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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Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues
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
Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans
Spotify launches listening stats every 24 hours plus a weekly Wrapped, and it's a sure-fire way to beat Apple Music Replay
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
1More has redesigned its clip-ons with a more secure fit. As ever, they're very aggressively priced.
Stop what you're doing! Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones just crashed to £149 – cheaper than they've ever been
Sony's excellent over-ears are an iconic buy – especially at this all-new lowest ever price!
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
JBL's Junior Free headphones are open-ear with safe volume protection and useful parental features
These new headphones can simulate pro studios, listening rooms, or even the infamous ‘car test’ – and I can’t wait to get my hands on them
Steven Slate Audio wants to bring the studio to you
These slimline tower speakers would fit just Fyne in my tiny apartment – and for this money, I'm tempted
When I think of Fyne speakers, the last thing I think of is space-saving – but this Scottish firm understands the current state of living, and I like that.
