WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
Best turntable £500–£750
Pro-Ject Debut Evo II Turntable
A modern vinyl favourite, recognised for its engaging performance and thoughtful upgrades.
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Independent recognition · Kronos AV selection
Great hi-fi gets noticed.
Great music stays with you.
The What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 Best Buy winners have been revealed. Explore a hand-picked selection of award-winning products available at Kronos AV — from turntables and speakers to home cinema, headphones, streaming and vinyl accessories.
Explore the winners ↓Awards are a starting point.
Great advice makes the difference.
An independent award can help narrow the field. But finding the right hi-fi is about more than a trophy: room acoustics, system matching, listening preferences and long-term enjoyment all matter. That is why we have brought together some of the 2026 Best Buy winners you can discover at Kronos AV.
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Turntables
Rediscover the record
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Speakers
Where the music comes alive
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
Best standmount speaker £500–£1000
Acoustic Energy AE300 MKII Speakers
A considered standmount design for listeners who value balance, precision and musical detail.
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Best standmount speaker £1000–£1500
PMC Prodigy1 2 Way Bookshelf / Standmount Speaker
Compact dimensions with PMC's distinctive approach to clarity and controlled bass.
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Best floorstanding speaker under £500
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i Floorstanding Speakers
A newly recognised, accessible floorstander for music lovers building a serious stereo system.
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Best floorstanding speaker £1000–£2000
PMC Prodigy5 2 Way Floorstanders
An expressive, cohesive floorstander for listeners looking to give their music room to breathe.
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Best floorstanding speaker £2000–£3000
fyne Audio F502S Floorstanders
Fyne Audio's F502S combines scale, refinement and a convincing sense of musical authority.
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Best desktop speakers
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII Active Bluetooth Speaker System
Premium compact powered speakers for a desk, smaller room or effortlessly stylish setup.
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Music streaming
Modern listening, beautifully delivered
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
Best music streamer £750–£1000
Bluesound N530 Node Icon Reference Music Streamer
A highly capable digital music source, bringing effortless streaming to a traditional hi-fi system.
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2026 Best Buy · Music streamer
Wiim Pro Plus Streamer
An exceptionally accessible way to add modern streaming and high-quality digital playback to an existing hi-fi system.
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Music systems
Complete solutions, beautiful sound
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
2026 Best Buy · Music system
Triangle AIO Twin Active Speakers
A stylish active-speaker system bringing amplification, connectivity and music streaming together in one neat setup.
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Home cinema
Bring the soundtrack home
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
2026 Best Buy · Surround sound speaker package
Wharfedale DX-3 HCP Home Cinema Pack
A compact home cinema speaker package that brings impressive immersion to smaller spaces.
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2026 Best Buy · Surround sound speaker package
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i HCP Home Cinema package
A cohesive surround sound system for music and movies, centred on Wharfedale's Diamond 12.1i speakers.
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Headphones
Private listening, exceptional detail
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
2026 Best Buy · Premium wireless headphones
Focal Bathys MG Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
High-end wireless noise-cancelling headphones featuring magnesium drivers, Bluetooth connectivity and a high-resolution USB DAC.
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Vinyl accessories
Get more from every groove
WHAT HI-FI? 2026 BEST BUY
2026 Best Buy · Phono cartridge
Goldring E3 Cartridge
A practical moving-magnet upgrade that keeps the enjoyment of vinyl front and centre.
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2026 Best Buy · Phono cartridge
Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge
An acclaimed moving-magnet cartridge for customers seeking greater finesse from their records.
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2026 Best Buy · Phono cartridge
Ortofon MCX30 MC Cartridge
An award-recognised moving-coil choice for a thoughtfully matched analogue system.
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2026 Best Buy · Phono cartridge
Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
Dual moving-magnet vinyl cartridge with a Nude MicroLinear stylus, designed to reveal fine detail from your records.
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Ask Kronos AV for advice ↗Award information refers to the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 Best Buy winners, announced 13 October 2026. Overall Products of the Year are due to be announced on 12 November 2026. Product availability, specifications and pricing may change. What Hi-Fi? is an independent publication; its awards and trademarks belong to their respective owners. See the official full winners list.