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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Best headphones for TV: home theater without the speakers, all tested by our experts
Buying guide Meet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
Four finishes, one 'Y': meet Beyerdynamic's all-new Aventho Y wireless headphones
Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones look far pricier than they are, and the stamina is top-tier — catch them now at IFA
Sony WH-1000XM5 tumble to record-low price at Amazon — here's why our experts recommend these 'class-leading' headphones
Looking for your next pair of headphones? The Sony WH-1000XM5 are easily some of the best on the market — especially at this price.
One of our favorite power bank makers just unveiled super-cheap ANC earbuds — and after an early listen, we like 'em
The new Belkin SoundForm Isolate and Dots buds offer ANC, some noteworthy features and tongue-twister names at a super-low price.
My favorite earbuds of the year just got an open-ear makeover, as this top cheap headphone brand debuts 7 new models
At IFA 2026, Anker's Soundcore unveiled 7 new audio products, including open earbuds which take features from my favorite pair of buds so far this year.
Skip the new Sonos hardware — these excellent older soundbars and headphones are now up to 20% off
Sonos has cut the price of several of its best soundbars, headphones, and speakers by up to $100, so these are the 4 top deals I'd buy if you want to save money and skip the newly announced tech.
I just found the best Labor Day headphones deal — Sony's 5-star WH-1000XM5 cans are half price at Amazon
With $200 off, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Labor Day deal beats any other headphone deal live now.
I think Sonos just fully solved home audio, mostly by doing exactly what we want — even with AI
Sonos unveiled a new platform and "Fabric" to weave together Sonos hardware (old and new) and software in a way that not only works, but could finally make home audio the experience of our dreams.
I've found 12 of the best Labor Day headphone deals — Sony, Bose, Shokz, and more from $38
I've searched through this year's early Labor Day sales and picked out the 12 best headphone deals available now, including the Bose QuietComfort Headphones, Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, and Sony WH-1000XM6.
