Apple’s all-new AirPods 5 bring ‘the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation’ to an open-ear design — preorder now for just $129

Apple unveiled the AirPods 5 at today’s September Apple Event, and the earbuds offer incredible value, with a preorder price of just $129/£119.

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Audio-Technica just launched its first wireless open-back headphones with an affordable price-tag and ‘noise reduction’, and I must try them
 Audio-Technica just launched its first wireless open-back headphones with an affordable price-tag and ‘noise reduction’, and I must try them

Meet the refreshingly affordable, good looking, portable Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones

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Apple Event 2026 live — last-minute iPhone Ultra leaks, AirPods 5 rumors, and more ahead of today’s big showcase
 Apple Event 2026 live — last-minute iPhone Ultra leaks, AirPods 5 rumors, and more ahead of today’s big showcase

We’re reporting live from Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, where we expect the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more to be unveiled.

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This elite mini hi-fi hub is perfect for limited shelf-space and smaller homes, but compact does not mean cheap
 This elite mini hi-fi hub is perfect for limited shelf-space and smaller homes, but compact does not mean cheap

The Marantz MCR 60n is a bijou hi-fi system that’ll slip into any home, yet offers a range of handy features.

Don’t pay $400 for Sony’s latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buy
 Don’t pay $400 for Sony’s latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buy

Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 while these five-star-rated headphones are still on sale at Amazon.

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Looking for professional, affordable IEMs? Beyerdynamic’s new wired earbuds may fit the bill — but after a thorough test, they’re not quite perfect
 Looking for professional, affordable IEMs? Beyerdynamic’s new wired earbuds may fit the bill — but after a thorough test, they’re not quite perfect

Beyerdynamic’s affordable IEMs offer impressive bass at a tempting low price, but can they compete with rivals such as Sennheiser and Meze Audio?

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Sony updates its generation-defining headphones for the replaceable-battery era: meet the WH-1000XM4C — same, but different
 Sony updates its generation-defining headphones for the replaceable-battery era: meet the WH-1000XM4C — same, but different

Still hankering after a set of WH-1000XM4s (or even XM3s)? Sony’s done the decent thing and refreshed them for the era of replaceable batteries

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My experience as an audio expert has led me to choose these five earbuds, from AU$70 to AU$349, that cater to all music styles
 My experience as an audio expert has led me to choose these five earbuds, from AU$70 to AU$349, that cater to all music styles

Wireless earbuds come in a huge variety of shapes and styles, with prices ranging greatly. These 5 pairs cater to all budgets and all types of listener, and all promise a solid audio upgrade.

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I upgraded my Sennheiser HD 660S2 wired headphones with a more powerful iFi DAC to unlock the highest quality audio — but I honestly wasn’t expecting these results
 I upgraded my Sennheiser HD 660S2 wired headphones with a more powerful iFi DAC to unlock the highest quality audio — but I honestly wasn’t expecting these results

I complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.

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Ever wanted earbuds with a touchscreen case? Even if you haven’t, JBL’s affordable Live Buds 4 are worth a look; think stellar sound and top features
 Ever wanted earbuds with a touchscreen case? Even if you haven’t, JBL’s affordable Live Buds 4 are worth a look; think stellar sound and top features

I tested the JBL Live Buds 4, and they’re an excellent-sounding option with a cool charging case.

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