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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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The Sony WH-CH520 Headphones offer 'simply superb value' at just $38 on Amazon
A low price for some of the best cheap headphones we've tested
Soundpeats' new earbuds boast a battery life that walks all over AirPods 4 — and the 13mm drivers are also big news
The new SoundPeats Air6 HS take the tip-less build of the AirPods 4 and make some improvements.
This viral vinyl player combines nostalgic design with an Audio-Technica cartridge
The Play Pro turntable from Tinyl grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it on TikTok.
'The AirPods Pro 3 deliver the quietest ANC I’ve ever experienced' — and you can save $50 on the earbuds at Amazon
'The AirPods Pro 3 deliver the quietest ANC I’ve ever experienced,' and Amazon just slashed $50 off the cost, bringing the price down to a near record low.
KEF Muo 2025 review: a handsome aptX Adaptive Bluetooth speaker only let down by an overstated midrange
After too long a break, KEF is back in the Bluetooth speaker game. It’s aiming for the upper end of the market though — so does the Muo hit the mark?
The best waterproof speakers, all tested by our outdoor speaker experts
Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.
The kings of ANC headphones from Bose hit their Black Friday price of $199
Grab the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 at Amazon right now — the same price we saw during Black Friday.
Turntable not sounding great? Do this before you buy a new one
Take it from me: a fancy record player won't improve how your vinyl sounds if you haven't tried this cheap extra first
