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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 Bluetooth Security Risk: Rev1009 Fix Guide

Official safety guidance identifies a Bluetooth takeover risk in early ATH-CKS50TW2 batches. Check the affected scope and install Rev1009.

Generic true-wireless earbuds charging case with heat haze and a warning symbol, illustrating a battery fire-risk recall

Product Issues

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 Recall: Charging-Case Fire Risk

Official UK recall for specific Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 variants and batches after a charging-case battery defect created fire and burn risks.

Generic communications headset with warning waveform, illustrating the 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII feedback-noise recall

Product Issues

3M PELTOR ComTac VIII Recall: Feedback Noise May Reach 106 dBA

Official UK recall: specific 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII batches may emit feedback noise up to 106 dBA, posing a serious hearing-loss risk.

Generic headphones shown with a loose pivot screw and a distorted low-frequency waveform in an acoustic lab.

Product Issues

FiiO FT1 and FT1 Pro Official Issues: Loose Pivot Screws and Low-Frequency Distortion

FiiO officially acknowledges early-batch FT1/FT1 Pro pivot screw loosening and rare FT1 Pro low-frequency distortion, with production and service actions.

Generic portable party speaker shown silent during a firmware update, with a warning indicator.

Product Issues

Teufel ROCKSTER NEO Silent After Firmware Update: Official Recovery Steps

Teufel officially recognizes that ROCKSTER NEO units may remain silent after a firmware update. Here are the recovery steps, evidence limits, and buyer guidance.

System Setup & Bottlenecks

Manual Audio System Review: Ask SoundPath Lab

Submit your equipment, room, connections, region and budget for a manual compatibility check and minimum-change audio-system recommendation.

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News

Audio Industry Briefing: Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen, Marantz CINEMA Series 2 and August Hi-Fi Shows — August 8, 2026

Bose updates QuietComfort, Marantz launches CINEMA Series 2, Creative ships XF1 speakers, and two major audio shows open.

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Product Issues

Naim App Volume Could Jump to Maximum: What Happened and the Verified Fix

Naim confirmed an Android app 8.1 volume-control bug that could drive compatible systems to maximum. App 8.1.1 fixed it, with owner verification.

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Myth Bunking

How Much Speaker Cable Do You Really Need?

You do not need luxury speaker cable for most home systems. You do need enough copper, reliable connections and the right gauge for the cable length and speaker load.

Questyle M12i, M15C, M15i and M18i portable DAC and headphone amplifiers compared

Buying Guides

Questyle M12i vs M15C vs M15i vs M18i: Which Portable DAC/Amp Should You Buy?

Questyle M12i, M15C, M15i and M18i compared by outputs, DAC, decoding, Bluetooth, controls and real-world use. Find the right model for your headphones and phone.

WiiM Mini and Arylic LP10 network music streamers compared

Buying Guides

WiiM Mini vs Arylic LP10: Which Budget Music Streamer Should You Buy?

WiiM Mini or Arylic LP10? Compare AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Ethernet, app experience, connections and buying options before choosing a budget music streamer.

FiiO FT1 closed-back and FT1 Pro open-back headphones compared

Buying Guides

FiiO FT1 vs FT1 Pro: Which Headphone Should You Buy?

FiiO FT1 or FT1 Pro? Compare closed-back vs open-back design, sound, isolation, comfort, amplification and the best use cases for each.