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The Questyle QCC Dongle Pro with a smartphone to denote size, on a light wooden table

Questyle QCC Dongle Pro review: the Bluetooth upgrade your phone has been waiting for

By Simon Cohen published

With advanced codec support, this tiny plug-and-play device sends top-tier sound to your wireless headphones

DACs
The Skullcandy Method 360 on a shelf.

Skullcandy Method 360 review: great-sounding mid-range earbuds with a helping hand from Bose

By Tom Bedford published

Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.

Earbuds & Airpods
Front panel of Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII on a white background

Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM streaming addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue

By Simon Lucas last updated

Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life

Speakers
The AKG N9 on a wooden floor.

AKG N9 Hybrid review: feature-packed headphones with a high price that's almost justifiable

By Tom Bedford published

Top-tier cans that go some way to justifying the price

Earbuds & Airpods
Meze Alba resting on circular surface

Meze Audio Alba review: affordable and awesome-sounding IEMs

By Harry Padoan published

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

Earbuds & Airpods
Sony LinkBuds Open with one bud outside of the charging case, and the other within it

Sony LinkBuds Open review: plenty of bass and awesome features, but at quite some cost

By Harry Padoan published

I tested Sony’s latest open earbuds and I was impressed by their feature-set and bass output, but they weren't quite a slam dunk.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Baseus Inspire XC1 above a green blanket.

Baseus Inspire XC1 review: affordable cuff-style open earbuds that rivals could learn a thing or two from – but Bose needn't worry

By Tom Bedford published

The Baseus XC1 are clip-on open earbuds with a few rough edges, but they're a valid alternative to pricier rivals.

Earbuds & Airpods
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 portable music player on a white surface

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 portable music player review: a brilliant step on the journey but not 'the peak of performance and design' promised

By Simon Lucas published

The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is remarkably accomplished but let down by a hefty price

Portable Media Players
LG xboom Stage 301 against a pink background

LG xboom Stage 301 review: a brilliant wedge-style Bluetooth speaker with stellar sound and even karaoke capabilities

By Harry Padoan published

The LG xboom Stage 301 is a hit, thanks to its brilliant sound, feature-rich companion app, and versatile design.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Beyerdynamic's DT 72 IE earbuds for vocals and guitar on brown background, showcasing the accessories

I tested Beyerdynamic's wired earbuds for vocalists/guitarists and the midrange clarity is palpable – I wish I'd had the money during my career

By Becky Scarrott published

The bass is a different story, but for emotive mids you'll struggle to better them

Earbuds & Airpods
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