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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The AirPods Pro 3 haven't been this cheap since Prime Day — the 'near-perfect' buds are $60 off today
By Alex Whitelock Published
If you've been waiting for a price cut on the AirPods Pro 3 - now's your chance for a great saving.

When I look at Bose's new headphones, there's only one iconic character I see...
By Tom Bedford Published
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are here — and despite boasting several upgrades over the 2023 models, they're actually cheaper.

User shares $5 fix for AirPods Pro slipping out while running and chewing
By Rowan Davies Published
This AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.

AI music giant Suno is coming for vinyl
By Tom Bedford Published
The new service allows users to press their prompt-generated tracks onto vinyl records and even create album artwork.

CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance tech
By Becky Scarrott Published
If the Nothing sub-brand's inaugural clip-style open earbuds can ace the ‘three point fit’ idea, I predict a class-leading set of LDAC-toting buds — especially for this crazy low price

Syitren RM1 is a transparent CD player designed to display internal mechanics
By Rowan Davies Published
Syitren's new CD player is equal parts music player and live art display, and it looks like it came straight from an art gallery.

I've found 7 of the best Sony headphones and earbuds on sale right now at Amazon — deals from $23
By James Pickard Published
Amazon is running a big sale on Sony headphones and earbuds, so I've searched through all of the offers and picked out the 7 deals that I'd buy, with prices starting at $23.

The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C buds to audiophile monitors
By Matt Bolton Last updated
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.

Our favorite high-end music player brand just unveiled a successor to its 5-star entry-level DAP — though its definition of 'entry-level' might differ to yours
By Tom Bedford Published
The Astell & Kern PD5 is the brand's latest 'entry-level' digital audio player, and A&K have announced... that they're announcing it.
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