Australian Hi-Fi

Headphones

Open wireless earbuds: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Forget the QuietComfort Ultra – these are the new Bose earbuds I can't wait to try

By Harry McKerrell Published

Could the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds be the best open earbuds ever?

Wireless Earbuds
Ivan Wyschnegradsky's album playing on Tidal
I test headphones for a living – and this obscure classical album is my new secret weapon

By Ioan Hazell Published

This forgotten Russian composer is sure to take you (and your headphones) out of your comfort zone

Headphones
FiiO FT15 wired planar magnetic headphones in black walnut on a black background
FiiO's flagship planar headphones use diamond coated drivers to create an "open, spacious soundstage"

By Harry McKerrell Published

The FT15 launch at £499 / $499

Wired Headphones
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) on woman sitting on floor
Bose's latest duo of open-ear wireless buds are “designed to feel as good as they sound”

By Ioan Hazell Published

Bose unveils the Sport Open Earbuds and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Wireless Earbuds
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900SE headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-WP900SE

By Max Langridge Published

These closed-back, over-ear headphones don’t just look ready to rock – they sound it too

Wired Headphones
Tribit FlyBuds 3 earbuds worn by a lady with a sunny blue sky background
These new super cheap wireless earbuds want to dethrone the Award-winning Sony WF-C510

By Harry McKerrell Published

Tribit's FlyBuds 5 also feature noise cancelling

Wireless Earbuds

Hi-Fi

3D TV, Sonos and Spotify – former What Hi-Fi? editor recalls a time of huge transition, including the launch of the website and the "pivot to video"

By Dominic Dawes Published

The late ’00s brought streaming, iPads, 3D TVS and more, while What Hi-Fi? added more TVs and home cinema to its mission and went online…

Hi-Fi
Quiz! We’ve created a beginner-friendly hi-fi wordsearch for audio fans

By Andy Madden Published

Hunt down 13 classic brands

Hi-Fi
Clearaudio CompactPhono silver and black on white background
Clearaudio’s new phono stage is designed to “tuck discreetly alongside any turntable”

By Ioan Hazell Published

Sometimes good things come in small packages

Phono Preamps
Rotel Michi Prestige X430 integrated amplifier
Rotel Michi Prestige X430

By Ketan Bharadia Published

The Rotel Michi Prestige X430 is a carefully considered and superbly executed high-end integrated amplifier.

Stereo Amplifiers
iFi Go Cable plugged into laptop
iFi has squeezed a DAC and headphone amplifier into its latest USB-C in-ear monitor cable

By Ioan Hazell Published

Though she be but little, she is fierce

DACs
Ruark R1S Terracotta special edition radio on a shelf in a living room
Ruark’s super-cute radio gets even cuter thanks to a swanky new finish to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday

By Harry McKerrell Published

The R1S is now available in a special Terracotta finish

Radio