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The Soundcore C40i sits comfortably, delivers good sound (including a 3D sound option) and, thanks to good app integration, there are plenty of ways to customise it.

EarFun's UBOOM X is a wireless outdoor speaker for pool and barbecue parties, with useful features such as hands-free calling, a latency-reduced video mode and an integrated power bank. Lighting effects and sound can also be customised via an app.

The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 features adaptive noise cancellation, high quality audio codecs and LE audio in addition to innovative MEMS drivers.

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6s are a very good sounding pair of in-ear headphones that can easily keep up with the Pi8s, which cost €150 more.

The Californian company's range includes the JLab JBuds Open Sport, a lightweight open-ear headphone for active lifestyles.

The KOSS Porta Pro has been a classic headphone since its introduction in 1984. Now it is available in a new wireless version.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver solid sound and excellent noise cancellation, making them one of the best in-ear earphones on the market.

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 combines a planar magnetic driver system with flexible ambient noise control.

Available in a choice of six colours, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is one of the more stylish mini speakers on the market.

The LG XBOOM XL9T shows what a party speaker needs besides excellent sound to make it a great party speaker.