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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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Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier
Apple Music might be preparing to let users listen for free, but there might be big limitations and adverts attached.
AirPods Max 2 review: battery life is the only minor bugbear in an otherwise phenomenal set of headphones for iPhone-owners
AirPods Max 2's strong resemblance to the originals might have some fans disappointed given the wait, but sonically, and in terms of features, I have to hand it to Apple — man, they're good…
Spotify adds new playback tools and background downloads for iOS users
Spotify has added its own 'play next' tool and other queue functions, as well as a big upgrade for offline listening.
The best noise cancelling headphones, all TechRadar tested
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
'More drivers than a Formula 1 grid': A&K makes Christmas come early for audiophiles with its new premium audio player packing built-in quad vacuum tubes, plus new 'Tribrid' 9-driver IEMs to pair with it
Astell & Kern has unveiled a new DAP, called the SP4000T, and new in-ear monitors called the Clarus, and they're not messing around when it comes to audiophile appeal
This affordable new super-slim adapter adds aptX Lossless and LDAC Bluetooth to iPhones
The Acoustune ATX001 plugs into your iPhone, iPad or any other device via USB-C, and upgrades your music with certain audio codecs.
The latest Sonos app update just added a new network option that might help fix connection issues
Sonos has released an iOS and Android app update that enables you to turn off SonosNet mesh networking
I've tested a bunch of touchscreen earbuds, and they still haven't convinced me they're good value
With more and more earbuds coming with touchscreen cases, I've got to ask: "why?".
