Audio
The latest audio tech launches from headphones, to vinyl players, speakers to synths
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bowers & Wilkins launches the 800 Series Diamond D5, a design evolved over 60 yearsOne of the pre-eminent speaker designs of modern times, the Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series has been given a complete overhaul
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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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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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
By Jens H Jensen 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


