Audio Equipment Reviews

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are bargain earbuds that look intriguing, but their distinctive feature doesn't stick the landing.

The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx is a great-playing and highly-versatile turntable, offering quality sound both analogue and digital.

The Victrola Eastwood II is a highly connectible budget turntable, let down by a few key shortcomings.

The Moto 2.0 could be the only bit of music hardware you need, but the low price means some flimsy components,

This palm-sized speaker delivers an acceptable listening experience for its sub-$50 price tag – just don't expect the earth from it.

Bowers & Wilkins’ entry-level 607 S3 is the smallest and most affordable member of the 600 range, but more than that, they're an ideal gateway drug to a lifelong hi-fi habit.

Ease of use is a very good thing when it comes to turntables – but it still needs to be underpinned by a sense of sonic prowess.

The JBL Clip is loud and proud, delivering a satisfying listening experience on a budget.

The Earfun Air Pro 4 offer a rare conundrum in cheap earbuds, as they have too many features leading to a confusing user experience.

This isn't a full review of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 (I didn't test the sound), but initially at least, there's a lot to like.