Australian Hi-Fi

Headphones

Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4: what's new with Apple's latest noise-cancelling earbuds?

By Joe Svetlik Published

Both new AirPods models come with ANC – but what else is different?

Wireless Earbuds

I test headphones for a living but can’t make sense of the AirPods 5 launch

By Andy Madden Published

Two new models, but why?

Wireless Earbuds

Looking for noise-cancelling earbuds? This brilliant, Award-winning Sony pair has a new lowest price

By Daniel Furn Published

Prices and noise levels at an all-time low

Wireless Earbuds

There was no sign of the rumoured AirPods with camera at the iPhone 18 Pro launch, and I'm not-so-secretly happy

By Kashfia Kabir Published

AirPods should focus on audio performance, not unnecessary features

Wireless Earbuds
Apple AirPods 5

I'm excited for Apple's newly announced AirPods 5 – but one major issue has me scratching my head

By Harry McKerrell Published

The AirPods 5 have a serious blind spot

Wireless Earbuds
Apple AirPods 5 specs

Apple AirPods 5 boast improved ANC and updated acoustic architecture for a "richer, more detailed sound"

By Ioan Hazell Published

Two new models at £119 / $129 and £139 / $149

Wireless Earbuds

Hi-Fi

Topping DX1 II DAC

Topping DX1 II

By Harry McKerrell Published

Topping’s budget-friendly DX1 II promises decent versatility and “audiophile quality” sound from a DAC that’s small enough to sit on your desktop. But does it succeed?

DACs
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 turntable on wooden shelf

Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10

By Harry McKerrell Published

Pro-Ject has updated its excellent Debut Pro turntable with a longer tonearm, an aluminium sub-platter and a higher price, seeking to take the Debut range to new heights.

4 Comments
Turntables
Marantz MCR 60n DAB

"Modern, musical, luxurious" – Marantz's compact streaming system with CD player is elevated in every way

By Kashfia Kabir Published

The MCR 60n DAB gains plenty of new features, sound improvements, a refreshed design, and a higher price than before

5 Comments
Stereo Systems
Technics SL-1500CS turntable

Technics SL-1500CS

By Ketan Bharadia Published

Improved power supply brings useful performance gains for Technics’ highly regarded SL-1500 turntable.

2 Comments
Turntables
Fitzwilliam CD player on cabinet next to plant

Majority reveals a quartet of affordable hi-fi products, including a combined CD-player-and-amplifier

By Ioan Hazell Published

Plus an all-in-one system for “listeners who want everything in a single box”

Hi-Fi
Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 streaming amplifier

Lyngdorf TDAI-2210

By Kashfia Kabir Published

Lyngdorf’s premium streaming amplifier packs plenty of technology in its compact form, while its user-friendly nature and modern outlook delight as much as its lively sound.

6 Comments
Music Streamers