Category: Audio
Don’t like Spotify Messages? These two big upgrades could soon change your mind
You can now see your friends’ listening activity in real time, and send Jam requests with Spotify Messages.
Final’s latest DX over-ear headphones still aren’t cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they’re the ones
The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive…
Rotel’s bijou integrated amp is small but mighty —and it became my system’s pint-sized powerhouse
Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero
Watch out, Sonos — Samsung’s new wireless speakers look very cool, and directly challenge the Era models
Two new speakers with minimalist designs, and driver setups that directly target Sonos’ main home speakers
I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for these bargain Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here’s why
If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, it’s time to head to China – that’s my plan for 2026, at least.
I tested the We Are Rewind boombox – and it rekindled joyful memories of splicing together mixtapes
We Are Rewind’s GB-001 boombox is perfect for recording mixtapes and blasting bass.
The five-star JBL Charge 6 drops to its lowest-ever price on Amazon
The JBL Charge 6 is now available at a record-low price of $129.95, thanks to a limited-time deal at Amazon.
Meze’s walnut-cupped wired headphones impress with a bassy sound, but their headband dings my noggin
The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones remain homely, walnut-earcupped beauties – but how have they improved from the original?
Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for a record-low price — and get some five-star earbuds for free
The Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones are some of the best cans around, and right now, you can get them for a record-low price – and get some excellent earbuds for free.
Our favorite sustainably-minded tech specialist is back with even more eco-conscious over-ear headphones
Fairphone is back, with an update to its popular over-ears that makes them even more planet friendly than before