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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Paul Tracer has created a smart Frisbee that records performance via an attached AirPod
Spotify launches music video charts in its latest move to challenge YouTube
Spotify's new Music Video Charts Global brings back the nostalgia of classic music TV channels, but it still won't beat YouTube.
JBL's latest speaker comes with 9 drivers and its wildest features yet: a 12-inch touchscreen, cameras and the ability to play games....
The ultimate tablet for music-lovers just launched, with 9 JBL speakers squirrelled away in the back
HEDDphone D1 headphones review: unequivocally the best over-ear headphones I’ve ever tested
The HEDDphone D1 headphones are a stunning pair of mid-budget over-ears, with a proprietary driver design that kills audiophile-grade options three times the price
Lorde criticizes Spotify's AI-generated 'About the Song' feature for inaccuracies
Lorde called out Spotify's About the Song tool, saying its details were incorrect and that it 'limits free interpretation'.
Deezer reports over half of new music uploads are AI-generated, and it's taking fresh action
Deezer has announced that half of all new music uploaded to its site is AI slop, alongside new rule changes on how it's dealing with it
Sony PS-LX3BT review: a competent entry-level turntable with a major price problem
The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price
Ever wondered whether upping the sound quality of your PS5 might improve your gaming chops? If so, Topping’s cheap new DAC is worth an audition
Topping's new DX1 II is an affordable DAC which is targeted specifically towards Switch or PS5 gamers — but even non-gamers should take note for this price
