Tag: hi-fi
The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for July 2025
Whether building a surround sound setup or simply investing in a quality home speaker, Sonos deals are essential to keeping costs low while securing excellent audio. It’s easy to get carried away syncing multiple speakers for a full surround sound experience, but such a luxury audio system is well within…
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FiiO’s new active speakers could be the perfect pair for my home studio–here’s why
FiiO launches new desktop speakers that are ideal for home studios The SP5s have independent amplification and 120W per speaker They’ll be available to buy from August 2025 for $749 / £709 FiiO’s latest desktop speakers aren’t just for audiophiles: they’re for music makers and other audio pros, too. That’s…
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IKEA launches two cheap Bluetooth speakers – including a retro throwback with a handy Spotify trick
IKEA’s new NattBadd Bluetooth speaker is available in three color options It has Spotify Tap and multi-speaker pairing, and costs $49.99 / £29 IKEA has also announced a lamp with an integrated speaker IKEA has launched a cute Bluetooth speaker in three color options: black, pink and yellow. It’s designed…
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This spatial audio wireless speaker is less than half the price of the Sonos Era 300, but it’s missing one crucial feature to really compete
Tronsmart Fiitune X30 is out now for $179.99 (about £154 / AU$322) 80W output with built-in subwoofer and up-firing “sky driver” IPX6 water resistance and 14 hour battery life The Tronsmart Fiitune X30 is a direct rival to the Sonos Era 300, and it has one particularly appealing quality: it’s…
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Edifier’s new retro-style wireless speaker range looks very cool, and has the features to take on JBL and Sonos
Edifier reveals 3 speakers, from tabletop to super-portable 6W, 34W and 60W speaker models New ANC headphones with 92-hour battery life I’m a big fan of modern tech in retro clothes: give me a hi-res audio player that looks like an old AM radio and you can take my money.…
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The best small wireless stereo speakers just got upgraded with better sound in the same great-looking wood design
Ruark MR1 Mk3 launch today for $579 / £399 / AU$899 Ruark’s five-star speakers get even better Bluetooth and amplification Built-in MM phono stage, hi-res USB audio and aptX HD streaming The Ruark MR1 MkII were the best small Bluetooth speakers you could buy when they launched, and they still…
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