Australian Hi-Fi

Headphones

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Best Buys
Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT over-ear headphones hanging on garden gate bolt

Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Austrian Audio has brought its sonic talents to the wireless market with the Hi-X25BT Bluetooth headphones. To our ears, it’s been an utterly seamless transition.

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Over-ear headphones: Sony WH-CH720N

Sony WH-CH720N

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Sony delivers an affordable pair of headphones with ANC, long battery life and that signature Sony sound.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds wireless earbuds in case held in hand with autumn leaves in background

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Bose’s entry-level ANC buds are back with a new look and new features, but can they continue the brand’s fine form?

Wireless Earbuds
Sony WF-C510 in-ear headphones in case held in hand with grassy lawn in background

Sony WF-C510

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Sony proves great comfort and sound quality are possible from a cheap pair of wireless earbuds.

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Grado's new Signature wired headphones aim to deliver “uncompromising craftsmanship and sound quality”

By Kashfia Kabir published

Featuring new drivers, new ear cushions and a premium price

Wired Headphones

Hi-Fi

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 music player on a desktop

What is high-resolution audio? And is hi-res music worth it?

By Becky Roberts last updated

Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?

Hi-Fi
KEF teaser image showing the top of a speaker and a vinyl record

KEF’s new all-in-one hi-fi system promises streaming smarts and a focus on “your cherished vinyl collection”

By Andy Madden published

The new product will be revealed next week!

Stereo Systems

Meet the Quad Platina Integrated, an amp five years in the making

By Joe Svetlik published

First spotted as a prototype in 2023, the Quad Platina Integrated is now finished; and it promises to be Quad's “finest-ever integrated amplifier”.

Stereo Amplifiers

Michell Audio launches the Revolv and Gyro turntables, replacing a legend in the process

By Ketan Bharadia published

It's Michell's biggest product launch in decades

Turntables

Digital equipment with a range of tweaking options may seem like a good idea, but I'm not convinced

By Ketan Bharadia published

Choice is not always a good thing

Hi-Fi
Nagaoka MP-200 moving magnet cartridge on wooden table in front of flower picture

Nagaoka MP-200

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.

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