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I tested the solid budget IEMs that bring Astell & Kern’s audiophile talents to the masses, and they go hard in ways I didn’t expect

The Activo Volcano are well-priced and deliver impressive low-end output, but they’re bested by rivals on instrument separation, comfort and design.

Activo's new wired IEMs promise to excite your ears for an unbelievable price

Activo's new wired IEMs promise to excite your ears for an unbelievable price

Astell&Kern's lifestyle brand delivers high-spec in-ears for a surprisingly low price point.

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank

Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.

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Activo Q1 review: IEM earbuds for the masses?

Activo's wired in-ear monitors promise a lot –but can they deliver on their cut-price aspirations?

I tried a Hi-Res Audio player for the first time –and it's a game-changer

The Activo P1 is an exciting option for those looking to get into audiophile listening – for a great price.

The Activo P1 portable music player aims to deliver Astell & Kern’s high-quality performance for a more affordable price, but it fails to deliver.

Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs

Astell & Kern's hi-res player now has matching high quality headphones that won't break the bank –joy!

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I'm bringing the iPod back with this new luxury MP3 player

I'm bringing the iPod back with this new luxury MP3 player

Activo's new P1 audio player is a lovely piece of audiophile tech — and it might have just replaced my iPod.

Activo's premium IEMs have been designed "to please audiophiles on the move"

Activo's premium IEMs have been designed "to please audiophiles on the move"

The Activo Q1 are hybrid IEMs which blend 9.8mm dynamic and balanced armature drivers.

Astell&Kern Activo Q1 in-ears offer an affordable audiophile alternative

Astell&Kern Activo Q1 in-ears offer an affordable audiophile alternative

The new Activo Q1 hybrid IEMs promise audiophile-grade sound for a decent price.

Activo Q1 are the inexpensive wired earbuds made for our favorite budget hi-res audio player

Activo Q1 are the inexpensive wired earbuds made for our favorite budget hi-res audio player

The Activo P1 hi-res audio player stunned us for value when it arrived in July, and now it's got a set of IEMs designed for it.

Pocketable audio: five ways to take audio out and about while staying smartphone free

Pocketable audio: five ways to take audio out and about while staying smartphone free

FiiO’s elegant portable CD player tops our list of portable audio players, along with the debut device from new brand Activo

Activo P1 music player review: Astell & Kern audio quality for considerably less cash

Activo P1 music player review: Astell & Kern audio quality for considerably less cash

Astell & Kern's new, more affordable audio brand hits the ground running with great sound and a decent price too.

This Hi-Res Audio player keeps the quality but drops the price tag

This Hi-Res Audio player keeps the quality but drops the price tag

Astell & Kern's new Activo brand delivers serious specs for more affordable prices

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Astell & Kern's affordable Activo P1 portable music player could be a Sony Walkman alternative

Unveiled at High End Munich earlier this year, Astell & Kern has officially launched the Activo P1 portable music player for a more affordable price tag.

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