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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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I tested these cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser and never went back
These cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser are among the best I’ve tested — and they’re the ideal pick for anyone who wants to take it back to the old school.
Every early Prime Day earbuds and headphones deal worth buying, as recommended by an audio editor
This Prime Day, there will be great earbuds and headphones deals, and there will be older products that are simply discounted to clear shelves – so let's go for option one!
AirPods Max 2 just dropped to a lowest-ever $399 at Amazon, proving the best deals don't always wait for Prime Day — run!
I tested them and for this money, the best headphones deal of Prime Day's already live
Triangle's stunning new Solstice speakers do things a little differently, with a focus on higher frequencies thanks to an all-new tweeter
Audio brand Triangle has unveiled its new Solstice range (a day after the summer solstice) which is, while not cheap, more affordable than many rivals.
These are the first ANC kids' headphones to receive TÜV Hearing Care Protection Certification
Tribit's sister company iClever just released a set of child-specific cans that are scooping up awards — and given recent stats on child hearing health, I think we need them
I test audio kit and these are the 3 Bluetooth speakers I always reach for — and the only ones I'd recommend in 2026
I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, but these 3 reliable models are all you need to soundtrack your summer.
4 top turntables to give the gift of vinyl on Graduation Day
I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility
Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: fab features, epic battery life — but you'll have to polish the default sound profile
Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.
