Category: Audio & Video
13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. This past week, Apple announced a next-gen MacBook Pro (along with new iPads and Vision Pro), Pro-Ject revealed a special-edition turntable and Beyerdynamic introduced an affordable pair of audiophile headphones. But that’s just scratching the surface…. Check out the…
This Everyday Household Item Is Great For Cleaning Your TV (Among Other Things)
You stare at it every day in your living room or bedroom, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you give it any TLC. But if you routinely clean your TV, you can try the Swiffer Sweeper, which actually does a great job. Of course, that doesn’t mean you need to use the floor attachment, unless you…
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Hi-fi legend Quad’s new super-powerful, super-connected stereo amp could be all the amp you need for the rest of your life
New Quad flagship amp launching alongside network streamer CD transport will join the range in 2026 Available November 2025 English audiophile enabler Quad has announced a new flagship range of high-end audio electronics, the Platina Series, which it says deliver “hi-fi’s new gold standard”. And the first Platina Series model to be unveiled is the…
A Renowned Hi-Fi Brand’s New Audiophile Headphones Are Refreshingly Affordable
Beyerdynamic’s “Pro” series of headphones has been a go-to for musicians and audio professionals for years. And, more recently, the line has garnered immense mainstream popularity because of the great sound and distinct velour ear cushions … as well as being worn by some incredibly famous streamers (like Ninja, for example). Naturally, the German hi-fi…
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JBL Grip review: this Bluetooth speaker is a can full of fun, and a seriously rugged audio companion
Beyerdynamic’s new wired headphones bring affordable studio-quality sound to USB-C devices
Beyerdynamic DT 720 launch for $159 / £89 (about AU$182) “Studio-level” headphones for a more affordable price 5Hz to 24,000Hz frequency range Beyerdynamic is famed for its DT studio headphones – such as the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Studio/Pro – which are the choice of many producers, podcasters, musicians, and me: they deliver great sound and…
Go go go – Apple TV is the official home of F1 races and more in the United States, starting in 2026
This British Audio Maker’s Affordable Hi-Fi System Is Primed for CD Enthusiasts
Pure is a British audio manufacturer specializing in retro-style speakers, radios, and alarm clocks. Its “Classic” series features these devices with wooden veneers, so as to exude old-school charm. This week, the company introduced several new speakers to its Classic series, including a little CD player and speaker with a kitchen timer, but by far…
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This New-Age Cassette Tape Player Pays Homage to a Legend
Formed in 2016, We Are Rewind is a French audio company that makes new-age audio players for cassette tapes. It’s best known for the WE-001, a portable cassette player that’s fit for modern-day listeners. Unlike Walkmans of the past, it comes equipped with a lithium-ion battery and built-in Bluetooth, so you can recharge it via…
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A Respected Hi-Fi Brand Just Dropped a New Entry-Level Pair of Audiophile Headphones
Earlier this year, Grado Labs introduced a new pair of open-back wired headphones to its Signature series, which is the most elite (and expensive) line of headphones that the Brooklyn-based hi-fi manufacturer makes. The then-announced Signature S950 ($2,195) were essentially slightly more affordable versions of Grado’s flagship open-back headphones, the Signature HP100 SE ($2,495). And…
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Marshall Bromley 750 review: a brilliant party speaker debut that merges immersive audio and lighting to perfection
Marshall Bromley 750: two-minute review Expectations are undoubtedly weighing heavily on the Marshall Bromley 750, which is the very first party speaker that the audio specialist has released. Why? Well first of all, Marshall has had a pretty impressive run in 2025, nailing its typical Bluetooth speaker launches, like the Kilburn III, but also new…
KEF’s Entry-Level Bookshelf Speakers Are Suddenly Way More Affordable
Last September, KEF overhauled its Q Series line of entry-level line of loudspeakers for the first time since 2017. The major upgrade for the entire line — which encompasses several bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, as well as center channel and surround sound speakers for the home theater — was that KEF gave each model its…
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