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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 best turntables for all budgets, tested and selected by TechRadar experts
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and all TechRadar tested and approved.

Harman Kardon's new Bluetooth speaker has a classic HK design that takes me right back to 2005 – but with a very modern speaker setup
By Carrie Marshall published
Harman Kardon's latest Aura Studio speaker features its iconic dome design plus integrated colored lighting

Moto just revealed super-cheap wireless earbuds with surprisingly beefy driver and Hi-Res Audio certification
By Becky Scarrott published
Grime music fan? You might want to check out Moto Buds Bass

High price of a vinyl collection putting you off? Follow my lead and get this new one-stop-shop turntable
By Tom Bedford published
Majority Folio turntable review: a simple and easy-to-use record player that won't break the bank.

Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues
By Jamie Richards published
Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches

The world’s first Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm headphones are here from an audio icon – and I need to try them
By Becky Scarrott published
Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans

Spotify’s new listening stats upgrade is the perfect way to warm up for Wrapped – here’s where to find them
By Rowan Davies published
Spotify's new 'Listening stats' tab updates every 24 hours, showing your top artists and songs from the past four weeks.

Our favorite budget headphones maker just revealed unbelievably cheap open earbuds that might actually sound good
By Carrie Marshall published
1More has redesigned its clip-ons with a more secure fit. As ever, they're very aggressively priced.

JBL’s new open earbuds for kids will keep them aware of their surroundings, should still fit them as they grow, and let parents set safe volume levels to protect their hearing
By Carrie Marshall published
JBL's Junior Free headphones are open-ear with safe volume protection and useful parental features
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