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Astell & Kern AK HC5 review: a tiny DAC for a huge improvement on your phone's music, but it’s insightful rather than impactful through the bass
Astell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of the A&K magic to your humble smartphone…
BBC waves goodbye to Long Wave radio in the shift to a digital-only future
The BBC has turned off its last Long Wave radio broadcast, encouraging more listeners to make the move to digital.
The 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d actually buy with my own money, having tested them all
These are the 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d personally buy right now.
I test audio kit and these are the 3 Bluetooth speakers I always reach for — and the only ones I'd recommend in 2026
I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, but these 3 reliable models are all you need to soundtrack your summer.
Sonos Era 100 SL review: cheaper without any acoustic compromises
Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.
I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and it might actually justify that claim
1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it
Klipsch The Nines II review: excellent do-it-all active stereo speakers
The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.
I heard JBL's awesome new Summit Everest speakers, and they nearly blasted me out of my seat
The new enormous flagship speakers are some of the most powerful I’ve ever heard — and some of the largest and most expensive.
