Headphones & Audio
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS review: A superb headset You don't have to be a streamer to appreciate the audio and microphone quality the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet offers£199 -
Technics launches new EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60 wireless earbuds Both models offer Bluetooth multipoint pairing with up to three devices, alongside improved noise-cancelling microphones -
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5: A sensational-sounding speaker It’s not without issues - there’s the price, for starters - but the Beosound A5 is among the best-sounding portable speakers around£899 -
Beats Studio Buds Plus review: Iterative improvements The Beats Studio Buds Plus make subtle upgrades on their predecessor and sound very good but are ultimately a little underwhelming£180 -
Dyson Zone review: A well-engineered curiosity The Dyson Zone is a product like no other; the question is, will anybody actually buy a pair of air-purifying headphones?£750 -
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review: A successful sequel After a middling first pair of cheap earbuds, OnePlus has absolutely nailed the sequel with the well-rounded Nord Buds 2£69 -
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Sonos Era 100: A brilliant wireless speaker – at a price The Sonos Era 100 is fantastically competent but it is a little on the pricey side£249 -
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OneOdio Monitor 80 review: Budget-friendly studio headphones Creating an at-home studio on the cheap? The OneOdio Monitor 80 offer well-balanced audio for a very reasonable price£100 -
Eight reasons to upgrade to Sonos Era Whether you want to improve your home cinema or listen to music with pristine clarity, Sonos’ new speakers are for you -
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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