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Get up to speed on the CD revival with six stylish new ultra-compact and portable playersThe compact disc is having a moment. These small and covetable contemporary CD players make easy listening of this overlooked format
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Ultra-portable and highly pocketable, five of the smallest MP3 players on the marketPortable audio is having a renaissance, with wired headphones and MP3s harking back to the turn of the century. Here are five of our favourite palm-sized music players
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The new CMF Clip Pro makes light work of the ear clip approach to listening on the moveCMF has launched the Clip Pro, a new entry into the open, clip-style earbuds that let the outside in without compromising on sound or call quality. We gave them a listen
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Japanese speaker brand Listude hits a harmonious note with its multifunctional HQ in the woodsPart audio workshop, part concert hall, listening room, and family home – enter the custom-built woodland hideaway where Listude speakers come to life
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KEF’s new LS Luxe speakers feature the trademark fluid forms of Ross LovegroveThe new LS Luxe wireless speakers from KEF are a clear expression of Lovegrove’s school of emotive, sculptural design
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Meet the extreme of high-end audiophilia: the Luna Series from Abbingdon Music ResearchOnly the finest componentry goes into AMR’s Luna Series luxury audio collection. We give this ultimate system a careful listen
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Turn your home into the perfect listening room with Tylko SoundWith its new audio system, Tylko wants to take screens out of the listening experience
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Nothing expands its audio range with the pop-coloured Ear (3a)Bold, bright and eminently affordable, the new Nothing (3a) earbuds add flash storage for audio snapshots
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Akai Professional has updated its entry-level MPCs for music makers of all stripesThe G2 versions of Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 are here, offering enhanced functionality, more memory and a host of new features
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LA-based OBEN has created a series of extraordinarily sculptural sound piecesFusing audio and art, OBEN Hi-Fi’s eccentric collection of custom speakers and one-off commissions sets the firm apart in the crowded world of high-end audio
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Two new launches from Ruark Audio come together to make one impressive music systemRuark Audio’s new R710 Console and the Talisman-R floor-standing speakers combine to make a mighty multi-format music system
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Bookshelf speakers bring stereo separation to a small stage; here are five new pairsThese five new sets of compact speakers are all designed to punch above their weight
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The new one-box Dali Vega system combines audio excellence with timeless Danish styleThe Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries have announced Vega, their single-box streaming solution for rooms of any scale
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New over-ear headphone designs that splice sonic excellence with wellness featuresOver-ear headphones can offer a truly immersive experience. Whether wired or wireless, retro or modern, these six suggestions cover a wide range of prices and added functions
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The Wrensilva Studio record console is a compact, highly crafted turntable and speaker comboDesigned to bring the Wrensilva audio-visual aesthetic into any home, the new Studio console packs a high-spec record deck and speakers into an elegant form factor
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Expand your music making options with this selection of playful audio toolsNine new audio tools encourage a more intuitive, fluid approach to making music, with compact synths, chord machines, samplers and more
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Sound stole the show at Milan Design Week 2026: what does it mean for the future of interiors?Across the fair, a huge amount of spaces and launches were dedicated to sound, from immersive listening rooms to musical furniture and DJ consoles. We ask four experts about the role of sound in the future of interior design
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Devon Turnbull reveals audiophile ‘listening furniture’, because ‘music is the closest thing to magic’Artist and audio engineer Devon Turnbull has created Japanese tearoom-inspired ‘listening furniture’ for Karimoku: step inside their Sound House in Tokyo until 5 June 2026
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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
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