Audio
The latest audio tech launches from headphones, to vinyl players, speakers to synths
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Exclusive insight into two bespoke listening rooms at the forthcoming Stylus NYCNew York’s new audio salon features design by O'Neill Rose Architects, tech by Devon Turnbull and Michelin-starred catering. Sign us up
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Two new cassette players tap into generational nostalgia for tech with added frictionSlip away from streaming culture and slow things down with the new Gadhouse Miko and a fresh edition of We Are Rewind’s WE-001. These new portable players showcase the growing love for the compact cassette
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen brings ultimate craft to the limited-edition Beolab 90 Monarch and ZenithThe Beolab 90 Monarch Edition and Beolab 90 Zenith Edition represent the peak of Bang & Olufsen’s Atelier customisation service, exploring craft and materiality in unprecedented depth
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inside the creative musical world of Matéo Garcia, in-demand shaper of soundMatéo Garcia has created speakers and sound experiences for the likes of Celine and James Blake: read our interview with the Parisian musical creative
By Caroline Krager Published
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Three talented new compact radios for surfing the airwaves in styleRadio continues to endure, and these new players offer up multiple functions within a small form factor
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Create the ultimate cool compact audio system courtesy of Cambridge, Leak and Pro-JectCambridge Audio’s new ultra-compact L/R S speakers in walnut are a desktop delight. We pair them with two more hi-fi components that mix modern tech with vintage looks
By Jonathan Bell Published
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An island recording studio's creative 'village' is conceived for flowing inspirationPur, a new recording studio on the Turkish island of Cunda, unites state-of-the-art technical space and the vernacular architecture language of its seaside context
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Berlin studio Yont adds a brutalist pink edge to this record store and label HQBased in the heart of Berlin’s Mitte club district, queer house-music label Seven has a new space shaped by Yont Studio
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Four new headphones – find your fit, from Nothing, Meze, Grado and SoundcoreSpanning wired, wireless, over-ear and in-ear, these new headphones showcase the variety of design and technical sophistication on the market today
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Astell&Kern’s newest player offers customisable sound quality and robust industrial designThe new Astell&Kern PD20 is a multifunctional high-res digital audio player designed for use at home and on the move
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From vinyl storage to speakers, Mortar is your new source for minimalist techScottish start-up Mortar is a personal project that’s scaled up to bring refined design to all aspects of the contemporary interior; meet its founder
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new turntables put a fresh spin on vinylIf you’re fully invested in the vinyl revival, a high-quality turntable is the first place to start. These three decks offer style and simplicity as well as performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ruark Audio reveals the R810 MiE Radiogram – furniture has never sounded so goodRuark is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a highly crafted version of its elegant R810 Radiogram, the Made in England edition, created in collaboration with Storm Furniture
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A music player for the mindful, Sleevenote shuns streaming in favour of focused listeningDevised by musician Tom Vek, Sleevenote is a new music player that places artist intent and the lost art of record collecting at the forefront of the experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aesthetics and acoustics come together in the Braque speakers from Nocs DesignThe Braque speakers bring the art of noise, sitting atop a brushed steel cube that wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary gallery
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teklan and Ikea bring colour, curves and nostalgia to speakers and lampsPattern-wrapped speakers, soft-serve lamps – and clever combos of the two – star in Swedish designer Teklan’s new Ikea collection. Take an exclusive first look
By Ali Morris Published
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New speakers for every space, from all-in-one systems to high-end towersExperience the highs and lows of your favourite audio in crisp detail with this selection of seven new speakers, large and small
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Love Hultén’s new book of audio experiments is weird and wonderful‘Love Hultén: Works II’ assembles the latest eccentric sonic creations from the Swedish artist and instrument maker
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make soundNew releases from Akai, Boss, Roland and more help shape the future of music-making technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Six decades of sonic style are celebrated in this limited-edition Brionvega RadiofonografoBrionvega has lovingly kept the Castiglionis’ 1965 classic Radiofonografo in production. Now it’s marking the ultimate piece of sculptural hi-fi’s 60th anniversary with a limited edition
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new small-scale digital radios bring the world to your desktopLooking for a straightforward, small scale digital radio? Three big players offer up fresh takes, all offering excellent and varied style along with many sonic options
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen hits the high end with its newest luxury earbuds, the Beo GraceCrafted from aluminium, encased in leather and featuring the newest in control technology and audio processing, the jewel-like Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace earbuds are high art for the ears
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Nothing Ear (3) are fine-sounding earbuds with added audio functionalityNothing’s latest upgrade brings the Super Mic to its earbud range, enhancing call quality and creating a handy voice memo taker
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polish fitness-equipment brand Pent moves into audio with shapely speakersPent’s new range of high-end audio equipment is seeking to shape a new aspect of wellness – your sonic surroundings
By Josh Sims Published
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Welcome to Salt, a London hair salon-turned-immersive audio experienceStyling meets sound design at Salt’s second London outpost, a high-concept space by Unknown Works designed to be heard as much as seen
By Anna Solomon Published
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The best over-ear headphones, tested by expertsThis round up of the best over-ear headphones reveals how leading products from Apple, Bose, Focal, Sennheiser, and Sony matched up when we put them to the test
By Dan Oliver Published
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Naim Audio builds out-of-this-world music systems. Wallpaper* has had a listenBritish manufacturer Naim is renowned for its hand-built systems and extreme commitment to quality, as well as its long-standing partnership with Bentley. We visited Naim’s Wiltshire factory to see where the magic is made
By Jonathan Bell Published


