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I tested the Grado SR80 open-back headphones — and they make my music sound like vinyl
By Erin Bashford Published
The Grado SR80 are open-back, on-ear headphones with retro aesthetics and wired connectivity, great for casual listening, but weirdly expensive.

I tested the minimalist Cambridge Audio L/R S — and they’re some of the most premium-feeling midrange speakers on the market
By Erin Bashford Published
RecommendedThe Cambridge Audio L/R S are high-quality bookshelf speakers with a huge range of connectivity types and clean sound.

Ruark Audio Sabre-R review: Bookshelf speakers for grown-ups
By Peter Wolinski Published
RecommendedBeautiful, warm hi-fi sound and looks to die for… what more could you want?

My favorite headphones are so good my wife stole them, fortunately they're nearly half-off right now
By Scott Younker Published
The excellent JBL Tour One M3 headphones are on sale for Prime Day at nearly 50% off.

Google Home Speaker review: modest upgrades, but Gemini is the star
By Mike Prospero Published
Aside from its design, the Google Home Speaker isn't a huge upgrade over the Nest Audio, and you can get all the same Gemini features on both devices.

The best wireless earbuds in Australia 2026: Our top picks for any budget
By Tammy Rogers, Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
With options for every budget, these are the best models we've heard based on local availability and our in-depth reviews and testing.

AirPods Max 2 are $150 off for Prime Day, and it's the lowest price ever
By Scott Younker Published
Apple's excellent over-ear AirPods Max 2 headphones have been deeply discounted ahead of Prime Day.

I thought I could be the life of the party with the Soundboks Mix — but its shortcomings make me want to buy another party speaker instead
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last week testing the Soundboks Mix and while this party speaker is good, its closest competition blows it out of the water. Here's why.

I just tested Soundboks’ portable party speaker — and it’s so close to be being great
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Soundboks Mix is a powerful and incredibly loud party speaker, which delivers ground-shaking bass and 40 hours of battery life. But it has some flaws.

Open-earbuds aren’t usually for everyone, but I’m certain that the Beyerdynamic Amiron ZERO earbuds are the exception to that rule
By Ashley Thieme Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Beyerdynamic Amiron ZERO earbuds are the best open-earbuds I’ve tested, with detailed sound and impressive comfort that will please anyone.
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