Buying guides
Short buying guides in plain words: what noise cancelling does and does not block, what IP67 means on a speaker, which turntable suits you when you are starting out. Based on what manufacturers state; we don’t test devices ourselves.
- Choosing noise-cancelling earbuds: fit, phone and battery Noise cancelling makes trains and planes quieter, but not everything. Here is how to choose earbuds that seal well, suit your phone and last long enough. Read the guide
- Choosing a Bluetooth speaker: waterproofing, battery life and stereo pairing Off to the beach or just in the garden? Here is how to read the IP code and the battery life, and how to know beforehand whether you can link a second speaker later. Read the guide
- Choosing a first turntable: preamp, Bluetooth and stylus You choose a first turntable on a few questions: separate or with speakers, automatic or placing the arm yourself, and whether you already have an amplifier. Here is how to find the player that fits. Read the guide