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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Spotify plans AI-powered remix feature as new subscription add-on
By Rowan Davies Published
Spotify's agreement with Merlin brings it one step closer to launching its AI-powered remix tool, but where do industry professionals stand on it?

5 of the best Bose headphones and earbuds are up to $130 off ahead of the launch of the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — which ones are worth buying?
By James Pickard Published
With the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) on the way, Bose has just discounted several of its older models at Amazon, but which ones are actually worth buying?

Suno, the biggest AI music company, is finally trying to solve a problem its own success helped create
By Graham Barlow Published
The AI music revolution has hit an awkward reality — even Suno is starting to put the brakes on.

The AirPods Pro 3 haven't been this cheap since Prime Day — the 'near-perfect' buds are $60 off today
By Alex Whitelock Published
If you've been waiting for a price cut on the AirPods Pro 3 - now's your chance for a great saving.

When I look at Bose's new headphones, there's only one iconic character I see...
By Tom Bedford Published
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are here — and despite boasting several upgrades over the 2023 models, they're actually cheaper.

User shares $5 fix for AirPods Pro slipping out while running and chewing
By Rowan Davies Published
This AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.

AI music giant Suno is coming for vinyl
By Tom Bedford Published
The new service allows users to press their prompt-generated tracks onto vinyl records and even create album artwork.

CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance tech
By Becky Scarrott Published
If the Nothing sub-brand's inaugural clip-style open earbuds can ace the ‘three point fit’ idea, I predict a class-leading set of LDAC-toting buds — especially for this crazy low price
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