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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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Spotify's new Listening Lounge focuses on lossless audio and intentional listening
Spotify's London HQ is the home of the company's first Listening Lounge, and I experienced it first-hand.
After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need
The perfect wireless speaker doesn’t exis… Oh wait
The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro 'knock it out the park' — and now you can save £50 with this code
Upgrade your audio with this £50 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, which brings them down to £169 when you use the limited-time code.
Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds
Panasonic has unveiled the ErgoFit In-Ears are coming in a new USB-C form. Goodbye, 3.5mm.
Apple Music’s Concert page is almost the update I’ve been waiting for
Apple Music Concerts page is here, and the feature is almost perfect for live music lovers.
Sonos Play review: my new favorite speaker buddy to use everywhere
How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot
I tested two pair of cheap headphones worth buying — here's how to choose
For cheap headphone buyers, the Soundpeats Cove Pro and OneOdio Focus A1 Pro are perfect — just for different people.
Spotify adds Exclusive Mode for bit-perfect audio on Windows
Spotify for Windows just got a big upgrade — and audiophiles are going to love this one.
