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Q Acoustics intros revamped 3000i Series speakers from £199
British loudspeaker purveyor Q Acoustics is back with its latest range – the 3000i starting at £199 for a pair.When you consider the prices of some high-end Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers, the value on offer here can’t be understated.After all, you... Read more
Ultimate Ears confirms updates for Blast and Megablast speakers, with greater control for Spotify
Ultimate Ears has announced a raft of updates coming soon for the Blast and Megablast Bluetooth wireless speakers, with a particular focus being given to Spotify. Ultimate Ears Megablast review: Mr Boombastic, say me fantastic The updates, which for now... Read more
The best turntables for Record Store Day 2018
You'll no doubt have noticed a greater presence of vinyl records in your local music shop, whether it be a chain or an independent and this Saturday marks Record Store Day 2018.RSD 2018 sees 200 independent record shops joining in the fun. Loads of exclusive,... Read more
Hay Sonos One collection will offer the smart speaker in all manner of colours
Sonos has announced a partnership with Danish design company Hay. It will result in a new collection of Sonos One speakers in colours other than black or white.The Hay Sonos One Limited Edition Collection will feature the company's smart speakers in Hay's... Read more
B&O Play launches Beoplay P6 as a powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker
B&O Play, the lifestyle arm of Danish audio expert Bang & Olufsen, has introduced the Beoplay P6 wireless Bluetooth speaker, which has been designed to be as much as piece of furniture in your home, as it is a speaker. The best Bluetooth speakers 2018... Read more
Is this Facebook's mystery smart speaker?
Despite the recent Cambridge Analytica data scandal, Facebook is still expected to launch a voice-enabled smart speaker at some point. It was expected to be unveiled at the company's F8 conference in May, but due to other recent events, that may now not... Read more
Ikea Eneby are minimalist Scandinavian speakers for a budget price
Swedish flat-pack furniture retailer Ikea has entered the AV market for the first time, by launching its very own wireless Bluetooth speakers.Called the Eneby, the new range is available in two sizes: 20 x 20cm and 30 x 30cm and in white, grey or black... Read more
Ruark’s stylish MRx connected wireless speaker boasts Spotify Connect and more
Brit audio firm Ruark has announced the MRx – a mid-size compact aptX Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker. It’s the company’s first foray into a fully connected speaker; there’s no DAB here, for example, though you can stream internet radio stations of... Read more
Oppo Digital isn’t going to make those top-notch 4K Blu-ray players anymore
It’s rare that a company decides it’s just going to stop making stuff.At a time when Oppo’s mobile arm is expanding, Oppo’s audio visual division has decided that there’s no money in audio or its excellent 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players and will... Read more
Last chance! Get two Sonos One speakers for £349 before 4 April
It's your last chance to buy two Sonos One speakers with Alexa support for £349, giving you a huge saving of £50 - the offer is available until 4 April. Get two Sonos One speakers for £349 here The Sonos One is without doubt our favourite voice-controlled... Read more
Como Audio launches multi-room system in the UK, including CD streaming
American audio company Como Audio has announced it's bringing its range of multi-room speakers, radios and music systems to the UK.Multi-room audio: What is it and how do you get it?The Como Audio range comprises four models: Musica (£649), a one-box... Read more
Sonos welcomes Audible back to its streaming platform
Sonos has announced that Audible, the audiobook service from Amazon, is now back up and running on Sonos speakers after being removed from the multi-room streaming system a couple of years ago. Which Sonos speaker is best for you? One, Play:1, Play:3,... Read more
Wave hello to B&O Play's new ocean-inspired Spring collection
B&O Play, the lifestyle arm of high-end Danish AV company Bang & Olufsen, has revealed new colours for some of its products. Arriving in time for Spring, the new colours are inspired by the "vibrant and powerful colours of the ocean." Which B&O Play speaker... Read more
The best smart speaker 2018: HomePod alternatives to rival Apple's new super Siri speaker
The Apple HomePod isn't alone in the smart speaker space with plenty of competition, but it is unique in that it's the only one with Siri as the virtual assistant at its core rather than Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Samsung's Bixby is also set to... Read more
A smaller, cheaper Apple HomePod could be on the way
The Apple HomePod has only been available for about a month, and it's currently only available in the UK, US and Australia, but that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from churning and saying a new, cheaper model of Apple's smart speaker will be out later... Read more
Bose SoundLink Micro review: Mega sound from the palm-sized portable
When we first looked at the SoundLiink Micro's diminutive proportions, we thought "nah, this dinky speaker can't sound good, can it?". How wrong we were, for Bose's smallest speaker kicks out considerable volume and with more bass than you might imagine.It's... Read more
Multi-room audio: What is it and how do you get it?
Multi-room audio is as the name suggests, audio in multiple rooms. It's a concept that has been around for many years, with Sonos perhaps being the pioneer. While the very idea of pumping music around several rooms in your home is now easier than ever,... Read more
Sonos One review: Superb sound with the added bonus of Amazon Alexa
The Sonos One is is described by the company as "the smart speaker for music lovers" and it not only offers Amazon's Alexa, but it will offer Google Assistant in 2018 too, giving you a choice of the personal assistant you want to use. Sonos One vs Sonos... Read more
Qualcomm Broadcast Audio brings multi-room audio to Bluetooth devices
Qualcomm has revealed details about a new feature called Broadcast Audio that comes as part of the new Snapdragon 845 mobile processor. Broadcast Audio allows one Bluetooth source device, such as a smartphone, to transmit audio to multiple Bluetooth speakers... Read more
The best Alexa speakers: Top Amazon Echo alternatives
Alexa is great, she can control all manner of smart home products, answer any questions you may have and play you music she thinks you'll love.But that last one can pose a problem if you have the Amazon Echo, because it isn't the greatest sounding speaker... Read more
Spotify smart speaker could be on the way following job listings
Spotify could soon mount a challenge to the likes of Apple, Sonos, Google and countless other speaker manufacturers, after MusicAlly (via The Guardian) spotted three adverts for an "operations manager", "senior project manager: hardware production" and... Read more
The best Apple HomePod tips and tricks: Plus how to set up HomePod
So, you've got a new HomePod. Great! But aside from saying "Hey Siri, play me some music" there is plenty more the smart speaker can do.Here we've detailed a load of HomePod tips and tricks to get you started and show you what your new Apple smart speaker... Read more
Which Sonos speaker is best for you? One, Play:1, Play:3, Play:5, PlayBar or PlayBase
Multi-room speaker options are plentiful to say the least, with Denon, Samsung, LG and Bluesound all offering their own take.Unlike some of the newer additions to the multi-room speaker sector, Sonos has been kicking around for over a decade and it offers... Read more
Sonos One vs Sonos Play:1: What's the difference?
How do you choose between the Sonos One and Sonos Play:1? Which is the right Sonos for you?The two Sonos speakers are very similar even though one brings integrated voice control with Amazon Alexa (Google Assistant will also be coming to Sonos One... Read more
Apple HomePod now available for £319, here's where to buy it
The Apple HomePod is now available to buy in the UK, US and Australia. First announced at Apple's developer conference in June 2017, the new Siri-equipped speaker takes on the Amazon Echo and Google Home in the race to be the smart home speaker... Read more
Why HomePod sounds so good: Inside Apple's secret audio lab
Six years ago, Apple decided it was going to get into the speaker business for a second time. The first attempt, the iPod Hi-Fi, launched in 2006 to mixed reviews.Although the iPod Hi-Fi's life was brief, Apple says it was successful. And let's face it,... Read more
Apple's HomePod is now available to order from John Lewis in the UK
The Apple HomePod is now available to buy from John Lewis ahead of the in-store launch this Friday.If you buy one in advance you can collect it from any John Lewis or Waitrose store on Friday - the day of release in the US, UK and Australia. It's available... Read more
What can - and can't - you do with Apple's HomePod?
Apple’s HomePod is here and will be in stores on Friday. But there’s been a lot of confusion about what you can and can’t do with Apple’s new super speaker. No matter, because we’re here to clear up the confusion. Let’s get clarifying! Everything... Read more
Apple HomePod vs Google Home vs Amazon Echo: What's the difference?
Apple's HomePod is here, so how does it compare to the other key players on the market? Namely the significantly cheaper Amazon Echo and Google Home devices. Check out our verdict on the Apple HomePod Amazon released the original Amazon Echo three years... Read more
Apple AirPlay 2: What is it, how does it work and what devices are supported?
AirPlay is Apple's Wi-Fi audio streaming tech. Apple first talked about the still-forthcoming second version - called AirPlay 2 - last summer. But what exactly is AirPlay 2, what will it be able to do and what products will you be able to use it with?... Read more
Apple HomePod on track to launch "soon", as Apple begins receiving shipments
Just last week, analytics company GBH Insights said Apple's HomePod smart speaker would go on sale within the next four to six weeks. It seems the industry analyst does have good insight, as Apple is said to have started receiving the first shipment of... Read more
Apple HomePod smart speaker could go on sale in the next six weeks
Apple's long-awaited HomePod smart speaker could finally be released within the next four to six weeks, according to industry analysts. The speaker was first announced at Apple's WWDC event in June 2016 and was meant to go on sale in December. Apple HomePod:... Read more
Orbitsound's Dock E30 is a powerful wireless speaker with wireless charging built in
British audio company Orbitsound has announced the Dock E30 wireless speaker. At nearly 30cm wide, the Dock E30 isn't the largest speaker around, but it's been designed to take up permanent residence in your room.It features the company's proprietary... Read more
Klipsch Three and One speakers combine old school looks with modern Google Assistant control
There are multiple manufacturers adding Google Assistant to their speaker systems, but most prefer a more futuristic look to go with the modern day control methods.Klipsch, on the other hand, has announced Google Assistant is coming to two speakers that... Read more
Monster Classic Rock Blaster and Firecracker speakers will make your metal heavier
Monster's Blaster range of speaker systems has been around for a while now, but we've always considered them as leaning more towards hip-hop and dance in style and audio signature.Now though, the company has collaborated with Aerosmith's Joe Perry to... Read more
Sony's new soundbars virtualise Dolby Atmos surround sound
Sony has announced new audio products at CES 2018.We were really struck by the HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F, two soundbars that offer Dolby Atmos surround sound, though you'll still need overhead speakers to achieve true Atmos. The HT-X9000F is a 2.1 soundbar,... Read more
Denon Envaya DSB-250 review: Sensational sound from this small-scale portable Bluetooth speaker
These days, home assistant speakers are hot stuff. We've signed all the T&Cs and asked Alexa and Google Assistant all the weird questions a five-year-old might ask a beleaguered parent. Traditional Bluetooth speakers like the Denon Envaya aren't as in... Read more
Ultimate Ears Megablast review: Mr Boombastic, say me fantastic
The UE Blast and Megablast step away from the Boom 2 and Megaboom to form a new family of Ultimate Ears speakers, but with a similar story to tell: it's all about loudess and portability. These are speakers that are designed to be used anywhere, any... Read more
Amazon Echo Show tips and tricks: Master Alexa from a touchscreen
Amazon's Echo speaker now comes with a touchscreen - and whole host of hidden ways to leverage Alexa.The Echo Show launched earlier this year, and in Pocket-lint's review, we noted that Amazon could go in so many directions with it. Sure, we'd like to... Read more
LG reveals 2018 audio products, including Dolby Atmos soundbar and Google Assistant speaker
LG has revealed some details regarding a range of new speakers and home entertainment devices that it will officially unveil at CES 2018 next month. Among the new products are a Dolby Atmos soundbar, some portable Bluetooth speakers and LG's first speaker... Read more
Sonos tips and tricks: Get the most out of your multi-room speaker system
Sonos has one of the strongest multi-room offerings out there. Its speaker line-up is not only plentiful, with several combinations possible, but the platform that controls everything is one of the best out there, if not the best.If you've opted for Sonos... Read more
Save £60 on B&O Play A1 and get the party started this Christmas
Of all the small Bluetooth speakers out there, the B&O Play A1 has to be near the top of our list. It's small, round, sounds great - and it's now £60 cheaper for for a limited time.That's right, the BeoPlay A1 has hit Amazon's Lighting Deals, meaning... Read more
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (L) is a Chromecast-enabled audio system for your home
British audio manufacturer Cambridge Audio has revealed the Yoyo (L), the latest and largest model within the Yoyo range of wireless speakers. Whereas the Yoyo (S) and (M) are purely Bluetooth wireless speakers, this new (L) model adds some extra connections... Read more
Axiim Link HD includes the first wireless audio transmitter for Xbox
Want to make your 4K gaming experience even more immersive? AV brand Axiim has just announced its Link HD speaker system for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. It includes a magnetic transmitter that'll provide you with 7.1 wireless audio channels and uncompressed... Read more
Get up to £121 off Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers in time for Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and if you've still yet to finish, or perhaps even start your Christmas shopping, allow us to highlight a couple of particularly good deals.Amazon has knocked almost £100 off an Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker,... Read more
Christmas Gift Guide: Speakers for those Xmas tunes
It's Christmas, Last Christmas, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. There are so many great Christmas songs that you need to enjoy them wherever you go. Here are 10 great speakers to enjoy Christmas tunes now and then so much more after. Christmas... Read more
Incredible Sonos Play:1 and Play:3 deals slash £50 off speakers
Sonos has reduced the price of its Play:1 and Play:3 connected speakers for Christmas.Much like on Black Friday last month, the Sonos Play:1 continues to be £50 cheaper than RRP. That means it'll set you back just £149 - a saving of 25 per cent. The... Read more