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CES 2026 Best of Show: our favourite OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, projectors and hi-fi speakers from the Consumer Electronics Show

Here are the most exciting home cinema and hi-fi products we spotted in Las Vegas

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‘Few soundbars can go head-to-head with a movie theater like this one’: Yamaha True X Surround 90A review

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is a premium sound system with near-perfect Dolby Atmos, but the dialogue performance isn’t quite up to scratch.

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The LG Sound Suite Soundbar changed the way I think about surround sound

Dolby Atmos in any room with any speaker configuration? LG Sound Suite will make that happen — if you don’t mind paying its premium sticker price.

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JBL’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is one of the year's best — here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it

The JBL Bar 1300MK2 is a powerful, versatile, and excellent-sounding Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it's all too easy to recommend.

TechRadar

The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music

The KEF XIO is a powerful TV speaker that brings refined, cinematic energy to movies and shows, and has class-leading music reproduction. This performance comes with a hefty price, which may feel too high when you consider its lack of inputs or expansion potential.

TechRadar

From Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to Marshall and KEF getting into the game, 2025 was a great year for soundbars

In 2025, we saw models arrive from new brands, stalwarts like Samsung and LG resting on their laurels, and a big change in the form of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. All in all, it was an interesting year for soundbars.

TechRadar

Check out the best film of the 21st century, according to Quentin Tarantino

It's all down to the sound...

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No more cables! Dolby and LG are making wireless Dolby Atmos sound happen in 2026

The new LG Sound Suite can deliver wireless spatial audio to any room in your home and is coming to CES 2026.

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JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?

Has the Sonos Beam Gen 2 finally met its match?

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Best surround sound systems for immersive audio, tested by a tech expert

Give your audio setup a boost, from deliving more detail to creating a greater sense of space and height

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JBL Bar 300MK2

JBL’s Sonos Beam-rivalling Dolby Atmos soundbar may look unassuming, but it packs an impressive punch.

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Black Friday’s Sonos Arc Ultra deal is tempting – but I’m holding out for another Award-winning Dolby Atmos soundbar

Sometimes it’s worth paying for the best, even if it’s full price

What Hi-Fi?

I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra and compared it to a top JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar – here’s the one I’d recommend you buy

The Sonos Arc Ultra and JBL Bar 1000 MK2 are two of the best – and priciest – soundbars you can buy. But which one is better?

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Samsung HW-Q990F review: Surround sound doesn't get better than this

The top soundbar for Samsung's TVs just got an even better version

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I revisited a 50 year old remastered cult classic; and forget HDR or 4K – it's all about the sound

The jump from mono, to stereo, to 5.1 to Dolby Atmos can be magical when done right

What Hi-Fi?

Amazon's flagship soundbar is cheaper than ever, but for £10 more you can get a five-star Dolby Atmos system

Spend your money wisely this Black Friday

TechRadar

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from October 2025

This month's Blu-ray Bounty explores 5 new titles that could make their way into your 4k Blu-ray collection.

TechRadar

I tested the JBL Bar 1000MK2 soundbar for two weeks, and it’s Dolby Atmos surround sound with a unique wireless twist

The Bar 1000MK2 perfectly adapts to any TV room with powerful, immersive sound. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate its strengths, there’s no other soundbar like it.

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Behind The Super Loud, Super Unique Soundscape Of 'Tron: Ares'

Sound designer Tormod Ringnes reveals what makes Tron sound like Tron.

What Hi-Fi?

Yamaha True X Surround 90A

Yamaha has launched its most premium Dolby Atmos soundbar system to date – how does it fare in our testing room?

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Quick! Grab this five-star Dolby Atmos Sonos soundbar deal while stocks last

The Sonos Arc has been a What Hi-Fi? recommendation for years.

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Awards upsets, new Michell turntables, a five-star Dolby Atmos surprise and more

Welcome to the latest instalment of our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest

TechRadar

3 stunning Dolby Atmos movies to treat your home theater with this Halloween, and they sound best on 4K Blu-ray

Bring your horror movie night to life with these 3 4K Blu-rays that will really put the scare into your home theater system.

TechRadar

I tested Hisense's first RGB mini-LED TV and it delivers exciting picture quality and features, but there are still some setbacks that make its sky-high price a tough sell

Hisense's first RGB mini-LED delivers solid performance, but its eye-watering price is tough to ignore.

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This “all-in-one mobile theatre station" features a 7.1.4 wireless Dolby Atmos surround sound system

Projector or Star Wars droid?

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