Audio Equipment Reviews

Astell & Kern’s latest affordable* digital audio player eases up on the aesthetic oddity and doubles down on technology and user input (*everything’s relative, obviously)

The Huawei FreeBuds Neo are lovely tiny earbuds — but they also sound energetic and aren't too expensive.

Sennheiser enters the cuff-style market with convincing audio clarity and smart features, though a couple of fit, connectivity and control quirks keep them from being a top pick

The Topping DX1 II is a big step up from the original DX1 DAC, at least where specification is concerned, but it's a little laid-back to truly excite.

Fyne Audio’s first wireless stereo speaker system, the Cubitt 5, is priced to compete in a fiercely contested part of the market. Brave or foolhardy?

I want to love these cans, but poor sound dulls their shine

Sony’s new hulking party speaker blew me away with its rippling bass and almighty power output.

The TDM Neo is a hybrid headphone-speaker gadget, but sadly it doesn't work very well in either form.

Marshall’s new cube-shaped party speaker blew me away with its astonishing bass output, luxurious lights, and timeless aesthetic.

I’ve spent weeks testing the Sony WH-CH730N, and their impressive bass, strong feature-set, and long battery life mean that they’re a great value buy.