Spotify Premium’s new play and shuffle buttons are music to my ears By Lee Dunkley last updated 6 August 22 Spotify updates playback controls for Premium subscribers to make it easier for users to choose how to play music.
I just tried this free Netflix spatial audio upgrade — and it blew me away By Lee Dunkley last updated 22 November 22 As Netflix starts to roll out spatial audio across its catalog, here’s what happened when I experienced the streaming giant's immersive sound tech for the first time.
I won't buy AirPods Pro 2 unless Apple makes this one critical upgrade By Lee Dunkley last updated 30 July 22 Next-gen AirPods Pro really need to improve wireless audio to keep audiophiles like me happy — here's why.
The AirPods Pro are great — but now I wish I hadn't upgraded By Rory Mellon last updated 30 July 22 I finally upgraded to AirPods Pro — but now I'm wondering if I should have just stuck with my AirPods 2.
5 best TV sound upgrades I've tested that will blow you away By Lee Dunkley last updated 11 June 22 From budget to high-end speaker systems, these are the best TV sound upgrades I've listened to.
I just tried the Sonos Ray soundbar — and I was blown away by the results By Lee Dunkley last updated 29 September 22 I got to try out the new Sonos Ray soundbar at home, and it has blown me away by just how simple it is and how good it sounds
Spotify is great but I found Tidal sounds better — here's why By Lee Dunkley last updated 6 February 23 If you care about sound quality, you really should be listening to streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz. Here's what you need to know.
Forget the iPhone 14 Pro — I’m more excited about the AirPods Pro 2 By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 23 May 22 With the promise of major upgrades, the AirPods Pro 2 could steal Apple's fall event.
I really like the Dyson Zone — but it’s still too weird By Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 May 22 The Dyson Zone is an engineering marvel — but I still don't know who's going to buy it.
Google Pixel Buds Pro could make me ditch AirPods Pro By Lee Dunkley last updated 3 July 22 Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are set to offer a whole host of features and performance to rival the AirPods Pro, for $50 less. They could see me ditch the white for a more colorful design.
Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio By Lee Dunkley published 7 May 22 I added a dedicated soundbar to improve the sound from my TV, but discovered that a Sonos App and speakers sound better.
One of the best budget turntables just got better — here's why By Lee Dunkley last updated 21 August 22 Three low-cost turntables join Pro-Ject's Primary E series designed for vinyl fans looking to experience the format for the first time.
I tried this $50 Bluetooth speaker and it blew me away By Lee Dunkley published 30 April 22 Who says budget Bluetooth speakers can't sound good? Anker's Soundcore 3 will change your mind
AirPods Pro aren't for audiophiles — here's why By Lee Dunkley last updated 3 July 22 AirPods Pro have set the standard by which wireless earbuds are judged. So why don't I use them for audiophile listening?
I'm ditching Spotify for Apple Music — and it's not because of Joe Rogan By Henry T. Casey last updated 31 January 22 The big green streaming machine has a new problem: what happens when everyone else has more music.
I've been using my AirPods Pro to watch TV — and it's a game changer By Henry T. Casey last updated 23 January 22 AirPods Pro made one of the top shows of the year sound better, and here's why our senior editor can't stop using them for TV.
Apple AirPods 3 — how the HomePod’s fall could help the new earbuds rise By James Archer published 4 April 21 The Apple HomePod is discontinued, but the reasons for its failure could help steer Apple towards making the AirPods 3 even better.
Sonos Roam could raise the bar for all portable speakers — here’s why By James Archer last updated 17 June 21 Why the Sonos Roam's improved design and smart connectivity could make it the best portable speaker ever
Spotify HiFi could finally make me pay for lossless music streaming — here’s why By James Archer last updated 26 February 21 Spotify HiFi has beaten Apple Music to lossless music streaming. Here’s why it’s the first lossless service I’d want to subscribe to
This future-proof speaker shows modular tech isn't dead By James Archer published 5 February 21 How the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level, an upgradable wireless speaker, could redeem modular tech from a string of failures.
These noise cancelling headphones have kept me sane during lockdown By Roland Moore-Colyer published 12 September 20 The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are the best thing I own — here's why they've stopped me losing my mind.
AirPods Will Reshape Wireless Audio for the Masses By Sam Rutherford published 14 September 16 By selling a pair of wireless earbuds for $159, Apple is lowering the bar for what you can expect to pay for quality wireless audio.
Why Apple Can't Sell Me on Lightning Headphones By Henry T. Casey published 22 June 16 Apple doesn't have the best track record when it comes to audio accessories, and Lightning headphones would just make things more messy.
