Final’s latest DX over-ear headphones still aren’t cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they’re the ones

The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive…

Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously
Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously

Fender, the guitar maker also known for its amps and speakers, has a new consumer electronics brand called Fender Audio making its debut at CES 2026. In addition to a new pair of wireless headphones, Fender Audio has announced a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers called ELIE, which is short for “Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive.” […]

Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery
Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery

Fender Audio, the consumer electronics brand owned by the famous guitar maker, has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026. What sets the Mix headphones apart from the competition are impressive battery life, a modular design that allows the ear cups and headband to be swapped to alternate colors, and a focus […]

I got these tiny snore-masking buds hoping for better sleep, but now I wear them for walking and yoga too

The Soundcore Sleep A30 are built to help you sleep better, but the reason I’ve come to rely on them has nothing to do with bedtime.

I’ve tested more than 30 Bluetooth speakers, but this model surprised me for one key reason — and it’s not from Bose or JBL

The Marshall Middleton II plates up impeccable audio quality, and its stereo sound is absolutely spectacular.

Rotel’s bijou integrated amp is small but mighty —and it became my system’s pint-sized powerhouse

Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero

The year in wireless hi-fi and headphones: 2025’s top winners and losers — and what I want to see in 2026

A whole year of wireless headphones and we’re still using Li-ion batteries, but buds can take our heart-rate? 2025’s audio wins, losses and could-do-betters.

I love these active speakers’ stacked feature-set, but they lag a little in one key area

The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.

Watch out, Sonos — Samsung’s new wireless speakers look very cool, and directly challenge the Era models

Two new speakers with minimalist designs and driver setups that directly target Sonos’ main home speakers.