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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Grab some of the best overall Beats headphones for 50% off at Amazon
By Jessica Reyes published
Style on sale even after Prime Day
Your Samsung Buds 3 Pro will get a free upgrade with audio and reliability improvements
By Carrie Marshall published
Samsung has provided a free update to fix bugs and improve audio in its flagship earbuds
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT turntable review: a primo player that deftly marries quality, cost and convenience
By James Grimshaw published
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT is a first-class plug-and-play turntable that supersedes its peers by avoiding their pitfalls.
The best wireless headphones for 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
The best earbuds 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Our pick of the best earbuds, including wired, wireless and true wireless devices.
AirPods 4 review: they're good, but you can do better for the price
By Matt Bolton published
The AirPods 4 are a solid buy as long you really don't want in-ear tips – if you do, you can do much better.
The best noise cancelling headphones 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
We've rounded up the best noise cancelling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.
Qobuz proves once again it's the hi-res music lovers' choice with DSD audio downloads
By Becky Scarrott published
Just bought a hi-res player or headphone DAC? Treat yourself to a Qobuz DSD download – you don't even need a subscription!
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