Audio
The latest audio tech launches from headphones, to vinyl players, speakers to synths
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Naim Audio builds out-of-this-world music systems. Wallpaper* has had a listen
British 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
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Alaska Alaska transforms a cult piece of modernist design into a striking speaker
The AA67 speaker by Alaksa Alaska and Caliper is a source of sound and colour for the home, inspired by Slovenia’s much-admired K67 Kiosk
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teenage Engineering switches to the dark side with the Field System Black series
None more black: TE’s studio in a pocket is reissued in a new matte black finish to match the cult audio company’s OP-XY sequencer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Five new cutting-edge over-ear headphones deliver high-end audio in style
Meze Audio, Dyson, Noble, Grado and Écoute Audio offer up their latest wired and wireless headphones for a premium audio experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Thunderstruck: Pro-Ject Audio Systems lend their turntable tech to AC/DC’s iconic aesthetic
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ new limited edition AC/DC Turntable is a magnificent slice of heavy metal fandom
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Waiting for Ideas have recast the turntable as a minimal aluminium altar for vinyl worship
The PP-1 turntable is an ultra-minimal, all-aluminium record player designed to enhance the vinyl experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cassette players new and classic for analogue audio lovers
Brand-new cassette players, refurbished classics and the best second-hand sources to experience analogue audio in 2025
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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The Century Series, Philips goes retro to celebrate over 100 years of audio innovation
Dutch audio brand Philips has drawn on its extensive archive to shape the form of the five Century devices, all of which offer stylish ways to enjoy vinyl, radio and more
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2025: best audio launches from Las Vegas
The news from CES was that good things come in small packages, at least when it comes to contemporary audio devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics series continues with a CD player revival
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosystem 9000c music system brings the original digital compact disc format back to life and pairs it with the latest in speaker design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Collectable sound: The Serpentine Gallery and The Vinyl Factory release vinyl by artists Marina Abramović and Ed Atkins
By Katrina Israel Published