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Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5: An icon that has finally grown up into a sound system for your living room

Speakers tend to be boring. They're black boxes that we try to hide behind potted plants or shove on a shelf where they collect dust. And then there's Harman Kardon. In 2000, they created the iconic SoundSticks with Jony Ive, which found a place in the MoMA museum. Now, a quarter of a century later, the fifth generation is upon us. The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 are no longer just "computer speakers." With an HDMI ARC input and a serious audio upgrade, they've become a legitimate (and much sexier) alternative to your soundbar.

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Meze Audio 99 Classics Gen 2: Wood, sound and Romanian perfection

Romanian Meze Audio, one of the few manufacturers that treats wood with the same respect as sound, has introduced the second generation of its legendary 99 Classics headphones - the Meze Audio 99 Classics Gen 2. The new model retains the signature real walnut cabinet, 40mm dynamic drivers, and self-leveling headband, but brings fresh sound, lower impedance, better ergonomics, and — finally — an included USB-C DAC/amp.

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DJI Mic 3 review: A small, quiet genius that sounds like a studio

The latest wireless microphone DJI Mic 3 is no longer just an accessory - it has become a tool you always want to have in your pocket. That's why we have prepared - DJI Mic 3 Review.

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Sonus faber × Lamborghini Il Cremonese Ex3me: speakers that park a supercar in the living room

The Italian masters of sound and speed have come together to create a limited edition of the Il Cremonese Ex3me – Automobili Lamborghini Edition, a premium floorstanding speaker. It is a 3.5-way “para-aperiodic” tower with a 30mm beryllium dome tweeter (DLC), a 180mm midrange, two 180mm woofers and two 220mm side-mounted nanocarbon fiber infra-woofers. Only 50 pairs are available in five Lamborghini colors, and the price is approximately €125,000 per pair.

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Insta360 Mic Air – Is this the microphone everyone will want?

The Insta360 Mic Air is a tiny wireless microphone that aims to change the rules of the game. At the size of a coin and at a price that's almost suspiciously low, it promises audio quality that can be compared to larger, more expensive competitors. But can a microphone smaller than a gum pack really deliver professional sound?

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 – headphones that Apple should copy

Sometimes you have to admit – Beats have long been considered the “too much bass, not enough everything else” headphones you buy just because someone on Instagram was wearing them. But here we go – it’s 2025 and I’m about to say something that would have sent me into internet quarantine years ago: The new Powerbeats Pro 2 are actually some of the better headphones on the market. Yes, those ear-hook headphones that look like something a space marathon runner would wear. Well, now they’re better, lighter, more comfortable and – surprise – smarter. And the craziest part: they have all these upgrades, but the price remains the same as the previous generation. Apple, are you online?

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