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PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever The PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build£1099 -
JBL Authentics 500: Big sound from a bygone age The JBL Authentics 500's look and sound may be divisive but those who are partial will find it to be a good time, all of the time£559 -
Creative Sound Blaster X5: Functionality over sound quality No desktop device has such extensive functionality as the Creative Sound Blaster X5 - but any number have better outright sound quality£269 - best buy
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: Less is “Plus" Offering power and scale in a relatively compact package, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus only seems expensive until you hear it£1299 -
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: The sound is all around The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are very impressive in quite a few ways but don’t look or feel as premium as they sound£449 -
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: A decent option but no sure thing There's lots to like about the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar but it's held back by a few frustrating foibles£899 - recommended
Sennheiser Accentum review: An easy recommendation The Sennheiser Accentum offer a bit of high-end cachet and a bit of high-end performance, without the high-end price tag£159 -
Denon DHT-S316: Upgrade your sound on the cheap The Denon DHT-S316 will bring your TV’s audio into line with its picture quality but is hardly your only choice at this sort of money£279 -
Devialet Gemini II review: Earbuds for the individualist The Devialet Gemini II are just as left-field a choice as any other Devialet product. That’s not to suggest they’re without charm, however£349 -
Yamaha True X SR-X50A review: Does X truly mark the spot? When it’s good it’s very very good, but the Yamaha SR-X50A is not quite the complete article£799 -
Sennheiser Ambeo Mini review: Spatially unconvincing There’s a lot to admire about the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini, but at this price its spatial audio needs to be more convincing£699 -
Montblanc MTB 03 review: Exclusivity doesn't come cheap They’re not perfect, but the Montblanc MTB 03 true wireless earbuds are no dilettantes either£345 -
Orange Box: The speaker Led Zeppelin would have used The Orange Box has the looks and the sound to delight, but its portable credentials are more than a little questionable£275 - recommended
Focal Bathys: Deeply impressive over-ear noise-cancellers Ordinary active noise-cancellation aside, Focal’s first foray into the world of wireless over-ear headphones is deeply impressive£699 -
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