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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This wireless speaker has every modern connection, and a touchscreen
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Cheaper Nothing over-ear headphones are reportedly on their way soon
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Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro review: novel exercise earbuds that can be open-ears, or closed-ears
Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.
FiiO M27 review: do the right thing content-wise and it will reward you endlessly – but serve it inferior resolution at your peril
FiiO has truly gone to town with this hi-res player (and you should too)
I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and it’s a blast
I tested Ikea’s extremely budget Bluetooth banger – and it’s a really fun way to create a mock multi-room system for less moolah.
Sonos will launch more products in 2026 — here are the 6 I’m hoping to see
From upgraded compact Dolby Atmos to a mid-price portable speaker, and more picks from our audio experts.
