I love these active bookshelf speakers' stacked feature set, but they lag a little in a key area

The Edifier S880DB MKII improve on their predecessors as a low-stakes desktop hi-fi setup but do they represent value?

I tested KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it’s great for movies and a giant leap for music

The KEF XIO is a powerful TV speaker that brings refined, cinematic energy to movies and shows, and has class-leading music ...

5 USB-C Myths That You Need To Stop Believing

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...
What HiFi on MSN

This is the nerve-shredding hi-fi test track I used more than any other in 2025

Burn the Witch has been my most used test track of 2025. While it was released way back in 2016, it’s taken me a while to get ...
CNX Software

Open-source hardware USB to GPIB adapter connects legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 instruments to modern hosts

XyphroLabs's UsbGpib is an open-source hardware, inexpensive, and portable USB to GPIB adapter aiming to provide "access to ...
Morning Overview on MSN

How much power does a USB port really output? The limits explained

USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...
Gear Patrol on MSN

The Best Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2025

A countdown of the year's most important tech and gadget releases, including new gear from Apple, Hasselblad and more.
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These are the 6 most impressive hi-fi and home cinema products we reviewed last month

The BenQ W5850 is a proper home cinema projector that targets a very competitive segment of the market. Its price puts it in ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Can you actually tell expensive HDMI cables from cheap ones?

Walk into any electronics store and the HDMI wall can feel like a trap. Identical-looking cables range from a few dollars to eye-watering prices, all promising sharper 4K, richer color, or “future ...