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Activo Scoop review: Hi-Fi earbuds with a low-fi price
The Activo Scoop delivers impressive hi-fi sound, powerful bass and versatile wired connectivity at an affordable price.
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What is a DAC? How to get better Lossless Audio on iPhone and Mac
We explain how DACs improve wired headphone audio, when they matter, and the best DACs to buy.
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Sonos Era 100 SL Review: A cheaper AirPlay speaker for Apple users
The Sonos Era 100 SL offers strong sound, AirPlay 2 and Sonos multi-room features at a lower price, though wired connectivity remains limited.
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Sonos Play review: Big, bold sound in a portable speaker at a premium price
The Sonos Play delivers powerful sound, AirPlay support and rugged portability. Here’s how it performs.
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Audio Pro Drumfire D-2 W review: Powerful AirPlay speaker with impressive sound
Powerful, room-filling sound with AirPlay and high-res streaming, but limited wired inputs and portability.
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Fender Studio Pro review: Powerful digital audio workstation
Fender Studio Pro 8 expands an already powerful feature set with Fender- and guitar-specific flourishes plus numerous interface enhancements.
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Sennheiser CX 80U Review: Affordable USB-C wired earbuds with impressive sound
Sennheiser’s CX 80U wired earbuds deliver strong sound, solid bass and USB-C connectivity for under $40. A simple but excellent budget option.
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Sennheiser HD 400U Review: Great sound and Lossless Audio for under $100
Sennheiser’s HD 400U wired headphones deliver strong sound and lossless USB-C audio for under $100. We test their comfort, design and performance.
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Edifier Neobuds Planar review: In-ear headphones with a difference
With the Neobuds Planar, Edifier brings planar magnetic drivers to true wireless in-ear headphones. We put them to the test to see whether this special technology impresses in everyday use.
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Sennheiser HDB 630 review: These headphones solve Apple’s Bluetooth problem
Sennheiser’s Bluetooth ‘dongle’ allows Apple devices to use the latest aptX Adaptive technology.
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The Apple AirPlay speakers we recommend for music streaming
If you want a speaker to use with your iPhone, Mac, or to stream Apple Music (or another service) wirelessly, these are the best AirPlay supporting speakers. We compare HomePods, Sonos & more.
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Best over-ear headphones 2026: AirPods Max vs the best alternatives
AirPods Max face stiff competition. We compare Apple, Bose, Sony, Sonos, and more to find the best over-ear headphones you can buy in 2026.
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Best earbuds for iPhone: iPhone compatible earbuds sound checked
These are the best iPhone compatible earbuds.
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Audio Pro A28 W review: Classy stereo speakers with AirPlay 2 for Apple devices
Hi-Fi quality speakers, with an emphasis on wireless connectivity and streaming.
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Audio Pro C10 MKII W review: compact yet powerful AirPlay speaker with great sound quality
This one-piece speaker beats Apple’s HomePod on sound and connectivity.
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Mackie CR3.5BT review: Compact audio monitors at a good price
Mackie's CR monitors offer solid performance at an entry-level price.
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Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods Pro 3: There isn't an obvious choice anymore
Both Powerbeats Fit and AirPods Pro 3 work seamlessly with the iPhone, but they’re built for very different kinds of users.
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Fender Studio review: Easy-peasy play-along and recording for the guitar player in your life
Fender's free guitar-focused Studio recording app/amp sim (Studio) is handy indeed for quick takes and practice, though it lacks features such as MIDI and loop recording
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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Which model to buy revealed
Newer is better, but there's a good reason to buy the older AirPods Pro.
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