WiiM's new soundbar adds a Samsung-beating front display –at a Sonos-busting asking price The WiiM Bar features a compelling display, plus is competitively priced T3 · Jun 5
New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning stereo amplifiers, premium Dolby Atmos soundbars tested and more Plus, the best coffee table projectors What Hi-Fi? · Jun 3
'We don't want to make a legacy AVR': WiiM's first soundbar is the same price as the Sonos Beam, but it's bigger, beefier and has real upfiring drivers for Dolby Atmos — and we talked to WiiM's CEO about it WiiM's first soundbar is a 3.0.2 system that can be expanded to 5.1.2 —and possibly more. TechRadar · Jun 3
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 TechRadar · Jun 1
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 TechRadar · May 28
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. Tom’s Guide · May 28
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. TechRadar · May 27
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 Livingetc · May 26
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… TechRadar · May 22
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? TechRadar · May 20
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? Tom’s Guide · May 16
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 Tom’s Guide · May 15
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc Ultra – how do these Dolby Atmos soundbars compare? "You come at the king, you best not miss" What Hi-Fi? · May 14
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 What Hi-Fi? · May 13
What Hi-Fi? · May 11 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
What Hi-Fi? · May 9 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?
What Hi-Fi? · May 8 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?
T3 · May 5 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
What Hi-Fi? · May 5 Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Does Bose's new flagship Dolby Atmos bar have what it takes to trouble the class leaders?
What Hi-Fi? · May 5 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
T3 · May 5 Forget Sonos, Bose's all-new Lifestyle speaker adds killer new audio feature The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker adds upfiring speaker for extra immersion
What Hi-Fi? · Apr 30 Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 + S Pairing agile bass with enveloping surround sound, Sony’s soundbar package is a winner.
TechRadar · Apr 30 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?
TechRadar · Apr 28 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
TechRadar · Apr 27 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.