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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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Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: fab features, epic battery life — but you'll have to polish the default sound profile
Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.
Sonos Era 100 SL review: cheaper without any acoustic compromises
Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.
I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and it might actually justify that claim
1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it
Klipsch The Nines II review: excellent do-it-all active stereo speakers
The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.
‘Sonic compromises’? Why I think Sennheiser’s new open buds aim to fix issues that no longer exist
Sennheiser has announced its first open earbuds: the Accentum Clip, which put a heavy focus on musical fidelity.
The best headphones you can buy today, all tested by our experts
Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
I heard JBL's awesome new Summit Everest speakers, and they nearly blasted me out of my seat
The new enormous flagship speakers are some of the most powerful I’ve ever heard — and some of the largest and most expensive.
Spotify Launches Reserved Ticket Priority Tool in the US
Spotify is rolling out its ticket priority tool Reserved, but it raises questions on who the 'bigger fans' really are.
