Tag: hi-fi
‘There’s definitely been a return to less technologically driven products’: Bose president Raza Haider talks releasing $99 wired earbuds with no app or AI, and why they’re only here because his daughter thinks they’re cool
Bose recently launched $99 / £99 ‘Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds’ Also, Bose is ‘happy to take credit for making open-ear mass market’ Bose’s President of Premium Audio spoke to me about both developments Last month was huge for Bose’s earbuds output, thanks to the release of not one but two…
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Sony ULT Tower 5 review: an affordable bass-heavy beast
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Sony ULT Tower 5 review The Sony ULT Tower 5 is one of the stand-out audio products I’ve reviewed…
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Ruark Audio Talisman-R review: discreet passive speakers that deliver an informative sound and impeccable finish
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Ruark Audio Talisman-R: Two-minute review A couple of years on from the launch of the Sabre-R standmounting speaker, Ruark…
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I was blown away by JBL’s new Cove wireless speakers. They’re finally available in Australia — and with a 20% discount via our coupon code
JBL’s new Cove M1, Cove P1 and Cove X1 wireless speakers were announced just over a month ago, and are now available to buy in Australia. The trio marks JBL’s latest attempt to take on the likes of Sonos in the multi-room audio market, and having recently had the chance…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? 9 months after being revealed, that twisty pair of headphones which turns into a speaker just finally became available to buy
TDM Neo is a headphone and loudspeaker in one Finally on sale, 9 months after CES unveiling It’s smarter than you think One of the most memorable product launches at CES 2026 in January was the TDM Neo, which was thoroughly tested by our editor back then, and now you…
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After 3 months of using it as my shower speaker, the JBL Go 5 is now my favorite little Bluetooth speaker — and I’d doubly recommend it now it’s had a price cut
You know a piece of technology is good when it becomes a regular part of your life without you making an effort to include it. If you’re reaching for it automatically, it’s a success. The most recent example in my house is the JBL Go 5, even though it is…
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