kern is arguably the biggest name in portable hi-fi these days. It’s best known for its line of portable digital audio players (or DAPs), which range from reasonably accessible, like the Activo P1 ($430), to the truly grail-worthy A&ultima SP4000 ($3,900). The Korean hi-fi manufacturer makes a variety of other audio devices (though not as…
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Sonos Finally Gives an Innovative Offering Several Long-Awaited Upgrades
Sonos is currently running its biggest sale of the year: most of its speakers and soundbars are on sale for all-time low prices. The promotion runs until June 15th. In other positive Sonos news, a year after its release, Sonos is rolling out a software update to its first-ever headphones, the Ace (which are also…
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I thought I’d love LG’s new OLED TV Magic Remote, but it’s changed too much for my liking
When the LG G5 OLED TV was announced at CES 2025, you would have struggled to remove the Cheshire Cat grin from my face. The G5’s introduction of a new panel type, which promised vastly improved picture quality, had me beyond giddy with excitement. And our LG G5 review supports this, taking over from where…
Sony’s New Bookshelf Speakers Are Refreshingly Affordable
Sony’s CS Series is its entry-level line of loudspeakers, designed for stereo setups or home theater systems. They promise high-fidelity sound, without the normally extortionate price tag. This week, Sony has added four next-gen models to its CS Series, including a new center channel speaker, Dolby Atmos modules, floorstanding speakers and new bookshelf speakers…. Check…
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A Respected American Hi-Fi Brand Just Gave Its Dolby Atmos Home Theater System a Powerful Upgrade
When JBL released the Bar 1000 in 2022, it was unlike any other Dolby Atmos soundbar. It featured detachable side speakers that could be placed behind the listener and used as rear-channel speakers, thus transforming a standard soundbar into a full-on surround sound system. Now, fast-forward nearly three years, and JBL has introduced a second-generation…
The best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs for every budget
The best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs are the best sized TVs for the majority of people. If you don’t fancy investing in a huge screen or simply want something that won’t take up the whole room, a 48, 49, or 45-inch TV is the perfect option. At these sizes, you can still make the…
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