Audio
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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I listened to Taylor Swift’s new songs on a 22-year-old Sony Walkman and it was a tortured experience I won’t try again
By Lance Ulanoff published
Sony's 2002 Walkman CD still works for some things but there's at least one blank space.
This Swedish startup made the tech behind the world’s first solar-powered headphones – here’s how it works
By Paul Hatton published
Meet the company making gadgets like headphones, speakers and remotes better for the planet with solar power.
Beats tipped to launch a new Bluetooth speaker after LeBron James flaunts mysterious device
By Carrie Marshall published
LeBron James appears to have a Beats speaker that hasn't even been announced yet.
Can you shower with AirPods?
By Jennifer Allen published
Wondering if you can shower with AirPods? In a word, no, but we explain why you can't and what to do instead.
I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made
By Al Griffin published
My behind-the-scenes Sony Pictures Studios tour showed me the magic of Foley effects, ADR, soundtrack mixing and more.
JLab JBuds Lux ANC review: budget headphones that are all about that bass
By Tom Bedford published
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are the brand's first 'luxury' over-ear headphones, which offer lots of bass but a few aches too.
iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around
By Simon Lucas published
As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.
Apple is exploring removable batteries for iOS devices – and I think AirPods need it most
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple has filed a patent for an easy-to-replace battery standard for iPhones, tablets and keyboards – but AirPods aren't mentioned.
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