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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: simply the best (apart from the battery)
By Matt Bolton published
Fun, comfortable, smart, portable and phenomenal-sounding… the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are so close to perfect.
![The Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII charging case with one bud, and the other bud on the table next to the case.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxTf7r8HkhUfNxHQkK2DYj-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII review – lots of promise, squandered
By Tom Bedford published
The AK UW100MKII are truly promising true wireless earbuds that are let down by some surprisingly basic issues.
![Final ZE8000 MK2 held in a hand on grey background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGfbtifDjH3xUzSeNqrWC-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Final ZE8000 MK2 review: wireless earbuds that actually make me believe in 8K sound
By Becky Scarrott published
Final's second-gen buds are neither small nor particularly pocketable, but when the sound is as musically gifted, layered and expansive as this, I don't mind.
![Montblanc MTB 03 earbuds and case, held in a hand on white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6gEm5RXMTyuBWX4kFe8GAC-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Montblanc MTB 03 review: divine looking wireless earbuds, marred only by OK ANC
By Becky Scarrott published
Want tiny earbuds that positively purr 'I like expensive things'? You've just found them.
![Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yN5CmdnUoJNMJ75dZfur6B-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: a high-end hi-res digital audio player
By Simon Lucas published
At what point does a digital audio player become more than just a digital audio player? Astell & Kern thinks it knows – hence the A&ultima SP3000…
![Philips Fidelio L4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ngtKhMLg2osv5kv5RbpsnS-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Philips Fidelio L4 review: rich and crisp audio quality with some strange bugs
By Jen Allen published
The Philips Fidelio L4 could be the perfect Sony WH-1000XM5 alternative if it weren't for connection issues.
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PSB Alpha iQ speakers review: an all-in-one wireless hi-fi wonder
By Daniel Kumin published
PSB's versatile wireless stereo speakers can stream, connect to a turntable, and even serve as a soundbar alternative.
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Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 review: a luxury high-end speaker with a premium price to match
By Simon Lucas published
Bang & Olufsen has never been shy when it comes to setting prices for its products – but is there some overreach where the new Beolab 8 wireless speaker is concerned?
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