What Hi-Fi?

UPDATED SoundMagic knows a thing or two about affordable headphones, as these E11Cs demonstrate in entertaining style.

UPDATED Subtle tweaks keep the latest version of Grado’s open-back wired headphones at the cutting edge of performance at this level.

Updated Why would you want wired headphones? Well, it turns out there are quite a few reasons.

UPDATED The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 are proof you don’t have to spend big money on headphones to unlock premium sound.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are a clever piece of design – they just don’t have the sonic performance to back it up.

Updated The Mu-so Qb retains an inherently likeable presentation but has matured over the years since its first generation.

Updated The Audio Pro C20 is a fantastic, multi-talented wireless speaker that delivers in almost every way.

UPDATED The new HomePod looks very similar to the original, but it sounds even better.

UPDATED Apple’s new Siri-powered smart speaker comfortably outperforms its size and price.

Updated The fourth generation of JBL’s rugged Bluetooth speaker is here, but can it continue the brand’s excellent run of form?

Updated JBL’s Charge has ruled the portable Bluetooth speaker realm for years, so is this fifth iteration a worthy successor?

UPDATED A careful evolution of Vertere’s DG-1 design has reinforced the deck’s class leading status.

UPDATED A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable.

Updated Rega’s new Planar 3/ Nd3 turntable package sets new standards for the price.

Updated A spritely, entertaining turntable with no obvious flaws, Rega's revamped deck is up there with the best.

UPDATED The Pro-Ject Primary E is a great first turntable for those on a budget.

How does the cheapest model in the new iPhone range perform for AV tasks?

UPDATED Do the AirPods Max, Apple’s only noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, justify their premium price tag?

UPDATED Elegant and dynamic-sounding floorstanders that delight at every turn.

Updated PMC says the Prodigy 5 floorstanders will bring studio-grade sound to the hi-fi mainstream – we put that claim to the test.

Updated The Q Acoustics 5050 deliver a mature and insightful performance for the money.

Updated The 5040 features a new cone technology and marks a shift in sonic character for Q Acoustics, but the results are excellent.

UPDATED The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 aren’t quite budget speakers, but they offer a great performance for an affordable price.

Updated Austrian Audio has brought its sonic talents to the wireless market with the Hi-X25BT Bluetooth headphones. To our ears, it’s been an utterly seamless transition.

Updated Bowers & Wilkins’ new flagship wireless earbuds are pricey –can they deliver where it counts?