Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options.
That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.
Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.
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Need a cheap Sony headphones Labor Day deal? I got you – these excellent cans are just $38
We called the Sony WH-CH520 'some of the best cheap headphones you can buy' at $60 – so for $38, they're a steal!
I tested Beyerdynamic's wired earbuds for vocalists/guitarists and the midrange clarity is palpable – I wish I'd had the money during my career
The bass is a different story, but for emotive mids you'll struggle to better them
This four-star Dolby Atmos soundbar from Sonos has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Labor Day
The Sonos Arc Ultra is a top, four-star Dolby Atmos soundbar – and it's now dropped to $899 at Amazon in the Labor Day sales.
Best Bose headphones
Updated In this guide, we test and recommemd the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.
Beats just teased Powerbeats Fit – these are the 3 key upgrades I want to see in the new Beats Fit Pro earbuds
The earbuds look to keep a similar design, but with a fresh orange color
Shine on you crazy diamonds: Loewe's jewel-studded headphones cost nearly $140k, making my AirPods Max feel like a bargain basement buy
Loewe's gem-studded headphones are probably not the best choice for a trip to the bad side of town
Apple Music radio stations are now available for free on TuneIn – here are three I’d start with first
Apple has partnered with TuneIn to make its six main radio stations free to access for non-Apple Music subscribers.
Massive Sonos Labor Day sale is live at Best Buy – save up to 20% on top-rated soundbars, speakers, and headphones
I've hand-picked the 8 best offers from Sonos
Every woman walking home late at night wants IR cameras in their AirPods – and Apple's September 9 event graphic gives me hope it'll land soon
Okay, Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event logo probably doesn’t mean IR sensors in AirPods Pro 3 just yet – but when that safety feature arrives, I’ll be first in line
