5 reasons the AirPods Pro 2 beats all other wireless earbuds By Alex Bracetti last updated 19 March 23 These are the key areas that keep Apple's AirPods design ahead of earbud competitors.
I test headphones for a living and this AirPods Max feature blew my mind By Lee Dunkley published 18 March 23 Apple's AirPods Max headphones may be expensive, but for showing off spatial audio content they really are worth it.
I test headphones — here are my 5 best options for working from home By Alex Bracetti published 12 March 23 I write about audio tech for a living, and these are the best headphones I've discovered that help me stay focussed when working from home.
I test headphones for a living and these are the best earbuds under $100 By Lee Dunkley last updated 16 March 23 Sony's WF-C500 earbuds are the best entry-level wireless earbuds our audio editor has heard. Here's why you should consider these AirPod alternatives.
Spotify's redesign is so bad I’m considering switching to Apple Music By Rory Mellon published 9 March 23 Spotify has unveiled its new redesigned home page — and it's making me question my loyalty to the music streaming service.
I got studio sound from my iPhone with this awesome upgrade By Lee Dunkley published 4 March 23 Here's how I improved my iPhone audio with Sennheiser's low-cost wired earbuds and a portable DAC to get audiophile sound on the move.
I test earbuds for a living, and I’m surprised how good the AirPods Pro 2 sound By Lee Dunkley published 25 February 23 I test earbuds for a living, and I keep coming back to Apple's AirPods Pro 2. Here's why.
The Sonos Amp is the best part of my audio setup By Malcolm McMillan published 19 February 23 I bought a Sonos Amp to add my turntable to my Sonos ecosystem and it's now the best part of my audio setup.
I test headphones for a living and these are the best for travel By Lee Dunkley published 18 February 23 I take a pair of headphones with me everywhere I go, and these are my favorite designs that balance great sound with long battery life for routine work commutes, business trips, and vacation travels.
I test headphones for a living — and these are the most underrated earbuds By Alex Bracetti last updated 13 February 23 See why the Sennheiser CX Plus earbuds are my personal favorite right now — and a must-own for quality audio fans seeking a bargain.
I test music speakers — here are my 5 favorite systems for sound and style By Lee Dunkley published 11 February 23 I've experienced some of the coolest audio systems in the world, and these are the most elegant music setups tried.
I test TV soundbars for a living — here are 5 budget buys for Super Bowl Sunday By Lee Dunkley last updated 8 February 23 Score big with these best budget 2.1 soundbar and subwoofer packages that take TV sound to the max for sports fans.
I listen to music for a living — and this new Rewind app lets me travel back in time By Lee Dunkley published 4 February 23 My favorite new app let's me turn back the years to hear all the hit songs from five decades of music.
I test soundbars — and this blows everything else away for the Super Bowl By Lee Dunkley published 3 February 23 This Dolby Atmos soundbar brings all the atmosphere of the game to life in your living room.
I test headphones for a living — these are the best for travel By Lee Dunkley published 28 January 23 The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are my favorite for routine work commutes and trips away — here's why.
I bought the Beats Fit Pro — and I actually like them better than AirPods Pro 2 By Jordan Palmer published 22 January 23 I picked up a pair of Beats Fit Pro at the end of 2022 and I've spent the last few weeks using them constantly. They've become a huge part of my daily life.
I tried foam ear tips with my AirPods Pro 2 and they made a big difference By Alex Bracetti published 22 January 23 Swapping the silicone tips for foam ones improved AirPods Pro 2 comfort levels and sound. Here’s how.
I test music systems for a living — and this blows everything else away By Lee Dunkley published 21 January 23 In these cash-strapped times, splurging on a luxury music system may seem extravagant, but the Sonus faber Omnia is a solid investment that'll bring sonic rewards for years to come.
Forget Sonos — this smart speaker sounds even better By Lee Dunkley published 14 January 23 I test speakers for a living and the Denon Home 150 beats the Sonos One for bass.
I test speakers for a living — and this is my favorite Dolby Atmos soundbar By Lee Dunkley published 8 January 23 I love this Denon Home soundbar setup for the joyful boost it brought to my TV and movie viewing over the holidays.
I trialed Apple Music for 3 months — and now I’m going back to Spotify By Peter Wolinski published 8 January 23 Apple Music offers plenty for audiophiles, including Spatial Audio and lossless playback. So why did I ditch it without realizing?
This is the best Bluetooth speaker system I've heard this year By Lee Dunkley published 31 December 22 With its room-filling sound, the Q Acoustics M20 wireless music system is my favorite Bluetooth speaker system. Here's why...
I test wireless earbuds for a living — and these are my favorite of 2022 By Lee Dunkley published 30 December 22 It has been a busy year for new ANC earbuds, but one set stand out among the crowd — and it's not the ones you think
What happened to Spotify HiFi? By Lee Dunkley published 28 December 22 When it comes lossless audio, Spotify continues to lose ground to Apple Music — will the long awaited HiFi tier ever arrive?
I bought a $25 Bluetooth speaker for the shower — and I love it By Rory Mellon published 18 December 22 I impulse bought a cheap Bluetooth speaker on Amazon for use in the shower — it's the best $25 I've spent all year.
I’m an earbud convert: here’s why I'll never go back to over-ears By Max Langridge published 16 December 22 I'm a huge fan of great-sounding music, but I'll never listen to it through over-ear headphones. Here's why.
Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are great — here's how I made them sound even better By Lee Dunkley published 10 December 22 Boost the sound of Sony's WH-1000XM4 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with my EQ customization tweaks.
Forget streaming, vinyl sounds better — here's why By Lee Dunkley published 20 November 22 Vinyl may be an old-school analog format, but there are sound reasons why many audiophiles prefer it to digital.
5 best bass tracks I've tried that give your music system a workout By Lee Dunkley published 12 November 22 The best tunes to give your headphones or home music system a thorough workout — if these tunes don't get you jumping, then you need a better system.
5 things I love about AirPods Pro 2 — and one thing I don't By Lee Dunkley last updated 7 November 22 The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple's best earbuds, period, but our audio editor does have one big complaint.