JBL’s Flip 5 is a simple soul with Bluetooth-only playback and modest features, but if you desire a rugged, great-sounding portable speaker and can sacrifice voice control or hands-free call functionality, you won’t be disappointed. The minimalist manner of the JBL...
The Schiit Magni 3 is the most affordable dedicated amplifier in the company’s portfolio and sits beneath creatively named products such as the Vali 2, Asgard 2, and Valhalla 2, right up to the Mjolnir 2 at £750. There is plenty...
The Audio Pro A10 is a fine compact speaker that works well across a range of musical genres. Though its soundstage isn’t particularly huge, and it lacks the smarts of speakers like Apple’s HomePod and the Sonos One, it is less...
The Sony WH-1000XM3 are versatile, feature-packed Bluetooth-enabled over-ear headphones. They have an excellent battery life, a great wireless range, and a remarkably effective ANC feature, along with a comfortable, sturdy design. However, their default sound can be a bit too bass-heavy...
The QuietComfort 15 are the go-to headphones for travelers, offering powerful noise cancellation, rich audio, and long battery life. Bose is a king among music-loving business travelers, and products like the $299 QuietComfort 15 headphones are the main reason why. The...
The Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC wireless headphones provide a comfortable over-ear design, great sound, and solid active noise cancellation at an affordable price. Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC deliver a surprising amount of value for noise-cancelling headphones priced under $200. And this...
Taking unique advantage of the PS5’s Tempest 3D positional audio, the Pulse 3D delivers detailed and impressive sound that seems to come from all directions, while remaining comfortable to wear. Its microphone is prone to picking up ambient noise, but voices...
The Bowers and Wilkins 606 offers better dynamics and deeper bass than most speakers its size. Its clear sound adds insight into well-recorded music and punches to movies, particularly at high volume. The new silvery Continuum driver and domed driver lends...
The Technics SL-1500C is an unsuspended, direct turntable. It is designed to sit alongside the SL-1200 models (now a three-strong range of Mk7, 1200GR, and 1200G), using a similar motor assembly but with fewer pro/DJ features. Instead, you get some extra functionality to...
The Philips Fidelio X3 is targeting an audience that is more concerned with High Fidelity than with True Wireless or Noise Cancelling. The sheer listening pleasure of these sophisticated headphones is in the relaxed, peaceful atmosphere they create. If you’ve never...
