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Is it worth spending $300 on wireless earbuds? I tested two of 2023’s big-name pairs to find out

I spent a week with the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Technics EAH-AZ80 to see if it's worth spending top-dollar on wireless earbuds. Here's what I found.

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Beats Studio Buds Plus review: a clear wireless earbuds upgrade

The new Beats buds have arrived sporting a fantastic new design and enhanced features, but disappoint in other ways.

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Technics EAH-AZ80 review: feature-packed wireless earbuds with tough rivals

With its new EAH-AZ80 true wireless earphones, Technics is attempting to crash a party that may well be over capacity already.

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Technics EAH-AZ80

The Technics EAH-AZ80 face an uphill struggle if they are going to offer a viable alternative to their high-flying rivals at this ultra-competitive price point.

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Bluesound Powernode Edge

Bluesound’s mini Powernode Edge packs in extensive streaming smarts into a neat, one-box streaming system. Is it good value?

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6 key reasons why you should update your earbuds in the Memorial Day sales

When you take the time to lay it on the line, I can rest my head just knowing that they were mine…

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AirPods Pro just got new rival as iconic audio brand unveils noise-cancelling earbuds

Technics is launching its new EAH-AZ80 flagship noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds alongside a new iteration of its former flagship EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds. Here’s everything you need to know about these potential AirPods Pro rivals.

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Technics’ new ANC wireless earbuds take aim at Bose and Sony flagship rivals

Technics’ new true wireless earbuds promise improved audio performance, better ANC and up to three simultaneous device connections via Bluetooth Multipoint.

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Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 review: stunning ANC earbuds change the game

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds combine amazing noise cancellation and voice isolation, great sound and comfortable fit.

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Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds review: Audio and ANC like it was meant to be

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds combine high quality audio with a feature-rich experience that will have users dancing in the streets.

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Technics' flagship noise-cancelling earbuds beat AirPods on all-day comfort

I've been wearing the EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling earbuds all day for working from home, here's what happened.

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Technics EAH-AZ80 review: grown-up and thoroughly convincing in-ears

Technics' top-end true wireless in-ears bring a first to the market and are largely impressive earbuds overall

Forget AirPods, new Technics best Apple's earbuds in one key way

Technics' latest buds claim to have a connectivity feature that even the Apple AirPods don't have.

Technics' SU-GX70 integrated amplifier is the Swiss Army knife of streamers

Technics has revealed the launch of its new SU-GX70 streaming amplifier alongside a new matte white finish of the SL-1500C turntable.

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6 stunning hi-fi deals this weekend – Bowers & Wilkins, Wharfedale, Yamaha from £149

Hi-Fi retailers are running Easter sales this weekend and next week, so you might want to keep an eye on your favourite sites if you are looking to nab new kit.

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Technics SA-C600

The Technics SA-C600 is a neat, sensibly-specified system that sounds great.

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Technics SL-1500C

This beautiful fuss-free turntable shows that the Technics brand is beginning to hit its stride.

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Sound Advice: Selecting the right earbuds depends on how you plan to use them

Q. I saw your recent article about the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ earbuds and am very interested. Prior to the article I planned on buying the $149.99 Technics EAH-AZ40 earbuds, but getting the $139.95 Cambridge Audio earphones for $59.95 strikes me as too good of a deal to pass up.…

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How to get the best sound from your CD player

Despite the rise of streaming services, the original digital format still has lots to give. Here's a handy guide to getting the most from your CD player...

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A brief history of the turntable and vinyl records

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The 20 very best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime

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Technics' limited-edition turntable comes in seven iconic colorways

Panasonic's SL-1200M7L's will be limited to a run of 12,000 globally.

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