Sonos Arc Ultra review: the best one-box Dolby Atmos soundbar for the price, with one grating flaw By Matt Bolton published 9 November 24 The Sonos Arc Ultra is more cinematic in every way.
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 review: a luxury high-end speaker with a premium price to match By Simon Lucas published 16 December 23 Bang & Olufsen has never been shy when it comes to setting prices for its products – but is there some overreach where the new Beolab 8 wireless speaker is concerned?
Focal Diva Utopia review: the ultimate stereo speaker system for anyone who can afford it By Simon Lucas published 2 October 24 Meet Focal’s class-leading, bank-manager-bothering wireless streaming system – think more Utopia than Diva.
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?
Loewe We Hear Pro vs Kylian Mbappé review: a gifted player… and so is the Bluetooth speaker By Carrie Marshall published 1 October 24 This limited edition Loewe speaker delivers serious sonic power that's perfect for partying – or on-pitch training.
PSB Alpha iQ speakers review: an all-in-one wireless hi-fi wonder By Daniel Kumin published 17 December 23 PSB's versatile wireless stereo speakers can stream, connect to a turntable, and even serve as a soundbar alternative.
Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class By Simon Lucas published 8 November 25 Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…
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
iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around By Simon Lucas published 21 April 24 As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.
Sonus faber Duetto Review: incredible sound, spotty performance By Ryan Waniata published 20 January 24 Sonus faber's Duetto wireless speakers look and sound great, but the price is high and operational quirks can spoil the fun of using them.
iFi iDSD Valkyrie DAC review: a headphone amp capable of staggeringly complete, informative sound By Simon Lucas published 30 April 25 Never knowingly understated, iFi has upped the ‘transportable DAC/headphone amp’ once again with another portentously named product. Is the iDSD Valkyrie ready to slay the opposition?
Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 review By Simon Lucas last updated 22 February 24 The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 continues the company's attempts to make vinyl and modern format, and it's a smash hit.
Final ZE8000 MK2 review: wireless earbuds that actually make me believe in 8K sound By Becky Scarrott published 7 January 24 Final's second-gen buds are neither small nor particularly pocketable, but when the sound is as musically gifted, layered and expansive as this, I don't mind.
Hidizs S8 Pro Robin review: the tiny DAC/headphone amp that almost could By Simon Lucas published 8 September 24 A tiny product with a tiny price-tag that wants to make a big difference to your listening experience – and to a degree, it succeeds.
Audio Pro C20 review: a wireless speaker that offers even more, and sounds even better By Becky Scarrott published 9 March 24 Audio Pro's newest Scandi-style wireless speaker plays so (so) nice with your TV, turntable, external subwoofer, multi-room system or phone.
Edifier D32 review: a retro-look wireless speaker that supplies detailed audio By Harry Padoan published 12 September 24 The Edifier D32 is an amazing value, superb-sounding tabletop speaker that’s sure to impress – except for bass-heads.
Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy By Simon Lucas published 16 August 25 The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.
Monitor Audio Studio 89 review: poised, informative stereo speakers with detail and dynamism in equal measure By Simon Lucas published 1 July 24 Monitor Audio has deployed as much of its hard-earned elite knowledge as possible in a more affordable standmount speaker pair with a resonant model name.
Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo review By Simon Lucas last updated 22 February 24 The Pro-Ject Debut continues its relentless journey up-market – but is still cracking value for money.
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.
Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass By Al Griffin last updated 29 July 24 The Brane X may look unassuming, but this portable speaker conceals a real subwoofer that delivers surprisingly potent bass.
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.
Sonus Faber Concertino G4 review: the bookshelf-speaker dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come By James Grimshaw published 19 July 25 The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T portable music player review: another huge step forward in energetic, open sound By Simon Lucas published 21 June 24 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T is another seismic step forward to create the perfect portable music player
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: a high-end hi-res digital audio player By Simon Lucas published 24 December 23 At what point does a digital audio player become more than just a digital audio player? Astell & Kern thinks it knows – hence the A&ultima SP3000…
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
Q Acoustics M40 HD review: a splendid all-in-one speaker system, down to the ground By Simon Lucas published 2 March 24 Q Acoustics takes the proven concept of its excellent little M20 HD streaming system and makes it bigger. Not by much, mind you...
Final D7000 review: huge planar magnetic over-ear headphones that, when properly driven, deserve their huge price-tag By Simon Lucas published 2 September 24 The Final Audio D7000 planar magnetic over-ear headphones have more technical acronyms than most, but is that enough to produce a premium class-leader?
Klipsch The Three Plus review: more than the sum of its parts By Simon Lucas published 27 May 24 The Three Plus is more than the sum of its parts
KEF LSX II LT review: the best small hi-res wireless stereo speakers you can buy for the price By Simon Lucas published 27 January 25 KEF's mastery of the ‘all in two’ speaker system comes down to its keenest price so far.