Dangbei Atom review: a bright, portable projector with Google TV that lags behind its LG and Samsung rivals By James Davidson published 8 April 25 The Dangbei Atom enters a crowded portable projector market, with mixed results.
Samsung HW-Q800D review: one of the best mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars around By Harry Padoan published 27 November 24 It may not offer much more than its predecessor, but the Samsung HW-Q800D is still an excellent soundbar in its own right.
Sonus Faber Lumina II review: Italian-made stereo speakers that deliver an engaging sound and an indulgent finish (if that's your bag) By Simon Lucas published 18 February 25 Sonus Faber has added an entry-level alternative to its wide-ranging catalog of balanced, rewarding stereo speakers that deliver a detailed and engaging sound.
Meze Audio 105 AER review: open-backed wired headphones that sit beautifully in the consumer market – and feel like they shouldn't By Simon Lucas published 1 February 25 A tale in which Meze Audio, pace-setters where high-end headphones are concerned, decides to drop some of its talent on us mere mortals who exist in the mainstream...
EAT C-Dur Concrete review: yes, it's real concrete, and it's amazingly detailed and insightful By Simon Lucas published 23 February 25 Big and heavy and intermittently clever, the C-Dur turntable (plus the C-Tone tonearm and the Jo No.8 moving magnet cartridge) create a strong visual, as well as sonic, impression.
I tested the Biamp Parlé VBC 2500 - read what I thought of this big meeting room VC system By Dave Mitchell published 17 April 25 A big meeting room VC solution with top video quality, stunning audio output and a smart setup process.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: incredible value wireless over-ear headphones that last and last (and last) By Simon Lucas last updated 1 August 25 Cambridge Audio's first ever wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones have landed. Do they have what it takes to stand out? You betcha they do.
Bowers & Wilkins' new elite over-ear ANC headphones more than justify their price tag in this class-leading way... By Simon Lucas published 9 October 25 Bowers & Wilkins gives a little and takes a little to deliver the Px8 S2 wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones – can they justify their lofty asking price?
Vertere's DG X turntable is both sonically gifted and easy to use, and for 'serious' hi-fi, that's rare By Simon Lucas published 10 April 25 In which Vertere delivers a complete, ready-to-go turntable package at what is, by its standards, a very affordable price indeed…
JBL Flip 7 review: meet the new portable Bluetooth speaker boss, even better than the class-leading old boss By Simon Lucas published 28 April 25 The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker bests its class-leading former self to make the most of music on-the-go
Avid Ingenium Plug&Play review: The absolute distillation of a ready-to-go turntable that will grow with you By Ed Selley published 5 June 25 With the Avid Ingenium Plug&Play, a company-wide philosophy for vinyl replay distils into a ready-to-go, high-performing turntable
I reviewed the JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker, and if you want big, high-quality sound for a great price, it's unbeatable By Simon Lucas published 30 September 25 What JBL doesn’t know about outstanding portable Bluetooth speakers doesn’t seem to be worth knowing. So with the latest JBL Charge does lightning strike [checks notes] a sixth time?
Focal Bathys MG review: beautiful wireless headphones that are so very nearly the finest in the game By Simon Lucas published 2 July 25 You’d never know by looking at them, but Focal’s Bathys MG represent a pretty big step on from the inaugural 2022 Bathys
JBL Bar 1000MK2 review: Big, bold sound in a supremely versatile package By Simon Cohen published 25 October 25 The Bar 1000MK2 perfectly adapts to any TV room with powerful, immersive sound. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate its strengths, there’s no other soundbar like it.
Final's latest DX over-ear headphones still aren't cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they're the ones By Simon Lucas published 3 January 26 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…
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 review By Becky Scarrott last updated 13 February 24 The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 shows that the best that B&W can achieve in over-ear wireless headphones is really, really something.
I love this headphone amp/DAC's confident sound, but it's far from the only game in town By Simon Lucas published 18 October 25 The FiiO QX13 is a headphone amp/DAC with open and detailed sound to make your smartphone sing, but it's a little fiddly and has plenty of competition.
Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny By Harry Padoan published 17 July 25 I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking By Josh Russell published 22 December 24 Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.
Meze Audio 105 Silva are the bucolic listening headphones audiophiles will adore – the Romanian answer to ‘hygge’ By James Grimshaw published 13 October 25 I tested Meze Audio’s 105 Silva open-back headphones and all I got was a level of listening comfort I’d never experienced at the level, until now
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: Bose just did it again with the best noise cancellation in earbuds to date By Becky Scarrott published 25 July 25 Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.
JBL Tour One M3 review: a determined attempt to dominate the over-ear noise-cancelling headphones market, with one issue By Simon Lucas published 31 May 25 JBL’s third generation of its Tour One wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones have a party piece – but it will cost you…
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: wireless earbuds with scarily good immersive audio By Becky Scarrott last updated 19 November 24 If your ear desires the ultimate in spatial audio gymnastics, the Bose QCUE are ideal – but you'll have to forego multipoint.
Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy By Simon Lucas published 16 August 25 The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.
I spent six weeks listening to the Samsung Music Frame and it kept missing the beat By Sharmishta Sarkar published 12 March 25 Samsung’s done well to hide a speaker in plain sight, but it needs to improve the soundstage if it wants the Music Frame to do well.
Marshall Heston 120 review: a stunning Dolby Atmos soundbar with amazing bass for an all-in-one By Harry Padoan published 3 June 25 Marshall’s first ever soundbar supplies quaking bass and awesome Atmos for movies, making it a top-tier all-in-one option.
Technics EAH-AZ100 review: premium true wireless earbuds that bridge gap between 'good' and 'great' By Simon Lucas published 7 January 25 With its latest premium true wireless in-ear headphones, Technics is attempting to make the jump from ‘really good’ to ‘truly great’ – and the EAH-AZ100 achieves this.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review: fantastic noise cancellation and sound By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 26 January 24 Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Earbuds feature a bunch of clever tech with some very impressive results.
Some of my favorite earbuds from last year just got a massive upgrade and the sound is excellent – bar one key issue By Tom Bedford published 29 October 25 The Creative Aurvana Ace 3 take the framework of their predecessors and fix a few of the biggest issues, delivering better earbuds.
Meze Audio Poet review: audiophile-grade listening headphones you could dive into By James Grimshaw published 12 June 25 The Meze Audio Poet headphones offer stunning depth and clarity, and aren't too shabby to look at, either....