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Buying Guides

Straight-talking buying guides with the products we would actually recommend to a friend.

Music & Studio

Best Home Studio Equipment for Beginners

The five pieces of gear that get you recording properly — and the things you can safely skip for now.

Tech & Gadgets

Good sound does not have to cost a fortune. Here is what to look for and which types suit which people.

Tech & Gadgets

Small upgrades that make everyday life noticeably better — none of them novelties.

Gifts

Gifts that a musician or music fan will actually use, from stocking fillers to a proper studio upgrade.

Home & Kitchen

Kitchen and household products that save time every day, plus a couple of smart-home starters.

Pets

Practical, well-made gifts for the dog — and the person who cleans up after it.