Apple, KEF and Yamaha: these are the latest hi-fi and AV announcements that our on our radar

Apple made headlines with its new iPhone 17 range and AirPods Pro 3; the long-awaited successor to the five-star AirPods Pro 2 from 2022.

Roku Streambar SE Stays at Prime Day Pricing, 2-in-1 Soundbar and Streaming Device That Feels Practically Free

It’s easy to set up. One HDMI ARC cable handles sound and syncs with most new TVs, and there’s an optical input for older ones. The Roku remote…

Yamaha YH-C3000 vs Audio-Technica ATH-WB LTD — The Ultimate Closed-Back Headphone Showdown (2025)

In a market full of flagship closed-back headphones, two recent releases have set the bar for craftsmanship and acoustic precision: the Yamaha YH-C3000 and the Audio-Technica ATH-WB LTD….

Bose kills SoundTouch: Smart speakers go dumb in Feb

Cloud support to be ditched on older hardware, customers left with pricey paperweights Audio equipment biz Bose is discontinuing cloud support for its SoundTouch product line, effectively reducing…

Bose just did what Apple couldn’t with the QuietComfort Ultra headphones – and I’m sold

Apple’s AirPods Max and Bose’s QC Ultra 2 perform this feature best by pausing content when you remove the headphones and disconnecting them from your phone’s Bluetooth. This…

Bose Cuts Support for SoundTouch Wireless Speakers, But You Could Get $200

Impacted users can claim credit toward buying future products from Bose, but the decision has still prompted plenty of outcry from SoundTouch owners.

These Bose headphones took my favorite AirPods Max battery feature – and did it even better

Battery life and power management are crucial yet overlooked strengths, but they’ve always been Bose’s weaknesses. Its 2019 flagship headphones, the NC700, delivered about 20 hours of battery…

Harman Adds Omni Soundbar System to Harman Kardon Wireless HD Audio Line

The Harman Kardon Omni Bar is an innovative 2.1-channel soundbar which includes a high-performance wireless subwoofer. The Harman Kardon Omni Bar not only delivers a rich audio experience…

You Asked: LG G5 or Samsung S95F? Soundbars Under $400? LG vs. Sony for Gaming?

You Asked Each week, we’ll hand pick some of the most commonly asked questions and answer them as concisely and helpfully as we know how. Updated less than…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: The New King of ANC?

And with a pair of wireless headphones that literally puts “quiet” in the name on your head, you should expect nothing less. Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have already…