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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The best Sony headphones 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

My beloved Bose QuietComfort Headphones just hit record-low price – so no need to wait for Black Friday if you want awesome noise cancellation
By Cesci Angell published
Nothing compares to my Bose QuietComfort Headphones, so I strongly recommend grabbing a pair while they’re at this record-low price.

This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus
By Carrie Marshall published
This little CD player has a lot of talents: it's a CD ripper, DAC and Bluetooth transmitter too.

The best earbuds I recommend for every budget, all TechRadar tested
By Becky Scarrott last updated
My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.

The best Bluetooth speakers 2025
By Harry Padoan last updated
Updated Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 review: enjoyable headphones, but more for their looks, battery life and portability than their sound quality
By James Holland published
The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 look good, are portable, and have superb battery life. Oh, and they sound pretty good, too.

Save big on these top-rated Bose headphones ahead of Black Friday
By Jessica Reyes published
Amazon is running a sale on Bose's most popular headphones ahead of Black Friday, and these are the two models I'd buy.
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