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 Lossless isn't a universal hit with fans – here are their biggest worries so far
By Rowan Davies published
We're a week into the Spotify Lossless rollout, and users with access are sharing their thoughts on the improved audio setting so far.

I have small ears and sensory issues, and I’m delighted we're getting better fit options from our earbuds
By Becca Caddy published
Open ear designs, softer materials and better ear tip options: I'm so glad fit is no longer an afterthought in audio tech

Is it time to ditch Sonos for WiiM? How the two multi-room ecosystems compare – and whether you should switch
By Simon Cohen published
Sonos’ software snafus have given WiiM a chance to win over customers with lower prices and better reliability… will you be one of them?

It’s about time – Spotify is finally upgrading its free tier with these Premium-style features
By Rowan Davies published
Spotify is upgrading the free experience for the first time in seven years, and now users have more control over what they play.

AirPods Pro 3 won me over in less than a week thanks to these key upgrades – here’s why
By Jacob Krol published
I spent five days with AirPods Pro 3 and found that Apple’s latest earbuds offer a more comfortable fit, stronger sound, improved noise cancellation, and longer-lasting battery life.

Apple took me into 'one of the quietest rooms anywhere in the world' and now I understand its obsession with AirPods Pro sound quality
By Lance Ulanoff published
We got a rare tour of Apple's incredible Audio Lab and it answered so many questions about AirPod Pro 3 sound quality.

I review Bluetooth speakers for a living – these are the 4 small models I’d recommend without question
By Harry Padoan published
Looking for a small Bluetooth speaker? Here’s a rundown of the four best models I've tested.

Meze Audio Alba review: affordable and awesome-sounding IEMs
By Harry Padoan published
Want to enter into the audiophile world? I reviewed Meze's cheapest ever IEMs and they're an awesome option.
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