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Daily Audio News — March 18, 2026

Highlights: Samsung and Sony need to up their game if they want to beat our new recommended OLED TV; Elipson's active bookshelf speakers feature HDMI ARC and phono stage for a "high performance audio solution"; Decent Audio At Audio Show Deluxe 2026; Nike returns to headphones with a Beats x LeBron James partnership; Philips' 1980s-inspired portable audio range combines colourful designs with modern technology

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Audio Visual Technology Solutions With EMM Labs And Zellaton At Audio Show Deluxe 2026

Topic: Speakers

Audio Visual Technology Solutions With EMM Labs And Zellaton At Audio Show Deluxe 2026 Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/audio-visual-technology-solutions-with-emm-labs-and-zellaton-at-audio-show-deluxe-2026/ AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRESENT EMM LABS AND ZELLATON SYSTEM Audio Visual Technology Solutions will demonstrate a complete reference HiFi system, with EMM Labs electronics and Zellaton loudspeakers, at Audio Show Deluxe 2026. The exhibitor will present the system as a fully integrated setup, bringing together electronics, loudspeakers, isolation, cabling and acoustic treatment in a […]

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ACTIVO Scoop Earphones UK Launch

Topic: Other

ACTIVO Scoop Earphones UK Launch Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/activo-scoop-earphones-uk-launch/ ACTIVO SCOOP EARPHONES LAUNCH IN THE UK WITH ASTELL&KERN TUNING ACTIVO has announced UK availability of its ACTIVO Scoop earphones, a wired in-ear model developed with tuning from Astell&Kern. The launch comes amid continued interest in wired listening solutions, with the product positioned as a flexible option for use across multiple devices. ACTIVO SCOOP EARPHONES […]

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Rewind: An exclusive OLED TV review, new Sonos speaker, big change for Naim and Focal and more

A lot happened last week…

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Samsung and Sony need to up their game if they want to beat our new recommended OLED TV

Despite a modest specification bump, the LG’s 65-inch step-down OLED is a big hit with our reviewers

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Philips' 1980s-inspired portable audio range combines colourful designs with modern technology

Four-strong product range in bold yellow colours

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Philips announces 2026 TV lineup with Tandem OLED, RGB Mini LED and Dolby Vision 2 Max

Philips is going all-in with its 2026 TVs

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

One of the newest kids on the projector block is out to make a statement.

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Philips' latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is gunning for an Award-winner

Along with two new budget models

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Looking for a cheap TV? You won't do much better than this £229 Samsung deal

One of the most affordable TVs we recommend just got a bit more affordable

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Save £850 on one of the top OLED TVs we've ever tested with this cheeky discount code

The Sony Bravia 8 II is a What Hi-Fi? Award-winning set

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Activo's affordable wired buds feature a five-driver array for "full-bodied" bass and "articulate highs"

Activo gives you the Scoop

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Forget the Oscars, this wildly underrated western has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard

The Wild West's best

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March Madness 2026: free streams, how to watch college basketball, tournament schedule

How to watch March Madness 2026 online around the world. Free March Madness live streams and the NCAA college basketball schedule.

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Speakers

Elipson's active bookshelf speakers feature HDMI ARC and phono stage for a "high performance audio solution"

The Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT is yours for £599

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Marshall is bringing big party speaker vibes to a smaller but still powerful form

With massive 40-hour battery life and an integrated light show

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Rewind: An exclusive OLED TV review, new Sonos speaker, big change for Naim and Focal and more

A lot happened last week…

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Headphones

Nike returns to headphones with a Beats x LeBron James partnership

Beats has roped in LeBron James to promote its first ever collaboration

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Philips' do-it-all microsystem boasts AirPlay 2 and Tidal Connect alongside a built-in CD player

Also launching are the Fidelio L5 wireless ANC headphones

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Amplifiers

Decent Audio At Audio Show Deluxe 2026

Decent Audio At Audio Show Deluxe 2026 Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/decent-audio-at-audio-show-deluxe-2026/ DUAL CS718Q TURNTABLE AND SPL ELECTRONICS WITH SCANSONIC MB 8B AT AUDIO SHOW DELUXE 2026 Distributor Decent Audio will showcase a full system built around Scansonic, Dual and SPL Audio at Audio Show Deluxe 2026. The demonstration system combines analogue and digital sources with high-power amplification and Danish loudspeakers, offering visitors a chance to hear […]

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Cables

Tellurium Q Silver III Series Cables

Tellurium Q Silver III Series Cables Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/tellurium-q-silver-iii-series-cables/ TELLURIUM Q SILVER III SERIES CABLES REVIEW Tellurium Q Silver III series cables include RCA and XLR interconnects, speaker cables, jumpers, USB cables,and power cables. In this review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to the speaker cables and interconnects. Reviewing Tellurium Q cables is never easy for me in terms of technical details, as Geoff […]

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