The best gear for every budget. Our comparisons cross-reference spec sheets, user feedback and the reviews we have already published: each one states up front what it rests on, and leaves you with a clear choice rather than a catalogue.
Five headphones compared for playing in silence, recording and mixing at home: Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro and DT 990 Pro, Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Superlux HD-681. Our pick for your use.
Yamaha Pacifica 112J, Squier Affinity Telecaster, Ibanez GRX70QA, Harley Benton ST-20HSS: four electrics under €300 compared for starting out, with a clear pick for every player.
Four beginner acoustic guitars under €300 compared: Yamaha FG800M, Cort Earth 100 NS, Fender CD-60SCE and Harley Benton CLD-60SCE, from around €138. Our pick for every player.
Three guitar wireless systems under €150 compared on spec sheets and user feedback: NUX B-5RC, Xvive U2 and Harley Benton AirBorne 5.8GHz. Our pick for every use.
Pedal or clip-on? TC PolyTune 3, Boss TU-3, PolyTune Clip and D'Addario NS Micro compared: our pick for every use, from the stage to the sofa.
Five reverb pedals under €200 compared on spec sheets and user feedback: Boss RV-6, TC Hall of Fame 2, EHX Oceans 11, Walrus Fundamental and Holy Grail Neo. Our pick for every need.
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, Positive Grid Spark 2, Fender Mustang LT50 and Vox Cambridge50: four modelling amps under €400 compared, with a clear pick for every way of playing at home.