Latest articles by Ioan Hazell
Esoteric’s new T-01 turntable is “dedicated to reproducing the original master sound with breathtaking realism, musical energy and emotional depth”
The price might also take your breath away
Backrooms isn’t my cup of tea, but one of the film’s features has stuck with me
There’s no escaping this soundtrack
A classic R.E.M. album is getting a limited-edition vinyl upgrade
Only 5000 copies are available… I’m sorry, I'm sorry
Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: which standmount speakers are best for you?
Two reasonably priced standmounters with different strengths
I have just started reviewing speakers for a living – here are three surprising lessons I’ve learned
A newbie’s field guide to speaker testing
Technics is celebrating 55 years of its legendary SL-1200 turntable with a limited-edition design
The SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition looks as good as gold
Dali Sonik 1
The smallest standmount speakers in Dali’s entry level range, the Sonik 1, punch well above their weight.
Monitor Audio updates its popular Silver range of speakers to “set a new benchmark for high-fidelity performance at its price”
The Silver Series 8G consists of seven models for hi-fi and home cinema systems
Could this affordable, feature-packed Bluetooth turntable rival the five-star Sony PS-LX3BT?
The second generation Obi3 features built-in speed sensors and a heavier base
This striking vertical turntable is the brainchild of former Apple engineers
The TD-1 is the first product from Los Angeles based Ruka Studio
Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?
Better late than never, or too little, too late?
“About as attractive as swimming pool armbands” – five of the strangest-looking speakers we tested at the turn of the second millennium
It seems not even speaker designers were immune to millennium fever
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): what are the differences?
How do Bose’s new standard noise-cancelling headphones compare to its flagship pair on paper?
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
And you can even get a three-month free trial… yay Presto!
Victrola announces upgrades to its Auracast turntable and a collaboration with Third Man Records
Changes include new finishes, an upgraded Ortofon cartridge and a replaceable headshell
Why this distinctive 1999 album I’ve loved for 15 years is a fantastic test for your stereo speakers
Because sometimes you’ve got to get behind the mule
Bose’s latest ANC wireless headphones arrive with Ultra-inspired upgrades and three limited edition colours
The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) have landed
What are the real differences between studio monitors and hi-fi speakers? We asked the professionals
Could your living room have studio quality sound?
Winamp is looking to “challenge the status quo” in new partnership with Deezer
The new Winamp Player aims to “reinvent the music player for the streaming era”
I put Roberts’ new rugged digital radio “for explorers” to the test on an overnight camping trip – here’s how it went
Would the SolarDAB 99 be 837g of help, or hindrance?
We asked 8 sound engineers for their top studio test tracks – here’s what they picked and why
The songs the people making the songs are listening to
Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices”
Both speakers in the Elegan Series use woven Kevlar drivers
Technics paints it black with The Rolling Stones themed wireless earbuds
The limited edition wireless earbuds are capped at 5000 pairs
