Articles by Esat Dedezade, Freelance contributor

Man weating yellow Form 2 headphones looking at camera

My favourite headphones are the worst-sounding pair I own – but they have something special

By Esat Dedezade published 27 August 24

I've fallen in love with Bang & Olufsen's retrotastic Form 2 headphones, despite their less-than-perfect listening experience...

Sorry, Sonos fans: the older app can't be rereleased due to compatibility issues, says CEO

By Esat Dedezade published 22 August 24

Sonos’ problems continue to mount, following a buggy app and delayed product launches

Spotify Free vs Premium – and what a new 'deluxe' tier could bring

By Esat Dedezade published 20 August 24

Is Spotify Premium really worth it? We weigh up all the pros and cons worth knowing.

Bad news for Sony fans as rumoured 2nd Generation Linkbuds appear to be delayed

By Esat Dedezade published 19 August 24

Sony seems to have postponed the LinkBuds 2 launch date, but at least they're still in the works.

Apple could launch two new AirPods this year – with big changes

By Esat Dedezade published 19 August 24

The cheapest AirPods with ANC to date could be released this year…

Nakamichi Dragon soundbar and subwoofer in a home cinema system

Nakamichi unleashes a rib-shaking 12-inch subwoofer upgrade for its Dragon home cinema system

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

Bass fans can pair up to four earth-shattering units at once

BenQ GV50 projecting on a bedroom ceiling

BenQ's GV50 projector brings big-screen thrills to your bedroom ceiling

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

BenQ's portable projector brings the big screen to your boudoir.

How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one iPhone

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

A quick and easy guide to sharing your tunes in glorious, wire-free stereo

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV graphic

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: should you upgrade?

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

Is the new kid on the block worth ditching your trusty Chromecast for? We compare the specs of Google's newly announced streamer with its predecessor...

McIntosh MX200 AV processor on a white background

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor aims to win you over with Dirac Live room correction

By Esat Dedezade published 13 August 24

High-end audio manufacturer McIntosh has launched a powerful new AV processor with features aplenty.

A black Sonos Beam Gen 2 in front of a TV on top of a wooden rack

Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Beam Gen 1: should you upgrade?

By Esat Dedezade last updated 3 April 24

Updated We pit the current Dolby Atmos-toting, eARC-wielding Sonos soundbar against its predecessor.

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: which should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade last updated 11 November 22

Should you snap up the top iPhone 13 model, or make a bigger saving with the iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Firmware update brings Alexa to Denon Home wireless speakers

By Esat Dedezade last updated 13 June 22

Denon's latest firmware update gives its entire Home range of wireless speakers an Alexa upgrade.

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: what's the difference? Should you upgrade?

By Esat Dedezade last updated 20 October 21

Does the new Pixel 6 have enough in its locker to remove the previous model from your pocket?

Apple rehires former audio engineer to improve HomePod software

By Esat Dedezade published 15 October 21

According to Bloomberg, Afrooz Family has returned to Apple to work on its Siri-toting, wireless smart speaker.

Prepare to have your mind (and ears) blown at the world’s first live Dolby Atmos music venue

By Esat Dedezade published 15 October 21

Your next trip to Las Vegas could be a rather special one...

Nintendo OLED Switch gets (carefully) torn apart, revealing internal changes

By Esat Dedezade published 14 October 21

Smaller cooling assembly and a few PCB tweaks revealed

Apple AirPods Pro models bought in 2019 receive extended warranty coverage until October 2022

By Esat Dedezade published 14 October 21

Good news for AirPods Pro owners experiencing problems

Add Google TV to any television with this Realme streaming stick

By Esat Dedezade published 14 October 21

It looks like the Chromecast has some competition (but only in India for the time being).

Roland’s first V-Moda wireless earbuds sport hexagonal designs with funky replaceable covers

By Esat Dedezade published 13 October 21

You can mix and match the aesthetic of the Hexamove Lite and Pro to suit your mood.

Arcam’s entry-level AVR5 offers 12-channel Dolby Atmos decoding, but HDMI 2.1 is an optional extra

By Esat Dedezade published 13 October 21

Arcam's new receiver should be comfortably out in time for Christmas.

Samsung releases behind the scenes video of Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 torture tests

By Esat Dedezade published 12 October 21

NSFP (Not Safe For Phones)

Pixel Pass subscription service could launch with Google's Pixel 6 smartphone

By Esat Dedezade published 12 October 21

Pixel Pass could bundle the Pixel 6, Google One, Play Pass, and YouTube Music Premium into a single pay-monthly package.

Q Acoustics expands its range of Concept loudspeakers

By Esat Dedezade published 8 October 21

The Q Acoustics Concept 30, 50 and 90 can be combined to create a full surround sound system.

Beyerdynamic’s new Pro X headphones are over-ear designs aimed at creators

By Esat Dedezade published 7 October 21

Beyerdynamic's new Pro X product range includes both closed-back and open-back headphones.

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