Tag: audio
I don’t care what Google says, wired headphones sound better, are more planet-friendly and (as this USB-C set proves) look better too
Gadhouse launched retro-inspired USB-C Wesley headphones: $68 / £59 The launch comes days after Google called wires ‘sloppy’ and ’embarrassing’ Wireless buds typically last 2 years; I own wired cans that are 15 years old Sometimes a product just launches at a great time, doesn’t it? A pertinent time; an…
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I love my Dali bookshelf speakers, so I’m really intrigued by this new budget pair that come in funky colors
Dali’s new Kupid stereo speakers cost £299 (about $400 / AU$625) 4.5-inch woofer with 26mm custom-designed tweeter 4-ohm impedence makes them easy to play from any stereo amp Danish hi-fi company Dali has just announced a new pair of budget stereo bookshelf speakers, and as someone who’s been testing the…
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with real-time translation, Buds 3 Pro looks, and the longest battery life of any Galaxy Buds
AI with Gemini including voice activation, plus translation in real time The best battery life of any Galaxy Buds Buds 3 Pro looks and controls, including pinch and swipe gestures It’s not a leak, it’s not a rumor and it’s not another mishap: the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE (or…
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I tested $5 earbuds and they didn’t even last a week – here’s what I learned
Looking for some cheap wireless earbuds? Well, if you head over to Amazon, you’re gonna find a treasure trove of options, believe me. And it got us thinking. Do these unspeakably cheap models sound OK? Do they even work? Do they truly exist, or are they simply a construct…a mere…
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KEF’s five-star iconic speakers now come in two new colors and I can’t decide which I want more
New Moss Green and Sand Shell colors for both wired and wireless ranges Also limited-run special edition colors From $1,599 / £1,299 When we reviewed (and awarded five sweets stars to) the KEF LS50 Wireless II speakers, we said they were “truly phenomenal” – in fact both the Wireless II and…
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I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them
It was just a typical Wednesday. I logged onto my work laptop, threw on my headphones and got typing about the flashy new tech I’d been testing. Everything was going great. That was until I received a message from our Audio Editor Becky, asking if I’d like to try some…
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