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 AirPods Pro 3 are available to buy, and you can already save up to $130 at Best Buy
By Mackenzie Frazier published
The AirPods Pro 3 are officially available to buy, and Best Buy already has huge discounts, bringing the earbuds down to as little $119.99 when you trade in old headphones.

I've been using Spotify Mix for weeks, and I can’t stop pretending that I’m the world’s best DJ
By Rowan Davies published
Here's why Spotify Mix playlists have become one of my favorite new features so far.

Skullcandy Method 360 review: great-sounding mid-range earbuds with a helping hand from Bose
By Tom Bedford published
Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.

The funky JBL Go 4 is back to its lowest price this year
By Jessica Reyes published
A great deal for a budget-friendly four-star Bluetooth speaker

I tried a Bluetooth speaker that screws onto a soda bottle to boost its bass – and I’ve never tested anything like it
By Harry Padoan published
I haven't ever come across anything like this soda bottle-shaped Bluetooth speaker before, but now I've given it a try, I’m not entirely sure I’d recommend it.

Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds
By Harry Padoan published
These affordable IEMs are the ultimate buy for music lovers that wants to hear every detail – here’s why.

Bose-level ANC, B&W-adjacent sound, cheap Sony money: check out the best headphones you’ve never heard of
By Becky Scarrott published
If you love headphones and you've yet to be introduced, allow me: OneSonic is the plucky Irish audio outfit you need to keep an eye on…

My fave affordable headphones have hit their lowest price ever – and even their next-gen successors can’t top this value
By Josh Russell published
This bargain price makes my favorite everyday pair of headphones a better buy than even their upgraded successors.
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