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After a year, I still use these AKG headphones every day — here's why I love them

By Tom Bedford Published

I've been using these AKG headphones for 12 months now, and they still get daily use.

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Wireless Headphones
The Denon AVR-X3900H's rear panel, showing a very large array of connections in and out
Denon unveils two new Dolby Atmos AVRs for affordable home theater setups

By Matt Bolton Published

6x HDMI inputs with 4K 120Hz and VRR, Dolby Vision and DTS:X support, dual room correction options — the AVR-X2900H and AVR-X3900H are here for you to build your new system around

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AV Receivers
This sleek, retro portable CD player is full of audiophile credentials

By Tom Bedford Published

The Shanling EC Play offers a retro design and a range of connectivity tools, to make it useful for on-the-go listening as well as in your home hi-fi setup

Portable Media Players
Remember the iPod's earbuds? The design is back, but with modern features

By Tom Bedford Published

The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.

Earbuds & Airpods
Garmin just launched elite hi-fi gear, but it's less weird than it sounds

By Tom Bedford Published

Garmin has unveiled some hi-fi speakers through its JL Audio brand, including a streamer, loudspeakers and floor speakers.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Get a clear look at Sony's new secret high-end headphones in these photos

By Tom Bedford Published

Sony's WH-1000XX The ColleXion has been spotted adorning the ears of Damson Idris, in what appears to me to be an early tease of the super-premium cans

Wireless Headphones
This innovative DAC offers super-clean sound using a unique processing tech

By Tom Bedford Published

The Topping DX9 Discrete DAC uses Hi-Res tech magic to give you the best of both worlds

DACs
The Earfun Clip 2 earbuds next to their charging case on a stone surface
EarFun Clip 2 review: the best cheap open earbuds I'd actually recommend

By Becca Caddy Published

The Earfun Clip 2 are clip-on open earbuds that cost a fraction of the competition and pack in AI translation, Hi-Res audio and decent bass.

Earbuds & Airpods
This FLAC vs MP3 test is going to really annoy audiophiles

By Tom Bedford Published

This ultimate FLAC vs MP3 tool tests whether your ears can pick out lossless vs lossy audio with the tracks you know best

Audio
The Sonos Play speaker being removed from its charging cradle by a man's hand
Sonos Play review: my new favorite speaker buddy to use everywhere

By Matt Bolton Published

How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
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