Headphones & Audio
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Technics EAH-A1000 review: Up there with the best in the business
The Technics EAH-A1000 are superb headphones that fall narrowly short of being best-in-class
£399
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JBL Cove M1 review: A successful multiroom ecosystem debut The JBL Cove M1 is a great device from a new player in the multi-room ecosystem market and a warning shot to the likes of Sonos that it can’t have things all its own way£199 -
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Apple AirPods 5: Enormous bang for your buck A valuable upgrade to Apple’s cheapest, most accessible earbuds; they’re a lot better than you think£119 -
LG xboom Stage 501 review: A big, fun karaoke-ready party speaker It has dual mic inputs, AI vocal removal and big sound for serious karaoke, but at £450 you'll need to justify the premium over simpler party speakers -
LG xboom Blast review: A rugged outdoor party speaker with powerful sound An IP68-rated beast of a speaker with a 36-hour battery and 220W of bass-heavy sound -
Creative XF1 review: Affordable Hi-Fi on your desktop? There's plenty to like about Creative's new XF1 desktop speakers, but they're let down by a ponderous bass response£140 -
The top tested wireless earbuds for all budgets Upgrade your listening experience with a pair of the best wireless earbuds, as tested and recommended by our team of audio experts -
The best over-ear headphones to buy Want the best over-ear headphones - wired or wireless, noise-cancelling or not? Our experts have tested them all so you don’t have to -
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Shokz OpenFit Air 2 review: Affordable Airs to the open-ear throne Shokz’s entry-level earhook earbuds make some sacrifices to keep the price down, but they’re a great choice for active types seeking comfort and decent performance on a budget£129 -
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Sonos Ace Ultra review: A subtle but significant improvement Despite appearances, Sonos' latest headphones are a major improvement on the first Ace, with better sound and active noise cancellation£399 -
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Light, comfy headphones with terrific ANC The latest updates make Bose’s standard cans both “almost as good as the Ultra” and “almost as expensive as the Ultra”£300 -
Sony’s updated some of its most beloved headphones The Sony WH-1000XM4, first released in 2020, get a modern makeover alongside a couple of the brand’s popular budget-friendly options -
Apple AirPods 5: ANC standard across the range and 50% more noise reduction than the last generation Sorry, AirPods lovers, but you’re not getting Apple headphones with a camera just yet. But the semi-open AirPods are back and more advanced than ever
