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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
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.

Updated
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
JBL Xtreme 5 next to JBL Go 5 and JBL Flip 7
The 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d actually buy with my own money, having tested them all

By Harry Padoan Published

These are the 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d personally buy right now.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Tribit Stormbox Micro 3, JBL Flip 7, Marshall Kilburn III together
I test audio kit and these are the 3 Bluetooth speakers I always reach for — and the only ones I'd recommend in 2026

By Harry Padoan Published

I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, but these 3 reliable models are all you need to soundtrack your summer.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Sonos Era 100 SL at a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background.
Sonos Era 100 SL review: cheaper without any acoustic compromises

By Josh Russell Published

Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.

Multi-Room
I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and it might actually justify that claim

By Matt Bolton Published

1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it

Soundbars
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