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This cheap Hi-Res Audio music player is like a modern iPod mini, with the funky colors to match

By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 25

This dual-DAC audio player mixes cute colors with serious specs for wired wired or wireless headphones

This retro music streamer and speakers combo is a stylish modern version of a classic hi-fi look

By Carrie Marshall published 26 September 24

Ruark's new speakers and all-in-one system combine 70s style with today's best audio tech

FiiO M23 portable music player review: delicate yet muscular, assertive yet subtle, lavishly detailed and vaultingly dynamic

By Simon Lucas published 22 July 24

FiiO has become so well-known for its great-value, high-performance players that the M23 is almost unremarkable. Almost.

Cambridge Audio's affordable earbuds deliver lossless and LDAC through Class AB amps

By Carrie Marshall published 26 June 25

Some of my favorite ANC earbuds are back with a stem design and a serious audio upgrade

I’m a serial collector of Campfire Audio IEMs at this point, and the new Grand Luna are about to join my collection

By Becky Scarrott published 13 August 25

Uniquely finished so no two pairs are ever the same? Gah, Campfire Audio, why do you do this to me?!

This powerful new Bluetooth speaker has a great unusual feature: a microSD card slot

By Carrie Marshall published 2 September 24

Atlantic Technology's speaker looks good, and won't actually require you to stream from your phone.

No, you can’t touch my FiiO: why this hi-res ‘MP3 player’ is still trouncing my old iPod Classic a year on

By Becky Scarrott published 26 June 25

Why, oh why, oh why oh… why would I ever leave my FiiO? How this hi-res player got me – and my music – singing again

This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support

By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25

It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.

Nothing teases new audio gear made with KEF coming in 2025, and I'm excited for this one

By Matt Bolton published 13 May 25

Nothing already took its audio from zero to hero, and now it's got a hi-fi icon joining in

Our favorite budget audiophile brand has a new affordable hi-res music player, with a desktop mode to make it part of your hi-fi setup

By Carrie Marshall published 13 June 25

The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not

TEAC's new hi-fi amplifier is made to power hardcore audiophile systems, but in a super-compact size

By Dave Meikleham published 18 February 25

If you’re a serious audiophile who’s looking for a discrete but ultra-high end amplifier, the TEAC AP-507 could be worth throwing your life savings at.

Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC

By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25

Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.

Edifier's awesome planar headphones tech is coming to noise-cancelling earbuds, and these could be special

By Carrie Marshall published 27 September 24

Planar magnetic drivers + ANC could be a match made in headphone heaven.

I really hope the new PlayStation wireless speakers' special planar magnetic drivers come to music-focused portable speakers – that could be something special

By Carrie Marshall published 26 September 25

High-end driver tech makes the leap from premium headphones to your gaming setup

Brown walnut loudspeaker with black detailing

Wharfedale's new strictly limited-edition stereo speakers are custom-crafted and surprisingly affordable (for this kind of thing)

By Henry St Leger published 13 February 25

Audio hardware specialist Wharfedale has unveiled the Aston, a new loudspeaker model with a retro look and a limited run of 500 units.

‘A new era of wearable sound’: Bang & Olufsen launches super-elite new wireless earbuds at nearly 5x the price of AirPods Pro 3

By Carrie Marshall published 22 September 25

Say hello to Beo Grace, B&O's best-sounding earbuds ever

Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds

By Harry Padoan published 19 September 25

These affordable IEMs are the ultimate buy for music lovers that wants to hear every detail – here’s why.

Campfire Audio's stunning new wired earbuds will take your ears to the moon

By Carrie Marshall published 20 June 24

Campfire Audio would like you to put a Moon Rover in your ear – and honestly, I don't mind it.

FiiO has squeezed in 20 balanced armature speakers inside its new custom in-ear monitors for 3D printed hi-res audio bliss

By Carrie Marshall published 1 May 24

These new FiiO flagship balanced armature IEMs promise truly exceptional audio for people who are serious about sound.

Meze's new wired earbuds promise high-end sound without the high-end price tag

By Carrie Marshall published 21 June 24

Meze's new high-quality IEMs include a USB-C DAC dongle, all for a very reasonable price.

This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers

By Becca Caddy published 29 April 24

The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.

One of the most elite audiophile earbuds makers has a smart new USB-C Hi-Res pair for a much more realistic price

By Carrie Marshall published 7 April 25

Campfire Audio Axion are elite wired earbuds for a fraction of the usual price, with Hi-Res Audio support

Can you hear music in 8K? Final promises with its next-gen earbuds, yes you can

By Becky Scarrott last updated 8 December 23

Final Audio wants me to believe in ‘8K sound’ and when the ZE8000 MK2 spec sheet looks like this, I’m not not into it…

New Kindles too big for you? The phone-sized Boox Palma 2 just landed with new tricks

By Hamish Hector published 23 October 24

The Boox Palma 2 combines smartphone and ereader elements into a compact package, but is it a Kindle beater?

Meze Audio Alba review: affordable and awesome-sounding IEMs

By Harry Padoan published 14 September 25

Want to enter into the audiophile world? I reviewed Meze's cheapest ever IEMs and they're an awesome option.

What is Hi-Res Audio? Lossless music explained (and how to get it)

By Alex Cox published 19 June 24

Everything you need to know about better-than-CD-quality music – including how to get at it.

Fiio’s ode to the Sony Walkman is the strangest reveal at CES 2024 – and we love it

By Carrie Marshall published 11 January 24

Fiio's gone OG with its latest audio adventure – a retro rush that makes the iPod Classic look state of the art.

Cambridge Audio's new ANC earbuds have a crucial feature Apple's earbuds can't compete with

By Carrie Marshall published 27 March 24

Cambridge Audio's new Melomania M100 ANC earbuds come with some famous names attached.

Cleer Audio's new waterproof open-ear buds offer Dolby Atmos, plus AI-powered noise blocking and motion tracking