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13 of the world’s most expensive pairs of headphones
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Astell & Kern's striking premium buds aim to challenge Bose and Sony for true wireless supremacy
Astell & Kern's stylish new wireless buds aim to deliver premium sound alongside a raft of clever features, but minus ANC.
