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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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The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners — and they're now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon
Best for runners and long-workout enthusiasts
Remember the iPod's earbuds? The design is back, but with modern features
The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.
Spotify lyrics zoom feature is currently exclusive to Android
A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android.
The best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos, and more
Updated Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
Danish hi-fi company Jamo is back with 7 new speakers with cool designs
Danish audio brand Jamo has unveiled two new families of products, including some pretty small, thin options.
Spotify's AI DJ feature is coming to eight new countries in four languages
After a slow rollout, Spotify is finally expanding AI DJ to Austria, France, Germany, and more.
Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommended
My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.
Best on-ear headphones, tested and recommended by our expert reviewers, across all budgets
Buying Guide Looking for the best on-ear headphones? Check out our top picks from Sony, JBL, Grado and more.
