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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 Cambridge's new Evo 300 streaming amp, and it raises the bar for modern hi-fi
First impressions of Cambridge’s new flagship just-add-speakers streaming amplifier are very good indeed.
New Spotify Feature Lets You React to Songs in Collaborative Playlists
Spotify's new Track Reactions give you a new way to interact with your friends in Collaborative Playlists.
Focal’s gone for 'formidable' with its new wireless speakers, and I think Whovians will be first in line
The new Focal Diva Alta Utopia may look like Daleks who missed their call time for a Doctor Who shoot, but there's a whole lot of hi-fi going on under the hood.
DoorDash was down — here's what happened in the major outage
Both DoorDash and Spotify are experiencing issues right now, according to thousands of users — here's all the latest news.
The Sonos app is finally getting its long-awaited upgrades to make it easier to use
After 'hundreds of hours' studying Sonos users, the latest beta of the Sonos app will feature significant improvements to navigation, volume and more.
Teenage Engineering’s new pro-grade record cutter weighs 140kg, so it’s great for music pros… with strong friends
The Teenage Engineering APC-2 is a record cutter that lets you 'burn' audio to vinyl, but for various reasons, you won't be picking it up and carrying it home tomorrow
The best cheap headphones, all tested by our reviewers
Updated Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.
OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: DJ headphones without the wire
The OneOdio Studio Max 2 are a lot like the Max 1, but with a higher price and improved transmitter. For most people, I'd still recommend the old pair.
