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The FiiO M27 player with screen and dial showing, and content on the screen, on beige or yellow background
FiiO M27 review: do the right thing content-wise and it will reward you endlessly – but serve it inferior resolution at your peril

By Simon Lucas Published

FiiO has truly gone to town with this hi-res player (and you should too)

Portable Media Players
Grado Signature S750 headphones shot from above to show the grado logo. The headphones are on a wooden surface
Grado Signature S750 review: crystal clarity and a wide soundstage, but the fit isn't a hit

By Carrie Marshall Published

Grado's new B cushion brings you closer to the music for a superb soundtrack

Headphones
The Huawei FreeClip 2 buds on a ledge, with the case behind.
Huawei FreeClip 2 review: good-looking clip-style open earbuds let down by design and sound woes

By Tom Bedford Published

The Huawei FreeClip 2 are let down by design and sound woes, with some feature issues too. It's a shame because there are some strengths.

Earbuds & Airpods
Edifier ES60 on table, against pink background
Edifier ES60 review: a solid speaker that falls just short of the competition

By Harry Padoan Published

The Edifier ES60 is a decent retro-style speaker, but its audio performance and underwhelming battery life hold it back from brilliance.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Tribit QuietPlus 81 leaning against block on pink background
Tribit QuietPlus 81 review: cheap ANC headphones with a few too many flaws

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.

Wireless Headphones
Tribit PocketGo on stand, against pink background
Tribit PocketGo review: an ultra-compact yet flawed Bluetooth speaker

By Harry Padoan Published

I reviewed a cheap alternative to JBL’s smallest Bluetooth speaker — is it worth buying?

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Close ups of the Final DX3000CL with a hi-res digital audio player, showing the ear cups, arm and screen on the player, all on beige background
Final DX3000CL review: elegant, detailed and faithfully neutral wired over-ear headphones, but if you yearn for attack and oomph, they're not for you

By Simon Lucas Published

The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive…

Headphones
Rotel's DX-5 integrated amp in silver on a light gray table, with the amp's remote visible
Rotel DX-5 review: your new miniature stereo amp hero

By Simon Lucas Published

Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero

Hi-Fi
Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers on a wooden surface in front of a window, overlooked by a beautiful long-haired cat.
Edifier S880DB MKII review: eye-candy small-format active bookshelf speakers that are a feature-filled delight

By James Grimshaw Published

The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.

Speakers
The Google Pixel Buds 2a buds in the case.
Google Pixel Buds 2a review: cheap earbuds that don't hold up against the competition

By Tom Bedford Published

Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.

Earbuds & Airpods
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