Headphones & Audio
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Marshall Kilburn II: The best retro-looking speaker Marshall’s second iteration of the Kilburn speaker is a real rock ‘n’ roll star – everything its predecessor should have been£269 -
Bose Home Speaker 500: Alexa speaker is a Sonos rival Bose says its voice-controlled speaker, the Bose Home Speaker 500, has the “widest soundstage” available -
recommended
JBL Link 20: Google Assistant makes a splash Want a compact, portable speaker with Google Assistant built-in? JBL’s Link 20 ticks all the right boxes£129 -
best buy
Creative Muvo 2c review: A great value Bluetooth speaker The Muvo 2c is affordable, compact, weatherproof and sounds better than you'd think£23 -
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Google Home vs Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod: Which is best? The battle of the smart speakers is afoot: will Google Home, Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod be crowned victorious? -
What is Alexa Cast and how do you use it? Everything you need to know about Amazon’s wireless casting system -
Apple EarPods: Free with all iPhones but are they any good? Apple’s EarPods are the most commonplace headphones on the planet but when they break is it worth buy a new pair?£29 -
Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker unveiled The Samsung Galaxy Home has the Apple HomePod in its sights with a “powerful” sound and Bixby-driven voice-driven smart features -
recommended
UE Blast: The best Bluetooth speaker The UE Blast combines Alexa support with great sound and waterproofing – it’s the smartest Bluetooth speaker around£109 -
A guide to setting up your Amazon Echo smart speaker Did you buy a new Amazon Echo during Prime Day? Here’s how to set your device up -
JBL Charge 3 review: Loud, rugged and very portable Not for audiophiles, but a loud and rugged outdoor companion for everyone else£150 -
recommended
Bose SoundLink Mini 2 review: A sound all-rounder The Bose SoundLink Mini 2 is a worthwhile successor to the original£150