Bargain hunting? You’re in the wrong room, friend. From the demurely classy build and finish to the stone-cold serious nature of the spec-sheet, get it playing and it certainly sounds as if no expense was spared here. It’s abundantly clear to me that Astell & Kern set out to leave any competitors around this price-point […]
Pure Woodland: Two-minute review The Pure Woodland Bluetooth speaker and DAB radio isn’t the cutting edge of modern technology but it knows how to be good at what it does. It has the right name, looking eco-friendly right down to its cardboard and paper only box (besides a couple of cable ties). In a fetching
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Shyntartanya/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Music has a decades-long history of embracing electronics. Whether we’re talking about plugging a guitar into an amplifier or creating full songs from MIDI sound packs on Ableton Live, technology has massively shaped what music sounds like today. Some use these technological devices to
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Chubo – my masterpiece/Shutterstock Depending on who you ask, explicit content can have a lot of definitions, but it is usually defined by sexual, violent, or mature themes. While explicit content has been around since the dawn of time, the rise of music streaming apps has made it even more ubiquitous, even to people who
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Sonus faber’s Duetto wireless speakers are as gorgeous to listen to as they are to gaze upon. They’re painstakingly crafted for equal parts style and substance, and loaded with streaming and input options, from Chromecast and AirPlay 2 to a built-in phono pre and HDMI ARC/eARC. They’re also incredibly expensive, with some underlying tech and
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The Fiio FT5 strike a really nice balance in every respect, from the way they’re built and finished to the way they sound. If it’s absolute sonic neutrality you’re after, they may not be for you – but if you fancy an entertaining sound with a bit of audiophile credibility thrown in, give them an
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I scoffed at the term ‘8K sound’ initially, I admit that. And although I still think Final’s terminology is ill-advised, the company’s ZE8000 MK2 earbuds are anything but. If you read only this verdict, know that the clarity, depth and breadth of sound here is remarkable. These wireless earbuds deliver dynamic nuance and musical cohesion
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OK I’ll admit it: I love the classy aesthetic of these petite and very comfortable earbuds emerging demurely from my ears, in the same way I love using a Montblanc fountain pen to sign autographs (what? I’ve signed those). Sonically they’re perfectly musical, if missing an extra inch in the soundscape to allow each audio
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The Philips Fidelio L4 are almost at the level of the Sony WH-1000XM5 and other popular cans. They sound great and fit well, but some weird bugs let them slightly down and leave you wondering if the next revision will be the perfect pair. Pros + Rich and crisp audio + Reliable ANC + Comfy
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If you demand (and can afford) the very best digital audio player around, the Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 is a no-brainer. Remarkably, it gets pretty close to justifying the asking price. Pros + Audio excellence in every respect + Uncompromised specification + A lovely object as well as an impressive device Cons – Stunningly
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PSB’s handsome Alpha iQs deliver highly accurate sound – no surprise from this well-established Canadian maker – and a wide range of streaming features. The competition among active streaming speakers in this range is stiff, and the PSB’s excellent sonics are offset by the absence of any room EQ features and no dedicated remote control,
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The Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 follows in a long and proud tradition: exquisite design, flawless finish and audio quality that, despite its many and various qualities, doesn’t get within touching distance of justifying the asking price. This, I am confident, is not the first time you’ve read very similar sentiments about Bang & Olufsen
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