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Three crucial lessons Dolby Atmos soundbars could learn from “proper” home cinema audio systems

Soundbars could learn a thing or two from their elders

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This Dolby Atmos soundbar proves separate surrounds don't always deliver a better experience

Less is more?

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JBL Bar 1000MK2

Detachable surrounds, wireless sub, and a whole lot of promise.

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I tested the JBL Flip 7 against the 13-year-old original – here's everything I learned

The Flip 7 is a Bluetooth no-brainer, but I wanted to see and hear how far it's come

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I pitted JBL and UE’s mini Bluetooth speakers against one another, and although they both sound sensational, there was only ever going to be one winner

Here’s what happened when I pitted JBL and UE’s small-sized Bluetooth speakers against each other.

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“In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review

With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice

Guitar World

Two things stopped this plucky Dolby Atmos soundbar from beating Sonos' reigning champ

But it's still a sign that the Beam Gen 2's time in the sun could finally be setting

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Do Wall Street Analysts Like Jabil Stock?

Jabil has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly bullish about the stock.

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Yamaha’s elite Dolby Atmos surround soundbar had a key weakness – and it made me freshly appreciate one of the more forgotten parts of the home theater experience

They may not seem the most important, but rear speakers can make or break an immersive setup, as I discovered after testing a Yamaha soundbar.

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Ranked: Rate the 2026 F1 liveries

Formula 1 teams finally all ran their definitive 2026 race liveries at the first official pre-season test. After watching trackside in Bahrain, our F1 writers have ranked them.

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‘Sound so good that it almost defies belief’: after testing JBL and Marshall’s mid-sized speakers head-to-head, this is the model I’d buy

I tested the JBL Charge 6 against the Marshall Middleton II, and this is the Bluetooth speaker I’d recommend overall.

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With Sony and JBL hot on its tail, Sonos needs to up its small soundbar game sooner rather than later

The Award-winner needs to pull its socks up

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“Delivers surprisingly good amp models and one of the best AI practice tools I’ve ever used”: JBL BandBox Trio review

The first foray into guitar amps from JBL combines room-shaking volume with the ability to dismantle your favorite tracks in real-time

Guitar World

Quick! This flexible Dolby Atmos soundbar system has crashed to its lowest ever price

Get the JBL Bar 1300 for better than half price

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I just tested the JBL Flip 7 — is it the best compact Bluetooth speaker yet?

With its bulletproof design, thumping bass, and decent price point, the JBL Flip 7 is another outstanding Bluetooth speaker, with enough hardware and software smarts to justify an upgrade over the excellent Flip 6.

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I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection

The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.

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2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement

Arcam’s handsome new models are already inspiring confidence

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I reviewed the Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos soundbar, and its spatial positioning is as good as it gets — but boy does it come at a price

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is an impressive flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar system, but it comes at a big price.

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Rewind: Onkyo’s five-star return, an uber-expensive Dolby Atmos system, two hi-fi birthday celebrations and more

What a week it was for hi-fi and home cinema fans…

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JBL Flip 7 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2: two audio giants, only one winner

I pitted JBL against Bose in this showdown of two audio behemoths, but there was only ever going to be one champion.

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JBL just gave one of world's most legendary stereo speakers a refresh — but still in the same awesome ’70s design

JBL's much-loved hi-fi speakers are back in a strictly limited edition

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JBL has resurrected one of its iconic retro hi-fi speakers to celebrate its 80th

The L100 is back, again

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I tested these quirky wireless earbuds that even let you play games on the charging case — and they cost less than £40

I tested the sub-£40 wireless earbuds attempting to challenge JBL, but are they really up to the task?

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The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever

MusicRadar's Rob Laing carried the weight of the guitar world on his shoulders as he single-handedly took on the NAMM Show 2026... and survived to tell the tale

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I've had this compact B&O speaker for 4 months now – here are 3 reasons it's better than the JBL Charge 6

The last few months with B&O’s audiophile-friendly Bluetooth speaker have been so amazing, I’d pick it over JBL’s Bluetooth speakers – for these 3 reasons.

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