I tested this digital audio player and its sound dominates almost any rival, but there's a catch By Simon Lucas published 6 September 25 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is remarkably accomplished but let down by a hefty price
I tested the FiiO JM21 portable music player and it's hard to believe an entry-level digital audio device can sound so good for so little outlay By Simon Lucas published 27 February 25 FiiO has come up with another intriguing product, and the JM21 is now making a play at the digital audio player entry level market...
Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue By Simon Lucas last updated 19 September 25 Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: three is truly the magic number for this excellent portable speaker By Simon Lucas published 7 May 25 If three really is a magic number, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is going to be quite a speaker – given how good the first two were…
JBL Flip 7 review: meet the new portable Bluetooth speaker boss, even better than the class-leading old boss By Simon Lucas published 28 April 25 The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker bests its class-leading former self to make the most of music on-the-go
Groov-e Boston review: an affordable and to-the-point DAB radio, if not the most sonically gifted listen By Jennifer Allen published 13 March 25 It isn’t the most interesting of DAB radios but the Groov-e Boston's ease of use, plenty of presets and excellent value for money ensure it does the job
iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found By Simon Lucas published 14 December 24 If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…
I found this affordable DAB radio great on the go, but wouldn't want to take it all the way to, er, 30 By Jennifer Allen published 29 March 25 Straight to the point with plenty of easy-to-store stations, the Sharp Osaka DAB radio is a solid option for an even better price
I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard By Simon Lucas published 25 September 25 The Ruark MR1 Mk3 powered stereo speaker system is a pound-for-pound contender for best on the market.
This Bluetooth speaker’s battery life impressed me in testing, but it’s irredeemably bad in one vital respect By Andy Murray published 10 November 25 The AO mini portable wireless speaker offers relentless battery life but its tinny sound lacks bass and oomph
Groov-e's Wave Glow Bluetooth speaker has a lot going for it, but sadly sound quality isn't on the list By Jennifer Allen published 19 August 25 The Groov-e Wave Glow does indeed glow and some of its features are groovy, but the sound quality just isn't good enough for a higher star-rating
Cambridge Audio Evo One review: an exceedingly talented wireless speaker that sounds exquisite By Josh Russell published 19 February 25 Glorious Hi-Res sound, astounding features and modern design make this wireless speaker really shine.
Jabees 7Seven swimming headphones review: light, high-performing and affordable bone conduction headphones By Matt Evans published 21 November 25 The Jabees 7Seven bone conduction headphones are comprehensive, affordable headphones ideal for swimmers and runners.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 review: these earbuds are even crazier about music now, in the best way By Simon Lucas published 26 June 25 In which Cambridge Audio attempts to move the dial on its earbuds lineup from ‘very good’ to ‘truly great’... and succeeds with gusto.
Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs By Carrie Marshall published 11 January 25 Astell & Kern's hi-res player now has matching high quality headphones that won't break the bank – joy!
I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance By Steve May published 4 March 25 Compact, with a premium finish, the A2+ are easy on the eye – but they have limitations.
I tested Cambridge's Evo 150 SE streaming amp and it is as high-performing a just-add-speakers system can possibly be, for this money By Simon Lucas published 26 August 25 Cambridge has dropped the ‘Audio’ and added the ‘SE’ to its Evo 150 music streaming amplifier – but what else has it done?
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 25 Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.
I tested LG’s new earbuds fine-tuned by will.i.am and a lack of style was the last thing I expected By Harry Padoan published 1 April 25 LG’s latest earbuds aren’t the most suave, but their broad feature-set and solid sound still makes them worth a look.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: the best sound from a single wireless speaker at this price By Simon Lucas published 14 February 25 Big, expansive sound from a one-box speaker with an iconic design
WiiM's first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes By Simon Cohen published 25 December 25 Buy the Sound on WiiM, would you? I support you – although I'd always recommend reading this review first…
I tested FrostWire a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library By Stefan Ionescu published 11 August 25 FrostWire is a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library.
LG XBoom Go XG8T review: a Bluetooth speaker that offers meaty bass but not-so-meaty battery life By Harry Padoan published 3 January 25 The LG XBoom Go XG8T is ultra-durable and offers decent sound, but it lets itself down in some crucial areas.
Vertere's DG X turntable is both sonically gifted and easy to use, and for 'serious' hi-fi, that's rare By Simon Lucas published 10 April 25 In which Vertere delivers a complete, ready-to-go turntable package at what is, by its standards, a very affordable price indeed…
I tested the entry-level turntable that everyone raves about, and I totally get it By Tom Bedford published 24 November 25 Sony's PS-LX310BT turntable is a delightfully cheap record player that's an absolute dream to listen to – once you've set it up
Meridian Ellipse review: a super-luxe wireless speaker that doesn’t quite reach the sonic heights its price might suggest By Josh Russell published 14 March 25 This clear and detailed hi-res wireless speaker can't quite pull off the impeccable audio reproduction its price requires.
House of Marley Revolution review: a good-sounding budget turntable for first-timers with sustainable style By Chris Rowlands published 3 December 24 The House of Marley Revolution is a distinctive entry-level deck that offers useful Bluetooth connectivity and reliable everyday audio quality at a fair price.
FiiO's wireless little BTR17 headphone DAC and amp is a tour de force at a very attainable price By Simon Lucas published 2 August 25 Look, this is FiiO we’re discussing here, it because of that it naturally follows that the BTR17 portable Bluetooth DAC/headphone amplifier is very, very good indeed.
Gadhouse Duke & Roy review: a turntable and powered speakers combo that sounds like warm milk... and not in a good way By Simon Lucas published 29 January 25 The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
LG xboom Grab review: a Bluetooth speaker that finally challenges JBL's Flip lineup By Chris Rowlands published 13 June 25 The LG xboom Grab is a feature-packed Bluetooth speaker with built-in straps, solid battery life and decent bass, plus adaptive sound and lighting.