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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I stepped away from my pro-grade DJ setup to check out this cheap controller from the brand formerly known as Pioneer DJ.
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2026 looks set to be the year of XM6 – could Sony be preparing to launch its latest earbuds at CES?
I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use
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iOS 26.3 adds AirPods features to third-party earbuds — but just in the EU
You'll be able to use third-party earbuds more easily with an iPhone next year, if you're in an EU country.
Someone’s made a USB-C dupe of the iPod Classic, complete with clickwheel — and it’s extremely cheap
This budget MP3 player is an Apple lawsuit waiting to happen
AU$50 off the AirPods Pro 3 is the Christmas (deal) miracle I've been waiting for
The AirPods Pro 3 have been relatively immune to discounts since they launched in September, which makes this AU$50 saving at Amazon one to get excited about.
The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts
Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.
