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T3 Awards 2026: All the Headphones and Audio winners this year

The T3 Awards 2026 rewards the very best in Audio

The Marshall Acton IV won me over with its charming retro design and incredible sound — and it’s earned a permanent spot on my coffee table

The Marshall Acton IV won me over with its charming retro design and incredible sound — and it’s earned a permanent spot on my coffee table

The Marshall Acton IV is a charming, retro-styled home speaker that boasts detailed sound. It can be paired with other Homeline IV speakers too.

‘Easy on the eyes and ridiculously stunning sound’ — I tested the Marshall Stanmore IV home speaker and it’s coming for Sonos’ crown

‘Easy on the eyes and ridiculously stunning sound’ — I tested the Marshall Stanmore IV home speaker and it’s coming for Sonos’ crown

The Marshall Stanmore IV is an exceptional home speaker, boasting powerful bass and refined treble regardless of the volume. It looks beautiful and retro, too.

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I'm an audio obsessive and gigging musician, and these are the 5 best Bluetooth speakers we've tested in 2026 — from portables to party speakers and everything in between

We've tested tons of Bluetooth speakers. These are the best ones launched in 2026 so far

The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing

From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we've tested

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from GTA 6 pre-orders to our Oura Ring 5 review

Need to catch up on everything that happened over the last seven days? We've got you covered.

“What’s the best 55-inch OLED deal?” I asked our Instagram followers to send us their Prime Day questions – here’s what they wanted to know

Sonos soundbars, standmount speaker upgrades and Sony XM5 savings were on the agenda this Prime Day

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I Tested the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar — Here's Why It Might Be the Stylish Sonos Alternative You've Been Waiting For

I Tested the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar — Here's Why It Might Be the Stylish Sonos Alternative You've Been Waiting For

Bose’s biggest acoustic overhaul in a decade makes for a soundbar that's hard to fault, and even harder to stop looking at

GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops

GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops

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.

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

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

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.

The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor

The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor

I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility

‘A better price for the same performance’: I reviewed Sonos’ cheaper Era 100 SL wireless speaker, and was shocked at how few concessions were made to make this a bargain

‘A better price for the same performance’: I reviewed Sonos’ cheaper Era 100 SL wireless speaker, and was shocked at how few concessions were made to make this a bargain

Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories, from Commodore flip-phone nostalgia to Tim Cook's Apple price-hike warning

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories, from Commodore flip-phone nostalgia to Tim Cook's Apple price-hike warning

The week's 7 biggest tech news stories, featuring Commodore, Apple, Microsoft and more, for June 20, 2026.

38 glorious gadgets to level up your outdoor living

38 glorious gadgets to level up your outdoor living

From sophisticated garden parties to sunny afternoons spent clipping topiary, bring the outdoors to life with these gadgets

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The Sonos app is getting a major refresh this week – here's what's new

The new features should make it easier to use.

‘Not a new app, but a new way of navigating’: The Sonos app is finally getting its long-awaited improvements to volume control, player listings and content organization — and you can try it this week, if you want

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

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker review: Upfiring output gives a genuine edge

Taking the home speaker fight to Sonos in style

'I really love the way the Cinema Mini sounds': I tested Bluesound's latest small soundbar, and it's the best compact options for audio quality — but the price puts it in dangerous territory

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

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: Design delight brings sensational audio upgrade for your TV

Style and sound wrapped into one stellar soundbar package

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is best?

Can the Sony system trouble our Award-winner?

'A total gamechanger for big bass in a small space': I heard a groundbreaking new subwoofer driver that fits in a tiny box 6x smaller than a regular sub, but can punch you in the gut like it's a home theater beast with its 'powerful but tight' sound

GSS Audio's innovative transducer can put the power of a 10-inch sub in a box the size of a microwave dinner — and it's designed to work in soundbars or wall-mounted speakers too.

Denon Home 400 vs Sonos Era 300: could there be a new star on the spatial audio scene?

We take a look at how these two wireless speakers compare on paper

Someone made a smart Sonos touchscreen music controller for just $20 / £16 — and it makes me miss the days when Sonos made its own iPod-like dedicated controller

Miss the days when Sonos Controllers were a thing? A Redditor has made his own, with just $20 / £16 and some technical know-how.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Sony's State of Play to Nvidia's game-changing chip

The week's biggest tech news stories from Nvidia, Lego, Android, WiiM and more for June 6, 2026.

Denon's all-new home speaker offers style, substance and serious spatial audio chops — but I still have one (very minor) gripe

How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

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