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Noble Fokus Artemis over-ear headphones
Noble Fokus Artemis

By Harry McKerrell Published

Noble’s Fokus Artemis combine three distinct driver technologies in a bid to outperform their high-end Focal and B&W counterparts, but do they hit the sonic mark?

Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X wired headphones
Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

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Bose has bought Skullcandy, and I think it could be good news for its headphones business

By Andy Madden Published

Bose has been splashing the cash… again

Wireless Headphones
Purple AirPods Max 2 and blue AirPods Max (2024) headphones standing next to each other on a bookshelf in front of a row of books.
Apple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: which are better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Do the sequel cans live up to their predecessors' high standards?

Wireless Headphones
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Best headphones 2026: tested by our experts

By Daniel Furn last updated

Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price.

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An array of wireless headphones from various brands in a test room
I've heard dozens of wireless headphones this year – trust me, we've never had it so good

By Harry McKerrell Published

We're in The Golden Age of Wireless (headphones)

Wireless Headphones

Hi-Fi

A pile of CDs with Ask the Reader logo
What's your favourite physical music format of all time? Tell us why

By Kashfia Kabir Published

MiniDisc, CDs, vinyl, tape... we want to know what your favourite physical music format is, and why – send us your comments!

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Which albums sound great on vinyl? We asked, and you all gave a different answer

By Alastair Stevenson Published

But one thing united you…

Hi-Fi
Philips TAR3500 portable radio outdoors on a rocky background
Philips' durable portable radio is built to survive the apocalypse – or at least a wet weekend camping trip

By Harry McKerrell Published

No power? No problem

Radio
Shanling SM1.3R HD streamer
This feature-packed hi-res music streamer's new DAC promises a "natural and analogue-like" sound

By Kashfia Kabir Published

The Shanling SM1.3R HD gets on the R2R ladder for £1799 / $1699

Music Streamers
Musical Fidelity B1xcd CD player on a plain background
Musical Fidelity makes a 'B-line' for Arcam's Award-winner with its new CD player

By Harry McKerrell Published

Musical Fidelity's B1xcd joins the physical media bandwagon

CD Players
A blue Roberts Revival Petite 2 internet radio outside on a wooden table. A bush is visible in the background.
Best DAB radios 2026: the best-sounding digital radios we've tested and highly recommend

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Want to get a whole host of tunes for free, over the airwaves and hiss-free? A digital DAB radio is a great shout.

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