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I hate expensive headphones — but after years of testing, I've finally found a pair I can't live without

I've been using these AKG headphones for 12 months now, and they still get daily use.

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JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game

JBL's newest premium headphones have the one thing I wish all Bluetooth headphones would come with.

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'God-tier audio in a car’ — I heard the new Cadillac’s AKG Dolby Atmos sound system and I’m never going back

Long and dark, shiny and black: why AKG’s new Lyriq EV Dolby Atmos sound system made me want to drive straight to the Cadillac ranch

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“A perfect choice for podcasters, streamers and music users”: AKG C-Series microphones review

We associate AKG with quality mics, but can their new and most affordable mics to date really deliver? Let’s find out

MusicRadar

“Our goal was simple: let’s design a mic that creators would reach for every day”: AKG unveils new C-Series condenser mics inspired by studio classics

NAMM 2026: The entry-level C104, C114 and C151 promise to balance professional performance with user-friendly design, flexibility and sustainability

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I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use

Narrowing the bunch to a wishlist

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One handy feature means these AKG headphones just became my go-to for gaming and movies, not just music

Top-tier cans that go some way to justifying the price

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Hear me out — here’s why everyone needs (at least) two pairs of headphones

I am a firm believer that everyone needs two sets of headphones for casual and detailed listening, and here's why.

Tom’s Guide

I tested AKG's N5 Hybrid earbuds, and I was so impressed by their noise cancellation and extra features, as long as you find them at the right price

At their discounted price, the smart features of these wireless earbuds are very tempting – but we need to talk about the battery life

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3 key reasons I’m optimistic that Harman ownership will be good for Bowers & Wilkins

B&W is not struggling, but being owned by an audio, not medical, company is a healthy development

What Hi-Fi?

Samsung gets serious about audio — why your next pair of Galaxy buds could sound incredible

The Harman Audio group grows, with Samsung adding B&W to its list of premium audio brands.

Tom’s Guide

“We could see John begin smiling. At the end of the first verse, he gave an exuberant thumbs-up and McCartney and Harrison began slapping each other on the back”: How one Beatles track spawned a recording technique revolution

Originally called ’The Void’, the groundbreaking song found the Fab Four exploring higher planes of consciousness - and leaning on the studio more than ever before

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I wish Samsung had taken a page out of Apple's audio playbook with the Galaxy S25

Why, oh why didn’t Samsung make the Galaxy S25 the launchpad for its Dolby Atmos rival on mobile?

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Hands on: Beyerdynamic Aventho 300

Beyerdynamic is applying its expertise in the studio market to a premium pair of wireless headphones: the Aventho 300 ANC over-ears.

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Best of IFA 2024: the top 9 products we saw from the 100-year tech showcase

We've rounded up the best new products and demos that we saw during a very special IFA 2024 showcase.

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Hands on: AKG N9 Hybrid wireless headphones

It's early days, but the signs are positive for AKG's return to the wireless headphones space.

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Bose, beware! AKG makes a splash at IFA 2024 with two pairs of premium wireless headphones

AKG has unveiled the N5 Hybrid wireless earbuds and the N9 Hybrid over-ears. Can they compete with the class leaders?

MusicRadar

“Whoa! What?!”: Storage locker treasure hunters discover they’ve bought a huge haul of Kanye West gear, including clothing, AKG C414 mics and a classic ‘90s synth

Producer Mike Dean quickly asks if there’s anything with his name on it

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"A great set of workhorse 'phones to use for monitoring, recording and AB mixing": AKG K271 MKII review

AKG's reasonably priced cans make a bid for a place in your studio

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Sivga SV021 Robin

Their upbeat, propulsive sound will appeal to some, but rivals offer greater musicality and depth than the plucky Sivga over-ear headphones.

Yep, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 really do look like AirPods – packaging leak reveals all

Samsung's forthcoming earbuds just won't stop leaking – the packaging has been spotted now.

Austrian Audio The Composer review: wired, wondrous sound

These hard-wired headphones are expensive, but given the right high-end source material the sound is wondrous

MusicRadar

“A rugged mic set that incorporates - and builds on - some of our favourite design points from popular drum mics, as well as bringing its own identity”: Lewitt Beat Kit Pro review

Capturing a drum kit? Lewitt’s Beat Kit Pro is designed to be a one-stop shop for your mic locker

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"As good as D’arcy and James are, it was just going to sound better if Billy played it" – Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, Butch Vig, Flood and more on the Smashing Pumpkins' recording history

Classic interview – From Gish to Zeitgeist, through the eyes of the key players… plus the 11 underrated Pumpkins songs guitarists need to hear

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Samsung's Galaxy Book4 pairs Meteor Lake with AMOLED screens, and up to RTX 4070 graphics

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Book4 series with Meteor Lake CPUs, AMOLED screens, and up to RTX 4070 laptop graphics.

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