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've been using the Sony WH-1000XM6 for almost a year now, and they're the best noise-cancelling headphones I've ever tested.
'The year of price hikes continues': JBL unveils new two new headphones, as well as an AI party speaker that you don't need to fear
JBL has unveiled the Live 780NC and Live 680NC headphones to US markets, as well as a PartyBox karaoke speaker which uses proprietary magic to reduce vocal lines from your favorite songs.
Sonos' CEO reveals what's 'holding us back' from music streaming innovation
'No one is motivated by making an innovative music discovery experience'
FiiO TT13 turntable review: an attractive, beginner-friendly turntable with integrated lighting and good Bluetooth support
FiiO's tasty turntable will illuminate your living room and beam to your Bluetooth speakers and headphones
Spotify's SongDNA is already a hit with early-access beta listeners
Users are already loving SongDNA for its in-depth song credits, and it's looking to be a handy new way to discover new artists.
'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much
The Skullcandy Push 540 Open combine old-school tools with Skullcandy magic, and it could give them the gumption to take on the Shokz as our favorite open earbuds.
Burson's Stellar headphone amps promise head-fi heaven in spacecraft-inspired Star Wars style
Burson's new Stellar Series promises high-end headphone amplification in a more compact and accessible form
Spotify says it's saved the music industry, but not everyone is convinced
Spotify has revealed its 2025 revenue and payouts, but lesser-known artists are still struggling to make a living.
