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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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
I found that these cheap, comfy headphones mostly overcame their flaws in testing... bar one key area
Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.
Avid's first all-new turntable in 12 years is an $11k Relveo-lation
The aspirational Avid Relveo has new suspension, a 'reimagined' platter and an advanced PSU – and just look at it…
Status Audio's new 3-driver wireless earbuds have us very excited – they could be the perfected version of some nearly-genius buds
We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.
The best wireless headphones for 2025
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
These cheap new noise-cancelling headphones have the style of the Sonos Ace for a fraction of the price – but you can still get Sonos' originals for an amazing discount right now, too!
It's a good deal day for wireless headphones buyers on a budget – but if you can spend more, there's a good deal available
Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny
I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
