Bose, beware! AKG makes a splash at IFA 2024 with two pairs of premium wireless headphones By Andy Madden published 6 September 24 AKG has unveiled the N5 Hybrid wireless earbuds and the N9 Hybrid over-ears. Can they compete with the class leaders?
Best AKG headphones 2024: AKG headphones for every budget By Tom Bailey published 29 September 22 AKG builds some truly outstanding headphones for a wide range of budgets. Here are your best options including wired, wireless and noise-cancelling models.
Hands on: AKG N9 Hybrid wireless headphones By Harry McKerrell published 6 September 24 It's early days, but the signs are positive for AKG's return to the wireless headphones space.
Save 80%! Five-star AKG wireless headphones now just $30 By Harry McKerrell published 28 February 23 AKG’s fantastic Y500 wireless headphones have dropped to just $30 at Walmart, giving shoppers a chance to nab a bargain.
Five-star AKG wireless headphones drop to new low price in Walmart sale By Joe Svetlik published 30 January 23 These were a great pair at full price, so with $60 off, they are absolutely essential. Best act fast, though...
AKG K371 By What Hi-Fi? published 17 March 23 AKG’s K371 over-ear wired headphones benefit from a neat design and a satisfyingly hefty delivery.
Austrian Audio The Composer By What Hi-Fi? published 3 April 24 Austrian Audio’s flagship headphones are beautifully made and set sky-high standards.
Best over-ear headphones 2024: wired and wireless pairs tested by our experts By Becky Roberts published 20 February 23 Our expert pick of the best over-ear headphones includes wired and wireless pairs for use at home or on the go...
Final UX3000 By What Hi-Fi? published 10 February 23 They do most jobs pretty well, but these Final headphones simply don’t inspire us to listen to our music.
Astell & Kern looks to build on Award-winning success with A&norma SR35 music player By Harry McKerrell published 6 April 23 A&K returns with a sequel to the AK Zero earbuds, as well as the follow-up to the award-winning SR25 MKII music player.
Astell & Kern's new music player and in-ear headphones create a pricey portable hi-fi system By Harry McKerrell published 12 May 23 A&K’s new music player uses a built-in R-2R DAC and Class A amplification for improved sonic clarity and promises natural sound reproduction.
IFA 2024 news and highlights: the latest turntables, speaker systems, headphones, projectors and more By Esat Dedezade published 29 August 24 Europe's biggest annual consumer electronics show opens its doors as it celebrates its 100th year.
Best of IFA 2024: exciting new turntables, projectors and headphones from the renowned tech showcase By Harry McKerrell, Lewis Empson published 6 September 24 We've rounded up the best new products and demos that we saw during a very special IFA 2024 showcase.
Astell & Kern's wireless portable DAC promises to supercharge your on-the-go sound By Harry McKerrell published 19 October 23 Astell & Kern's AK HB1 portable DAC will supercharge your sound easily and affordably, while the Kann Ultra is the company's most powerful player yet.
Audio-Technica's wood-adorned cans blend Japanese craftsmanship with high-end engineering By Harry McKerrell published 7 March 24 Audio-Technica blends Japanese tradition and hi-fi sound with its latest ATH-AWKG wooden headphones.
An ode to open-back headphones – and why I'd never go (closed-)back By Becky Roberts published 5 September 23 I’ve heard, tested and lived with more headphones than I would care to hazard a guess at over the years, and downright prefer open-backs to their closed-back companions. Here's why...
Sivga SV021 Robin By What Hi-Fi? published 27 June 24 Their upbeat, propulsive sound will appeal to some, but rivals offer greater musicality and depth than the plucky Sivga over-ear headphones.
Audio Technica's stunning new hand-painted headphones come with a huge price tag By Kashfia Kabir published 29 September 22 The premium wooden headphones and cartridge will be available in very limited numbers later this year.
Astell & Kern's portable desktop audio system packs in new DAC technology By Joe Svetlik published 12 January 23 A&K's new DAC/headphone amplifier/music player system is the first portable device with certain sonic technologies, and has plenty of connections to boot.
Astell & Kern's new hi-res USB DAC has microphone connectivity and a reasonable price tag By Joe Svetlik published 6 December 22 For hi-res listening on the go, A&K's HC3 looks like a winner for portability, versatility and price.
Audio-Technica's affordable wireless earbuds tease "chest-thumping" bass power By Harry McKerrell published 8 July 24 Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ pack in a lot of features for £89, with a sound profile that focuses heavily on bass power.
Hands on: Genelec 8381A review By Ketan Bharadia published 19 July 24 We listen to Genelec's £60k five-way active studio monitors that combine sophistication and savagery.
Cambridge Audio brings hi-fi credentials to its first noise-cancelling earbuds, the Melomania M100 By Kashfia Kabir published 27 March 24 Cambridge Audio's Melomania M100 wireless earbuds feature ANC for the first time, with aptX Lossless codec, Class A/B amplification and long battery life.
Astell & Kern's striking premium buds aim to challenge Bose and Sony for true wireless supremacy By Harry McKerrell published 8 August 23 Astell & Kern's stylish new wireless buds aim to deliver premium sound alongside a raft of clever features, but minus ANC.
Inside the Sennheiser factory: assembling audiophile headphones and listening to £60k electrostatics By Kashfia Kabir published 8 October 23 We visit Sennheiser's audiophile headphones factory, take a deep dive into how these premium cans are made, and listen to some of the most extravagant headphones in the world.
Pick of the Month: Bowers & Wilkins and Q Acoustics deliver a trio of hi-fi treats By Alastair Stevenson published 3 September 23 Our team of tech experts break down the top products they’ve personally tried and tested in the past 30 days
Astell & Kern launches a new premium portable audio player built with luxury watch-grade steel By Mary Stone published 13 September 22 Astell & Kern has announced its latest high-end portable audio player, the A&Ultima SP3000, with a new design, a new DAC and revamped circuitry.
Final's flagship ANC wireless earbuds boast '8K Sound' technology By Kashfia Kabir published 23 February 23 Bluetooth 5.2 is onboard, as is support for the higher-quality aptX and aptX Adaptive codecs.
Rega's radical Aya speakers combine glass and cement for a striking design By Kashfia Kabir published 4 September 23 Rega's premium Aya floorstanders are ten years in the making, and use a unique new material for the cabinet design.
Anker's new wireless headphones offer Sony-rivalling flagship features at budget prices By Kashfia Kabir published 12 September 22 Anker offers premium audio and noise-cancelling features and huge battery life at very affordable prices.