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An man inserts a tape into the We Are Rewind GB-001 boombox

I tried the modern boombox design that mixes cassettes with Bluetooth – and it was like slipping back into my favorite pair of shoes

By Matt Bolton published

A wireless speaker that brings back the physical ritual of music, not just the sound

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 and AirPods Max propped up in front of a pink background.

My AirPods Max broke so I switched to headphones that are half the price – and actually, I wouldn’t go back

By Josh Russell published

Spending $549 / £499 / AU$899 every few years on over-ear headphones is hard to justify when cheaper rivals are this good.

Wireless Headphones
Two huge speakers flank a huge number of amplifiers and other hi-equipment, on a stage, behind a velvet rope

I listened to the most mind-blowing stereo music system in the world – and the price is terrifying

By Matt Bolton last updated

7-foot speakers and 7,200 watts of amp power combine in this mind-blowing sound system.

Audio
A trio of Bluetooth speakers on monochrome background

Bluetooth speaker heaven: my top 4 launches of 2025 so far, and what’s coming

By Becky Scarrott published

These are undeniably the 4 best Bluetooth speaker launches of 2025 – but here's what I want to see next

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Apple Music displayed on the lock screen of an iPhone

This new iOS 26 feature for Apple Music is going viral – and as a Spotify fan, I'm feeling very jealous

By Rowan Davies published

Apple Music's new AutoMix feature is all over my TikTok feed, and as a Spotify user I'm craving a similar feature.

Apple Music
Four headphones and earbuds sets, on TR's light blue background

Everyone needs 5 pairs of headphones: my job is testing 'em – here are the ones to buy

By Becky Scarrott published

Anti-social over-ears, best buds, cheap second set, wired option and sports-specific open earbuds – see?

Headphones
A young man with neck tattoos wearing a white top and black jacket is also wearing Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds and a black hat. He is photographed on a black background

Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds have a genuinely mind-blowing upgrade that leaves my AirPods feeling utterly inadequate

By Carrie Marshall published

Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch

Earbuds & Airpods
Chord Suzi Pre and Chord Suzi Amp on blue and purple background

If you can’t give me love, give me Chord’s Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp (because elite hi-fi is basically the same thing)

By Becky Scarrott published

Stumblin’ in? Oh no, I've been waiting a while for this duo… 

Hi-Fi
Screenshot of recommended playlist songs in Spotify

Spotify just got a big upgrade for offline playlists - and it's particularly good news for Android users

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify has rolled out a new feature that allows you to download music to other devices right from the app - but it's a first for Android users.

Spotify
AirPods 4 worn in a man's ears

Yes, you can get AirPods updates early in July's iOS 26 public beta. No, you probably shouldn't

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's optional download will drop in July to make your AirPods beta, but are you sure you want to risk it?

Earbuds & Airpods
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