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Two Dolby Atmos soundbars, awesome wireless earbuds, a specialist hi-fi treat and more earn five-star ratings

Here’s what you need to know about the top hi-fi and home cinema hardware we tested last month

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 1, 2025

I think we’ve reached peak wireless headphones – where do we go now?

Is it time for someone or something to shake up the market?

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 25, 2025

I came so close to loving the Nothing Headphone (1), but the sound held them back — here's what I'd recommend instead

Nothing's Headphone (1) are an interesting pair of headphones, but there are much better ways to spend your $299.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 23, 2025

The BBC’s 50-year-old LS3/5A mini monitor shows the uneven progress of modern speaker design

The BBC-designed LS3/5A is approaching pensionable age, but can still teach newer speakers a thing or two

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 18, 2025

KEF XIO vs Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max: which premium soundbar should you buy?

Strap in for the battle of the ages

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 17, 2025

The KEF XIO dethrones an old Sennheiser favourite as we crown it the best premium Dolby Atmos soundbar you can buy

A new winner steps up to the podium

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 16, 2025

I love the way the KEF XIO sounds, but this one little weakness is a big problem for me

An age-old issue that really shouldn’t exist with a Dolby Atmos soundbar this expensive

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 16, 2025

I tested KEF’s first-ever soundbar: here are three things I liked and two things I didn’t

How does the KEF XIO perform?

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 15, 2025

KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar is a winner, new Focal speakers revealed, Q Acoustics tested and more

There was some important hi-fi and home cinema news amongst the Prime Day noise last week

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 14, 2025

KEF wants you to choose its first Dolby Atmos soundbar over the Sonos Arc Ultra

The KEF X10 manages to pack 12 amplifiers and drivers into a deceptively slim soundbar

T3 · Jul 9, 2025