A bar in a communist-era apartment block in Bucharest features in our latest lookbook of listening bars around the world.

limited space or an aversion to clutter. The world of audio is changing. Slowly disappearing are the large stack hi-fi units so beloved of the 1970s and 1980s. Although separates are still ...

Here’s a look back at the best new speakers from 2024 that can upgrade any home audio or Hi-Fi setup in 2025.

Wireless active speaker systems are one of the most popular components in modern hi-fi. They combine all the traditional components of a stereo system into a pair of bookshelf speakers, so you have a ...

From Sonos’s new soundbar to the return of Bose’s legendary loudspeaker, the best new speakers from 2024 will upgrade any audio setup in 2025. A grid of six rectangles with curved corners ...

A good pair of bookshelf speakers – or standmount speakers, as they're also known – is essential for your hi-fi system. Whether you're looking for an ultra-budget pair, an ultra-compact model for your ...

A couple of weeks ago I was on an away day with the rest of the What Hi-Fi? team. We held it at the KEF Music ... towering Muon loudspeakers alongside multiple subwoofers and custom-install speakers.

Xiaomi launched its new Sound Outdoor Bluetooth speaker alongside the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus last month. It overshadowed the Redmi phone in terms of value proposition. For the asking price of INR ...

Matter, the smart home standard designed to connect and control all your smart home devices, could soon support speakers. Chris LaPré, CTO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), which runs ...

Looking for the best compact wireless speaker? Our favorite models from Brane, DALI, Devialet and Bang & Olufsen can go wherever you go. Portable Bluetooth speakers have become one of the most popular ...