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The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — top speakers, turntables and DACs based on real testing

By Matt Bolton Published

From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we've tested

Multi-Room
My favorite portable hi-fi accessory is back, but I think it’s missed a key upgrade

By Verity Burns Published

The DragonFly Copper has new hi-res skills in the same old design — for better and worse.

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DACs
JBL Xtreme 5 and Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 on a blue gradient background
The best waterproof speakers, all tested by our outdoor speaker experts

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

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The Chord Mojo 2 against a yellow background
The best portable DACs

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is getting a limited-edition Bluetooth speaker from Klipsch

By Carrie Marshall Published

Klipsch has created a limited edition version of its Detroit Bluetooth speaker to celebrate The Odyssey movie

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Astell & Kern AK HC5 on a grey table, with the top plate illuminated and hooked up to Sennheiser IEMs and a FiiO digital audio player
Astell & Kern AK HC5 review: a tiny DAC for a huge improvement on your phone's music, but it’s insightful rather than impactful through the bass

By Simon Lucas Published

Astell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of the A&K magic to your humble smartphone…

DACs
BBC waves goodbye to Long Wave radio in the shift to a digital-only future

By Tom Bedford Published

The BBC has turned off its last Long Wave radio broadcast, encouraging more listeners to make the move to digital.

Audio
A selection of Bluetooth speakers, on a picnic table
Best Bluetooth speaker deals on Bose, JBL, UE, B&O and Tribit

By Becky Scarrott Published

Get outdoors with my pick of the easy-breezy Bluetooth speaker deals live now, featuring savings on Bose, JBL, B&O and more

Tech
A woman's hand holding up the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 in front of a pink background.
The best-value speaker I've tested in 2026 is already on sale — here's why I'd recommend buying it before Prime Day ends.

By Harry Padoan Published

Score a superb saving on one of the best-value Bluetooth speakers of 2026.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
My ultimate Prime Day hi-fi tip — buy the Wiim Amp Ultra and these speakers all on sale

By Matt Bolton Published

Compact hi-fi, but major sound upgrade for an excellent price

Audio Streaming
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