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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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I've tested loads of Bose Bluetooth speakers, but these are the only 3 I'd buy on Prime Day
I've tested the very best Bose Bluetooth speakers around, and these are the ones I'd recommend above all.
Looking for a sweet AirPods Prime Day deal? I've got every lowest-seen price live now — AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at best-ever prices!
AirPods are some of the most requested products on Prime Day, so here are the best prices live now, wherever you live.
Looking for a decent turntable deal this Prime Day? Fluance's affordable deck just got even cheaper, for 12 hours only — run!
The highly-rated Fluance RT81 turntable is enjoying a Lightning Deal as part of Amazon's Prime Day, saving you 20%. But the discount only lasts for 12 hours — quick!
My pick of Prime Day? 49% off Nothing's CMF earbuds — run!
When is a deal so good we might start calling it (ahem) basically Nothing? Well, right now earbuds from the brand are just $19 so… now!
Sony's PS-LX5BT is a great entry-level turntable for beginners — especially now it's on sale
If I were to start my vinyl record journey again, this is the entry-level turntable I'd get for its connectivity features and upfront audio.
Focal just unveiled a stunning-looking in-car SUV audio system with 14 speakers, a 'Power Flower' subwoofer and 690W amplification
Focal has teamed up with DS Automobiles to create an accomplished-looking audio set-up for an electric SUV.
The best MP3 players and hi-res audio players
Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
Every Prime Day earbuds and headphones deal worth buying, as recommended by an audio editor
This Prime Day, there will be great earbuds and headphones deals, and there will be older products that are simply discounted to clear shelves – so let's go for option one!
