Audio
The latest audio tech launches from headphones, to vinyl players, speakers to synths
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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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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
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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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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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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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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The best wireless in-ear headphones, tested by expertsOur latest round up of the best wireless in-ear headphones includes products from Apple, Bang & Olufsen, Bose, JBL, Nothing, and Sony
By Dan Oliver 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


