‘We definitely are also analog people’: WiiM’s CEO talks to us about developing its first soundbar, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, why it doesn’t support Apple AirPlay 2, and balancing digital audio expertise with analog output

WiiM and Linkplay CEO Dr. Lifeng Zhao speaks to TechRadar about developing its first soundbar, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, why it doesn’t support Apple AirPlay 2, and balancing digital audio expertise with analog output
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Best Buy launches a huge Sonos sale ahead of the World Cup — here are the 7 top-rated soundbars and speakers I’d buy

I’ve searched through the big Sonos sale at Best Buy and picked out the 7 deals on speakers, soundbars, and headphones that I’d recommend if you’re looking for a home audio upgrade for the World Cup.
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‘We don’t want to make a legacy AVR’: WiiM’s first soundbar is the same price as the Sonos Beam, but it’s bigger, beefier and has real upfiring drivers for Dolby Atmos — and we talked to WiiM’s CEO about it

WiiM’s first soundbar is a 3.0.2 system that can be expanded to 5.1.2 —and possibly more.

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‘Almost every mixer, without being told to, instinctively did the same thing’: Dolby exec explains the subtle changes in movie soundtracks brought by the arrival of Dolby Atmos — and it really makes the case for proper surround setups over soundbars

‘Almost every mixer, without being told to, instinctively did the same thing’

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The best of both worlds for soundbars and loudspeakers? Canvas hi-fi’s new bar is pushing the definition, by packing huge 8-inch drivers into a frame that fits below your TV — and the company boldly says it’s ‘the world’s first audiophile soundbar’

Canvas has announced its second hi-fi soundbar, the Canvas L, promising audiophile-grade sound

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The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on ‘more complex home network setups’ — though consider it a last resort

Sonos has released an iOS and Android app update that enables you to turn off SonosNet mesh networking

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This under £200 Sonos Ray soundbar offers a ‘major sound upgrade’ that’s ideal for your World Cup viewing

Want better audio for less at home? Get the Sonos Ray and enjoy huge improvements over your TV’s built-in speakers. It’s on sale right now.
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I tested the flagship Samsung HW-Q990H Dolby Atmos soundbar, and while it sticks to the formula of its predecessors, it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026

The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung’s flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.
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Forget soundbars for your giant TV — Sony’s new ‘LCR’ wireless Dolby Atmos system eats Sonos’ lunch by delivering big home theater sound from separate speakers, and I heard it in action

The Sony Bravia Theatre Trio is here, and it’s made to deliver big sound from separate speakers, but with the convenience of a wireless soundbar system.
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The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad mysteriously disappeared from the App Store — but it’s back now

I hope you didn’t just buy a new product you’re eager to set up…

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