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Rotel's DX-5 integrated amp in silver on a light gray table, with the amp's remote visible

Rotel DX-5 review: your new miniature stereo amp hero

By Simon Lucas published

Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero

Hi-Fi
Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers on a wooden surface in front of a window, overlooked by a beautiful long-haired cat.

Edifier S880DB MKII review: eye-candy small-format active bookshelf speakers that are a feature-filled delight

By James Grimshaw published

The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.

Speakers
The Google Pixel Buds 2a buds in the case.

Google Pixel Buds 2a review: cheap earbuds that don't hold up against the competition

By Tom Bedford published

Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.

Earbuds & Airpods
WiiM Sound on a table, with wine glasses and a TV in the background

WiiM Sound review: the multi-room sound specialist's first wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes

By Simon Cohen published

Buy the Sound on WiiM, would you? I support you – although I'd always recommend reading this review first…

Speakers
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones, on a headphone stand, in front of a bookshelf and framed picture.

Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: walnut-cupped wired headphone beauties to level up the OG model

By James Grimshaw published

The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones remain homely, walnut-earcupped beauties – but how have they improved from the original?

Headphones
The Soundpeats Clip1 buds on a table next to the case.

Soundpeats Clip1 review: affordable open earbuds with some solid features and a reliable grip.

By Tom Bedford published

The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2025 on a bench.

Fairphone Fairbuds XL (2025) review: eco-friendly headphones with a fun sound and a really useful design feature

By Tom Bedford published

The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier – and slightly better sounding, too

Wireless Headphones
Marshall Middleton II on table

Marshall Middleton II review: a wonderful-sounding mid-sized speaker

By Harry Padoan published

The Marshall Middleton II boasts excellent sound quality, a classy design, and plenty of battery life, but almost fittingly, it can sometimes feel stuck in the middle.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
A pair of Dali Kupid bookshelf speakers, each placed on separate speaker stands.

Dali Kupid review: super-affordable entry-level bookshelf speakers that are very hard to argue with

By Simon Lucas published

After chasing the pricier loudspeaker dollar, Dali has returned to its roots with the super-affordable Kupid. Is the company’s entry-level mojo still working?

Speakers
FiiO FT13 closed-back over-ear wired headphones, with braided wire, on a wooden surface.

FiiO FT13 wired headphones review: closed-back over-ears that fill a tiny gap in a stacked product lineup

By Simon Lucas published

FiiO FT13's visual interest fills a tiny gap in a stacked closed-back product lineup

Headphones
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