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Maono PD500W reaches retail with a backup recorder inside the mic
The PD500W can save its own recording while sending audio to another device. Check the receiver before you buy.
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Questyle MEX brings a physical EQ switch to a pocket DAC
Questyle’s pocket DAC has a real switch for the moment you’d rather listen than tweak. Its Japanese show debut gives us a closer look.
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Sony MDR-3R revives the Walkman look—with USB-C and a small irony
The cassette-era look returns with USB-C. Please read the compatibility footnote before the nostalgia takes over.
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Moto Buds Ultra 27 bring Bose tuning—but check your phone first
Lovely earbuds. Now for the slightly less glamorous question: which features actually work with your phone?
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Sonos 27.3 adds playback presets—and a health check for your speaker family
One tap for your music routine, plus somewhere to investigate the speaker that has gone mysteriously quiet.
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Final’s new ASMR earbuds offer two flavours of very close listening
One aims for sound inside your head; the other politely hovers just outside. Both would like the fan to hush.
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iBasso AMP19 reaches Japan with two modes for the DX340
Two modes for DX340 owners, with a power figure that needs its small print.
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EDIFIER WH880NB reaches Japan, with a catch in its 120-hour claim
The charging cable gets a holiday. The settings still get a vote.
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Audio-Technica’s wireless StreamSet reaches Japan
The cable has been asked to leave the stream.
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HomePod mini 2 reaches Canada at CAD $199
The little speaker has arrived. Its ambitious assistant needs more time.
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Sony WH-1000XM6 adds olive gray for Japan in November
A softer finish for an existing headphone shortlist.
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Anker Liberty Buds 2 launches in Japan with a smaller fit
A small earbud, an ambitious chip and a very sensible fit check.
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Vivo’s European audio range: three fits
Choose the listening job before the specification sheet.
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NICEHCK NK1 Ultra gets a Japanese release date
A small DAC cable promises a convenient connection. The hi-res numbers still need their labels.
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SIMGOT sets Japanese release for SuperMix 5 and EG280
Two wired designs ask different questions of your setup. Follow the connection before the driver count.
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SOUNDPEATS CC3 Pro launches in Canada at CAD $92.99
The clip-on launch puts fit and everyday controls ahead of another spec-sheet contest.
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Sony’s Hello Kitty WH-1000XM6 bundle reaches Europe
Kitty handles the carrying.
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iFLYTEK translation earbuds open a Japanese Makuake campaign
Translate the requirements before buying.