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Best earbuds 2025
Small in size but big in sound quality – these are ideal in-ear options
By David Nield Last updated
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MSB's Sentinel DAC is a musical masterpiece – and it costs more than a house
MSB's magnum opus is a three-stage system with 32 proprietary DAC modules and incredible engineering
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Leaked images reveal Google's new budget earbuds
They could come alongside the new Android phones
By Sam Cross Published
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Crosley’s new turntable package promises to be an all-in-wonder, but you should try before you buy
The C65 Record Player promises to be a good value turntable and speaker system with Bluetooth as well as vinyl
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Cambridge Audio's new ANC over-ears will give you the blues in the best possible way
Cambridge Audio's excellent headphones get a new colour and a tune-up too
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Kali Audio’s reference headphones replace three sets of over-ears for a surprisingly low price
These clever headphones sound perfect for audio pros, video producers and content creators
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Onkyo's new high-spec CD player proves shiny discs are far from dead
Onkyo goes back to basics with a sleek, fuss-free CD player – the Icon C-30
By Carrie Marshall Published
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This audio all-in-one could be the ultimate streamer – and it's more affordable than we expected
The WiiM Amp Ultra combines Hi-Res Audio streaming and powerful amplification in a compact hi-fi component
By Carrie Marshall Published
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My 9-hour train just proved that Sony's XM6 headphones can't be beaten
The perfect companion
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: battery life you can't beat
These headphones sound great, but lose marks on design
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
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Edifier ES300 review: retro delight with modern features
This is a terrific, flexible home speaker
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
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A garden tool firm turns its hand to speakers to create a 180W monster
EGO Power's first ever outdoor speaker is a party speaker with a big voice
By Carrie Marshall Published
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McIntosh’s pre-amp and audio matrix takes multiroom audio and turns it up to 11
The six-zone CR106 is a smart solution for audiophile-grade multiroom audio
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Quad’s legendary speakers saw the birth of rock ’n’ roll – now they’re born again
The sixth generation of Quad's ESL speakers are "astonishing"
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Carry on streaming with Cary Audio’s high-spec, high-performance Hi-Fi amp
Cary Audio's new DMS-300A is a powerful two-channel amp with Hi-Res Audio streaming built in
By Carrie Marshall Published
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A 90s classic is back and we don’t mean Oasis – Musical Fidelity updates its legendary amp
The Musical Fidelity B1xi takes inspiration from the original B1 – prioritising analogue simplicity over tech flash
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Meze’s new audiophile over-ears promise the best of both headphone worlds
The 105 Silva high-end headphones promise pro-level accuracy and inviting warmth
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Pro-Ject’s new entry-level turntable promises audio thrills, not unnecessary frills
Pro-Ject goes back to basics with its no-frills E1.2 turntable
By Carrie Marshall Published
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This elite network transport brings Hi-Res streaming to your high-end Hi-Fi
Lumin's "indestructible" network streamer delivers isolated USB and Hi-Res Audio file support
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE could beat the Buds 3 in one key area
The budget buds might be a solid pick
By Sam Cross Published
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Monitor Audio's beautiful Bronze Series speakers get an impressive upgrade
Monitor's five-star speakers get brand new drivers and new crossovers too
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Astell & Kern and 64 Audio's new high-end IEMs deliver 10-driver delight
Two elite audio brands team up to deliver IEMs that are anything but ordinary
By Carrie Marshall Published
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FiiO’s carbon fibre DAC is desktop-spec and perfectly pocketable
FiiO does it again with a desktop-grade DAC in an incredibly small and light device
By Carrie Marshall Published
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These Pro X earbuds could be Bose QC 2 beaters for a lot less cash
Status Audio's most powerful earbuds to date promise killer spec with Hi-Res Audio streaming and effective ANC
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Let’s call it Bluewoof – this bizarre speaker is absolutely barking
Artist Jeff Koons has collaborated on a Bluetooth speaker with a distinctly doggy design
By Carrie Marshall Published
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will.i.am designed these bargain earbuds and you can tell
The LG xBoom buds offer stellar audio quality without a massive price tag
By Sam Cross Published
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Pro-Ject unleashes a micro-sized headphone amp with big sound and a tiny price
Surprisingly affordable, Pro-Ject's mini amp is an ideal desktop Hi-Fi companion
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Tribit's StormBox Mini Plus is a punchy portable speaker at a perfect price
The only thing smaller than Tribit's latest speaker is its price tag
By Carrie Marshall Published
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Devialet’s luxury Mania smart speaker gets an operatic upgrade
This strictly limited edition Alexa-enabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker isn't exactly going for a song
By Carrie Marshall Published