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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Updated Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.
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Spotify is giving parents more control, now you can easily exclude your kids favorite music from your taste profile.
iFi's newest hi-res headphone DAC squeezes into a tiny USB-C-to-earbuds cable — just add IEMs
The iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.
This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make
YM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC
These cheap Skullcandy earbuds have a worrying Bluetooth flaw that could let anyone connect to your device
Apple can push a firmware fix to earbuds already in your pocket. Skullcandy cannot reach yours at all for now.
Samsung's anticipated open-earbuds leak again, this time with a new name and long list of features
Another leak has revived interest in Samsung's open-ear headphones, this time suggesting a new name as well as some features which they could have.
The best cheap Beats headphones sales and deals for September 2026
Updated We're rounding up the best cheap Beats headphones sales and deals that are available online.
The best cheap headphone sales and deals for September 2026
TECHRADAR DEALS Our roundup of the best cheap headphone sales and deals will get you sorted with a pair of great cans for less this week.
