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RARE PHOTOS: Sonos - The Real Truth

Okay Sonos, where is my TV sound system with real left and right front speakers? Sony beat you to to the punch, the tech secretly exists in your products already — it's time to catch up

In the era of giant TVs, soundbars won't cut it for sound scale to match the pictures

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The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on 'more complex home network setups' — though consider it a last resort

Sonos has released an iOS and Android app update that enables you to turn off SonosNet mesh networking

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I tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound

The LG Sound Suite H7 is the start of something big, but because it lacks a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers inside the box, it’s a tougher sell.

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Forget soundbars for your giant TV — Sony's new 'LCR' wireless Dolby Atmos system eats Sonos' lunch by delivering big home theater sound from separate speakers, and I heard it in action

The Sony Bravia Theatre Trio is here, and it's made to deliver big sound from separate speakers, but with the convenience of a wireless soundbar system.

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A New Rival System for Sonos? Bose Just Launched Its Most Stylish Home Audio Range — Here's Why It's Actually Worth Investing in

The new Lifestyle collection doesn't just look good, it's packed full of great-sounding features, too

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The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad mysteriously disappeared from the App Store — but it's back now

I hope you didn't just buy a new product you're eager to set up…

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Sony's 1000X The Collexion look remarkably like the Sonos Ace — can you tell the premium headphones apart in our picture quiz?

Which chrome-detailed, slim-designed premium headphones with faux leather padding is which?

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar hands-on review: Finally, a real Sonos Arc Ultra rival

Although I’ve only had a few days with it so far, the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar definitely feels like it’s a true Sonos Arc Ultra competitor. Is it time for the Arc Ultra to finally give up its crown as the best soundbar?

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I’ve been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra speaker for a week — Sonos has some real competition

I've been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker for a week and it sounds amazing, but faces some real competition from established players

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra – how do these Dolby Atmos soundbars compare?

"You come at the king, you best not miss"

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We tested four premium Dolby Atmos soundbars: can JBL, LG or Sony defeat Sonos?

Hunting for the perfect combination of style, simplicity and superb cinematic sound

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Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, in one handy digest

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Adventures in AV: wireless soundbar systems are in vogue, but are they just a rehash of a previous home cinema trend?

Are home cinema in a box systems back?

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Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play: which wireless smart speaker is right for you?

The do-it-all portable Play or the home-focused Era 100?

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We're in the Wi-Fi headphone era – here's why you should care (but maybe not yet)

There's life beyond the Sonos Ace

Forget Sonos, Bose's all-new Lifestyle speaker adds killer new audio feature

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker adds upfiring speaker for extra immersion

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Does Bose's new flagship Dolby Atmos bar have what it takes to trouble the class leaders?

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Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"

Bose’s new home audio products get the ‘Ultra’ treatment

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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S

Pairing agile bass with enveloping surround sound, Sony’s soundbar package is a winner.

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I tested LG's new all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its expansive sound and FlexConnect upgrade potential — but I wish it had these two features

LG’s Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar hits a lot of the right notes, but can it outclass the likes of Sonos and Samsung?

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Pro-Ject just launched a tiny box to turn any passive speakers wireless that attaches to the binding posts, and brings them into the Sonos-rivaling WiiM ecosystem — and there's a streamer box for hi-fi amps too… but Apple users should probably pass

Pro-Jet’s two new wireless dongles further push WiiM as a huge Sonos rival for hi-fi fans

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Still frustrated with the Sonos app? People have been making alternatives using AI to solve long-standing annoyances — and some are pretty damn cool

Since the Sonos app remains divisive, some owners of Sonos speakers have used AI to vibe code their own alternatives.

I tried Samsung's newest soundbar and won't ever need the cinema again

The HW-Q990H is one insane surround sound system for your Samsung TV

Samsung HW-Q990H review: Surround sound stalwart

Want the best surround sound for your Samsung TV? If the last-gen is sold out, the Q990H is unbeatable

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I tested the Denon Home 400 — and it's the Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for

Denon Home 400 is a gorgeous, inconspicuous, and audiophile-approved home speaker perfect alone or as part of a larger setup, despite smart assistant issues.

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