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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iFi GO Link 2 review: this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade at a great price
By Carrie Marshall published
iFi's tiny DAC is smaller and lighter than the first generation and delivers an excellent audio upgrade to phones in particular

Can you tell the difference between lossless audio and MP3? I tried, and it's tough!
By Carrie Marshall published
At higher bitrates it's hard to tell the difference between lossy and lossless

Remember the iPod's earbuds? The design is back, but with modern features
By Tom Bedford published
The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.

The best wireless headphones in Australia 2026: top Bluetooth cans, chosen by our experts
By Max Langridge last updated
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whether its true wireless, over-ear cans, or neckband in-ears.

Spotify lyrics zoom feature is currently exclusive to Android
By Rowan Davies published
A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android.

The best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos, and more
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.

Danish hi-fi company Jamo is back with 7 new speakers with cool designs
By Tom Bedford published
Danish audio brand Jamo has unveiled two new families of products, including some pretty small, thin options.

Spotify's AI DJ feature is coming to eight new countries in four languages
By Rowan Davies published
After a slow rollout, Spotify is finally expanding AI DJ to Austria, France, Germany, and more.
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