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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Record Store Day 2024 is this weekend, and Discogs is giving you a second chance to snag limited vinyl pressings
By Rowan Davies published
Record Store Day is upon us, and music fans are preparing for battle – and this year, Discogs is giving you a second chance to partake.
Nothing unveils 2 affordable earbuds with near-identical features – learn the key differences
By Matt Bolton published
Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) are your confusingly named new wireless earbuds options.
Nothing Ear (a) review: mellow yellow earbuds to herald Nothing's purple patch
By Becky Scarrott published
Has Nothing really done something impressive in the true wireless earbuds arena? Yes, with the inexpensive Ear (a).
Cans for peanuts: Amazon's new headphone sale has insane price cuts on Sony, Bose and more
By Max Delaney published
Massive savings There are some huge deals on wireless headphones on Amazon, with brands like Sony and Beats seeing big price cuts.
Amazon Music is coming for Spotify’s AI playlists with new Maestro feature
By Rowan Davies published
Following the release of Spotify’s AI playlist generator, Amazon Music has joined the craze with its own AI feature Maestro.
SoundMagic's new cheap USB-C earbuds have an onboard DAC for hi-res audio from iPhone or Android
By Becky Scarrott published
The SoundMagic E11C had a 3.5mm termination, the E11BT went wireless, and now there's a USB-C option with an onboard DAC.
iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too
By Becky Scarrott published
Take note, the new Zen DAC 3 comes with a $70 price hike over the original.
I tried the Loop Switch 3-in-1 noise reduction earbuds to keep my sensory overload in check
By Josephine Watson published
Whether you struggle with sound sensitivity, want to protect your hearing, or just want some peace and quiet in the office, the Loop Switch 3-in-1 earbuds offer fantastic noise control.
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