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Beyerdynamic confirms headphones will continue to be "handmade in Germany" after acquisition
Speaking to What Hi-Fi?, Beyerdynamic said the acquisition will allow the brand to grow "bigger and better and beyond"
Chord's quirky, modular and high-end Suzi amplifiers officially launch
Suzi works with a variety of existing Chord models
Bose's 2nd-gen QC Ultra Earbuds promise enhanced ANC, but can they compete with B&W and Technics rivals?
The king of ANC earbuds returns for a second generation
Best floorstanding speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our experts
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.
Cambridge Audio's compact MXW70 power amplifier is the perfect partner to the five-star MXN10 streamer
Boasting 70 watts of power and a competitive price point
WiiM Amp Pro
WiiM continues to impress with its versatile, compact and budget streaming amplifier, while improvements to the sound make the WiiM Amp Pro a more engaging and convincing listen than the base model.
Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.
This useful Apple Music iOS 26 update is the feature I've been waiting for
A small but useful addition to enhance my daily listening
Astell & Kern's Luna are planar magnetic wired in-ears with an astronomically high price
High-end earphones that are "inspired by the curves of the moon"
The next generation of streaming amplifiers is here, and I think they point to an exciting new chapter for hi-fi
The biggest trend at High End Munich 2025
Qobuz Connect: what is it? Which products support it?
Easy, hi-res streaming across a wide variety of hi-fi products
Best portable MP3 players 2025: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.
Best speaker cables 2025: our 4 expert picks for every budget
Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.
Ruark's MR1 MK3 are the upgraded desktop speakers we've been waiting eight years for
Long-awaited update to the Award-winning MR1 MK2 favourites promises "a significant leap in acoustic performance"
Rega's Planar 3 Eco Special is an eco-friendly turntable with a £200 discount but the same five-star performance
Planar 3 gets the Green Grade treatment and a special finish
We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority
We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method
Neat Iota II
Neat’s tiny Iota II speakers aren’t perfect and they are quite pricey, but we find them utterly charming, spirited and talented performers that solve a niche problem.
Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.
The best turntable deals 2025: lowest prices on great record players
Deals We've rounded up the best deals on some of our favourite turntables
Best CD players 2025: budget to premium options tested by expert reviewers
Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players and CD transports on the market across all budgets.
Best hi-fi and AV racks 2025: budget and premium models tried and tested
Best buys Support your equipment with a top-quality specialist rack and your system components will benefit from a stable support and being allowed to perform their best.
Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects
Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...
Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.
