Audio Reviews

The SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming mic is a great condenser mic with AI noise cancellation, and a horde of virtual customization — but it’ll cost you over $300.

Meze’s latest open-backed headphones sound sublime, and they don’t cost the earth. Wireless listeners need not apply, but they’re a must-add to any dedicated listening room.

The Q Acoustics M40 floorstanding speakers sound amazing, and connect to your phone with Bluetooth. There are just a couple of features missing to make them perfect.

The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is an excellent turntable with some great sound quality — but it does lack Bluetooth or USB connectivity.

Dali’s IO-8 are a spectacular pair of noise-canceling headphones, with decent ANC and incredible sound quality. U.S. buyers aren't getting the best price, though.

The Cambridge Audio Evo One might just be one of the coolest pieces of audio hardware you can buy today.

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What is a Hybrid driver — and why do they sound so good!?

The party don’t start ‘til I walk in — Ke$ha, 2009

There's little here to support the mid-range price other than the rounded square cup design and pretty good bass. Sound quality in the mids and the trebles is tinny while ANC performance is lacking.