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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Ruark's new R710 Music Console supports CD, vinyl, and hi-res streaming
By Becky Scarrott published
Ruark is back and celebrating its 40th anniversary with a heritage-look system that's anything but heritage when it comes to connectivity and hi-res music

AirPods Pro 3 just got a record-low price cut at Amazon — here's why we'd wait to buy
By Alex Whitelock published
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a great buy at $199 — but you may want to wait, as Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner.

Yamaha's high-end wireless hi-fi speakers could give KEF conniptions, boasting luxury listening (and they look stunning too)
By Carrie Marshall published
The new Yamaha NX-70As wireless hi-fi speakers feature materials from grand pianos and Yamaha's flagship speakers; room correction; and wide streaming support

A slam-dunk at High End Vienna: Audeze unveils pro mixing headphones with huge 90mm drivers (and yes, proprietary SLAM tech too)
By Tom Bedford published
The Audeze MM-520 bring some tweaks over their predecessor, plus a little SLAM for good measure.

iFi's second generation Gryphon portable DAC offers 50% more power
By Tom Bedford published
The iFi iDSD GR 2 brings some upgrades on the company's xDSD Gryphon, including an improved power output.

A Rammstein-themed turntable now exists and das will ich (I want it)!
By Becky Scarrott published
Clearaudio has unveiled a whopping seven new products at High End Vienna, but top of the pile has got to be this limited edition Rammstein turntable

'Sounds more like a supercar': Meze unveils Arta, elite audiophile headphones with sonic blades, replaceable parts — and the price-tag of a small car
By Tom Bedford published
The Meze Audio Arta cost a fortune, but they set some new records and could sound absolutely incredible.

You can get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free ahead of Prime Day 2026
By Alex Whitelock published
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Amazon's just extended Music Unlimited's free trial ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026 — don't miss your chance to save well over $40/£40.
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