REVIEW: The new Beyerdynamic cans are easier to drive than their previous iterations… but they truly shine with the best ancillaries.
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Falcon Acoustics LS3/5a Gold Badge – the gold standard?
REVIEW: The legendary LS3/5a monitor gets premium specs… but does it show in the sonic results?
Accuphase E-380 integrated amp – singing with the right speakers
REVIEW: Another winner from Japan’s revered hi-fi brand… but make sure you match the Accuphase E-380 right.
Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones – leader of the pack
REVIEW: Sony keeps pushing the limits with the fourth generation of its wireless WH-1000 series noise cancelling headphones.
Portable DAC shoot-out
NEWS: If you’re looking for a tiny DAC for your pocket, each of these three makes a good case for itself.
Cyrus ONE Linear – superb little speakers
REVIEW: Here’s a pair to add to your shopping list for compact speakers… the Cyrus ONE Linear boxes have a lot going for them.
Cyrus ONE Cast amp – one for the money
REVIEW: The outside harks back to a past era, but inside, the Cyrus ONE Cast is very much an amp for this century.
HiFiMan Jade II electrostatic headphones – superbly cohesive
REVIEW: Electrostatic headphones are not for all seasons, but with the right music, HiFiMan’s Jade II shines.
HiFiMAN HE1000se headphones – seven steps to Shangri-La
REVIEW: Sonic heaven is the reward for those bold enough to buy into the HiFiMan HE1000se planar magnetic headphones.
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo – supreme streaming speakers
REVIEW: If you’re in the market for a “simple” high-end streaming system with minimal gear, the B&W Formation Duo needs your attention.
Samsung Q90R, Q70R soundbars – ticking most boxes
REVIEW: Those bound by space-saving requirements will find many things to like about these premium Samsung soundbars.
Sony DMP-Z1 – the ultimate DAP and a conundrum
NEWS: Sony pulls out all the stops on its lovely DMP-Z1 player, although we have to ask – who’s the target?
KEF LSX wireless speakers – small wonders
REVIEW: Streaming wireless speakers abound in the market, but the compact KEF LSX is something special.
Dynaudio Music 7 – room-filling sound
REVIEW: If convenience, portability and a big sound are a priority, look no further than the Dynaudio Music 7.
Cayin N8 DAP – master of all, jack of none
REVIEW: Cayin’s flagship N8 digital audio player ticks almost all the boxes…
Dali Callisto 2C speakers – actively engaged
REVIEW: It’s the way to go… fewer components, less wiring… and Dali seems to have got most things rights on the Callisto 2C active streaming speakers.
Sony’s in-ear maestro – the IER-M9 monitors
REVIEW: These ain’t cheap and they aren’t for everyone, but what the Sony IER-M9 in-ear monitors do, they do excellently…
Cyrus ONE HD – one for all
REVIEW: The Cyrus ONE HD, for the price, could well be the integrated amp for all seasons… digital, analogue and wireless.
Sony MDR-Z7M2 headphones – seventh heaven once again
REVIEW: Sony does most things right again with the latest iteration of its Z7 headphones; the Z7M2s fare pretty well even against some tough competition, and in numerous settings.
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones – third time’s a charm
REVIEWS: Sony again ups its game in the realm of noise-cancelling, wireless headphones… the new WH-1000XM3 is the most refined of various iterations, and perhaps the best for the money.