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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Anker's new sleep earbuds block out most noise so you can sleep like a baby
By Cesar Cadenas published
Thanks to unique design choices, the Soundcore Sleep A20 can muffle your spouse's snoring and last 80 hours straight.
The best wireless earbuds 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Here's our pick of the very best wireless earbuds you can buy today – and these days, that means the best true wireless earbuds.
The best wireless headphones for 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, from over-ear cans to sporty true wireless earbuds.
Grado Hemp review: sonically spot on open-back headphones – if not the last word in comfort
By Simon Lucas published
Grado originally released its Reference Series Hemp headphones as a limited edition – but obviously the lure of the Hemp was too great for people to resist…
We just got another hint that the Sonos headphones are launching soon
By David Nield published
The Sonos headphones have cleared one key regulatory hurdle, suggested they'll arrive soon.
Sony Linkbuds leak suggests new wireless earbuds will bring better sound quality
By David Nield published
The Sony LinkBuds 2 look to be on the way, as details have emerged from regulators in South Korea.
Audio-Technica’s new headphones use ‘ancient wood’ to offer unique sound
By Becky Scarrott published
Kurogaki wood is only found in trees over a century old – and the drying process requires extensive knowledge and expertise.
Tidal's incoming HiFi price cut makes it an even better Spotify alternative
By David Nield published
Tidal is doing away with its Plus tier, so everyone gets the highest quality lossless audio for the same price.
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