4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (321+ words) Audio-Technica has released its first ever pair of wireless open-backed headphones in the ATH-AL5NC. Specially designed 53mm dynamic drivers produce the detailed soundstage associated with open-back listening, while the open housing improves airflow around the earcups compared with sealed, closed-back alternatives…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1570+ words) Some of its on-paper specification isn’t especially encouraging, but spend some time in the company of the Yamaha NX-70A and you’ll discover that it’s not how big your numbers are but what you do with them that’s important. When it…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (720+ words) Sonos has recently launched its latest pair of headphones, with the Sonos Ace Ultra. Considering we awarded the Sonos Ace with a four-star rating, how does the Sonos Ace Ultra look set to compare? Is it worth upgrading to the…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1265+ words) It isn’t cheap but the Moon 371 takes the ‘do anything integrated amplifier’ concept to a very special place indeed. It’s an absolute delight to use, listen and live with Sometimes, it is easy to view high end audio as a…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (474+ words) It’s been a very busy for Sony in terms of audio launches. We’ve seen new true wireless, more ULT speakers and now there are more headphones to discuss. One of the ‘new’ headphones will seem very familiar, and the others…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (797+ words) The Astell & Kern HC5 wants to make your smartphone sound like one of the company's super-expensive digital audio players – and it gets quite a long way towards it. With a little more low-end heft and substance to go along with its…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (388+ words) Sonos has introduced Sonos 27, the latest version of its audio operating system, bringing AI-powered controls, new ways to move audio around the home and a redesigned app experience. The update coincides with the arrival of its latest products in its…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (394+ words) Sonos has expanded its audio line-up with two new products in the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones. With the introduction of its latest OS, Sonos 27, both new products are designed to show what the new AI-focused platform is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) Dali has launched the Basik Sub, an 8-inch active subwoofer that pairs 220W of peak power with its Kupid and Sonik 1 bookshelf speakers. Bookshelf speakers have grown more popular in the last year alongside affordable streaming amplifiers and turntables. A subwoofer…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (353+ words) JBL is taking on Sonos with a new whole-home audio system designed to make multi-room listening simpler. The new JBL Cove range consists of three Wi-Fi speakers, each aimed at a different use case, with support for stereo pairing and…...