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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I listened to the most mind-blowing stereo music system in the world – and the price is terrifying
By Matt Bolton last updated
7-foot speakers and 7,200 watts of amp power combine in this mind-blowing sound system.

Bluetooth speaker heaven: my top 4 launches of 2025 so far, and what’s coming
By Becky Scarrott published
These are undeniably the 4 best Bluetooth speaker launches of 2025 – but here's what I want to see next

This new iOS 26 feature for Apple Music is going viral – and as a Spotify fan, I'm feeling very jealous
By Rowan Davies published
Apple Music's new AutoMix feature is all over my TikTok feed, and as a Spotify user I'm craving a similar feature.

Everyone needs 5 pairs of headphones: my job is testing 'em – here are the ones to buy
By Becky Scarrott published
Anti-social over-ears, best buds, cheap second set, wired option and sports-specific open earbuds – see?

Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds have a genuinely mind-blowing upgrade that leaves my AirPods feeling utterly inadequate
By Carrie Marshall published
Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch

If you can’t give me love, give me Chord’s Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp (because elite hi-fi is basically the same thing)
By Becky Scarrott published
Stumblin’ in? Oh no, I've been waiting a while for this duo…

Spotify just got a big upgrade for offline playlists - and it's particularly good news for Android users
By Rowan Davies published
Spotify has rolled out a new feature that allows you to download music to other devices right from the app - but it's a first for Android users.

Yes, you can get AirPods updates early in July's iOS 26 public beta. No, you probably shouldn't
By Carrie Marshall published
Apple's optional download will drop in July to make your AirPods beta, but are you sure you want to risk it?

AirPods Pro 3: all the latest rumors and leaks, plus everything else we know
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Apple's third-generation Pro AirPods aren't here, but the rumor mill is turning – and with big hints in iOS 26 (after WWDC on June 9), we could be gearing up for a September 2025 release.
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