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My favorite portable hi-fi accessory is back, but I think it’s missed a key upgrade
By Verity Burns Published
The DragonFly Copper has new hi-res skills in the same old design — for better and worse.

The best waterproof speakers, all tested by our outdoor speaker experts
By Becky Scarrott Last updated
Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

The best portable DACs
By Becky Scarrott Last updated
Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is getting a limited-edition Bluetooth speaker from Klipsch
By Carrie Marshall Published
Klipsch has created a limited edition version of its Detroit Bluetooth speaker to celebrate The Odyssey movie

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
By Simon Lucas Published
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
By Tom Bedford Published
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
By Harry Padoan Published
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
By Harry Padoan Published
I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, but these 3 reliable models are all you need to soundtrack your summer.

I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and it might actually justify that claim
By Matt Bolton Published
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
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