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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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A screen shot of the Spotify logo and the new Music Following filter in the homepage

Spotify's audiobooks add-on has finally rolled out in the US - here are 3 other new features you may have missed

By Rowan Davies published

Finally, you can remove that awful Create button

Spotify
Wentronic YO1 (AirPods Max dupe) headphones in blue with AirPods Max nearby to compare and contrast their looks, outside on a sunny day

OK I did it, I bought the $37 AirPods Max dupes – and I'm absolutely fuming

By Becky Scarrott published

I bought the silly-cheap Wentronic YO1 AirPods Max lookalikes just to see if I was missing out – and I'm livid at what I discovered.

Wireless Headphones
Moises on three devices, on black background

I tried the Moises Music AI update and it's changed the way I experience music on my Windows laptop

By Ural Garrett published

Moises' real-time sound separation at an API level opened up some seriously cool potential

Hi-Fi
Marshall logo on the Marshall Kilburn III

The Marshall Kilburn III is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2025 – here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it today

By Harry Padoan published

The Marshall Kilburn III has it all – stunning looks, jaw-droppingly good sound quality, and enough battery to last for days on end.

Speakers
The Huawei FreeArc on a man's head.

It took 30 seconds of rain for me to realize: open earbuds are a genuine running essential

By Tom Bedford published

Trying to run 5k with my regular in-ear buds in the rain? A slippery mess. Trying that same run with open earbuds? Big yes.

Earbuds & Airpods
Polk Audio Atrium 2025 speaker in white, affixed below a wooden roof overhang in front of an external brick wall

Polk Audio wants to power up your patio or pool with its updated Atrium speakers

By Carrie Marshall published

The speakers to provide bangers while you BBQ – or a soundtrack for every post-work swim

Speakers
Leaked renders of the Google Pixel Buds 2a in the Iris color option against a white background

As more Google Pixel Buds 2a leaks emerge, we've got good news and bad… 

By Carrie Marshall published

The Google Pixel Buds 2a may be going up in price – and by more than just a bit

Earbuds & Airpods
Studio Buds Plus

Save $70 on some of our favorite four-star Beats earbuds

By Paul Hatton published

The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus drop to just under $100 at Amazon

Earbuds & Airpods
Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus Bluetooth speaker beside two Lego structures, on a wooden surface

Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus review: an budget Bluetooth speaker that does the basics but sadly lacks sonic oomph

By Jennifer Allen published

The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus is a solid pool-side vacation listen, but this Bluetooth speaker's lack of sonic oomph make it only a short-term option.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The best budget wireless earbuds against a violet background

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

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