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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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Sony WH-1000XM6 earcups

I love this hidden feature on my Sony headphones, but you may not know it even exists

By Harry Padoan published

I love this nifty feature on my Sony headphones, but a lot of users may not even know it’s there.

Wireless Headphones
The Questyle Qlink-C on a white surface, with a pink background

Make the most of lossless music with this tiny, cheap USB-C-to-3.5mm DAC

By Carrie Marshall published

Questyle's ultra-affordable dongle means better sound from your smartphone, tablet or laptop

DACs
A selection of wireless earbuds, in their cases, held in a woman's hands on a sunny day

Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommended

By Becky Scarrott last updated

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.

Earbuds & Airpods
FiiO JM21 2026 on a leather mat, which in turn is on a wooden table or desk. A book and a pair of headphones sit to the right of it

The best entry-level Hi-Res Audio player is getting a new version for 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

Fiio's portable player gets a battery boost and more storage. It's a brilliant budget buy

Portable Media Players
An IKEA SOLSKYDD Bluetooth speaker on a blue background

6 design-focused wireless speakers from CES 2026 I can't wait to hear

By Carrie Marshall published

My favorite speakers from CES 2026 that look good as they sound (hopefully)

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers

Ditched your Sonos speaker? Ensure your upgrade has this vital feature

By Josh Russell published

Don't worry about Spatial Audio, eARC or built-in phono stages – this is the most essential Wi-Fi speaker feature in my book.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Edifier ES60 on table, against pink background

Edifier ES60 review: a solid speaker that falls just short of the competition

By Harry Padoan published

The Edifier ES60 is a decent retro-style speaker, but its audio performance and underwhelming battery life hold it back from brilliance.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Three smartphones showing a Spotify profile page, a Spotify Library page, and lyrics of a song

New year, new upgrades – here are 5 improvements I want Spotify to make in 2026

By Rowan Davies published

2025 was great, but 2026 could be even better. These are the upgrades I need to see from Spotify this year.

Spotify
Jawbone and IKEA

IKEA's $10 speaker reminded me of my first Bluetooth audio love

By Lance Ulanoff published

Remember the Jawbone Jambox? It was an iconic Bluetooth speaker 15 years ago, and probably influenced many of the modern portable speakers, like IKEA's Kallsup.

Audio
JBL Vibe Beam on an orange background

These cheap JBL earbuds offer all-day battery life and cost less than $30

By Jessica Reyes published

The JBL Vibe Beam are a super-cheap pair of earbuds that offer excellent battery life — and they're now down to a great low price on Amazon.

Earbuds & Airpods
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