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Explore cutting-edge audio gear, wireless earbuds, and sound technology innovations. Discover reviews, expert insights, and the latest advances shaping how Australians listen.

JBL Xtreme 5 review

Audio · Reviews

JBL Xtreme 5 Review: Portable Party Sound Levelled Up

The JBL Xtreme 5 pairs bigger bass and ambient lighting with rugged, waterproof durability for a genuinely upgraded portable speaker experience.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO review

Audio · Reviews

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO Review: Compact Monitoring Done Right

Beyerdynamic's DT 275 PRO packs serious passive noise isolation into a lightweight on-ear monitoring headphone built for professionals.

Two Apple HomePod speakers positioned in a living room, illustrating the rumoured HomePod surround sound setup

Audio

Apple Leak Hints at Surround Sound Support for HomePods

Code buried in the audioOS 27 beta points to HomePod surround sound, a mystery new speaker, and a room-filling Party Mode.

IFA 2026 audio gear including EarFun, Edifier, Anker and Beyerdynamic headphones on display in Berlin

Audio

IFA 2026’s Standout Earbuds and Headphones Unveiled

IFA 2026 audio gear ranged from budget ANC earbuds to sleep-tracking buds and a mainstream push from Beyerdynamic.

PlexAmp music streaming app interface showing an album playing on a phone screen

Audio · Guides

How to Set Up PlexAmp for Music Streaming

A complete walkthrough for setting up PlexAmp for music streaming, from server connection to playback settings and Plex Pass extras.

Audacity 4 audio editor interface showing overlapping clips and the redesigned timeline

Audio · Software

Audacity 4 Brings Non-Destructive Editing to Free Software

Audacity 4 brings non-destructive editing, overlapping clips and a fresh interface to the world's most popular free audio editor.

Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones shown together against a plain background

AI · Audio

Sonos Beam Ultra Leads Sweeping Soundbar And Headphone Refresh

Sonos has unveiled the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and a rebuilt AI operating system called Sonos 27.

Pixel phone showing the Voice Broadcast Quick Settings tile used to stream Auracast audio

Audio · Software

Google Brings Auracast Voice Broadcast to Pixel Quick Settings

Google's Pixel Voice Broadcast feature streams live microphone audio to unlimited Auracast headphones, and it just moved out of hidden developer settings.

Music producer at a studio mixing desk checking a track suspected of being AI-generated music

AI · Audio

EDM Producers Turn Detective to Expose AI-Generated Music

A growing number of electronic music producers are calling out tracks they believe were made with AI tools like Suno, sparking a callout culture built on listening for tell-tale glitches.

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 bone-conduction headset shown in black with USB-C charging point

Audio

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Brings USB-C Charging and Deeper Bass

The Shokz OpenRun Air 2 delivers lighter weight, USB-C charging, and deeper bass in bone-conduction headphones built for runners and outdoor athletes.

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 open-ear earbuds shown with charging case and titanium ear hook

Audio

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Cuts Weight to Fix Open-Ear Fatigue

2g per earbud, slashing bulk to eliminate discomfort during long workouts.

64 Audio Ocean flagship in-ear monitor in champagne copper aluminium housing

Audio

64 Audio Ocean Debuts as New Flagship In-Ear Monitor

Meet the 64 Audio Ocean, the flagship in-ear monitor replacing a decade-long favourite with six drivers and 32 tuning combinations.

Close-up of memory foam ear tips fitted onto a pair of wireless earbuds

Audio

Memory Foam Ear Tips Could Transform Your Earbuds’ Sound

Discover how memory foam ear tips can dramatically improve your earbuds' sound quality and noise isolation without buying new hardware.

Wireless earbuds and headphones representing the switch to Bluetooth LE Audio

Audio

Bluetooth LE Audio Finally Fixes Wireless Sound’s Biggest Flaws

Bluetooth LE Audio finally solves decades of wireless headphone problems with better battery life, superior sound quality and true multi-device streaming.

Audio · Peripherals · Reviews

Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X Review: Professional Sound Built for the Booth

Discover how the Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X delivers professional sound with robust construction, accurate monitoring and practical modularity for working DJs.