Elipson has introduced three Classic Sub models for listeners who want deeper bass without replacing their main speakers. The range starts with the compact Classic Sub 8 and steps up through the Sub 10 to the larger Sub 12. Each model is an active subwoofer, meaning the amplifier it needs is built inside the cabinet. […]
Denon has announced the European arrival of the DP-500BT, a belt-drive turntable designed to make a first vinyl system easier to build. It can connect to a normal amplifier with cables, but it can also send the sound of a record to compatible Bluetooth headphones or speakers. That flexibility is useful if you want to […]
Sony has announced the ECM-AX10, a compact USB-C microphone for recording videos with sound captured from around the scene. It is aimed at vloggers, mobile filmmakers and other creators who want more than the audio picked up by their phone’s built-in microphones. The microphone weighs approximately 24g and is due to cost around €199 in […]
TDM’s Neo has reached retail after being shown at CES earlier in the year. It combines wireless headphones and a portable Bluetooth speaker: twist the headphones into their compact shape and the sound can switch from your ears to the room. The launch price is £249 / $249. It is an unusual option for someone […]
Rega has announced the Replay, a £259 belt-drive turntable aimed at people getting started with vinyl. Handmade in the UK, it comes with a cartridge already fitted and aligned, plus preset tonearm settings to reduce the setup work before your first record. Quick Reference Less Setup Before Your First Record Rega says it spent three […]
Choosing a music streaming service should start with the music you want to hear, the equipment you use and what you can afford. Most of the big names have enormous catalogues, but their apps, prices, student offers, and sound options can be quite different. This guide covers Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, […]
ADAM Audio has announced the Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO, two powered subwoofers for music-making and monitoring systems. They launch alongside free ADAM Control software, which helps users adjust how the subwoofer and speakers work together. These are substantial upgrades for an existing setup rather than complete first systems. Their purpose is to extend low-frequency […]
CMF by Nothing has launched its first portable Bluetooth speakers, the Speaker S and Speaker M. Both have a milk-carton-inspired shape, physical playback controls and USB-C audio, so they can move between phone listening and a wired desktop setup. The smaller Speaker S costs £49, while the larger Speaker M is £99. Both contain their […]
Fosi Audio has introduced the DAP Neo, a small portable music player with a control wheel, wired headphone socket and Bluetooth. It plays music files from a memory card, giving you a separate device for listening without having to keep your phone in your hand. The starting EU price is €89.99, putting it within reach […]
Noise has introduced the Master Buds Open, a pair of open-ear wireless earbuds using Sound by Bose technology. They are designed for listeners who want music without completely blocking the outside world, which can be useful while walking, working or travelling. The earbuds cost ₹7,999 in India and use a light C-shaped design that clips […]
Noise has moved into home audio with four Homestage soundbar systems, starting at ₹4,999 in India. The range is designed to make television sound bigger without asking newcomers to build a complicated system from separate amplifiers and speakers. The line begins with a simple 2.1-channel bar and climbs to the Homestage 5.2.4, a complete Dolby […]
QED has rebuilt its Performance cable family as a 13-model range covering the connections found in modern HiFi, desktop and TV systems. Alongside speaker and analogue audio cables, the line now includes optical, coaxial digital, Ethernet and four types of USB cable. Cables are not the most exciting part of a first system, but buying […]
iFi Audio has launched the iDSD GR2 MT, a Master Tuned version of its portable DAC and headphone amplifier. The new edition was developed with British record producer Steve Levine and adds upgraded internal parts plus two digital filters created for PCM and DSD music. This is not the cheapest way to improve headphone listening. […]
Bose is testing a free software update that adds Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). The beta gives compatible phones and computers a newer way to send audio and allows the headphones to receive shared Auracast broadcasts. This is a feature update rather than a new pair of headphones. […]
Andover Audio has introduced the Andover-One DD, a component turntable designed to make the move beyond an all-in-one record player less intimidating. It arrives with a cartridge already fitted, plays three record speeds and adds automatic start and end-of-record stopping without taking away the hands-on part of playing vinyl. At $999, this is a serious […]
A first HiFi amplifier usually puts volume control and speaker power in one box. The Schiit Freya 2 is different: it is a preamplifier for someone building a separates system and it still needs a power amplifier and speakers before it can make music. That makes its $999 price a step-up purchase rather than the […]