New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts …

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: A Pair Is the Way to Go

A direct competitor to Sonos’ Era 100 speaker, the attractively designed Lifestyle Ultra has excellent sound for its size and built-in Google Cast support — but you’ll probably…

Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: What are the differences between these entry-level CD players?

Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?

Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker (2nd Gen) Falls Back Near Used Pricing at a Record Low on Amazon

The Bose SoundLink Flex is a Bluetooth speaker sized for one hand, wrapped in silicone, and built to keep playing after you drop it in the sand, on…

Marantz just dropped a traditional CD player for entry-level audiophiles

The Japanese hi-fi great is the latest audio brand to show that physical media is far from dead.

Skullcandy and Bose reunite for a headphone full of firsts

In April 2025, “agents” (and executives) from Park City, Utah-based personal audio company Skullcandy assembled in New York under the direction of brand ambassador Tony Hawk to stage…

Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC

Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose’s audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial …

Skullcandy’s New Wireless Headphones Have So Much Bose in Them

There are three technologies in the Crusher 1080 ANC that have never been in a non-Bose pair of wireless headphones before.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are back on sale at Amazon — save $80 right now

They’re an ideal choice for all-day comfort.

Can Bose Help Skullcandy Shake Its Bargain-Bin Reputation?

Skullcandy’s audio products aren’t exactly known for their stellar audio quality or noise cancellation, but its latest headphones are getting an assist from Bose to turn things around.