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  • Hi-Fi

    iFi Audio launches Go Bar Kensei portable DAC

    by Ian Collen
    iFi Audio launches Go Bar Kensei portable DAC
    Developed in collaboration with JVC, the new ultraportable solution introduces K2HD technology to the line-up to help restore the source audio to its original master quality.  
  • Home AV

    2

    LG set to launch CineBeam Q portable projector

    by Ian Collen
    LG set to launch CineBeam Q portable projector
    Pre-orders for the 4K UHD RGB laser projector are now open, ready to offer a plug-and-play simplicity that can deliver 120-inch displays around the home.  
  • TV

    36

    LG 2024 TV line-up: From OLED to QNED – everything you need to know

    by Ian Collen
    LG 2024 TV line-up: From OLED to QNED – everything you need to know
    A detailed round-up of all the major new additions and upgrades coming in 2024, from the flagship G4 OLED with Meta technology 2.0 to the C4, MiniLED, webOS 24, and more.  
  • Movies & TV Shows

    7

    Where to watch the 2024 Oscar best picture nominees

    by Andy Bassett
    Where to watch the 2024 Oscar best picture nominees
    UPDATED with winners 11-Mar-2024: With the 2024 Oscar ceremony having just taken place, we look at the streaming services where you can quickly catch this year’s best film nominees so you can now 'agree to disagree' with the Academy's choices if you so wish.  
  • Hi-Fi

    LG launches portable StanbyME Speaker

    by Ian Collen
    LG launches portable StanbyME Speaker
    Designed to work in harmony with its namesake lifestyle TV, as well as being a standalone wireless audio solution, the new stereo speaker features dual 20mm tweeters with a 20W output.  
  • Gaming

    Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees

    by Ian Collen
    Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees
    Larian Studios excellent RPG is in the running for 10 categories, including Best Game, with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also in for a potentially busy night.  
  • Hi-Fi

    28

    Meze Audio launches Liric 2nd Generation headphones

    by Ian Collen
    Meze Audio launches Liric 2nd Generation headphones
    Updating the original planar magnetic closed-back design, the new-gen model integrates a Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask and enhanced Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver.  
  • Hi-Fi

    4

    Q Acoustics set to launch flagship 5050 speaker

    by Ian Collen
    Q Acoustics set to launch flagship 5050 speaker
    First announced last year, the floor-standing model finally takes its place as the biggest and most powerful loudspeaker solution within the 5000 series.  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    Wharfedale formally announces the Super Denton speaker

    by Ian Collen
    Wharfedale formally announces the Super Denton speaker
    The new addition to its Heritage series made its public debut at the recent Bristol Show and is now officially prepped for a mid-March launch.  
  • Hi-Fi

    Audio-Technica launches ATH-AWKG wooden headphones

    by Ian Collen
    Audio-Technica launches ATH-AWKG wooden headphones
    With a stylish Kurogaki housing crafted from 100-year-old trees, the new headset adds some high-end style to the high-fidelity design.  
  • TV

    40

    Samsung reveals wider 2024 TV lineup and pricing

    by Ian Collen
    Samsung reveals wider 2024 TV lineup and pricing
    After holding back on a few specifics at CES, a recent German showcase introduced some further details on its OLED and QLED ranges, along with some quoted (but TBC) European prices.  
  • TV

    38

    LG confirms G4 and C4 OLED TV pricing

    by Ian Collen
    LG confirms G4 and C4 OLED TV pricing
    The freshly posted listings on its US store for the new 2024 OLEDs point to a late March arrival with prices starting from $2,599 and $1,499 respectively.  
  • Gaming

    93

    Sony PS5 Pro set for a late 2024 launch?

    by Ian Collen
    Sony PS5 Pro set for a late 2024 launch?
    New analysis and previous history point to a late Q3 or Q4 launch window, but just what we can expect from an upgraded PlayStation 5? And what could Microsoft and Nintendo have in response?  
  • Hi-Fi

    Pro-Ject launches Juke Box E1 turntable system

    by Ian Collen
    Pro-Ject launches Juke Box E1 turntable system
    The all-in-one solution integrates Bluetooth streaming and Class D amplification, with some optional speakers to complete the Hi-Fi package.  
  • Hi-Fi

    6

    Exposure adds a CD player to its 3510 Series

    by Ian Collen
    Exposure adds a CD player to its 3510 Series
    It joins the previously announced amplifier line-up to act as the final piece in the range of Hi-Fi components.  
  • Gaming

    Final launches wired VR500 Gaming Earphones

    by Ian Collen
    Final launches wired VR500 Gaming Earphones
    This latest addition to its sizeable portfolio comes with ‘sound image localisation’ to create a 3D gaming soundstage and a very affordable price tag.  
  • TV

    4

    Roku teams up with Currys to launch new Logik Roku TVs

    by Ian Collen
    Roku teams up with Currys to launch new Logik Roku TVs
    The range of 2K HD, Full HD, and 4K UHD LED TVs will come in 32 to 50-inch sizes, with prices starting from £149.99.  
  • Hi-Fi

    9

    Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024: All you need to know about this year's event

    by Ian Collen
    Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024: All you need to know about this year's event
    The UK’s longest-running Hi-Fi event returns for another packed three days from 23-25 February, featuring some of the hottest products and plenty of big names to tempt audio enthusiasts along for a look and listen.  
  • Home AV

    4

    KEF announces KC92 and four new Kube subwoofers

    by Ian Collen
    KEF announces KC92 and four new Kube subwoofers
    All five models feature the company’s Digital Signal Processing algorithm and Music Integrity Engine, ready to work in harmony with your home cinema, gaming, or Hi-Fi systems.  
  • Home AV

    2

    AVForums Home AV Podcast: 19th February 2024

    by AVForums
    AVForums Home AV Podcast: 19th February 2024
    In this week’s podcast, we have show reports from ISE, the largest home integration show on the planet which took place in Barcelona at the end of January, Plus, what are the big trends in home theater for 2024 and are the trends of audio downsizing and large screen TVs threatening the traditional ideas of home cinema?  
  • Movies & TV Shows

    188

    Disney+ confirms ad-supported pricing tier for UK and Europe

    by Ian Collen
    Disney+ confirms ad-supported pricing tier for UK and Europe
    If you were an early adopter of Disney+ when it launched back in March 2020, the chances are you’ll be receiving your annual subscription renewal notification around this time - and it’ll be a little more than the original £49.99 introductory offer.  
  • Hi-Fi

    Clearaudio releases upgraded Concept Signature turntable

    by Ian Collen
    Clearaudio releases upgraded Concept Signature turntable
    Building upon the original Concept, the new Signature edition looks to introduce some suitably updated tech with a similar ‘plug and play’ modular design.  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    Exposure Electronics launches the Exposure 360 turntable

    by Ian Collen
    Exposure Electronics launches the Exposure 360 turntable
    A well-established name in the amplifier market, the new arrival marks a possibly brief new direction for the company.  
  • Hi-Fi

    8

    Q Acoustics launches M40 powered speaker system

    by Ian Collen
    Q Acoustics launches M40 powered speaker system
    The two micro-tower loudspeakers feature built-in amplification with wireless streaming and the company’s Continuous Curved Cone mid/bass design.  
  • Home AV

    35

    M&K Sound unveils new IW500 in-wall speaker

    by Ian Collen
    M&K Sound unveils new IW500 in-wall speaker
    The new reference speaker is the company’s first THX Certified Dominus IW loudspeaker, ready to deliver room-filling sound on the biggest home cinema stages.  
  • TV

    8

    AVForums Podcast: TV, Displays and Calibration 12th February 2024

    by Phil Hinton
    AVForums Podcast: TV, Displays and Calibration 12th February 2024
    In this week’s podcast, we discuss what makes a perfect TV and the use cases end users have when it comes to choosing the correct TV for them. Plus, what do we think the big trends of 2024 will be when it comes to TVs, displays and calibration?  
  • Movies & TV Shows

    115

    Ad-supported Amazon Prime Video loses Dolby Vision and Atmos

    by Ian Collen
    Ad-supported Amazon Prime Video loses Dolby Vision and Atmos
    With numerous members reporting the loss since the additional ‘Prime Video Ad Free’ charge was introduced, it's looking like you'll now need to pay the premium price for that premium Dolby content.  
  • Tech

    29

    Ring video doorbell users facing a 40% price hike

    by Ian Collen
    Ring video doorbell users facing a 40% price hike
    The company has announced that its Ring Protect Basic subscription fees will be jumping to £4.99/$4.99 a month or £49.99/$49.99 per year from March.  
  • Hi-Fi

    Harman announces JBL L42ms integrated music system

    by Ian Collen
    Harman announces JBL L42ms integrated music system
    The single-cabinet solution offers a more compact and affordable alternative to the L75ms, and will be joined by the DA850 and DA1650 distribution amplifiers in its Q1 launch window.  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    Elipson launches upgraded new-gen W35 Xi speaker

    by Ian Collen
    Elipson launches upgraded new-gen W35 Xi speaker
    The latest iteration of its spherical multi-room stereo speaker offers a refined acoustic design, with the addition of Chromecast and AirPlay 2, plus a more affordable price tag.  
  • Home AV

    86

    Marantz announces the Cinema 30 AV receiver

    by Ian Collen
    Marantz announces the Cinema 30 AV receiver
    With 11 channels of 140W amplification and the capacity to process 13.4-channel audio, the new AVR is set to jump to the top of the series, featuring support for 8K video, Dolby Atmos, and more.  
  • Hi-Fi

    5

    AVForums Podcast: Hi-Fi Edition 5th February 2024

    by AVForums
    AVForums Podcast: Hi-Fi Edition 5th February 2024
    In our first Hi-Fi podcast of 2024, we look back at the Hi-Fi vogues that stood out in the previous 12 months and predict where this will take the sector in the coming year.  
  • Hi-Fi

    8

    Leak set to launch new Sandwich 150 and 250 speakers

    by Ian Collen
    Leak set to launch new Sandwich 150 and 250 speakers
    The resurrection of the classic brand continues, with these stand-mount speakers updating 1960's innovation with some modern-day technology.  
  • Movies & TV Shows

    40

    Freely TV platform set for a Q2 UK launch

    by Ian Collen
    Freely TV platform set for a Q2 UK launch
    We also get a first look at the user interface of the new live streaming and on-demand service backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.  
  • Hi-Fi

    4

    HiFi Rose announces RA280 integrated amplifier

    by Ian Collen
    HiFi Rose announces RA280 integrated amplifier
    Arriving in the UK this month, this slightly more restrained and affordable alternative to the RA180 boasts a similar Class AD design with twin mono amplifier modules offering a combined 500W output.  
  • Hi-Fi

    22

    Cambridge Audio launches CXN100 network player

    by Ian Collen
    Cambridge Audio launches CXN100 network player
    A new generation of the CX Series could be on the way, with this upgrade on the popular CXN V2 introducing a new DAC and the improved in-house Gen4 StreamMagic platform.  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    Naim unveils a new CI Series audio line-up

    by Ian Collen
    Naim unveils a new CI Series audio line-up
    The Custom Integration range will launch with the CI-Uniti 102 streamer/amplifier, 8-channel CI-NAP 108 power amplifier, and the CI-NAP 101 mono power amp in time for the summer.  
  • Hi-Fi

    1

    Audiovector brings its QR SE speaker series to the UK

    by Ian Collen
    Audiovector brings its QR SE speaker series to the UK
    The new Special Edition models come with upgrades across the QR 7, QR 5, QR 3, QR 1, and QR C speakers, as well as its QR Wall and QR Sub solutions.  
  • Hi-Fi

    9

    Naim set to launch Uniti Nova PE all-in-one streaming solution

    by Ian Collen
    Naim set to launch Uniti Nova PE all-in-one streaming solution
    The upgraded one-box music-streaming system justifies the ‘Power Edition’ title with nearly twice the output per channel of the original Nova.  
  • Hi-Fi

    8

    Linn launches flagship Klimax Solo 800 mono amplifier

    by Ian Collen
    Linn launches flagship Klimax Solo 800 mono amplifier
    The new reference model marks a first for the company with a passively cooled amp, along with Adaptive Bias Control and its Utopik switch-mode power supply.  

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