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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.

13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Whether you demand premium materials, 3D-printed grilles or simply the sweetest, most effortless sound around, these are some of the priciest headphones money can buy.

Activo P1
By What Hi-Fi? published
The Activo P1 portable music player aims to deliver Astell & Kern’s high-quality performance for a more affordable price, but it fails to deliver.

Best portable MP3 players 2025: top hi-res music players tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Astell & Kern A&norma SR35
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

Astell & Kern's outrageously expensive tube-amplified SP3000T hi-res music player and Novus in-ears are now available
By Verity Burns published
Astell&Kern unveiled these products at CanJam NYC in March, and now we know when we can get our hands on them.

Astell & Kern aims to boost your iPhone and laptop sound with its portable HC4 DAC
By Harry McKerrell published
Astell & Kern's latest portable DAC-cum-headphone amp promises to boost your laptop or phone's sound on the go.

Astell & Kern's wireless portable DAC promises to supercharge your on-the-go sound
By Harry McKerrell published
Astell & Kern's AK HB1 portable DAC will supercharge your sound easily and affordably, while the Kann Ultra is the company's most powerful player yet.
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