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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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Cute name? Check. Plays cassettes? Yep. Aimed at the young 'digital detox' market? Oh yes
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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C buds to audiophile monitors
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
Honor’s 2-in-1 mouse hides a musical secret — the hybrid product you never knew you needed?
Is it a mouse? Is it earbuds? Is it a plane? No, it's the Honor Choice MouseBuds Pro, which you can buy right now if you really, really want.
What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model since 2016, and here are my recommendations
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Meze Audio Strada review: wide and expansive sonically, but also physically
Elements from pricier models, elements from similarly priced models, but definitely no Frankenstein’s monster-style outcome…
