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Nothing Ear (2024): ANC earbuds with one glaring issue The Nothing Ear have a lot going for them but are hamstrung by noise cancellation that completely changes how they sound£129 -
recommended
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: First-rate mid-range earbuds The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 sound great, are very well specified and very much worthy of your attention£169 -
Hisense AX5100G: Cheap but not very cheerful The Hisense AX51000G is an eminently affordable surround-sound system but its audio performance disappoints in a number of areas£259 -
Bose Smart Soundbar 600: What you want versus what you need The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers big, immersive Dolby Atmos audio but is less convincing when handling non-Atmos content£500 -
best buy
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Better, and more affordable Outstanding battery life, impressive audio quality and startlingly aggressive pricing makes the newest Momentum the most competitive yet£300 -
recommended
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review A great combination of ergonomics, specification and performance make the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 a genuine contender£259 -
Samsung HW-Q600C: Very capable but short on Atmos impact The Samsung HW-Q600C is confident and accomplished in most ways but isn’t quite the finished spatial audio article£549 -
PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever The PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build£1099 -
JBL Authentics 500: Big sound from a bygone age The JBL Authentics 500's look and sound may be divisive but those who are partial will find it to be a good time, all of the time£559 -
Creative Sound Blaster X5: Functionality over sound quality No desktop device has such extensive functionality as the Creative Sound Blaster X5 - but any number have better outright sound quality£269 -
best buy
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: Less is “Plus" Offering power and scale in a relatively compact package, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus only seems expensive until you hear it£1299 -
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: The sound is all around The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are very impressive in quite a few ways but don’t look or feel as premium as they sound£449 -
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: A decent option but no sure thing There's lots to like about the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar but it's held back by a few frustrating foibles£899 -
recommended
Sennheiser Accentum review: An easy recommendation The Sennheiser Accentum offer a bit of high-end cachet and a bit of high-end performance, without the high-end price tag£159 -
Denon DHT-S316: Upgrade your sound on the cheap The Denon DHT-S316 will bring your TV’s audio into line with its picture quality but is hardly your only choice at this sort of money£279