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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The next HomePod could be more like a soundbar according to this Apple patent – and it hints at fixing the HomePod 2’s biggest issue
By Becca Caddy published
The next Apple HomePod might be getting an unexpected design and an exciting new addition.
Soundcore's new sports earbuds offer a Powerbeats Pro-style customizable secure fit for a fraction of the price
By Cesar Cadenas published
The Sport X20 specializes in customization as you can adjust the hook to fit your ear and tweak its audio output.
The best wireless earbuds 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Here are our picks of the best wireless earbuds for Android, for iPhone, or anything else you want to connect them to.
Sonos' new app is a smarter, slicker music center that's perfect for, say, a pair of headphones
By Matt Bolton published
The next-gen Sonos app aims to deliver all your favorite audio in one smart home screen.
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.
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.
Final VR500 review: unassuming wired in-ear headphones that have it where it counts
By Simon Lucas published
The VR500 by Final Audio are the wired earbuds that can elevate your listening experience without the significant outlay.
Record Store Day 2024 – the full list, plus five essential albums to pick up
By Rowan Davies published
Record Store Day 2024 is here, but it’s these five albums you should track down and listen to on the big day.
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