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In the world of hi-fi there are few things as satisfying as a well voiced compact monitor that can fill a living room with the authority of larger loudspeakers while looking like a small piece of industrial art. It is exactly this role that Bowers & Wilkins has in mind for the latest version of its smallest 700 Series model. The 707 Prestige Edition is a standmount loudspeaker created for music lovers who are unwilling to compromise on either aesthetics or sound quality and who appreciate carefully executed details and a finish that clearly sets their speakers apart.

iFi Audio is launching the iDSD Phantom as the most advanced product in its history, a single-box flagship that combines a reference DAC, network streamer and powerful headphone amplifier. The new model is aimed at listeners who want a system voiced as close as possible to studio monitoring, but wrapped in a form that integrates into a domestic setup. Rather than a minor upgrade to the earlier Pro iDSD, the Phantom is built on a substantially reworked platform that revisits everything from the digital core and streaming engine to the analogue output stages, power supply and user interface, with the stated goal of delivering the most refined listening experience the company has created so far.

Cambridge Audio is entering a new territory, bringing its experience in building amplifiers, streamers and all-in-one systems into the world of active loudspeaker sets. The British brand has unveiled the L/R Series, a family of advanced active stereo systems designed to replace a traditional separates system and combine loudspeakers, amplification and streaming in a single, tidy package. The three models, L/R X, L/R M and L/R S, target the same part of the market that has so far been strongly represented by brands such as KEF and Sonos, offering users a fully fledged stereo system with built-in amplification, straightforward wireless connectivity and sound that is intended to work equally well for nearfield listening, in a larger living room and even as part of a setup for film soundtracks and immersive Dolby Atmos material.

Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the Px8 S2, its new flagship wireless headphone, representing the brand's most advanced design and engineering effort to date. Introduced on 24 September 2025, the Px8 S2 replaces the previous Px8 as the company's top model in the over-ear category, combining luxurious materials, refined ergonomics and significant acoustic upgrades. Drawing on decades of loudspeaker and studio monitoring expertise, Bowers & Wilkins continues its pursuit of what it calls the "True Sound" of the artist's intent. The Px8 S2 builds on this philosophy with newly developed 40 mm Carbon Cone drive units and a discrete internal amplifier system designed to reduce distortion, increase resolution and produce a more natural, detailed soundstage. Each driver sits within a redesigned acoustic chassis that includes a new suspension, magnet and voice coil arrangement, angled precisely toward the ear to improve imaging and spatial consistency across the listening field.

Monitor Audio has announced two new limited-edition loudspeakers based on its Silver Series 7G range - the Silver 300 7G Limited Edition and the Silver 100 7G Limited Edition. Both models are presented in a new Carbon Black Metallic finish and individually numbered, combining subtle design updates with proven acoustic engineering. The Silver Series 7G platform, introduced in 2021, sits at the heart of Monitor Audio's mid-range catalogue, bridging the gap between the Bronze and Gold lines. It introduced several key innovations, including Rigid Surface Technology II (RST II) and a new generation of Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium (C-CAM) drivers. These limited-edition versions keep that same foundation while refining both aesthetics and detail to mark the series' ongoing success.

Wharfedale has unveiled the new Evo 5 Series - a comprehensive update to the multi-award-winning Evo 4 line that builds upon its success with a series of technical and acoustic refinements. The British manufacturer describes the new generation as a natural evolution rather than a reinvention, with changes to the cabinets, crossovers and drive units designed to deliver higher-end sound without higher-end pricing. As before, the series includes both standmount and floorstanding loudspeakers, with the larger models employing true three-way configurations featuring dedicated midrange domes. The familiar layout, however, conceals deeper engineering improvements. The cabinets are slightly larger to increase internal volume, while new crossover designs and upgraded components contribute to a more immersive soundstage and smoother frequency integration.

Monitor Audio has unveiled the Bronze Series 7G, a complete reimagining of the brand's long-running and award-winning entry-level range. The new generation builds upon over two decades of heritage, fusing British engineering precision with a modern design ethos to create loudspeakers that redefine the standard for accessible high-fidelity. Handmade with care and developed under Monitor Audio's Transparent Design Philosophy, the Bronze 7G range represents both a sonic and aesthetic evolution, designed to deliver an immersive experience for music and film lovers alike.

Bowers & Wilkins is trusted by music professionals the world over to deliver the most detailed, natural and immersive sound available - the True Sound of the artist's intent. The brand has a long-established pedigree not only in the manufacture of reference-quality loudspeakers, but also in category-defining headphones, from the original P5 of 2010 to the multi-award-winning Px7 S2e of 2023. Now, Bowers & Wilkins is proud to introduce the latest generation of its critically acclaimed headphones: the all-new Px7 S3. With a comprehensively re-imagined industrial design that elevates the brand's iconic design DNA to new heights in the premium headphone category, the Px7 S3 is designed to deliver the next level of Bowers & Wilkins performance, comfort and style.

British audio specialist, Q Acoustics, introduces its new trio of high-performance active subwoofers, Q SUB series. Whether as part of a Q Acoustics home cinema set-up, adding effortless bass extension to your existing 7.2, 5.1, or 2.1 system, or intensifying the low end on your powered and active speakers, these new models will deliver the drama to movies and music. Whatever the size of your home cinema room or the power of your system, Q Acoustics has the right-sized model to fill your space with powerful, impactful, but nuanced and controlled bass. The new subwoofer family consists of the 8-inch Q SUB80, the 10-inch Q SUB100, and a 12-inch model, Q SUB120. On board Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology ensures easy but comprehensive system and room integration and setting optimisation for a class-leading, distortion-free performance.

Monitor Audio announced the new Gold Series 6G. The all-new, totally redesigned series leaves no detail unrevealed, as Monitor Audio Group delivers the finest, most exhilarating loudspeaker range yet to carry the Gold Series name. A comprehensive, highly flexible and user-friendly range, Gold Series 6G comprises six distinctive loudspeakers. Each model addresses a clearly defined user requirement, adds innovative acoustic technologies, and is crafted to celebrate and exude the distinctiveness and quality customers expect from the Gold Series. Building on over three decades of heritage, Gold Series 6G represents the start of an epic new chapter - a new way to experience the joy of sensational sound.