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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Nothing unveils 2 affordable earbuds with near-identical features – learn the key differences
By Matt Bolton published
Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) are your confusingly named new wireless earbuds options.
Nothing Ear (a) review: mellow yellow earbuds to herald Nothing's purple patch
By Becky Scarrott published
Has Nothing really done something impressive in the true wireless earbuds arena? Yes, with the inexpensive Ear (a).
Amazon Music is coming for Spotify’s AI playlists with new Maestro feature
By Rowan Davies published
Following the release of Spotify’s AI playlist generator, Amazon Music has joined the craze with its own AI feature Maestro.
Marshall drops two next-gen Bluetooth headphones with a major 100-hour battery life and minor price tags
By Carrie Marshall published
Marshall updates its over-ears and buds to deliver better connections, improved sound quality and superb battery life
Motorola's new Moto Buds Plus offer Bose quality ANC and tuning for a budget price
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Bose tuning, hi-rez audio, ANC and more – Motorola's new Moto Buds and Moto Buds Plus offer a lot for such a budget price.
SoundMagic's new cheap USB-C earbuds have an onboard DAC for hi-res audio from iPhone or Android
By Becky Scarrott published
The SoundMagic E11C had a 3.5mm termination, the E11BT went wireless, and now there's a USB-C option with an onboard DAC.
iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too
By Becky Scarrott published
Take note, the new Zen DAC 3 comes with a $70 price hike over the original.
CMF By Nothing Buds review: stylish budget earbuds with a vibrant flair
By Jennifer Allen published
The CMF By Nothing Buds lack great ANC and reliable software, but they look cool and they’re incredibly cheap.
Jabra Elite 10 review: Dolby Atmos sound in first class comfort
By Amelia Schwanke published
Jabra’s Elite 10 is a premium alternative to its sporty lineup of true wireless earbuds, with spatial audio, advanced ANC, long-lasting battery life and more.
I tried the Loop Switch 3-in-1 noise reduction earbuds to keep my sensory overload in check
By Josephine Watson published
Whether you struggle with sound sensitivity, want to protect your hearing, or just want some peace and quiet in the office, the Loop Switch 3-in-1 earbuds offer fantastic noise control.
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