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Focal has a new owner – and I'm worried and excited in equal measure

Belgian firm Barco is set to take control of the brand

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 12

What's in a Naim? Why are so many big hi-fi and home cinema brands being bought right now?

There’s a lot of cash changing hands in the world of hi-fi and home cinema

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 12

Marquee audio brands Focal and Naim will soon have a new owner

Their parent company is being taken over by Belgian firm Barco

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 10

Tiny vinyl’s big draw, new Dolby Atmos soundbars from two audio legends, affordable hi-fi speakers and more

Another week, another entry to our hi-fi and home cinema news digest

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 10, 2025

Focal's new Mu-so soundbar is a thing of beauty –and pricier than most TVs

Focal and Naim Audio's Mu-so Hekla releases the audio fury in Spring of 2026

T3 · Nov 6, 2025

Focal's volcano-inspired all-in-one wireless system teases an eruption of room-filling, Dolby-Atmos boosted sound

The new Focal Mu-so Hekla aims to excel with music and movies

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 6, 2025

Focal Mu-so Hekla

An all-in-one solution for hi-fi and home cinema fans?

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 6, 2025

Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it?

The new Mu-so Hekla is a 660W, 15-driver soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res streaming

TechRadar · Nov 6, 2025

Steve Sells interview: the career highlights of a Naim legend whose 27-year “big amp” dream finally became a reality

How an amplifier obsession blossomed during stints at Britain’s most iconic audio companies

What Hi-Fi? · Oct 24, 2025

KEF Q3 Meta

The Q3 Meta harness KEF’s latest innovations to terrific effect, resulting in speakers that outperform their reasonably affordable price point.

What Hi-Fi? · Sep 8, 2025