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Two-minute review Sonos has updated it's much loved Beam soundbar and the biggest update here us support for Dolby Atmos thanks to a much faster processor. Also new is eARC support and an updated grill on the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). At AED 2,069, it's a bit more pricey than the original Beam which isn't surprising considering Sonos raised prices for many of its products recently. However it's still a good buy and can easily be extended by hooking it up the Sonos Sub , or by using a pair of Sonos One SL speakers as your rear right and left channels.  Jump to Price and release date Design Set-up and connectivity Audio performance Should I buy it? Setting up the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a breeze – you just need the Sonos S2 app, and you’ll be able to connect the soundbar to your Wi-Fi network and set up your voice assistant of choice. The S2 app also gives you access to the company’s TruePlay technology, which calibrates the soundbar’s audio to your room’s dimen...

Two-minute review The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is the latest soundbar from multi-room audio giant Sonos, improving on the company’s original mini soundbar with virtual Dolby Atmos , HDMI eARC compatibility, and a refreshed design.  Jump to Price and release date Design Set-up and connectivity Audio performance Should I buy it? While it’s a little more expensive than the first Sonos Beam , the new soundbar offers great value for money, and full integration with the wider Sonos ecosystem. The Beam (Gen 2) sounds great on its own, but you can take the audio performance up a notch by hooking it up the Sonos Sub , or by using a pair of Sonos One SL speakers as your rear right and left channels.  Setting up the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a breeze – you just need the Sonos S2 app, and you’ll be able to connect the soundbar to your Wi-Fi network and set up your voice assistant of choice. The S2 app also gives you access to the company’s TruePlay technology, which calibrates the s...

Sony has made some very successful soundbars over the years, but its latest home cinema solution moves away from the all-in-one Atmos speaker in favour of a multi-speaker setup.  Take a look at the Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System, and you’ll see four wireless speakers and a control box that hooks up to your TV’s HDMI port. What you can’t see, however, are 12 ‘phantom’ speakers, that the system builds using a mixture of upfiring tweeters, psychoacoustic techniques, and sound optimization. This is intended to create a dome of sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content, making you feel as though you’re in the heart of the action while watching your favorite films.  But, how successful can an array of make-believe speakers really be? We spent a little time getting to know the HT-A9 Home Theater System ahead of our full review - and so far, we like what we hear.  (Image credit: TechRadar) Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System price and release date  As you may hav...

Two-minute review The Sonos Roam is the latest wireless speaker from the multi-room audio company, and the brand’s CEO Patrick Spence calls it “the smartest speaker we have ever built.” Jump to Price and availability Design Audio performance Sound Swap Connectivity Voice assistant Battery life Should I buy it? Following in the footsteps of the Sonos Move , the Roam comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, which means it can work as a portable speaker as well as part of your wider multi-room Sonos system – and with Google Assistant and Alexa onboard, it doubles up a smart speaker too.  At $169 / £159 / AU$279, it’s the cheapest and smallest Sonos speaker to date, and therefore the most affordable entry point into the brand's multi-room audio ecosystem.  In spite of its (relatively) low price you’re getting a lot for your money here. Its slick design means the Sonos Roam won’t look out of place in your home, while a rugged, waterproof and dustproof...

 If you’re looking for a pair of audiophile earbuds that can compete with the best over-ear headphones , look no further than the Sennheiser IE 900.  They’re super-expensive for a pair of wired earbuds, but they’re capable of eking out every last drop of detail from your music, especially if you use them with a good DAC or external amp.  The Sennheiser IE 900 blow pretty much every set of wireless earbuds out of the water for audio performance, and that’s as good a reason as any to forgo the convenience of being cable-free. Incidentally, you get three different cables with these buds, each ending in a different-sized jack, so you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to connectivity.  It’s a shame there’s no inline control considering the price, but this is a minor quibble. Much attention to detail has gone into making of these buds, from the aluminum housings to the microfibre cleaning cloth included in the box.  The Sennheiser IE 900 are comfortable to we...

One-minute review Cambridge Audio is a brand that was once associated with just hi-fi systems and amplifiers, but the past couple of years has seen the British company branch out into the world of true wireless earbuds .  Jump to Price and availability Design Audio performance Battery life and connectivity Should I buy them? Its first offering, the Melomania 1 , are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, thanks to their stellar sound quality, However, the new Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus are a worthy upgrade, putting many other earbuds in the shade for audio performance, battery life, and ease-of-use.  While the design of the Melomania 1 Plus hasn’t deviated too far from its predecessors, there’s a clear step up in terms of audio performance, with levels of detail and clarity that could rival some of the best over-ear headphones .  A helpful app, easy controls, and excellent connectivity just makes us love them even more. The only downside is tha...