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Home audio

We'll help you find the audio players to make your home sing.

If you like dancin', and singin', and movin' to the groovin', you're going to need something to play that funky music on. The question is: do you go for the latest digital tech, or kick it old school and revive the vinyl? Lay down the boogie and buy the best home audio for your needs with our in-depth reviews, tests, information and buying guides.

Meet the home audio team

Review and compare

Hi-fi mini system reviews We look at hi-fi mini systems from Cambridge, Denon, Pioneer and Yamaha.

Sonos system reviews: Bose, Yamaha, Sony and Sonos We review the best Wi-Fi multi room speaker systems from Sonos, Yamaha, Sony and Bose.

Turntable and record player reviews We test turntables from Rega, NAD, Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject Audio, Thorens and more, to find the best model to suit your lifestyle and budget.

Budget USB record player reviews We set the record straight on popular, low-cost USB turntables - which often aren't the bargain they appear to be.

Buying guide

How to find the best hi-fi mini system Keep an ear out for these functions and features.

How to buy the best turntable or record player The vinyl revival has us testing turntables again after four decades. Here's what to look for.

Support and advice

Apple HomePod review Can Apple's hi-fi smart speaker take on Amazon Echo, Google Home or Sonos One?

$250,000 hi-fi! Ultra high-end audio at CES 2018 We took some time to check out superior stereo equipment that would bankrupt CHOICE.

How we test hi-fi mini systems Everything we look at, and listen to, when hunting for hi-fi.

How we test turntables Here's how we took the latest turntables for a spin to find the best models.

How to copy vinyl records to your PC without USB Want to digitise your records but don't have a USB turntable? We show you how with home hi-fi equipment.

Where to shop for vinyl records Turntable: check. Speakers: check. So now what? CHOICE's 21st-century guide to record shopping in Australia.

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The home audio team

Our home audio experts spend hours discussing the merits of analog v digital, NFC v Bluetooth and T Bone v T-Swift. When they come up for air, they're actually full of great advice on how to make your home audio set-up really sing.