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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Tidal review
By Becca Caddy last updated
Updated Proving Spotify isn’t the only service with a huge library of music, Tidal is an audiophile’s must-have streaming service.
The best turntables 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie.
The best noise cancelling headphones 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
We've rounded up the best noise cancelling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.
The best budget wireless earbuds 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless earbuds for commuting, working out and travelling.
Best Beats headphones 2023: the top Dr Dre headphones and earbuds
By Matt Bolton last updated
Buying Guide Wireless cans, over-ear headphones, and workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: The best-sounding open-ear buds yet
By Matt Evans last updated
We put Bose’s new premium open-ear buds to the test, and they perform incredibly well: but they're not cheap.
More xMEMS solid state driver earbuds have officially landed – and these are hand-painted
By Becky Scarrott published
We first tried the Noble FoKus Triumph at CES 2024 and now, they're finally available to buy – and not as expensive as we'd feared.
Wireless earbuds are about to get 'almost 50x more AI power' with Qualcomm's S5 Gen 3 chip
By Becky Scarrott last updated
The top-tier S5 Gen 3 chip boasts a better DAC for 24-bit/48kHz over Bluetooth LE Audio and a 40% lower noise floor, too.
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