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OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: DJ headphones without the wire
By Tom Bedford Published
The OneOdio Studio Max 2 are a lot like the Max 1, but with a higher price and improved transmitter. For most people, I'd still recommend the old pair.

‘How to describe it, other than slime or puke?’: another World Cup player dons unreleased Beats headphones and that’s got to be a custom colorway… right?
By Tom Bedford Published
The Beats Solo 5 are being teased, with another 2026 World Cup player wearing them, but we're yet to spot anyone else actually using them.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro review: feature-packed, great fitting earbuds — highly recommended
By Tom Bedford Published
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro tick all my boxes, with a few stand-out features that even earned my mom's approval, too.

AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill!
By Matt Bolton Published
Nearly 10 years since AirPods launched, they finally getting a custom EQ

Shokz OpenDots 2 review: Comfortable, stable, long-lasting open-ear buds
By Matt Evans Published
The Shokz OpenDots 2 are top-of-the-range open clip-on earbuds that deliver a stable, if perhaps not quite secure, fit and excellent sound.

4 elite headphones I tried at High End Vienna — including a pair with Wi-Fi and Meze's most expensive set ever
By Harry Padoan Published
Of all the amazing headphones I tried at High End Vienna, these 4 really stood out.

Nothing is proving that smartphones can still be chic, and I hope other Android manufacturers are paying attention
By Jamie Richards Published
The pop sensation’s collab with sleek UK-based phone maker Nothing is infused with the fashion sense that smartphones desperately need.

High End Vienna 2026 Best in Show awards: our favorite 11 speakers, streamers and more
By Matt Bolton Published
From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders

House of Marley Smile Jamaica USB-C review: a solid set of eco-friendly wired buds
By Harry Padoan Published
I was impressed with House of Marley’s cheap USB-C earbuds, but they weren’t quite perfect — here’s why.

AirPods Max 2 review: battery life is the only minor bugbear in an otherwise phenomenal set of headphones for iPhone-owners
By Becky Scarrott Published
AirPods Max 2's strong resemblance to the originals might have some fans disappointed given the wait, but sonically, and in terms of features, I have to hand it to Apple — man, they're good…
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