Audio
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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AirPods Pro 3 just crashed to a record low price ahead of Super Bowl Sunday — quick!
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to an all-new lowest seen price, only on Verizon – and they'll make for an amazing half-time show…

Cheaper Nothing over-ear headphones are reportedly on their way soon
By Tom Bedford published
Nothing's next headphones are set to be budget spins on the Headphone (1), and we've got early release window and pricing leaks.

Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro review: novel exercise earbuds that can be open-ears, or closed-ears
By Tom Bedford published
Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.

Upgrade your home cinema with $200 off the four-star-rated Sonos Arc Ultra
By Paul Hatton published
This Sonos Arc Ultra deal is just $20 away from its all-time record-low price on Amazon.

FiiO M27 review: do the right thing content-wise and it will reward you endlessly – but serve it inferior resolution at your peril
By Simon Lucas published
FiiO has truly gone to town with this hi-res player (and you should too)

I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and it’s a blast
By Josh Russell published
I tested Ikea’s extremely budget Bluetooth banger – and it’s a really fun way to create a mock multi-room system for less moolah.

Sonos will launch more products in 2026 — here are the 6 I’m hoping to see
By Matt Bolton published
From upgraded compact Dolby Atmos to a mid-price portable speaker, and more picks from our audio experts.

JBL Flip 7 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2: two audio giants, only one winner
By Harry Padoan published
I pitted JBL against Bose in this showdown of two audio behemoths, but there was only ever going to be one champion.
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