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Headphones

I love the idea of wi-fi headphones – but some big questions need answering

By Joe Svetlik published

The first wi-fi wireless headphones promise much – but I have some reservations.

Wireless Headphones
Beats Fit Pro in front of a pair of trainers

Best running headphones and wireless earbuds 2025: tested on the road and in the gym

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay securely in place.

Best Buys

How to use active noise-cancelling headphones safely (and why it's important to)

By Joe Svetlik published

Experts have warned that ANC could negatively affect your hearing. Here's how to protect it while wearing headphones.

Wireless Headphones
T+A Solitaire T Cognac white in case

The 'benchmark setting' T+A Solitaire T wireless headphones have a boozy new look

By Alastair Stevenson published

New look, higher price, same hardware

Wireless Headphones

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank

By Harry McKerrell published

Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.

Wired Headphones
Beats Fit Pro with Bose Ultra Open and an On trainer

Best sports and workout headphones 2025: top earbuds for keeping active

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys The best running companions, featuring bespoke sporting models alongside wireless earbuds that we think are as good at home as they are on the track.

Best Buys

Hi-Fi

This moving coil cartridge costs as much as a family hatchback

By Joe Svetlik published

The Clearaudio Diamond Jubilee MC certainly lives up to its name...

Cartridges
Musical Fidelity M8x DAC

Music Fidelity's high-end M8x DAC wants to "transform digital signals into breathtaking analogue sound"

By Kashfia Kabir published

Designed for "purists" with deep pockets

DACs

Rotel's do-it-all DAC/headphone amp wants to be your "ultimate desktop audio companion"

By Kashfia Kabir published

New do-it-all DAC/headphone amp promises audiophile quality in a compact footprint.

DACs
Rooms at the Australian Hi-Fi Show 2024

Australian Hi-Fi Show, Sydney 2025 – coming attractions, room by room

By Australian Hi-Fi last updated

With rooms filling fast for the Australian Hi-Fi Show in April 2025, here's what's confirmed so far...

Hi-Fi
Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c

Bang & Olufsen has given its iconic Beogram 4000 Series turntable a stylish rebirth – but good luck getting one!

By Harry McKerrell published

Bang & Olufsen has teamed up with fashion house Saint Laurent to create a resurrected, limited edition of the Beogram 4000 Series turntable.

Turntables

WiiM's ultra-versatile and affordable digital hub gets a prime spot in our best music streamers buying guide

By Kashfia Kabir published

Easy to use, easy to recommend

Music Streamers