Tag: hi-fi
Who needs Sonos? McIntosh’s new Bluetooth pre-amp does multi-room music the old-fashioned way, but with a modern app upgrade
The McIntosh CR106 can create and control six independent audio zones Link five units to create up to 30 audio zones $5,500 / £6,999 Money no object We love to give practical buying advice on the latest gadgets here at TechRadar. But sometimes what we love even more is to…
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These new speakers from a hi-fi great are a well-priced step-up for either Dolby Atmos home theater sound or just better music
Monitor Audio launches new Bronze Series 7G speaker range New drivers and tweeters plus a new crossover design Hi-fi, home theater and a new wall-mounted speaker option Monitor Audio has unveiled the seventh generation of its highly acclaimed Bronze Series speakers, and in addition to improving each model it’s added…
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FiiO’s portable hi-res DAC and amp is priced to make you an audiophile, right before hi-res goes ‘truly mainstream’
FiiO wants you to know that hi-res audio’s about to go ‘truly mainstream’ …and the QX13 is priced to reflect that Made from 21 layers of carbon fiber for a lightweight yet durable build You know what my favorite kind of audio gadget is? One that makes people go ‘What…
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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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