Normally, we wouldn't consider £2,500 to be affordable for a set of surround-sound speakers. But when said speakers come from Bang & Olufsen, legendary purveyors of stupidly expensive stuff, and they've got a rather exciting aluminium design, well, then we're cooking on gas. Read More >>
Featured comment by SomeOtherGuy:
"I can't give you any real science, it's more of a personal dislike of the "integrated-ness". But, hey, I'm picky.
I currently run an Epos ELS-Sub whi..." More »
I thought I could never feel this way again: Oh hello, headphones! You cost £350, but I don't care because you are so delicate and lovely and wonderful and beautiful. It turns out I'm not as jaded as I thought. Read More >>
It's great when you find a pair of headphones that you can wear while you're working out without thinking about them. Koss's new line of Fit Series Headphones are just that—they're lightweight, they fit well, and sound pretty damn good for something that's super dinky and only £20. Read More >>
Featured comment by Journeyman:
"Hey sorry, didn't notice you'd replied. I ordered an android compatible pair, they arrived today. Well worth the money, build quality and sound are ou..." More »
KEF is one of those companies that quietly gets on with making amazing—and expensive—HiFi equipment. Now, however, it's decided to apply its knowledge of HiFi and branch out into headphones—and these things promise to be amazing. Read More >>
Featured comment by spudhed:
"if theyre as good as kef speakers theyll be damn good but i stopped dropping large amounts of cash on earbuds as they break too easily, right now im u..." More »
Muji's known for its ultra-minimalistic take on everything from office supplies, to apparel, to electronics like this simple splash-proof speaker housing for a smartphone that still provides full access to its touchscreen. Read More >>
Wires suck. Fact -- they get lost, broken, or filched by unscrupulous flatmates. Better to do away with them altogether, which is why we've corralled together a collection of the best Bluetooth headphones money can buy, to see if any of them have the chops to replace good old-fashioned copper. The results, after a couple months of testing, are surprisingly positive. Read More >>
Featured comment by Phoenix AJ:
"Chris, have you tried or rather seen these http://www.bassbuds.co.uk - let me know! if not i can get a pair sent over to you =D" More »
Tom Cruise's new sci-fi thriller Oblivion has been out for over two weeks now, so the SoundWorks Collection has a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the filmmakers used sound and music to paint the chilling landscapes of post-apocalyptic Earth. Read More >>
You usually don't expect a lamp to do much more than provide a little illumination and snazz up a room. But maybe it's time you should. Monica Armani's Silenzio lamps are made with sound-absorbing foam and fabrics so they chase away the dark and the decibels. Read More >>
Jean Michel Jarre's ridonkulous iPod dock (that we secretly, desperately want) now has a new trick. It's got a fancy-looking new Bluetooth receiver, because your £10,000-odd dock got made redundant by Apple's Lightning switch. Read More >>
Featured comment by Kanta:
"I am very lucky to own an AeroSystem One. For me, the AeroSystem One speaker is unique when it comes down to sound quality and one of its kind. I am..." More »
It may not be as easy as print, plug, and play, but designer J.C. Karich is proving that you can make a pair of working headphones with nothing but raw materials, a 3D printer, open source designs, and a little gumption. Read More >>
Revealed while the internet is still recovering from last week's barrage of fake April Fool's products, OrigAudio's Beets headphones—a parody of Dre's Beats headphones—are real and will set you back just £20 a pair. Read More >>
Ugh. Everything. Right? Time to walk over to the bookshelf and vent some aggression with this extremely compact and heavily designed £530 speaker. This is the life. Read More >>
So you've decided to hop on the vinyl trend. You need a turntable. Pro-ject's candy hued Debut Carbon tables will appeal to both your eyes and your ears. Read More >>
Forget pulling a wagon filled with kids. If you really want to enjoy a day at the beach you'll hit the sand with this speaker-packed wagon in tow. A pair of 12-volt batteries power the Blastmaster XL's 2,000 watt sound system for up to 40 hours of non-stop partying, and yes, it comes with cup holders. Read More >>
Speaker docks outfitted with Apple's Lightning dock connector seem like kind of waste these days. Wireless music is the future, homie! But does this new beauty from Bowers & Wilkins look like a dock? Where's the port? It's hidden by clever design. Read More >>
Featured comment by Graucho Giggles:
"Nice B&W stuff but pity it's not stereo... Great single boxes I suppose, tho I bet nowhere near as good as the Dynaudio Xeo, or the mega tasty and..." More »