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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The latest Sonos app update just added a new network option that might help fix connection issues
By Carrie Marshall published
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
By Tom Bedford published
With more and more earbuds coming with touchscreen cases, I've got to ask: "why?".

The phenomenal Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones are down to a record-low price right now at Amazon
By Jennifer Allen published
The Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones are some of the best headphones around, and right now, you can buy them for a record-low price at Amazon.

Apple Music users frustrated by lack of cross-device continuity features
By Rowan Davies published
Apple Music users are still waiting for a playback continuity feature that matches Spotify Connect.

The best stereo speakers
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

Sennheiser's new wireless headphones are finally here to take on Bose and Sony
By Tom Bedford published
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless took four years to arrive, and they've entered the scene just in time to show up Sony's 1000X The Collexion.

The best Bose headphones and earbuds, all tested and rated by our experts
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated In this guide, we test and recommend the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.

Cantilever founder Aaron Skates on creating a streaming platform for album listeners
By Rowan Davies published
Cantilever is a new music platform that avoids algorithms and focuses on intentional-listening and music journalism.
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