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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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Dali's new all-in-one speaker, streamer and soundbar combo can go flat or on your wall
Dali has unveiled the Vega, an all-in-one piece of hi-fi gear that combines speaker, amp, streamer and soundbar — and it can be stuck on your wall or laid on a surface
High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for SACDs — it's got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it's not exactly a handheld model to slip in your jacket pocket
YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for Super Audio CDs, but it's not exactly a handheld model.
'I got chills': Dolby Atmos brought Audible books and Rocket Man to life
Stepping inside the Audible Story House
Spotify's new 'Reserved' system gives top fans priority access to concert tickets
Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.
Spotify updates its podcast features with interactive Q&A and personal briefings
More new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.
Best Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers
Updated We've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid them
Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
