I didn’t know British speaker maker Castle, but its new 70s-inspired stereo speakers look really cool — and I’m intrigued by the unusual driver layout on one model
 I didn’t know British speaker maker Castle, but its new 70s-inspired stereo speakers look really cool — and I’m intrigued by the unusual driver layout on one model

Hi-fi company British Castle has four new loudspeakers, all inspired by English fortifications.

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‘Unarguably one of the very best wireless stereo speaker systems you can currently buy’: KEF’s LS Luxe is the real deal, if you can accept the placement fussiness and ‘visual drama’
 ‘Unarguably one of the very best wireless stereo speaker systems you can currently buy’: KEF’s LS Luxe is the real deal, if you can accept the placement fussiness and ‘visual drama’

In which KEF moves its established wireless stereo speaker system excellence further upmarket…

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7 of the coolest turntables of 2026 — including a superbly tacky anniversary edition, and an ode to Rammstein
 7 of the coolest turntables of 2026 — including a superbly tacky anniversary edition, and an ode to Rammstein

Plus, a “detailed, rhythmically adept” player that was two decades in the making.

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Yamaha’s new compact hi-fi streamers have all the wired and wireless hi-res connections you could want for a smart small stereo system — and one doubles as an amp too
 Yamaha’s new compact hi-fi streamers have all the wired and wireless hi-res connections you could want for a smart small stereo system — and one doubles as an amp too

Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.

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An analog tube stereo amp for under $800 / £800? From an actually good audiophile brand? Oh, Christmas has come early…
 An analog tube stereo amp for under $800 / £800? From an actually good audiophile brand? Oh, Christmas has come early…

Fiio’s EA13 is a tube amplifier that’s surprisingly affordable.

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Why Goldenear’s hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worlds
 Why Goldenear’s hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worlds

The Goldenear T44 are both powered and passive speakers (depending on the driver and frequency you want to talk about), allowing for some truly unique blending of sound.

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How Trinnov’s Altitude CI AV processor showed me the importance of flagship 3D room correction in elite home cinema setups
 How Trinnov’s Altitude CI AV processor showed me the importance of flagship 3D room correction in elite home cinema setups

The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.

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How hearing the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X made me fall in love with the surpreme detail and clarity in electrostatic speakers
 How hearing the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X made me fall in love with the surpreme detail and clarity in electrostatic speakers

One of this year’s Audio Advice Live’s biggest surprises is the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X speakers, and their detailed sound at a somewhat reasonable price.

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I’ve tested more than 60 Bluetooth speakers and this Marshall model may just be the most stylish of them all — but does it sound as good as it looks? Here’s my verdict
 I’ve tested more than 60 Bluetooth speakers and this Marshall model may just be the most stylish of them all — but does it sound as good as it looks? Here’s my verdict

The Marshall Stockwell III almost sounds as luxurious as it looks, and boasts almighty power for its size.

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4 of the most detailed and sonically stellar elite hi-fi speakers I heard Audio at Audio Advice Live
 4 of the most detailed and sonically stellar elite hi-fi speakers I heard Audio at Audio Advice Live

This year’s Audio Advice Live has brought with it some of the best new stereo speakers from Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, Klipsch, and JBL, redefining what a great HiFi speaker is.

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