Just starting a vinyl record collection? Don’t ruin your music with a suitcase-style turntable! Get this entry-level option from Sony instead and give your vinyl some TLC
 Just starting a vinyl record collection? Don’t ruin your music with a suitcase-style turntable! Get this entry-level option from Sony instead and give your vinyl some TLC

If I were to start my vinyl record journey again, this is the entry-level turntable I’d get for its connectivity features and upfront audio.

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The 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d actually buy with my own money — I tested them all against their rivals, and these are the real winners for all budgets
 The 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d actually buy with my own money — I tested them all against their rivals, and these are the real winners for all budgets

These are the 3 JBL Bluetooth speakers I’d personally buy right now.

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I test ANC headphones for a living, and these are the only 3 pairs I’d recommend on Prime Day — irrespective of the deals on offer
 I test ANC headphones for a living, and these are the only 3 pairs I’d recommend on Prime Day — irrespective of the deals on offer

I’ve tested more pairs of headphones than I’ve had hot dinners since 2019: these are the only 3 pairs to look for this Prime Day

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I test audio kit and these are the 3 Bluetooth speakers I always reach for — and the only ones I’d recommend in 2026

I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, but these 3 reliable models are all you need to soundtrack your summer.

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The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor

I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility
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‘A better price for the same performance’: I reviewed Sonos’ cheaper Era 100 SL wireless speaker, and was shocked at how few concessions were made to make this a bargain

Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.
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I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and unbelievably, I think it might actually justify that claim

1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it
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I reviewed Klipsch’s The Nines II powered stereo speakers, and they’re definitely keepers — great sound and nice features in a compact size (though it helps if you’re feeling strong)

The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.

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I heard the awesome new JBL Summit Everest speakers, and these beasts felt like they could ‘rumble me right out of my seat’

The new enormous flagship speakers are some of the most powerful I’ve ever heard — and some of the largest and most expensive.
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‘A real step up in pretty much every way’: I listened to Cambridge’s new Evo 300 streaming amp, and it raises the bar for modern hi-fi

First impressions of Cambridge’s new flagship just-add-speakers streaming amplifier are very good indeed.

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