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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 quietly released the all-new AirPods Max 2 last month — and you can already score a rare $40 discount at Amazon
The all-new AirPods Max 2 were just released last month, and Amazon already has an impressive $40 discount on the luxurious over-ear headphones.
This sleek, retro portable CD player is full of audiophile credentials
The Shanling EC Play offers a retro design and a range of connectivity tools, to make it useful for on-the-go listening as well as in your home hi-fi setup
Edifier M90 review: good jack-of-all-trade bookshelf speakers
The Edifier M90 is a jack-of-all-trades desktop and monitor speaker that connects in loads of ways.
39% of new podcasts are generated by AI — but I won't be listening
What makes podcasts special are the human hosts, and producing AI content takes that away.
iFi GO Link 2 review: this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade at a great price
iFi's tiny DAC is smaller and lighter than the first generation and delivers an excellent audio upgrade to phones in particular
Can you tell the difference between lossless audio and MP3? I tried, and it's tough!
At higher bitrates it's hard to tell the difference between lossy and lossless
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners — and they're now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon
Best for runners and long-workout enthusiasts
Remember the iPod's earbuds? The design is back, but with modern features
The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.
