Headphones & Audio
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Ruark R2 Mk4 review: The stereo internet radio that does it While it’s bigger and more expensive than the R1S, the Ruark R2 Mk4’s superior audio quality makes it worth the extra outlay£479 -
What is ANC? Active noise cancellation explained Active noise cancellation might seem straightforward but there’s a lot to learn about this increasingly ubiquitous headphones feature -
Jabra Elite 4 review: More money, more problems The Jabra Elite 4 sound great but the rest of the package falls short of the elite tier£100 -
The best microphone for superior audio in 2023 Whether you’re making music, podcasts, vlogs or just want a do-it-all microphone, we have a recommendation for every application -
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Ruark R1S review: The best DAB bookshelf radio goes online With internet radio and streaming on top of DAB+, the Ruark R1S replaces the R1 Mk4 as the best bookshelf radio£299 -
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Microsoft Audio Dock review: One hub to rule them all? A cut-price take on the audio dock idea, the Microsoft Audio Dock is a good alternative to its more expensive rivals£192 -
Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus: Chatting ain’t cheap The Conversation Clear Plus boost speech and cancel noise effectively, but a number of issues see them fail to justify their hefty price tag£749 -
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Sonos Era 300 review: BIG sounds all around Another first-class wireless speaker from Sonos – the only thing wrong with the Era 300 is its lack of Google Assistant support£450 -
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Marshall Middleton review: Certainly not middle of the road The Marshall Middleton is an excellent medium-sized Bluetooth speaker that’s only held back by its price and battery life£270 -
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro review: Overpriced and undercooked Despite impressive audio performance and battery life, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro are too expensive for what they offer£240 -
recommendedLogitech Logi Dock review: A USB-C hub with an audio twist The price is high but the Logi Dock combines lots of different functions into one device and does them all rather well£368
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2: Top-notch sound but at a price The B&W Pi7 S2 improve on their predecessors and sound fantastic but are a bit of an outlier in the current true wireless climate£349 -
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Bluesound Pulse M review: Little speaker, great big sound The Bluesound Pulse M is guaranteed to get your pulse racing with its combination of attractive design and engaging performance£449