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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Wired earbuds are trendy right now, and this budget set from Sennheiser is all you need
Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.
4 wireless turntable systems, with Bluetooth and Sonos- compatible picks
Want to get into wire-free vinyl but don't know how to start? You'll need a nice simple system — and this little quartet all come recommended by an audio editor.
Sony Music removes 135,000 deepfake songs from streaming platforms
Sony is battling against the rising threat of AI-generated music on streaming services, and now industry giants want clear AI tagging.
‘A serious Apple AirPods Pro rival’: Huawei’s new FreeBuds Pro 5 are the real deal
‘Premium sound, standout ANC, price that undercuts most rivals… what's not to love?’ — why Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 5 are the new AirPods rivals to beat
Bluesound Pulse Flex vs Sonos Era 100: which Wi-Fi speaker wins out?
I compared Bluesound’s and Sonos’s wireless speakers and I never expected it to be this hard to pick an undisputed sonic champ.
This retro AirPods Pro 3 case could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute
Spigen’s new AirPods Pro 3 case is inspired by Macintosh mice from the 1980s.
These small wireless speakers are huge on connectivity for a nice price
Elipson's new active speakers have extensive wired and wireless connectivity including an MM phono stage and aptX HD
Spotify updates Wear OS app with new interface and gesture controls
Spotify's Wear OS upgrade is truly stunning, but its pretty new visuals are just the beginning.
